adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The whole court was in a state of wild excitement, A rare spectacle was preparing for them--something unheard of in the annals of the Berliners.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
actressesnounUS /ˈæktrəsɪz/
plural of “actress” — a female actor
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
AmelianounUS /əˈmiːljə/
congenital absence of an arm or leg
From this reading Princess Amelia had the role of Aurelia, Prince Henry of Julius Caesar, and Voltaire of Cicero.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading The whole court was in a state of wild excitement, A rare spectacle was preparing for them--something unheard of in the annals of the Berliners.
artistes
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From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
Aurelia
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From this reading Princess Amelia had the role of Aurelia, Prince Henry of Julius Caesar, and Voltaire of Cicero.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
BerlinersnounUS /bərˈlɪnərz/
plural of “berliner” — an inhabitant of Berlin
From this reading The whole court was in a state of wild excitement, A rare spectacle was preparing for them--something unheard of in the annals of the Berliners.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading Princess Amelia had the role of Aurelia, Prince Henry of Julius Caesar, and Voltaire of Cicero.
Catiline
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From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
CiceronounUS /ˈsɪsəroʊ/
a linear unit of the size of type slightly larger than an em
From this reading Princess Amelia had the role of Aurelia, Prince Henry of Julius Caesar, and Voltaire of Cicero.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The whole court was in a state of wild excitement, A rare spectacle was preparing for them--something unheard of in the annals of the Berliners.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The whole court was in a state of wild excitement, A rare spectacle was preparing for them--something unheard of in the annals of the Berliners.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The whole court was in a state of wild excitement, A rare spectacle was preparing for them--something unheard of in the annals of the Berliners.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Princess Amelia had the role of Aurelia, Prince Henry of Julius Caesar, and Voltaire of Cicero.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The whole court was in a state of wild excitement, A rare spectacle was preparing for them--something unheard of in the annals of the Berliners.
Julius
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From this reading Princess Amelia had the role of Aurelia, Prince Henry of Julius Caesar, and Voltaire of Cicero.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The last rehearsal was to take place that morning.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The last rehearsal was to take place that morning.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The whole court was in a state of wild excitement, A rare spectacle was preparing for them--something unheard of in the annals of the Berliners.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The last rehearsal was to take place that morning.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The whole court was in a state of wild excitement, A rare spectacle was preparing for them--something unheard of in the annals of the Berliners.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Princess Amelia had the role of Aurelia, Prince Henry of Julius Caesar, and Voltaire of Cicero.
PrincessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Princess Amelia had the role of Aurelia, Prince Henry of Julius Caesar, and Voltaire of Cicero.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The whole court was in a state of wild excitement, A rare spectacle was preparing for them--something unheard of in the annals of the Berliners.
rehearsalnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading The last rehearsal was to take place that morning.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading Princess Amelia had the role of Aurelia, Prince Henry of Julius Caesar, and Voltaire of Cicero.
ROMEnounUS /roʊm/
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading ROME SAUVEE.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
SAUVEE
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From this reading ROME SAUVEE.
SavedadjectiveUS /seɪvd/
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The whole court was in a state of wild excitement, A rare spectacle was preparing for them--something unheard of in the annals of the Berliners.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading The whole court was in a state of wild excitement, A rare spectacle was preparing for them--something unheard of in the annals of the Berliners.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The whole court was in a state of wild excitement, A rare spectacle was preparing for them--something unheard of in the annals of the Berliners.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading The last rehearsal was to take place that morning.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The last rehearsal was to take place that morning.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The whole court was in a state of wild excitement, A rare spectacle was preparing for them--something unheard of in the annals of the Berliners.
theatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The whole court was in a state of wild excitement, A rare spectacle was preparing for them--something unheard of in the annals of the Berliners.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
unheardadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrd/
not necessarily inaudible but not heard
From this reading The whole court was in a state of wild excitement, A rare spectacle was preparing for them--something unheard of in the annals of the Berliners.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
VoltairenounUS /voʊlˈter/
French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)
From this reading Princess Amelia had the role of Aurelia, Prince Henry of Julius Caesar, and Voltaire of Cicero.
Voltaire's
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From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole court was in a state of wild excitement, A rare spectacle was preparing for them--something unheard of in the annals of the Berliners.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Voltaire's new drama of "Catiline," to which he had now given the name of "Rome Saved," was to be given in the royal palace, in a private theatre gotten up for the occasion, and the actors and actresses were to be no common artistes, but selected from the highest court circles.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole court was in a state of wild excitement, A rare spectacle was preparing for them--something unheard of in the annals of the Berliners.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The whole court was in a state of wild excitement, A rare spectacle was preparing for them--something unheard of in the annals of the Berliners.
