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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Found on a list in the pocket of Robespierre's coat!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And every one of these that of a known opponent of Robespierre's schemes of dictatorship: Tallien, Barrère, Vadier, Cambon, and the rest.
Barrère
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From this reading And every one of these that of a known opponent of Robespierre's schemes of dictatorship: Tallien, Barrère, Vadier, Cambon, and the rest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Men powerful to-day, prominent Members of the Convention, leaders of the people, too--but opponents!
Cambon
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From this reading And every one of these that of a known opponent of Robespierre's schemes of dictatorship: Tallien, Barrère, Vadier, Cambon, and the rest.
CATACLYSMnounUS /ˈkætəklɪsəm/
a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
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an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Found on a list in the pocket of Robespierre's coat!
ConventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading Men powerful to-day, prominent Members of the Convention, leaders of the people, too--but opponents!
dictatorshipnounUS /dɪkˈteɪtərʃɪp/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading And every one of these that of a known opponent of Robespierre's schemes of dictatorship: Tallien, Barrère, Vadier, Cambon, and the rest.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And every one of these that of a known opponent of Robespierre's schemes of dictatorship: Tallien, Barrère, Vadier, Cambon, and the rest.
FortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
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set up or found
From this reading Found on a list in the pocket of Robespierre's coat!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Found on a list in the pocket of Robespierre's coat!
apprehended with certainty
From this reading And every one of these that of a known opponent of Robespierre's schemes of dictatorship: Tallien, Barrère, Vadier, Cambon, and the rest.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Men powerful to-day, prominent Members of the Convention, leaders of the people, too--but opponents!
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Found on a list in the pocket of Robespierre's coat!
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 Men powerful to-day, prominent Members of the Convention, leaders of the people, too--but opponents!
the force of workers available
From this reading Men powerful to-day, prominent Members of the Convention, leaders of the people, too--but opponents!
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading THE CATACLYSM §1 Forty names!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Found on a list in the pocket of Robespierre's coat!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Found on a list in the pocket of Robespierre's coat!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And every one of these that of a known opponent of Robespierre's schemes of dictatorship: Tallien, Barrère, Vadier, Cambon, and the rest.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading And every one of these that of a known opponent of Robespierre's schemes of dictatorship: Tallien, Barrère, Vadier, Cambon, and the rest.
opponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading Men powerful to-day, prominent Members of the Convention, leaders of the people, too--but opponents!
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Men powerful to-day, prominent Members of the Convention, leaders of the people, too--but opponents!
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Found on a list in the pocket of Robespierre's coat!
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Men powerful to-day, prominent Members of the Convention, leaders of the people, too--but opponents!
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Men powerful to-day, prominent Members of the Convention, leaders of the people, too--but opponents!
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading And every one of these that of a known opponent of Robespierre's schemes of dictatorship: Tallien, Barrère, Vadier, Cambon, and the rest.
Robespierre's
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schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading And every one of these that of a known opponent of Robespierre's schemes of dictatorship: Tallien, Barrère, Vadier, Cambon, and the rest.
Tallien
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From this reading And every one of these that of a known opponent of Robespierre's schemes of dictatorship: Tallien, Barrère, Vadier, Cambon, and the rest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And every one of these that of a known opponent of Robespierre's schemes of dictatorship: Tallien, Barrère, Vadier, Cambon, and the rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CATACLYSM §1 Forty names!
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And every one of these that of a known opponent of Robespierre's schemes of dictatorship: Tallien, Barrère, Vadier, Cambon, and the rest.
to-day
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From this reading Men powerful to-day, prominent Members of the Convention, leaders of the people, too--but opponents!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Men powerful to-day, prominent Members of the Convention, leaders of the people, too--but opponents!
Vadier
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From this reading And every one of these that of a known opponent of Robespierre's schemes of dictatorship: Tallien, Barrère, Vadier, Cambon, and the rest.
