used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading I heard of the sufferings of the amiable Marie Antoinette, and swore to avenge every look that had threatened her with insult.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
Anthropophagi
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From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
Antoinette
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From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
AssemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
avengeverbUS /əˈvendʒ/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading I heard of the sufferings of the amiable Marie Antoinette, and swore to avenge every look that had threatened her with insult.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
Beelzebubnoun
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
travel across or pass over
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
defeatsnounUS /dɪˈfiːts/
plural of “defeat” — an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I heard of the sufferings of the amiable Marie Antoinette, and swore to avenge every look that had threatened her with insult.
a social unit living together
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
fishwomen
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From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading On which the President, taking up a leaden inkstand, flung it at my head.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
GuardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard of the sufferings of the amiable Marie Antoinette, and swore to avenge every look that had threatened her with insult.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I heard of the sufferings of the amiable Marie Antoinette, and swore to avenge every look that had threatened her with insult.
hiltnounUS /hɪlt/
the handle of a sword or dagger
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
honoursnoun
a university degree with honors
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
immunitiesnounUS /ˌɪˈmjuːnɪtiz/
plural of “immunity” — the state of not being susceptible
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
inkstandnoun
a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped
From this reading On which the President, taking up a leaden inkstand, flung it at my head.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading I heard of the sufferings of the amiable Marie Antoinette, and swore to avenge every look that had threatened her with insult.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On which the President, taking up a leaden inkstand, flung it at my head.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading On which the President, taking up a leaden inkstand, flung it at my head.
liberates
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From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I heard of the sufferings of the amiable Marie Antoinette, and swore to avenge every look that had threatened her with insult.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
Marie
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From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading On which the President, taking up a leaden inkstand, flung it at my head.
PursuesverbUS /pərˈsuːz/
third-person singular of “pursue” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
reinstateverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/
restore to the previous state or rank
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
RousseaunounUS /ruːˈsoʊ/
French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778)
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
routverbUS /raʊt/
cause to flee
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
Routs
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From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading I heard of the sufferings of the amiable Marie Antoinette, and swore to avenge every look that had threatened her with insult.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading I heard of the sufferings of the amiable Marie Antoinette, and swore to avenge every look that had threatened her with insult.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading On which the President, taking up a leaden inkstand, flung it at my head.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading I heard of the sufferings of the amiable Marie Antoinette, and swore to avenge every look that had threatened her with insult.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On which the President, taking up a leaden inkstand, flung it at my head.
VoltairenounUS /voʊlˈter/
French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Passing through Switzerland on my return from India, I was informed that several of the German nobility had been deprived of the honours and immunities of their French estates.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
in or at the place that
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On which the President, taking up a leaden inkstand, flung it at my head.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The Baron makes a speech to the National Assembly, and drives out all the members--Routs the fishwomen and the National Guards--Pursues the whole rout into a Church, where he defeats the National Assembly, &c., with Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beelzebub at their head, and liberates Marie Antoinette and the Royal Family._
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I went to the cavern of these Anthropophagi, assembled to debate, and gracefully putting the hilt of my sword to my lips--"I swear," cried I, "by the sacred cross of my sword, that if you do not instantly reinstate your king and his nobility, and your injured queen, I will cut the one half of you to pieces."
