Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Did any one, let me ask, ever see since the world began, anything more calculated to rouse a nation against those who attempt to degrade it!

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Did any one, let me ask, ever see since the world began, anything more calculated to rouse a nation against those who attempt to degrade it!

(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 Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Mr. Goulden kept on with his work, and asked, without turning round, "Whose fault is it, Mother Gredel?

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Did any one, let me ask, ever see since the world began, anything more calculated to rouse a nation against those who attempt to degrade it!

any thing at all

From this reading Did any one, let me ask, ever see since the world began, anything more calculated to rouse a nation against those who attempt to degrade it!

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Did any one, let me ask, ever see since the world began, anything more calculated to rouse a nation against those who attempt to degrade it!

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Mr. Goulden kept on with his work, and asked, without turning round, "Whose fault is it, Mother Gredel?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Did any one, let me ask, ever see since the world began, anything more calculated to rouse a nation against those who attempt to degrade it!

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading You would have said that Bonaparte himself had whispered in the ears of those Bourbons, all the stupidities which would be likely to disgust the people.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Did any one, let me ask, ever see since the world began, anything more calculated to rouse a nation against those who attempt to degrade it!

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading You would have said that Bonaparte himself had whispered in the ears of those Bourbons, all the stupidities which would be likely to disgust the people.

plural of “bourbon” — a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South)

From this reading You would have said that Bonaparte himself had whispered in the ears of those Bourbons, all the stupidities which would be likely to disgust the people.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading Did any one, let me ask, ever see since the world began, anything more calculated to rouse a nation against those who attempt to degrade it!

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I could hear her voice tremble.

reduce the level of land, as by erosion

From this reading Did any one, let me ask, ever see since the world began, anything more calculated to rouse a nation against those who attempt to degrade it!

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Did any one, let me ask, ever see since the world began, anything more calculated to rouse a nation against those who attempt to degrade it!

fill with distaste

From this reading You would have said that Bonaparte himself had whispered in the ears of those Bourbons, all the stupidities which would be likely to disgust the people.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

plural of “domain” — a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading You would have said that Bonaparte himself had whispered in the ears of those Bourbons, all the stupidities which would be likely to disgust the people.

-ing form of “establish” — set up or found

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

at any time

From this reading Did any one, let me ask, ever see since the world began, anything more calculated to rouse a nation against those who attempt to degrade it!

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Mr. Goulden kept on with his work, and asked, without turning round, "Whose fault is it, Mother Gredel?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Goulden kept on with his work, and asked, without turning round, "Whose fault is it, Mother Gredel?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Goulden kept on with his work, and asked, without turning round, "Whose fault is it, Mother Gredel?

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading You would have said that Bonaparte himself had whispered in the ears of those Bourbons, all the stupidities which would be likely to disgust the people.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading You would have said that Bonaparte himself had whispered in the ears of those Bourbons, all the stupidities which would be likely to disgust the people.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading I could hear her voice tremble.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading I could hear her voice tremble.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading You would have said that Bonaparte himself had whispered in the ears of those Bourbons, all the stupidities which would be likely to disgust the people.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Goulden kept on with his work, and asked, without turning round, "Whose fault is it, Mother Gredel?

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I could hear her voice tremble.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mr. Goulden kept on with his work, and asked, without turning round, "Whose fault is it, Mother Gredel?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Goulden kept on with his work, and asked, without turning round, "Whose fault is it, Mother Gredel?

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Mr. Goulden kept on with his work, and asked, without turning round, "Whose fault is it, Mother Gredel?

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Did any one, let me ask, ever see since the world began, anything more calculated to rouse a nation against those who attempt to degrade it!

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading You would have said that Bonaparte himself had whispered in the ears of those Bourbons, all the stupidities which would be likely to disgust the people.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Did any one, let me ask, ever see since the world began, anything more calculated to rouse a nation against those who attempt to degrade it!

plural of “menace” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Did any one, let me ask, ever see since the world began, anything more calculated to rouse a nation against those who attempt to degrade it!

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Mr. Goulden kept on with his work, and asked, without turning round, "Whose fault is it, Mother Gredel?

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Goulden kept on with his work, and asked, without turning round, "Whose fault is it, Mother Gredel?

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Did any one, let me ask, ever see since the world began, anything more calculated to rouse a nation against those who attempt to degrade it!

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Goulden kept on with his work, and asked, without turning round, "Whose fault is it, Mother Gredel?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Did any one, let me ask, ever see since the world began, anything more calculated to rouse a nation against those who attempt to degrade it!

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading You would have said that Bonaparte himself had whispered in the ears of those Bourbons, all the stupidities which would be likely to disgust the people.

plural of “procession” — (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Mr. Goulden kept on with his work, and asked, without turning round, "Whose fault is it, Mother Gredel?

become active

From this reading Did any one, let me ask, ever see since the world began, anything more calculated to rouse a nation against those who attempt to degrade it!

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading You would have said that Bonaparte himself had whispered in the ears of those Bourbons, all the stupidities which would be likely to disgust the people.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Did any one, let me ask, ever see since the world began, anything more calculated to rouse a nation against those who attempt to degrade it!

plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Did any one, let me ask, ever see since the world began, anything more calculated to rouse a nation against those who attempt to degrade it!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading You would have said that Bonaparte himself had whispered in the ears of those Bourbons, all the stupidities which would be likely to disgust the people.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading I could hear her voice tremble.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Mr. Goulden kept on with his work, and asked, without turning round, "Whose fault is it, Mother Gredel?

being five more than twenty

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading I could hear her voice tremble.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading You would have said that Bonaparte himself had whispered in the ears of those Bourbons, all the stupidities which would be likely to disgust the people.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading You would have said that Bonaparte himself had whispered in the ears of those Bourbons, all the stupidities which would be likely to disgust the people.

which person or people

From this reading Did any one, let me ask, ever see since the world began, anything more calculated to rouse a nation against those who attempt to degrade it!

belonging to which person

From this reading Mr. Goulden kept on with his work, and asked, without turning round, "Whose fault is it, Mother Gredel?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Goulden kept on with his work, and asked, without turning round, "Whose fault is it, Mother Gredel?

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Mr. Goulden kept on with his work, and asked, without turning round, "Whose fault is it, Mother Gredel?

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Mr. Goulden kept on with his work, and asked, without turning round, "Whose fault is it, Mother Gredel?

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Did any one, let me ask, ever see since the world began, anything more calculated to rouse a nation against those who attempt to degrade it!

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading You would have said that Bonaparte himself had whispered in the ears of those Bourbons, all the stupidities which would be likely to disgust the people.

a late time of life

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Do you think that those processions, atonements, and the sermons in regard to the national domains and the 'rebellion of twenty-five years,' these continual menaces of establishing the old order of things, the order to close the shops during the service, do you think all that could continue?