1st
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From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
20th
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From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
advocatingverbUS /ˈædvəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “advocate” — push for something
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The defeated patriots hurried to the Convention, where they related what had happened, thereby putting the Convention on its guard against the Sections.
(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 All the pure, disinterested and energetic patriots were driven from the Sections, which began to organize insurrection.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
subject to appointment
From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading All the pure, disinterested and energetic patriots were driven from the Sections, which began to organize insurrection.
ChampnounUS /tʃæmp/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading It was on the contrary a sacrifice to vengeance!
ConventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading The defeated patriots hurried to the Convention, where they related what had happened, thereby putting the Convention on its guard against the Sections.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
the specified day of the month
From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading The defeated patriots hurried to the Convention, where they related what had happened, thereby putting the Convention on its guard against the Sections.
disinterestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪntrɪstɪd/
unaffected by self-interest
From this reading All the pure, disinterested and energetic patriots were driven from the Sections, which began to organize insurrection.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading All the pure, disinterested and energetic patriots were driven from the Sections, which began to organize insurrection.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading All the pure, disinterested and energetic patriots were driven from the Sections, which began to organize insurrection.
FederationnounUS /ˌfedərˈeɪʃən/
an organization formed by merging several groups or parties
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
forgivenessnounUS /fərˈɡɪvnəs/
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
fraternitynounUS /frəˈtɜːrnəti/
a social club for male undergraduates
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All the pure, disinterested and energetic patriots were driven from the Sections, which began to organize insurrection.
Fructidornoun
twelfth month of the Revolutionary calendar (August and September); the month of fruit
From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The defeated patriots hurried to the Convention, where they related what had happened, thereby putting the Convention on its guard against the Sections.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The defeated patriots hurried to the Convention, where they related what had happened, thereby putting the Convention on its guard against the Sections.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The defeated patriots hurried to the Convention, where they related what had happened, thereby putting the Convention on its guard against the Sections.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The defeated patriots hurried to the Convention, where they related what had happened, thereby putting the Convention on its guard against the Sections.
hymnnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
insurrectionnounUS /ˌɪnsərˈekʃən/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading All the pure, disinterested and energetic patriots were driven from the Sections, which began to organize insurrection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The defeated patriots hurried to the Convention, where they related what had happened, thereby putting the Convention on its guard against the Sections.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
organizeverbUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/
create (as an entity)
From this reading All the pure, disinterested and energetic patriots were driven from the Sections, which began to organize insurrection.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
patriotsnounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading All the pure, disinterested and energetic patriots were driven from the Sections, which began to organize insurrection.
PELETIER
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From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
Prairialnoun
ninth month of the Revolutionary calendar (May and June); the month of meadows
From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading All the pure, disinterested and energetic patriots were driven from the Sections, which began to organize insurrection.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading The defeated patriots hurried to the Convention, where they related what had happened, thereby putting the Convention on its guard against the Sections.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading The defeated patriots hurried to the Convention, where they related what had happened, thereby putting the Convention on its guard against the Sections.
reunitedverbUS /ˌriːuːˈnaɪtɪd/
past form of “reunite” — have a reunion; unite again
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading It was on the contrary a sacrifice to vengeance!
SECTIONnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
SectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading All the pure, disinterested and energetic patriots were driven from the Sections, which began to organize insurrection.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
carry out
From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading The defeated patriots hurried to the Convention, where they related what had happened, thereby putting the Convention on its guard against the Sections.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The defeated patriots hurried to the Convention, where they related what had happened, thereby putting the Convention on its guard against the Sections.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was on the contrary a sacrifice to vengeance!
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading It was on the contrary a sacrifice to vengeance!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECTION LE PELETIER As the election could not take place on the 1st Prairial, since that date was already past, the 20th Fructidor was appointed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the pure, disinterested and energetic patriots were driven from the Sections, which began to organize insurrection.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The defeated patriots hurried to the Convention, where they related what had happened, thereby putting the Convention on its guard against the Sections.
in or at the place that
From this reading The defeated patriots hurried to the Convention, where they related what had happened, thereby putting the Convention on its guard against the Sections.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All the pure, disinterested and energetic patriots were driven from the Sections, which began to organize insurrection.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading It was hoped that the first act of the French, reunited after such terrible occurrences, would be like that of the Federation at the Champ de Mars--an act of fraternity, and that a hymn would be sung advocating forgiveness of wrongs.
