adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The French provinces were now organized upon a half military plan, by which all the local authorities radiated towards a centre of government.
affabilitynoun
a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The French provinces were now organized upon a half military plan, by which all the local authorities radiated towards a centre of government.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By-the-by, this feature has survived subsequent revolutions and political changes.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In days of change, youth is at a premium; because, though experience is valuable, the experience of one order of things unfits ordinary men for another order of things.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In days of change, youth is at a premium; because, though experience is valuable, the experience of one order of things unfits ordinary men for another order of things.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The French provinces were now organized upon a half military plan, by which all the local authorities radiated towards a centre of government.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading In days of change, youth is at a premium; because, though experience is valuable, the experience of one order of things unfits ordinary men for another order of things.
bluntadjectiveUS /blʌnt/
having a broad or rounded end
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
BrittanynounUS /ˈbrɪtəni/
a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The French provinces were now organized upon a half military plan, by which all the local authorities radiated towards a centre of government.
By-the-by
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From this reading By-the-by, this feature has survived subsequent revolutions and political changes.
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The French provinces were now organized upon a half military plan, by which all the local authorities radiated towards a centre of government.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading In days of change, youth is at a premium; because, though experience is valuable, the experience of one order of things unfits ordinary men for another order of things.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading By-the-by, this feature has survived subsequent revolutions and political changes.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
CommandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In days of change, youth is at a premium; because, though experience is valuable, the experience of one order of things unfits ordinary men for another order of things.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading So a good many old fogies in office were shown the door, and a good deal of youth and energy infused into the veins of provincial government.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading So a good many old fogies in office were shown the door, and a good deal of youth and energy infused into the veins of provincial government.
eclatnoun
enthusiastic approval
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
Edouard
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From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
energynounUS /ˈenərdʒi/
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading So a good many old fogies in office were shown the door, and a good deal of youth and energy infused into the veins of provincial government.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading In days of change, youth is at a premium; because, though experience is valuable, the experience of one order of things unfits ordinary men for another order of things.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading By-the-by, this feature has survived subsequent revolutions and political changes.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
fogies
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From this reading So a good many old fogies in office were shown the door, and a good deal of youth and energy infused into the veins of provincial government.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In days of change, youth is at a premium; because, though experience is valuable, the experience of one order of things unfits ordinary men for another order of things.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The French provinces were now organized upon a half military plan, by which all the local authorities radiated towards a centre of government.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading So a good many old fogies in office were shown the door, and a good deal of youth and energy infused into the veins of provincial government.
governmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The French provinces were now organized upon a half military plan, by which all the local authorities radiated towards a centre of government.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The French provinces were now organized upon a half military plan, by which all the local authorities radiated towards a centre of government.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By-the-by, this feature has survived subsequent revolutions and political changes.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In days of change, youth is at a premium; because, though experience is valuable, the experience of one order of things unfits ordinary men for another order of things.
infusedverbUS /ˌɪnˈfjuːzd/
past form of “infuse” — teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading So a good many old fogies in office were shown the door, and a good deal of youth and energy infused into the veins of provincial government.
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
integritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So a good many old fogies in office were shown the door, and a good deal of youth and energy infused into the veins of provincial government.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In days of change, youth is at a premium; because, though experience is valuable, the experience of one order of things unfits ordinary men for another order of things.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading The French provinces were now organized upon a half military plan, by which all the local authorities radiated towards a centre of government.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading So a good many old fogies in office were shown the door, and a good deal of youth and energy infused into the veins of provincial government.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading In days of change, youth is at a premium; because, though experience is valuable, the experience of one order of things unfits ordinary men for another order of things.
militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The French provinces were now organized upon a half military plan, by which all the local authorities radiated towards a centre of government.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The French provinces were now organized upon a half military plan, by which all the local authorities radiated towards a centre of government.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The French provinces were now organized upon a half military plan, by which all the local authorities radiated towards a centre of government.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading So a good many old fogies in office were shown the door, and a good deal of youth and energy infused into the veins of provincial government.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading So a good many old fogies in office were shown the door, and a good deal of youth and energy infused into the veins of provincial government.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In days of change, youth is at a premium; because, though experience is valuable, the experience of one order of things unfits ordinary men for another order of things.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In days of change, youth is at a premium; because, though experience is valuable, the experience of one order of things unfits ordinary men for another order of things.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading In days of change, youth is at a premium; because, though experience is valuable, the experience of one order of things unfits ordinary men for another order of things.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading The French provinces were now organized upon a half military plan, by which all the local authorities radiated towards a centre of government.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The French provinces were now organized upon a half military plan, by which all the local authorities radiated towards a centre of government.
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading By-the-by, this feature has survived subsequent revolutions and political changes.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
premiumnounUS /ˈpriːmiəm/
payment for insurance
From this reading In days of change, youth is at a premium; because, though experience is valuable, the experience of one order of things unfits ordinary men for another order of things.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The French provinces were now organized upon a half military plan, by which all the local authorities radiated towards a centre of government.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading So a good many old fogies in office were shown the door, and a good deal of youth and energy infused into the veins of provincial government.
radiatedverbUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪd/
past form of “radiate” — send out rays or waves
From this reading The French provinces were now organized upon a half military plan, by which all the local authorities radiated towards a centre of government.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
Raynal
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From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
revolutionsnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “revolution” — a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading By-the-by, this feature has survived subsequent revolutions and political changes.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
Riviere
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From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading So a good many old fogies in office were shown the door, and a good deal of youth and energy infused into the veins of provincial government.
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So a good many old fogies in office were shown the door, and a good deal of youth and energy infused into the veins of provincial government.
soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading By-the-by, this feature has survived subsequent revolutions and political changes.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading By-the-by, this feature has survived subsequent revolutions and political changes.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The French provinces were now organized upon a half military plan, by which all the local authorities radiated towards a centre of government.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In days of change, youth is at a premium; because, though experience is valuable, the experience of one order of things unfits ordinary men for another order of things.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By-the-by, this feature has survived subsequent revolutions and political changes.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In days of change, youth is at a premium; because, though experience is valuable, the experience of one order of things unfits ordinary men for another order of things.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading The French provinces were now organized upon a half military plan, by which all the local authorities radiated towards a centre of government.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
unfits
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In days of change, youth is at a premium; because, though experience is valuable, the experience of one order of things unfits ordinary men for another order of things.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The French provinces were now organized upon a half military plan, by which all the local authorities radiated towards a centre of government.
valuableadjectiveUS /ˈvæljəbəl/
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading In days of change, youth is at a premium; because, though experience is valuable, the experience of one order of things unfits ordinary men for another order of things.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading So a good many old fogies in office were shown the door, and a good deal of youth and energy infused into the veins of provincial government.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The French provinces were now organized upon a half military plan, by which all the local authorities radiated towards a centre of government.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The French provinces were now organized upon a half military plan, by which all the local authorities radiated towards a centre of government.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading In days of change, youth is at a premium; because, though experience is valuable, the experience of one order of things unfits ordinary men for another order of things.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading For instance, Edouard Riviere, who had but just completed his education with singular eclat at a military school, was one fine day ordered into Brittany to fill a responsible post under Commandant Raynal, a blunt, rough soldier, that had risen from the ranks, and bore a much higher character for zeal and moral integrity than for affability.
