10th
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From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
1792
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From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
2nd
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From this reading Alas, why was it fated that, so shortly after, the wretched days of the 2nd and 3rd of September should present so sad a contrast!
3rd
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From this reading Alas, why was it fated that, so shortly after, the wretched days of the 2nd and 3rd of September should present so sad a contrast!
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Alas, why was it fated that, so shortly after, the wretched days of the 2nd and 3rd of September should present so sad a contrast!
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas, why was it fated that, so shortly after, the wretched days of the 2nd and 3rd of September should present so sad a contrast!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Pitiless became the anger of the people when it saw its trust violated, its hopes blasted; when it saw its generosity towards its enemies only confirm their high-handedness, and encourage them to new transgressions.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Pitiless became the anger of the people when it saw its trust violated, its hopes blasted; when it saw its generosity towards its enemies only confirm their high-handedness, and encourage them to new transgressions.
blastedadjectiveUS /ˈblæstəd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Pitiless became the anger of the people when it saw its trust violated, its hopes blasted; when it saw its generosity towards its enemies only confirm their high-handedness, and encourage them to new transgressions.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
combatantsnounUS /kəmˈbætənts/
plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
confirmverbUS /kənˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading Pitiless became the anger of the people when it saw its trust violated, its hopes blasted; when it saw its generosity towards its enemies only confirm their high-handedness, and encourage them to new transgressions.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Alas, why was it fated that, so shortly after, the wretched days of the 2nd and 3rd of September should present so sad a contrast!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Alas, why was it fated that, so shortly after, the wretched days of the 2nd and 3rd of September should present so sad a contrast!
disinterestednessnoun
freedom from bias or from selfish motives
From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Pitiless became the anger of the people when it saw its trust violated, its hopes blasted; when it saw its generosity towards its enemies only confirm their high-handedness, and encourage them to new transgressions.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
fatedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtɪd/
(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate
From this reading Alas, why was it fated that, so shortly after, the wretched days of the 2nd and 3rd of September should present so sad a contrast!
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
high-handednessnoun
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading Pitiless became the anger of the people when it saw its trust violated, its hopes blasted; when it saw its generosity towards its enemies only confirm their high-handedness, and encourage them to new transgressions.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Pitiless became the anger of the people when it saw its trust violated, its hopes blasted; when it saw its generosity towards its enemies only confirm their high-handedness, and encourage them to new transgressions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
InexorableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneksərəbəl/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Inexorable was the law of reprisal!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Alas, why was it fated that, so shortly after, the wretched days of the 2nd and 3rd of September should present so sad a contrast!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Pitiless became the anger of the people when it saw its trust violated, its hopes blasted; when it saw its generosity towards its enemies only confirm their high-handedness, and encourage them to new transgressions.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Inexorable was the law of reprisal!
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Pitiless became the anger of the people when it saw its trust violated, its hopes blasted; when it saw its generosity towards its enemies only confirm their high-handedness, and encourage them to new transgressions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
and nothing more
From this reading Pitiless became the anger of the people when it saw its trust violated, its hopes blasted; when it saw its generosity towards its enemies only confirm their high-handedness, and encourage them to new transgressions.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Pitiless became the anger of the people when it saw its trust violated, its hopes blasted; when it saw its generosity towards its enemies only confirm their high-handedness, and encourage them to new transgressions.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
PitilessadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading Pitiless became the anger of the people when it saw its trust violated, its hopes blasted; when it saw its generosity towards its enemies only confirm their high-handedness, and encourage them to new transgressions.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Alas, why was it fated that, so shortly after, the wretched days of the 2nd and 3rd of September should present so sad a contrast!
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
reprisalnounUS /riˈpraɪzəl/
a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime
From this reading Inexorable was the law of reprisal!
REPRISALSnounUS /rɪˈpraɪzəlz/
plural of “reprisal” — a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime
From this reading REPRISALS.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Alas, why was it fated that, so shortly after, the wretched days of the 2nd and 3rd of September should present so sad a contrast!
cut with a saw
From this reading Pitiless became the anger of the people when it saw its trust violated, its hopes blasted; when it saw its generosity towards its enemies only confirm their high-handedness, and encourage them to new transgressions.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Alas, why was it fated that, so shortly after, the wretched days of the 2nd and 3rd of September should present so sad a contrast!
for a short time
From this reading Alas, why was it fated that, so shortly after, the wretched days of the 2nd and 3rd of September should present so sad a contrast!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Alas, why was it fated that, so shortly after, the wretched days of the 2nd and 3rd of September should present so sad a contrast!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Alas, why was it fated that, so shortly after, the wretched days of the 2nd and 3rd of September should present so sad a contrast!
SublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Alas, why was it fated that, so shortly after, the wretched days of the 2nd and 3rd of September should present so sad a contrast!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Pitiless became the anger of the people when it saw its trust violated, its hopes blasted; when it saw its generosity towards its enemies only confirm their high-handedness, and encourage them to new transgressions.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
in the direction of
From this reading Pitiless became the anger of the people when it saw its trust violated, its hopes blasted; when it saw its generosity towards its enemies only confirm their high-handedness, and encourage them to new transgressions.
transgressionsnounUS /trænzˈɡreʃənz/
plural of “transgression” — the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
From this reading Pitiless became the anger of the people when it saw its trust violated, its hopes blasted; when it saw its generosity towards its enemies only confirm their high-handedness, and encourage them to new transgressions.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Pitiless became the anger of the people when it saw its trust violated, its hopes blasted; when it saw its generosity towards its enemies only confirm their high-handedness, and encourage them to new transgressions.
violatedadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪəleɪtɪd/
treated irreverently or sacrilegiously
From this reading Pitiless became the anger of the people when it saw its trust violated, its hopes blasted; when it saw its generosity towards its enemies only confirm their high-handedness, and encourage them to new transgressions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
at the time that
From this reading Pitiless became the anger of the people when it saw its trust violated, its hopes blasted; when it saw its generosity towards its enemies only confirm their high-handedness, and encourage them to new transgressions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Alas, why was it fated that, so shortly after, the wretched days of the 2nd and 3rd of September should present so sad a contrast!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sublime was the picture thus presented by the 10th of August, 1792, a picture in which the heroism of the combatants blended with their disinterestedness, and with their generosity to their enemies.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Alas, why was it fated that, so shortly after, the wretched days of the 2nd and 3rd of September should present so sad a contrast!
