3
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From this reading Plate 3 is "_Pro patria_"--and represents two uniformed soldiers in a guard-room of the National Guard.
4
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From this reading Plate 4 is entitled "'_Ce soir, à la Porte St. Martin_'--'_J'y serâi_,'" and is full of humor.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Plate 3 is "_Pro patria_"--and represents two uniformed soldiers in a guard-room of the National Guard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Plate 3 is "_Pro patria_"--and represents two uniformed soldiers in a guard-room of the National Guard.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
bushyadjectiveUS /ˈbʊʃi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading Two conspirator-like republicans stand in the gardens of the Luxembourg, with short staffs, conical hats, dark bushy eyebrows, fierce mustaches, and countenances full of fate.
CenounUS /ˌsiːˈiː/
a ductile grey metallic element of the lanthanide series; used in lighter flints; the most abundant of the rare-earth group
From this reading Plate 4 is entitled "'_Ce soir, à la Porte St. Martin_'--'_J'y serâi_,'" and is full of humor.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
conicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnɪkəl/
relating to or resembling a cone
From this reading Two conspirator-like republicans stand in the gardens of the Luxembourg, with short staffs, conical hats, dark bushy eyebrows, fierce mustaches, and countenances full of fate.
conspirator-like
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From this reading Two conspirator-like republicans stand in the gardens of the Luxembourg, with short staffs, conical hats, dark bushy eyebrows, fierce mustaches, and countenances full of fate.
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Two conspirator-like republicans stand in the gardens of the Luxembourg, with short staffs, conical hats, dark bushy eyebrows, fierce mustaches, and countenances full of fate.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Two conspirator-like republicans stand in the gardens of the Luxembourg, with short staffs, conical hats, dark bushy eyebrows, fierce mustaches, and countenances full of fate.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading Plate 4 is entitled "'_Ce soir, à la Porte St. Martin_'--'_J'y serâi_,'" and is full of humor.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading This plate is explained thus in the words of Mrs. T.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading Two conspirator-like republicans stand in the gardens of the Luxembourg, with short staffs, conical hats, dark bushy eyebrows, fierce mustaches, and countenances full of fate.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Two conspirator-like republicans stand in the gardens of the Luxembourg, with short staffs, conical hats, dark bushy eyebrows, fierce mustaches, and countenances full of fate.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Two conspirator-like republicans stand in the gardens of the Luxembourg, with short staffs, conical hats, dark bushy eyebrows, fierce mustaches, and countenances full of fate.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Plate 4 is entitled "'_Ce soir, à la Porte St. Martin_'--'_J'y serâi_,'" and is full of humor.
furtivelyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrtɪvli/
in a furtive manner
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Two conspirator-like republicans stand in the gardens of the Luxembourg, with short staffs, conical hats, dark bushy eyebrows, fierce mustaches, and countenances full of fate.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Plate 3 is "_Pro patria_"--and represents two uniformed soldiers in a guard-room of the National Guard.
guard-room
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From this reading Plate 3 is "_Pro patria_"--and represents two uniformed soldiers in a guard-room of the National Guard.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Two conspirator-like republicans stand in the gardens of the Luxembourg, with short staffs, conical hats, dark bushy eyebrows, fierce mustaches, and countenances full of fate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Plate 4 is entitled "'_Ce soir, à la Porte St. Martin_'--'_J'y serâi_,'" and is full of humor.
impressivenessnoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Plate 3 is "_Pro patria_"--and represents two uniformed soldiers in a guard-room of the National Guard.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Plate 3 is "_Pro patria_"--and represents two uniformed soldiers in a guard-room of the National Guard.
J'y
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From this reading Plate 4 is entitled "'_Ce soir, à la Porte St. Martin_'--'_J'y serâi_,'" and is full of humor.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Plate 4 is entitled "'_Ce soir, à la Porte St. Martin_'--'_J'y serâi_,'" and is full of humor.
laysnounUS /leɪz/
plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
LuxembourgnounUS /ˈlʌksəmbɔːrɡ/
the capital and largest city of Luxembourg
From this reading Two conspirator-like republicans stand in the gardens of the Luxembourg, with short staffs, conical hats, dark bushy eyebrows, fierce mustaches, and countenances full of fate.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Plate 4 is entitled "'_Ce soir, à la Porte St. Martin_'--'_J'y serâi_,'" and is full of humor.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading This plate is explained thus in the words of Mrs. T.
mustachesnounUS /ˈmʌstæʃɪz/
plural of “mustache” — an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading Two conspirator-like republicans stand in the gardens of the Luxembourg, with short staffs, conical hats, dark bushy eyebrows, fierce mustaches, and countenances full of fate.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Plate 3 is "_Pro patria_"--and represents two uniformed soldiers in a guard-room of the National Guard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Plate 3 is "_Pro patria_"--and represents two uniformed soldiers in a guard-room of the National Guard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
patria
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From this reading Plate 3 is "_Pro patria_"--and represents two uniformed soldiers in a guard-room of the National Guard.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Plate 3 is "_Pro patria_"--and represents two uniformed soldiers in a guard-room of the National Guard.
PortenounUS /pɔːrt/
the Ottoman court in Constantinople
From this reading Plate 4 is entitled "'_Ce soir, à la Porte St. Martin_'--'_J'y serâi_,'" and is full of humor.
PronounUS /proʊ/
an athlete who plays for pay
From this reading Plate 3 is "_Pro patria_"--and represents two uniformed soldiers in a guard-room of the National Guard.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Plate 3 is "_Pro patria_"--and represents two uniformed soldiers in a guard-room of the National Guard.
republicansnounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkənz/
plural of “republican” — a member of the Republican Party
From this reading Two conspirator-like republicans stand in the gardens of the Luxembourg, with short staffs, conical hats, dark bushy eyebrows, fierce mustaches, and countenances full of fate.
serâi
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From this reading Plate 4 is entitled "'_Ce soir, à la Porte St. Martin_'--'_J'y serâi_,'" and is full of humor.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Two conspirator-like republicans stand in the gardens of the Luxembourg, with short staffs, conical hats, dark bushy eyebrows, fierce mustaches, and countenances full of fate.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
soir
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From this reading Plate 4 is entitled "'_Ce soir, à la Porte St. Martin_'--'_J'y serâi_,'" and is full of humor.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Plate 3 is "_Pro patria_"--and represents two uniformed soldiers in a guard-room of the National Guard.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
St
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From this reading Plate 4 is entitled "'_Ce soir, à la Porte St. Martin_'--'_J'y serâi_,'" and is full of humor.
staffsnounUS /stæfs/
plural of “staff” — personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Two conspirator-like republicans stand in the gardens of the Luxembourg, with short staffs, conical hats, dark bushy eyebrows, fierce mustaches, and countenances full of fate.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Two conspirator-like republicans stand in the gardens of the Luxembourg, with short staffs, conical hats, dark bushy eyebrows, fierce mustaches, and countenances full of fate.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading This plate is explained thus in the words of Mrs. T.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Plate 3 is "_Pro patria_"--and represents two uniformed soldiers in a guard-room of the National Guard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This plate is explained thus in the words of Mrs. T.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading This plate is explained thus in the words of Mrs. T.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Plate 3 is "_Pro patria_"--and represents two uniformed soldiers in a guard-room of the National Guard.
uniformedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmd/
dressed in a uniform
From this reading Plate 3 is "_Pro patria_"--and represents two uniformed soldiers in a guard-room of the National Guard.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
vice-like
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From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading The hand of the one is clasped in the hand of the other with a vice-like impressiveness and energy, while the taller, looking furtively around him, lays his hand upon the shoulder of his associate, and is whispering some most momentous intelligence in his ear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two conspirator-like republicans stand in the gardens of the Luxembourg, with short staffs, conical hats, dark bushy eyebrows, fierce mustaches, and countenances full of fate.
the words that are spoken
From this reading This plate is explained thus in the words of Mrs. T.
à
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From this reading Plate 4 is entitled "'_Ce soir, à la Porte St. Martin_'--'_J'y serâi_,'" and is full of humor.
