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Chapter XV
“You shall remain a Republican,” said the marquis, in the ardor produced by the generous words which confirmed his hopes. “Republican! no, I am that no longer. I could not now respect you if you submitted to the First Consul,” she replied. “But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic. For whom are you fighting?
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading ““But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I could not now respect you if you submitted to the First Consul,” she replied.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I could not now respect you if you submitted to the First Consul,” she replied.”
not one and not the other of two
From this reading ““But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I could not now respect you if you submitted to the First Consul,” she replied.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading ““You shall remain a Republican,” said the marquis, in the ardor produced by the generous words which confirmed his hopes.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You shall remain a Republican,” said the marquis, in the ardor produced by the generous words which confirmed his hopes.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Republican! no, I am that no longer.
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From this reading “You shall remain a Republican,” said the marquis, in the ardor produced by the generous words which confirmed his hopes.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “You shall remain a Republican,” said the marquis, in the ardor produced by the generous words which confirmed his hopes.
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From this reading “You shall remain a Republican,” said the marquis, in the ardor produced by the generous words which confirmed his hopes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I could not now respect you if you submitted to the First Consul,” she replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not now respect you if you submitted to the First Consul,” she replied.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic.
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From this reading For whom are you fighting?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I could not now respect you if you submitted to the First Consul,” she replied.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For whom are you fighting?
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From this reading “But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You shall remain a Republican,” said the marquis, in the ardor produced by the generous words which confirmed his hopes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “You shall remain a Republican,” said the marquis, in the ardor produced by the generous words which confirmed his hopes.
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From this reading “You shall remain a Republican,” said the marquis, in the ardor produced by the generous words which confirmed his hopes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Republican! no, I am that no longer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I could not now respect you if you submitted to the First Consul,” she replied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You shall remain a Republican,” said the marquis, in the ardor produced by the generous words which confirmed his hopes.
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From this reading “But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Republican! no, I am that no longer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You shall remain a Republican,” said the marquis, in the ardor produced by the generous words which confirmed his hopes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading “But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic.
not any; not one
From this reading “Republican! no, I am that no longer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not now respect you if you submitted to the First Consul,” she replied.
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From this reading I could not now respect you if you submitted to the First Consul,” she replied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You shall remain a Republican,” said the marquis, in the ardor produced by the generous words which confirmed his hopes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You shall remain a Republican,” said the marquis, in the ardor produced by the generous words which confirmed his hopes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I could not now respect you if you submitted to the First Consul,” she replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You shall remain a Republican,” said the marquis, in the ardor produced by the generous words which confirmed his hopes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I could not now respect you if you submitted to the First Consul,” she replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You shall remain a Republican,” said the marquis, in the ardor produced by the generous words which confirmed his hopes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “You shall remain a Republican,” said the marquis, in the ardor produced by the generous words which confirmed his hopes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I could not now respect you if you submitted to the First Consul,” she replied.
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From this reading I could not now respect you if you submitted to the First Consul,” she replied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Republican! no, I am that no longer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You shall remain a Republican,” said the marquis, in the ardor produced by the generous words which confirmed his hopes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I could not now respect you if you submitted to the First Consul,” she replied.
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From this reading “But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “You shall remain a Republican,” said the marquis, in the ardor produced by the generous words which confirmed his hopes.
which person or people
From this reading “But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But neither do I like to see you at the head of men who are pillaging a corner of France, instead of making war against the whole Republic.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For whom are you fighting?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You shall remain a Republican,” said the marquis, in the ardor produced by the generous words which confirmed his hopes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You shall remain a Republican,” said the marquis, in the ardor produced by the generous words which confirmed his hopes.
