used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were a few cries of _Decheance_! fewer still of _Vive la Republique_ among the motley crowds; but they were faint, and chiefly by ragged _gamins_.
consider or hold as true
From this reading A more important and respectable body--for it comprised the majority of the _Corps Legislatif_--urged Palikao to accept the temporary dictatorship, which the War Minister declined with equal politeness.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There were a few cries of _Decheance_! fewer still of _Vive la Republique_ among the motley crowds; but they were faint, and chiefly by ragged _gamins_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were a few cries of _Decheance_! fewer still of _Vive la Republique_ among the motley crowds; but they were faint, and chiefly by ragged _gamins_.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In both these overtures it was clear that the impulse of the proposers was towards any form of government rather than republican.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the news of the disastrous day at Sedan reached Paris, the first effect was that of timid consternation.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading A small body repaired to Trochu and offered him the sceptre, which he politely declined.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In both these overtures it was clear that the impulse of the proposers was towards any form of government rather than republican.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were a few cries of _Decheance_! fewer still of _Vive la Republique_ among the motley crowds; but they were faint, and chiefly by ragged _gamins_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were a few cries of _Decheance_! fewer still of _Vive la Republique_ among the motley crowds; but they were faint, and chiefly by ragged _gamins_.
for the most part
From this reading There were a few cries of _Decheance_! fewer still of _Vive la Republique_ among the motley crowds; but they were faint, and chiefly by ragged _gamins_.
rid of obstructions
From this reading In both these overtures it was clear that the impulse of the proposers was towards any form of government rather than republican.
comprisedverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzd/
past form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading A more important and respectable body--for it comprised the majority of the _Corps Legislatif_--urged Palikao to accept the temporary dictatorship, which the War Minister declined with equal politeness.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading When the news of the disastrous day at Sedan reached Paris, the first effect was that of timid consternation.
CorpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading A more important and respectable body--for it comprised the majority of the _Corps Legislatif_--urged Palikao to accept the temporary dictatorship, which the War Minister declined with equal politeness.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading There were a few cries of _Decheance_! fewer still of _Vive la Republique_ among the motley crowds; but they were faint, and chiefly by ragged _gamins_.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading There were a few cries of _Decheance_! fewer still of _Vive la Republique_ among the motley crowds; but they were faint, and chiefly by ragged _gamins_.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When the news of the disastrous day at Sedan reached Paris, the first effect was that of timid consternation.
Decheance
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From this reading There were a few cries of _Decheance_! fewer still of _Vive la Republique_ among the motley crowds; but they were faint, and chiefly by ragged _gamins_.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading A small body repaired to Trochu and offered him the sceptre, which he politely declined.
dictatorshipnounUS /dɪkˈteɪtərʃɪp/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading A more important and respectable body--for it comprised the majority of the _Corps Legislatif_--urged Palikao to accept the temporary dictatorship, which the War Minister declined with equal politeness.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading When the news of the disastrous day at Sedan reached Paris, the first effect was that of timid consternation.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading When the news of the disastrous day at Sedan reached Paris, the first effect was that of timid consternation.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading A more important and respectable body--for it comprised the majority of the _Corps Legislatif_--urged Palikao to accept the temporary dictatorship, which the War Minister declined with equal politeness.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading There were a few cries of _Decheance_! fewer still of _Vive la Republique_ among the motley crowds; but they were faint, and chiefly by ragged _gamins_.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were a few cries of _Decheance_! fewer still of _Vive la Republique_ among the motley crowds; but they were faint, and chiefly by ragged _gamins_.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading There were a few cries of _Decheance_! fewer still of _Vive la Republique_ among the motley crowds; but they were faint, and chiefly by ragged _gamins_.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the news of the disastrous day at Sedan reached Paris, the first effect was that of timid consternation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A more important and respectable body--for it comprised the majority of the _Corps Legislatif_--urged Palikao to accept the temporary dictatorship, which the War Minister declined with equal politeness.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In both these overtures it was clear that the impulse of the proposers was towards any form of government rather than republican.
gamins
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From this reading There were a few cries of _Decheance_! fewer still of _Vive la Republique_ among the motley crowds; but they were faint, and chiefly by ragged _gamins_.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading In both these overtures it was clear that the impulse of the proposers was towards any form of government rather than republican.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A small body repaired to Trochu and offered him the sceptre, which he politely declined.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A small body repaired to Trochu and offered him the sceptre, which he politely declined.
of great significance or value
From this reading A more important and respectable body--for it comprised the majority of the _Corps Legislatif_--urged Palikao to accept the temporary dictatorship, which the War Minister declined with equal politeness.
an instinctive motive
From this reading In both these overtures it was clear that the impulse of the proposers was towards any form of government rather than republican.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In both these overtures it was clear that the impulse of the proposers was towards any form of government rather than republican.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A more important and respectable body--for it comprised the majority of the _Corps Legislatif_--urged Palikao to accept the temporary dictatorship, which the War Minister declined with equal politeness.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading There were a few cries of _Decheance_! fewer still of _Vive la Republique_ among the motley crowds; but they were faint, and chiefly by ragged _gamins_.
Legislatif
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From this reading A more important and respectable body--for it comprised the majority of the _Corps Legislatif_--urged Palikao to accept the temporary dictatorship, which the War Minister declined with equal politeness.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading A more important and respectable body--for it comprised the majority of the _Corps Legislatif_--urged Palikao to accept the temporary dictatorship, which the War Minister declined with equal politeness.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading A more important and respectable body--for it comprised the majority of the _Corps Legislatif_--urged Palikao to accept the temporary dictatorship, which the War Minister declined with equal politeness.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A more important and respectable body--for it comprised the majority of the _Corps Legislatif_--urged Palikao to accept the temporary dictatorship, which the War Minister declined with equal politeness.
motleynounUS /ˈmɑːtli/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading There were a few cries of _Decheance_! fewer still of _Vive la Republique_ among the motley crowds; but they were faint, and chiefly by ragged _gamins_.
information about recent and important events
From this reading When the news of the disastrous day at Sedan reached Paris, the first effect was that of timid consternation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the news of the disastrous day at Sedan reached Paris, the first effect was that of timid consternation.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading A small body repaired to Trochu and offered him the sceptre, which he politely declined.
overturesnounUS /ˈoʊvərtʃʊrz/
plural of “overture” — orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
From this reading In both these overtures it was clear that the impulse of the proposers was towards any form of government rather than republican.
Palikao
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From this reading A more important and respectable body--for it comprised the majority of the _Corps Legislatif_--urged Palikao to accept the temporary dictatorship, which the War Minister declined with equal politeness.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading When the news of the disastrous day at Sedan reached Paris, the first effect was that of timid consternation.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading A small body repaired to Trochu and offered him the sceptre, which he politely declined.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading A more important and respectable body--for it comprised the majority of the _Corps Legislatif_--urged Palikao to accept the temporary dictatorship, which the War Minister declined with equal politeness.
proposers
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From this reading In both these overtures it was clear that the impulse of the proposers was towards any form of government rather than republican.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading There were a few cries of _Decheance_! fewer still of _Vive la Republique_ among the motley crowds; but they were faint, and chiefly by ragged _gamins_.
on the contrary
From this reading In both these overtures it was clear that the impulse of the proposers was towards any form of government rather than republican.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When the news of the disastrous day at Sedan reached Paris, the first effect was that of timid consternation.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading A small body repaired to Trochu and offered him the sceptre, which he politely declined.
republicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading In both these overtures it was clear that the impulse of the proposers was towards any form of government rather than republican.
Republique
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From this reading There were a few cries of _Decheance_! fewer still of _Vive la Republique_ among the motley crowds; but they were faint, and chiefly by ragged _gamins_.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading A more important and respectable body--for it comprised the majority of the _Corps Legislatif_--urged Palikao to accept the temporary dictatorship, which the War Minister declined with equal politeness.
sceptrenounUS /ˈseptər/
the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
From this reading A small body repaired to Trochu and offered him the sceptre, which he politely declined.
SedannounUS /səˈdæn/
a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors
From this reading When the news of the disastrous day at Sedan reached Paris, the first effect was that of timid consternation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small body repaired to Trochu and offered him the sceptre, which he politely declined.
not in physical motion
From this reading There were a few cries of _Decheance_! fewer still of _Vive la Republique_ among the motley crowds; but they were faint, and chiefly by ragged _gamins_.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading A more important and respectable body--for it comprised the majority of the _Corps Legislatif_--urged Palikao to accept the temporary dictatorship, which the War Minister declined with equal politeness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In both these overtures it was clear that the impulse of the proposers was towards any form of government rather than republican.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the news of the disastrous day at Sedan reached Paris, the first effect was that of timid consternation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the news of the disastrous day at Sedan reached Paris, the first effect was that of timid consternation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were a few cries of _Decheance_! fewer still of _Vive la Republique_ among the motley crowds; but they were faint, and chiefly by ragged _gamins_.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In both these overtures it was clear that the impulse of the proposers was towards any form of government rather than republican.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were a few cries of _Decheance_! fewer still of _Vive la Republique_ among the motley crowds; but they were faint, and chiefly by ragged _gamins_.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading When the news of the disastrous day at Sedan reached Paris, the first effect was that of timid consternation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A small body repaired to Trochu and offered him the sceptre, which he politely declined.
in the direction of
From this reading In both these overtures it was clear that the impulse of the proposers was towards any form of government rather than republican.
Trochu
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From this reading A small body repaired to Trochu and offered him the sceptre, which he politely declined.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading A more important and respectable body--for it comprised the majority of the _Corps Legislatif_--urged Palikao to accept the temporary dictatorship, which the War Minister declined with equal politeness.
Vive
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From this reading There were a few cries of _Decheance_! fewer still of _Vive la Republique_ among the motley crowds; but they were faint, and chiefly by ragged _gamins_.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A more important and respectable body--for it comprised the majority of the _Corps Legislatif_--urged Palikao to accept the temporary dictatorship, which the War Minister declined with equal politeness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the news of the disastrous day at Sedan reached Paris, the first effect was that of timid consternation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were a few cries of _Decheance_! fewer still of _Vive la Republique_ among the motley crowds; but they were faint, and chiefly by ragged _gamins_.
at the time that
From this reading When the news of the disastrous day at Sedan reached Paris, the first effect was that of timid consternation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A small body repaired to Trochu and offered him the sceptre, which he politely declined.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A more important and respectable body--for it comprised the majority of the _Corps Legislatif_--urged Palikao to accept the temporary dictatorship, which the War Minister declined with equal politeness.
