used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading As he advanced to greet his visitor, he held a wisp of point d’Alençon a little raised between the finger and thumb of his right hand, while his left poised a gleaming snuff-box at a like angle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading As he advanced to greet his visitor, he held a wisp of point d’Alençon a little raised between the finger and thumb of his right hand, while his left poised a gleaming snuff-box at a like angle.
antennæ
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From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he advanced to greet his visitor, he held a wisp of point d’Alençon a little raised between the finger and thumb of his right hand, while his left poised a gleaming snuff-box at a like angle.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As he advanced to greet his visitor, he held a wisp of point d’Alençon a little raised between the finger and thumb of his right hand, while his left poised a gleaming snuff-box at a like angle.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
bob-wig
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From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
buckleverbUS /ˈbʌkəl/
fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
butterflyverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
charminglyadverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/
in a charming manner
From this reading His manner was as charmingly playful as his “style” was unexceptionable.
chrysalisnounUS /ˈkrɪsəlɪs/
pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
clubbedverbUS /klʌbd/
inflected form of “club” — unite with a common purpose
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
d'Alençon
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From this reading As he advanced to greet his visitor, he held a wisp of point d’Alençon a little raised between the finger and thumb of his right hand, while his left poised a gleaming snuff-box at a like angle.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
elegances
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From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
erstadverb
at a previous time
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
Faissigny
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From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading As he advanced to greet his visitor, he held a wisp of point d’Alençon a little raised between the finger and thumb of his right hand, while his left poised a gleaming snuff-box at a like angle.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading As he advanced to greet his visitor, he held a wisp of point d’Alençon a little raised between the finger and thumb of his right hand, while his left poised a gleaming snuff-box at a like angle.
glossyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːsi/
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading As he advanced to greet his visitor, he held a wisp of point d’Alençon a little raised between the finger and thumb of his right hand, while his left poised a gleaming snuff-box at a like angle.
grudgenounUS /ɡrʌdʒ/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As he advanced to greet his visitor, he held a wisp of point d’Alençon a little raised between the finger and thumb of his right hand, while his left poised a gleaming snuff-box at a like angle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading As he advanced to greet his visitor, he held a wisp of point d’Alençon a little raised between the finger and thumb of his right hand, while his left poised a gleaming snuff-box at a like angle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As he advanced to greet his visitor, he held a wisp of point d’Alençon a little raised between the finger and thumb of his right hand, while his left poised a gleaming snuff-box at a like angle.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His manner was as charmingly playful as his “style” was unexceptionable.
maroon-coloured
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From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
new-discovered
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From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
a light shade of red
From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
pinsnounUS /pɪnz/
plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
playfuladjectiveUS /ˈpleɪfəl/
full of fun and high spirits
From this reading His manner was as charmingly playful as his “style” was unexceptionable.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading As he advanced to greet his visitor, he held a wisp of point d’Alençon a little raised between the finger and thumb of his right hand, while his left poised a gleaming snuff-box at a like angle.
poisedadjectiveUS /pɔɪzd/
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
From this reading As he advanced to greet his visitor, he held a wisp of point d’Alençon a little raised between the finger and thumb of his right hand, while his left poised a gleaming snuff-box at a like angle.
PrefectnounUS /ˈpriːfekt/
a chief officer or chief magistrate
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading As he advanced to greet his visitor, he held a wisp of point d’Alençon a little raised between the finger and thumb of his right hand, while his left poised a gleaming snuff-box at a like angle.
precisely, exactly
From this reading As he advanced to greet his visitor, he held a wisp of point d’Alençon a little raised between the finger and thumb of his right hand, while his left poised a gleaming snuff-box at a like angle.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
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 royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
satellitesnounUS /ˈsætəlaɪts/
plural of “satellite” — man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
silksnounUS /sɪlks/
the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
sincerest
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From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
snuff-box
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From this reading As he advanced to greet his visitor, he held a wisp of point d’Alençon a little raised between the finger and thumb of his right hand, while his left poised a gleaming snuff-box at a like angle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
caught or fixed
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His manner was as charmingly playful as his “style” was unexceptionable.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading As he advanced to greet his visitor, he held a wisp of point d’Alençon a little raised between the finger and thumb of his right hand, while his left poised a gleaming snuff-box at a like angle.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
toupeenounUS /ˌtuːˈpeɪ/
a small hairpiece to cover partial baldness
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
Trix
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From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
Turk's
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From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
TwinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
twinkledverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəld/
past form of “twinkle” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
unexceptionableadjective
completely acceptable; not open to exception or reproach
From this reading His manner was as charmingly playful as his “style” was unexceptionable.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
someone who visits
From this reading As he advanced to greet his visitor, he held a wisp of point d’Alençon a little raised between the finger and thumb of his right hand, while his left poised a gleaming snuff-box at a like angle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
in or at the place that
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Twin satellites of this sun, moreover, twinkled, like new-discovered planets, in the royal ears--a sincerest flattery, which his Majesty did not grudge to pay to so unique a pink of the elegances as M. Trix.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As he advanced to greet his visitor, he held a wisp of point d’Alençon a little raised between the finger and thumb of his right hand, while his left poised a gleaming snuff-box at a like angle.
belonging to which person
From this reading The royal head--erst as round and blue as a Turk’s--was adorned with a bob-wig in buckle, from whose toupee a couple of pearl pins stuck out like clubbed antennæ; the royal limbs and body were glossy with embroidered silks; on the royal coat of maroon-coloured velvet sparkled a diamond star.
wispnounUS /wɪsp/
a small tuft or lock
From this reading As he advanced to greet his visitor, he held a wisp of point d’Alençon a little raised between the finger and thumb of his right hand, while his left poised a gleaming snuff-box at a like angle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The Prefect of Faissigny, commanded, for the second time within a week, and with a flattering grace of intimacy, into the King’s presence, discovered an exquisite butterfly where he had left a chrysalis.
