1793
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From this reading In April, 1793, about eight months after his arrival in Paris, Coursegol went one evening to the Palais Egalite.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In April, 1793, about eight months after his arrival in Paris, Coursegol went one evening to the Palais Egalite.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In April, 1793, about eight months after his arrival in Paris, Coursegol went one evening to the Palais Egalite.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Mercier, in sharp, almost indignant language, gives us a vivid picture of the famous resort.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading One should read in the journals of those days the description of the galleries ever filled with an eager, bustling throng attracted by the excitement and the unwholesome amusements always to be found there.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading One should read in the journals of those days the description of the galleries ever filled with an eager, bustling throng attracted by the excitement and the unwholesome amusements always to be found there.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading In April, 1793, about eight months after his arrival in Paris, Coursegol went one evening to the Palais Egalite.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading In April, 1793, about eight months after his arrival in Paris, Coursegol went one evening to the Palais Egalite.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading One should read in the journals of those days the description of the galleries ever filled with an eager, bustling throng attracted by the excitement and the unwholesome amusements always to be found there.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One should read in the journals of those days the description of the galleries ever filled with an eager, bustling throng attracted by the excitement and the unwholesome amusements always to be found there.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
bustlingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/
full of energetic and noisy activity
From this reading One should read in the journals of those days the description of the galleries ever filled with an eager, bustling throng attracted by the excitement and the unwholesome amusements always to be found there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One should read in the journals of those days the description of the galleries ever filled with an eager, bustling throng attracted by the excitement and the unwholesome amusements always to be found there.
CITIZENnounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading CITIZEN JEAN VAUQUELAS.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
Coursegol
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From this reading In April, 1793, about eight months after his arrival in Paris, Coursegol went one evening to the Palais Egalite.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading One should read in the journals of those days the description of the galleries ever filled with an eager, bustling throng attracted by the excitement and the unwholesome amusements always to be found there.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading One should read in the journals of those days the description of the galleries ever filled with an eager, bustling throng attracted by the excitement and the unwholesome amusements always to be found there.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading One should read in the journals of those days the description of the galleries ever filled with an eager, bustling throng attracted by the excitement and the unwholesome amusements always to be found there.
Egalitenoun
social and political equality
From this reading In April, 1793, about eight months after his arrival in Paris, Coursegol went one evening to the Palais Egalite.
being one more than seven
From this reading In April, 1793, about eight months after his arrival in Paris, Coursegol went one evening to the Palais Egalite.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In April, 1793, about eight months after his arrival in Paris, Coursegol went one evening to the Palais Egalite.
at any time
From this reading One should read in the journals of those days the description of the galleries ever filled with an eager, bustling throng attracted by the excitement and the unwholesome amusements always to be found there.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading One should read in the journals of those days the description of the galleries ever filled with an eager, bustling throng attracted by the excitement and the unwholesome amusements always to be found there.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Mercier, in sharp, almost indignant language, gives us a vivid picture of the famous resort.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading One should read in the journals of those days the description of the galleries ever filled with an eager, bustling throng attracted by the excitement and the unwholesome amusements always to be found there.
at a previous time
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
set up or found
From this reading One should read in the journals of those days the description of the galleries ever filled with an eager, bustling throng attracted by the excitement and the unwholesome amusements always to be found there.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading One should read in the journals of those days the description of the galleries ever filled with an eager, bustling throng attracted by the excitement and the unwholesome amusements always to be found there.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In April, 1793, about eight months after his arrival in Paris, Coursegol went one evening to the Palais Egalite.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In April, 1793, about eight months after his arrival in Paris, Coursegol went one evening to the Palais Egalite.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Mercier, in sharp, almost indignant language, gives us a vivid picture of the famous resort.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading CITIZEN JEAN VAUQUELAS.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading One should read in the journals of those days the description of the galleries ever filled with an eager, bustling throng attracted by the excitement and the unwholesome amusements always to be found there.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Mercier, in sharp, almost indignant language, gives us a vivid picture of the famous resort.
Mercier
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From this reading Mercier, in sharp, almost indignant language, gives us a vivid picture of the famous resort.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In April, 1793, about eight months after his arrival in Paris, Coursegol went one evening to the Palais Egalite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In April, 1793, about eight months after his arrival in Paris, Coursegol went one evening to the Palais Egalite.
Palais
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From this reading In April, 1793, about eight months after his arrival in Paris, Coursegol went one evening to the Palais Egalite.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading In April, 1793, about eight months after his arrival in Paris, Coursegol went one evening to the Palais Egalite.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Mercier, in sharp, almost indignant language, gives us a vivid picture of the famous resort.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading One should read in the journals of those days the description of the galleries ever filled with an eager, bustling throng attracted by the excitement and the unwholesome amusements always to be found there.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Mercier, in sharp, almost indignant language, gives us a vivid picture of the famous resort.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Mercier, in sharp, almost indignant language, gives us a vivid picture of the famous resort.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading One should read in the journals of those days the description of the galleries ever filled with an eager, bustling throng attracted by the excitement and the unwholesome amusements always to be found there.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In April, 1793, about eight months after his arrival in Paris, Coursegol went one evening to the Palais Egalite.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One should read in the journals of those days the description of the galleries ever filled with an eager, bustling throng attracted by the excitement and the unwholesome amusements always to be found there.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading One should read in the journals of those days the description of the galleries ever filled with an eager, bustling throng attracted by the excitement and the unwholesome amusements always to be found there.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading One should read in the journals of those days the description of the galleries ever filled with an eager, bustling throng attracted by the excitement and the unwholesome amusements always to be found there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In April, 1793, about eight months after his arrival in Paris, Coursegol went one evening to the Palais Egalite.
unwholesomeadjective
detrimental to physical or moral well-being
From this reading One should read in the journals of those days the description of the galleries ever filled with an eager, bustling throng attracted by the excitement and the unwholesome amusements always to be found there.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mercier, in sharp, almost indignant language, gives us a vivid picture of the famous resort.
VAUQUELAS
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From this reading CITIZEN JEAN VAUQUELAS.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading Mercier, in sharp, almost indignant language, gives us a vivid picture of the famous resort.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In April, 1793, about eight months after his arrival in Paris, Coursegol went one evening to the Palais Egalite.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The establishment, which had formerly been known as the Palais Royal, had at that epoch a splendor and an importance of which its present appearance gives but a faint conception.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One should read in the journals of those days the description of the galleries ever filled with an eager, bustling throng attracted by the excitement and the unwholesome amusements always to be found there.
