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devastating
UK
/ˈdɛvəsteɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/
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Then he continued, “My mule died last week,” — a calamity in this land equal to a devastating fire in town, — “but a white man loaned me another.”
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équivalent à un incendie dévastateur en ville
Décrit comme étant aussi grave ou destructeur qu’un incendie dévastateur en ville.
The Souls of Black Folk
"The Souls of Black Folk" by W. E. B. Du Bois is a collection of essays published in 1903. This groundbreaking work explores the African-American experience through personal observations and social analysis. Du Bois introduces influential concepts like "double consciousness"—the experience of viewing oneself through both one's own eyes and those of a prejudiced society—and "the veil" that separates black and white Americans. Through essays on education, freedom, and justice, he examines the color line dividing races and argues for voting rights, quality education, and equal treatment.
the devastated room
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dévasté
La pièce a été laissée gravement endommagée et en désordre.
The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar
"The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar" by Maurice Leblanc is a collection of stories published in 1907. This debut collection introduces the charming and cunning Arsène Lupin, a master thief who outsmarts police and high society alike. Through nine tales of daring heists, clever disguises, and audacious escapes, Lupin proves himself an unmatched criminal genius. From shipboard robberies to prison breaks, he taunts authorities—including a famous English detective—while stealing priceless treasures with impeccable style and wit.
