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From this reading RASCALITY REJOICES §1 The Fraternal Suppers were a great success.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RASCALITY REJOICES §1 The Fraternal Suppers were a great success.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Families out on a holiday, after the daily spectacle of the death-cart taking the enemies of the people, the conspirators against their liberty, to the guillotine.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Families out on a holiday, after the daily spectacle of the death-cart taking the enemies of the people, the conspirators against their liberty, to the guillotine.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading And maman brings a basket filled with whatever scanty provisions she can save from the maximum per day allowed for the provisioning of her family.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were the invention of Robespierre, and the unusual warmth of these early spring evenings lent the support of their balmy atmosphere to the scheme.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Whole Paris is out in the streets on these mild April nights.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading They were the invention of Robespierre, and the unusual warmth of these early spring evenings lent the support of their balmy atmosphere to the scheme.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading They were the invention of Robespierre, and the unusual warmth of these early spring evenings lent the support of their balmy atmosphere to the scheme.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading And maman brings a basket filled with whatever scanty provisions she can save from the maximum per day allowed for the provisioning of her family.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading And maman brings a basket filled with whatever scanty provisions she can save from the maximum per day allowed for the provisioning of her family.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And maman brings a basket filled with whatever scanty provisions she can save from the maximum per day allowed for the provisioning of her family.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading Families out on a holiday, after the daily spectacle of the death-cart taking the enemies of the people, the conspirators against their liberty, to the guillotine.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Families out on a holiday, after the daily spectacle of the death-cart taking the enemies of the people, the conspirators against their liberty, to the guillotine.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And maman brings a basket filled with whatever scanty provisions she can save from the maximum per day allowed for the provisioning of her family.
death-cart
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From this reading Families out on a holiday, after the daily spectacle of the death-cart taking the enemies of the people, the conspirators against their liberty, to the guillotine.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They were the invention of Robespierre, and the unusual warmth of these early spring evenings lent the support of their balmy atmosphere to the scheme.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Families out on a holiday, after the daily spectacle of the death-cart taking the enemies of the people, the conspirators against their liberty, to the guillotine.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They were the invention of Robespierre, and the unusual warmth of these early spring evenings lent the support of their balmy atmosphere to the scheme.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Families out on a holiday, after the daily spectacle of the death-cart taking the enemies of the people, the conspirators against their liberty, to the guillotine.
a social unit living together
From this reading And maman brings a basket filled with whatever scanty provisions she can save from the maximum per day allowed for the provisioning of her family.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading And maman brings a basket filled with whatever scanty provisions she can save from the maximum per day allowed for the provisioning of her family.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And maman brings a basket filled with whatever scanty provisions she can save from the maximum per day allowed for the provisioning of her family.
FraternaladjectiveUS /frəˈtɜːrnəl/
of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men
From this reading RASCALITY REJOICES §1 The Fraternal Suppers were a great success.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And maman brings a basket filled with whatever scanty provisions she can save from the maximum per day allowed for the provisioning of her family.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading RASCALITY REJOICES §1 The Fraternal Suppers were a great success.
guillotinenounUS /ˈɡɪlətiːn/
closure imposed on the debate of specific sections of a bill
From this reading Families out on a holiday, after the daily spectacle of the death-cart taking the enemies of the people, the conspirators against their liberty, to the guillotine.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And maman brings a basket filled with whatever scanty provisions she can save from the maximum per day allowed for the provisioning of her family.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Families out on a holiday, after the daily spectacle of the death-cart taking the enemies of the people, the conspirators against their liberty, to the guillotine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whole Paris is out in the streets on these mild April nights.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading They were the invention of Robespierre, and the unusual warmth of these early spring evenings lent the support of their balmy atmosphere to the scheme.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whole Paris is out in the streets on these mild April nights.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading They were the invention of Robespierre, and the unusual warmth of these early spring evenings lent the support of their balmy atmosphere to the scheme.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Families out on a holiday, after the daily spectacle of the death-cart taking the enemies of the people, the conspirators against their liberty, to the guillotine.
maman
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From this reading And maman brings a basket filled with whatever scanty provisions she can save from the maximum per day allowed for the provisioning of her family.
maximumnounUS /ˈmæksəməm/
the largest possible quantity
From this reading And maman brings a basket filled with whatever scanty provisions she can save from the maximum per day allowed for the provisioning of her family.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Whole Paris is out in the streets on these mild April nights.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Whole Paris is out in the streets on these mild April nights.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were the invention of Robespierre, and the unusual warmth of these early spring evenings lent the support of their balmy atmosphere to the scheme.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Whole Paris is out in the streets on these mild April nights.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Whole Paris is out in the streets on these mild April nights.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Whole Paris is out in the streets on these mild April nights.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Families out on a holiday, after the daily spectacle of the death-cart taking the enemies of the people, the conspirators against their liberty, to the guillotine.
for each
From this reading And maman brings a basket filled with whatever scanty provisions she can save from the maximum per day allowed for the provisioning of her family.
provisioningverbUS /prəˈvɪʒənɪŋ/
-ing form of “provision” — supply with provisions
From this reading And maman brings a basket filled with whatever scanty provisions she can save from the maximum per day allowed for the provisioning of her family.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading And maman brings a basket filled with whatever scanty provisions she can save from the maximum per day allowed for the provisioning of her family.
RASCALITYnoun
the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks
From this reading RASCALITY REJOICES §1 The Fraternal Suppers were a great success.
REJOICES
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From this reading RASCALITY REJOICES §1 The Fraternal Suppers were a great success.
Robespierrenoun
French revolutionary; leader of the Jacobins and architect of the Reign of Terror; was himself executed in a coup d'etat (1758-1794)
From this reading They were the invention of Robespierre, and the unusual warmth of these early spring evenings lent the support of their balmy atmosphere to the scheme.
except for; apart from
From this reading And maman brings a basket filled with whatever scanty provisions she can save from the maximum per day allowed for the provisioning of her family.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading And maman brings a basket filled with whatever scanty provisions she can save from the maximum per day allowed for the provisioning of her family.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading They were the invention of Robespierre, and the unusual warmth of these early spring evenings lent the support of their balmy atmosphere to the scheme.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And maman brings a basket filled with whatever scanty provisions she can save from the maximum per day allowed for the provisioning of her family.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading Families out on a holiday, after the daily spectacle of the death-cart taking the enemies of the people, the conspirators against their liberty, to the guillotine.
the season of growth
From this reading They were the invention of Robespierre, and the unusual warmth of these early spring evenings lent the support of their balmy atmosphere to the scheme.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Whole Paris is out in the streets on these mild April nights.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading RASCALITY REJOICES §1 The Fraternal Suppers were a great success.
SuppersnounUS /ˈsʌpərz/
plural of “supper” — a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading RASCALITY REJOICES §1 The Fraternal Suppers were a great success.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading They were the invention of Robespierre, and the unusual warmth of these early spring evenings lent the support of their balmy atmosphere to the scheme.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Families out on a holiday, after the daily spectacle of the death-cart taking the enemies of the people, the conspirators against their liberty, to the guillotine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RASCALITY REJOICES §1 The Fraternal Suppers were a great success.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were the invention of Robespierre, and the unusual warmth of these early spring evenings lent the support of their balmy atmosphere to the scheme.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They were the invention of Robespierre, and the unusual warmth of these early spring evenings lent the support of their balmy atmosphere to the scheme.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were the invention of Robespierre, and the unusual warmth of these early spring evenings lent the support of their balmy atmosphere to the scheme.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were the invention of Robespierre, and the unusual warmth of these early spring evenings lent the support of their balmy atmosphere to the scheme.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading They were the invention of Robespierre, and the unusual warmth of these early spring evenings lent the support of their balmy atmosphere to the scheme.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading They were the invention of Robespierre, and the unusual warmth of these early spring evenings lent the support of their balmy atmosphere to the scheme.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading RASCALITY REJOICES §1 The Fraternal Suppers were a great success.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading And maman brings a basket filled with whatever scanty provisions she can save from the maximum per day allowed for the provisioning of her family.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Whole Paris is out in the streets on these mild April nights.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And maman brings a basket filled with whatever scanty provisions she can save from the maximum per day allowed for the provisioning of her family.
