1757
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From this reading THE SECRET OF LAFAYETTE THE STORY OF THE WHITE HORSE Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in the province of Auvergne, now Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, and Haute-Loire.
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From this reading THE SECRET OF LAFAYETTE THE STORY OF THE WHITE HORSE Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in the province of Auvergne, now Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, and Haute-Loire.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It became a proverb that the men of Auvergne knew no stain, and hence the ensigns and escutcheons of the rugged soldiers of the mountain towns were associated with the motto, “Auvergne sans tache.”
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading His birthplace was the Château de Chavagnac, situated some six miles from ancient Brionde.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SECRET OF LAFAYETTE THE STORY OF THE WHITE HORSE Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in the province of Auvergne, now Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, and Haute-Loire.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading It became a proverb that the men of Auvergne knew no stain, and hence the ensigns and escutcheons of the rugged soldiers of the mountain towns were associated with the motto, “Auvergne sans tache.”
Auvergnenoun
a region in central France
From this reading THE SECRET OF LAFAYETTE THE STORY OF THE WHITE HORSE Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in the province of Auvergne, now Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, and Haute-Loire.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It became a proverb that the men of Auvergne knew no stain, and hence the ensigns and escutcheons of the rugged soldiers of the mountain towns were associated with the motto, “Auvergne sans tache.”
birthplacenounUS /ˈbɜːrθpleɪs/
the place where someone was born
From this reading His birthplace was the Château de Chavagnac, situated some six miles from ancient Brionde.
brought into existence
From this reading THE SECRET OF LAFAYETTE THE STORY OF THE WHITE HORSE Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in the province of Auvergne, now Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, and Haute-Loire.
Brionde
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From this reading His birthplace was the Château de Chavagnac, situated some six miles from ancient Brionde.
Cantal
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From this reading THE SECRET OF LAFAYETTE THE STORY OF THE WHITE HORSE Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in the province of Auvergne, now Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, and Haute-Loire.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Auvergne was celebrated for men of character and honor rather than wealth and distinction――men who deserved to outlive kings, and whose jewels were virtues.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Auvergne was celebrated for men of character and honor rather than wealth and distinction――men who deserved to outlive kings, and whose jewels were virtues.
Chavagnac
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From this reading His birthplace was the Château de Chavagnac, situated some six miles from ancient Brionde.
ChâteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading His birthplace was the Château de Chavagnac, situated some six miles from ancient Brionde.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading His birthplace was the Château de Chavagnac, situated some six miles from ancient Brionde.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading Auvergne was celebrated for men of character and honor rather than wealth and distinction――men who deserved to outlive kings, and whose jewels were virtues.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading These soldiers kept this motto of their mountain homes ever in view; they would die rather than violate the spirit of it.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Auvergne was celebrated for men of character and honor rather than wealth and distinction――men who deserved to outlive kings, and whose jewels were virtues.
ensigns
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From this reading It became a proverb that the men of Auvergne knew no stain, and hence the ensigns and escutcheons of the rugged soldiers of the mountain towns were associated with the motto, “Auvergne sans tache.”
escutcheons
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From this reading It became a proverb that the men of Auvergne knew no stain, and hence the ensigns and escutcheons of the rugged soldiers of the mountain towns were associated with the motto, “Auvergne sans tache.”
at any time
From this reading These soldiers kept this motto of their mountain homes ever in view; they would die rather than violate the spirit of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Auvergne was celebrated for men of character and honor rather than wealth and distinction――men who deserved to outlive kings, and whose jewels were virtues.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His birthplace was the Château de Chavagnac, situated some six miles from ancient Brionde.
Haute-Loire
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From this reading THE SECRET OF LAFAYETTE THE STORY OF THE WHITE HORSE Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in the province of Auvergne, now Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, and Haute-Loire.
for this reason
From this reading It became a proverb that the men of Auvergne knew no stain, and hence the ensigns and escutcheons of the rugged soldiers of the mountain towns were associated with the motto, “Auvergne sans tache.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His birthplace was the Château de Chavagnac, situated some six miles from ancient Brionde.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading These soldiers kept this motto of their mountain homes ever in view; they would die rather than violate the spirit of it.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Auvergne was celebrated for men of character and honor rather than wealth and distinction――men who deserved to outlive kings, and whose jewels were virtues.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE SECRET OF LAFAYETTE THE STORY OF THE WHITE HORSE Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in the province of Auvergne, now Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, and Haute-Loire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SECRET OF LAFAYETTE THE STORY OF THE WHITE HORSE Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in the province of Auvergne, now Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, and Haute-Loire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It became a proverb that the men of Auvergne knew no stain, and hence the ensigns and escutcheons of the rugged soldiers of the mountain towns were associated with the motto, “Auvergne sans tache.”
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Auvergne was celebrated for men of character and honor rather than wealth and distinction――men who deserved to outlive kings, and whose jewels were virtues.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading These soldiers kept this motto of their mountain homes ever in view; they would die rather than violate the spirit of it.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Auvergne was celebrated for men of character and honor rather than wealth and distinction――men who deserved to outlive kings, and whose jewels were virtues.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It became a proverb that the men of Auvergne knew no stain, and hence the ensigns and escutcheons of the rugged soldiers of the mountain towns were associated with the motto, “Auvergne sans tache.”
LAFAYETTEnounUS /ˌlɑːfiˈet/
French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)
From this reading THE SECRET OF LAFAYETTE THE STORY OF THE WHITE HORSE Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in the province of Auvergne, now Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, and Haute-Loire.
the force of workers available
From this reading Auvergne was celebrated for men of character and honor rather than wealth and distinction――men who deserved to outlive kings, and whose jewels were virtues.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading His birthplace was the Château de Chavagnac, situated some six miles from ancient Brionde.
mottonounUS /ˈmɑːtoʊ/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading It became a proverb that the men of Auvergne knew no stain, and hence the ensigns and escutcheons of the rugged soldiers of the mountain towns were associated with the motto, “Auvergne sans tache.”
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It became a proverb that the men of Auvergne knew no stain, and hence the ensigns and escutcheons of the rugged soldiers of the mountain towns were associated with the motto, “Auvergne sans tache.”
not any; not one
From this reading It became a proverb that the men of Auvergne knew no stain, and hence the ensigns and escutcheons of the rugged soldiers of the mountain towns were associated with the motto, “Auvergne sans tache.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE SECRET OF LAFAYETTE THE STORY OF THE WHITE HORSE Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in the province of Auvergne, now Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, and Haute-Loire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET OF LAFAYETTE THE STORY OF THE WHITE HORSE Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in the province of Auvergne, now Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, and Haute-Loire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SECRET OF LAFAYETTE THE STORY OF THE WHITE HORSE Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in the province of Auvergne, now Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, and Haute-Loire.
outliveverbUS /ˌaʊtˈlɪv/
live longer than
From this reading Auvergne was celebrated for men of character and honor rather than wealth and distinction――men who deserved to outlive kings, and whose jewels were virtues.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading It became a proverb that the men of Auvergne knew no stain, and hence the ensigns and escutcheons of the rugged soldiers of the mountain towns were associated with the motto, “Auvergne sans tache.”
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE SECRET OF LAFAYETTE THE STORY OF THE WHITE HORSE Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in the province of Auvergne, now Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, and Haute-Loire.
Puy-de-Dôme
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From this reading THE SECRET OF LAFAYETTE THE STORY OF THE WHITE HORSE Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in the province of Auvergne, now Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, and Haute-Loire.
on the contrary
From this reading Auvergne was celebrated for men of character and honor rather than wealth and distinction――men who deserved to outlive kings, and whose jewels were virtues.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading It became a proverb that the men of Auvergne knew no stain, and hence the ensigns and escutcheons of the rugged soldiers of the mountain towns were associated with the motto, “Auvergne sans tache.”
sans
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From this reading It became a proverb that the men of Auvergne knew no stain, and hence the ensigns and escutcheons of the rugged soldiers of the mountain towns were associated with the motto, “Auvergne sans tache.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET OF LAFAYETTE THE STORY OF THE WHITE HORSE Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in the province of Auvergne, now Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, and Haute-Loire.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading THE SECRET OF LAFAYETTE THE STORY OF THE WHITE HORSE Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in the province of Auvergne, now Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, and Haute-Loire.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading His birthplace was the Château de Chavagnac, situated some six miles from ancient Brionde.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading His birthplace was the Château de Chavagnac, situated some six miles from ancient Brionde.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading It became a proverb that the men of Auvergne knew no stain, and hence the ensigns and escutcheons of the rugged soldiers of the mountain towns were associated with the motto, “Auvergne sans tache.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His birthplace was the Château de Chavagnac, situated some six miles from ancient Brionde.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading These soldiers kept this motto of their mountain homes ever in view; they would die rather than violate the spirit of it.
stainnounUS /steɪn/
a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading It became a proverb that the men of Auvergne knew no stain, and hence the ensigns and escutcheons of the rugged soldiers of the mountain towns were associated with the motto, “Auvergne sans tache.”
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE SECRET OF LAFAYETTE THE STORY OF THE WHITE HORSE Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in the province of Auvergne, now Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, and Haute-Loire.
tache
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From this reading It became a proverb that the men of Auvergne knew no stain, and hence the ensigns and escutcheons of the rugged soldiers of the mountain towns were associated with the motto, “Auvergne sans tache.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Auvergne was celebrated for men of character and honor rather than wealth and distinction――men who deserved to outlive kings, and whose jewels were virtues.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It became a proverb that the men of Auvergne knew no stain, and hence the ensigns and escutcheons of the rugged soldiers of the mountain towns were associated with the motto, “Auvergne sans tache.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET OF LAFAYETTE THE STORY OF THE WHITE HORSE Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in the province of Auvergne, now Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, and Haute-Loire.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These soldiers kept this motto of their mountain homes ever in view; they would die rather than violate the spirit of it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These soldiers kept this motto of their mountain homes ever in view; they would die rather than violate the spirit of it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These soldiers kept this motto of their mountain homes ever in view; they would die rather than violate the spirit of it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading These soldiers kept this motto of their mountain homes ever in view; they would die rather than violate the spirit of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Auvergne was celebrated for men of character and honor rather than wealth and distinction――men who deserved to outlive kings, and whose jewels were virtues.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It became a proverb that the men of Auvergne knew no stain, and hence the ensigns and escutcheons of the rugged soldiers of the mountain towns were associated with the motto, “Auvergne sans tache.”
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading These soldiers kept this motto of their mountain homes ever in view; they would die rather than violate the spirit of it.
violateverbUS /ˈvaɪəleɪt/
fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
From this reading These soldiers kept this motto of their mountain homes ever in view; they would die rather than violate the spirit of it.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading Auvergne was celebrated for men of character and honor rather than wealth and distinction――men who deserved to outlive kings, and whose jewels were virtues.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SECRET OF LAFAYETTE THE STORY OF THE WHITE HORSE Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in the province of Auvergne, now Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, and Haute-Loire.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Auvergne was celebrated for men of character and honor rather than wealth and distinction――men who deserved to outlive kings, and whose jewels were virtues.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Auvergne was celebrated for men of character and honor rather than wealth and distinction――men who deserved to outlive kings, and whose jewels were virtues.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE SECRET OF LAFAYETTE THE STORY OF THE WHITE HORSE Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in the province of Auvergne, now Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, and Haute-Loire.
which person or people
From this reading Auvergne was celebrated for men of character and honor rather than wealth and distinction――men who deserved to outlive kings, and whose jewels were virtues.
belonging to which person
From this reading Auvergne was celebrated for men of character and honor rather than wealth and distinction――men who deserved to outlive kings, and whose jewels were virtues.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It became a proverb that the men of Auvergne knew no stain, and hence the ensigns and escutcheons of the rugged soldiers of the mountain towns were associated with the motto, “Auvergne sans tache.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading These soldiers kept this motto of their mountain homes ever in view; they would die rather than violate the spirit of it.
