4th
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From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GREAT UPHEAVAL The next five days were of those whose memory oppresses a nation for countless generations.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
(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 How could the masses ever since help thinking that these several phenomena all formed part of one connected whole?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
assaultsnounUS /əˈsɔːlts/
plural of “assault” — close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading In Dieppe, the undoubted centre of the first seismic disturbances, in Dieppe and the outlying districts hell was let loose.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
coastsnounUS /koʊsts/
plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
conceivableadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːvəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
being joined in close association
From this reading How could the masses ever since help thinking that these several phenomena all formed part of one connected whole?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How could the masses ever since help thinking that these several phenomena all formed part of one connected whole?
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading THE GREAT UPHEAVAL The next five days were of those whose memory oppresses a nation for countless generations.
cyclonesnounUS /sɪˈkloʊnz/
plural of “cyclone” — (meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern
From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE GREAT UPHEAVAL The next five days were of those whose memory oppresses a nation for countless generations.
Dieppe
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From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading In Dieppe, the undoubted centre of the first seismic disturbances, in Dieppe and the outlying districts hell was let loose.
disturbancesnounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbənsəz/
plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading In Dieppe, the undoubted centre of the first seismic disturbances, in Dieppe and the outlying districts hell was let loose.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
at any time
From this reading How could the masses ever since help thinking that these several phenomena all formed part of one connected whole?
Fecamp
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From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In Dieppe, the undoubted centre of the first seismic disturbances, in Dieppe and the outlying districts hell was let loose.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE GREAT UPHEAVAL The next five days were of those whose memory oppresses a nation for countless generations.
floodsnounUS /flʌdz/
plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE GREAT UPHEAVAL The next five days were of those whose memory oppresses a nation for countless generations.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading How could the masses ever since help thinking that these several phenomena all formed part of one connected whole?
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading THE GREAT UPHEAVAL The next five days were of those whose memory oppresses a nation for countless generations.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT UPHEAVAL The next five days were of those whose memory oppresses a nation for countless generations.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading In Dieppe, the undoubted centre of the first seismic disturbances, in Dieppe and the outlying districts hell was let loose.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading How could the masses ever since help thinking that these several phenomena all formed part of one connected whole?
How
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From this reading How could the masses ever since help thinking that these several phenomena all formed part of one connected whole?
hurricanesnounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪnz/
plural of “hurricane” — a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
infuriateverbUS /ˌɪnˈfjʊrieɪt/
make furious
From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
immediately past
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading In Dieppe, the undoubted centre of the first seismic disturbances, in Dieppe and the outlying districts hell was let loose.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading In Dieppe, the undoubted centre of the first seismic disturbances, in Dieppe and the outlying districts hell was let loose.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading How could the masses ever since help thinking that these several phenomena all formed part of one connected whole?
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading THE GREAT UPHEAVAL The next five days were of those whose memory oppresses a nation for countless generations.
used to form the superlative
From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE GREAT UPHEAVAL The next five days were of those whose memory oppresses a nation for countless generations.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE GREAT UPHEAVAL The next five days were of those whose memory oppresses a nation for countless generations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREAT UPHEAVAL The next five days were of those whose memory oppresses a nation for countless generations.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading How could the masses ever since help thinking that these several phenomena all formed part of one connected whole?
oppressesverbUS /əˈpresɪz/
third-person singular of “oppress” — come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading THE GREAT UPHEAVAL The next five days were of those whose memory oppresses a nation for countless generations.
outlyingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ/
relatively far from a center or middle
From this reading In Dieppe, the undoubted centre of the first seismic disturbances, in Dieppe and the outlying districts hell was let loose.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading How could the masses ever since help thinking that these several phenomena all formed part of one connected whole?
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
the local environment
From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading How could the masses ever since help thinking that these several phenomena all formed part of one connected whole?
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
express in words
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
seismicadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪzmɪk/
subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
From this reading In Dieppe, the undoubted centre of the first seismic disturbances, in Dieppe and the outlying districts hell was let loose.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading How could the masses ever since help thinking that these several phenomena all formed part of one connected whole?
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading How could the masses ever since help thinking that these several phenomena all formed part of one connected whole?
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT UPHEAVAL The next five days were of those whose memory oppresses a nation for countless generations.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading How could the masses ever since help thinking that these several phenomena all formed part of one connected whole?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE GREAT UPHEAVAL The next five days were of those whose memory oppresses a nation for countless generations.
tidaladjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdəl/
of or relating to or caused by tides
From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
Treport
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From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
undoubted
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From this reading In Dieppe, the undoubted centre of the first seismic disturbances, in Dieppe and the outlying districts hell was let loose.
UPHEAVALnounUS /əpˈhiːvəl/
a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
From this reading THE GREAT UPHEAVAL The next five days were of those whose memory oppresses a nation for countless generations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GREAT UPHEAVAL The next five days were of those whose memory oppresses a nation for countless generations.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading How could the masses ever since help thinking that these several phenomena all formed part of one connected whole?
belonging to which person
From this reading THE GREAT UPHEAVAL The next five days were of those whose memory oppresses a nation for countless generations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What with hurricanes, cyclones, floods, swollen rivers and tidal waves, the coasts of the Channel and in particular the parts about Fecamp, Dieppe and Le Treport suffered the most infuriate assaults conceivable.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Although a scientist would not admit the least relation between this series of storms and the tremendous event of the 4th of June, that is to say, of the last of these five days, what a strange coincidence it was!
