used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was a Power in France--for was she not the Empress of the Comedie?
Adrienne
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From this reading She was Thargelie Dumarsais; matchless as Claire Clairon, beautiful as Madeleine Gaussin, resistless as Sophie Arnould, great as Adrienne Lecouvreur.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
Arnould
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From this reading She was Thargelie Dumarsais; matchless as Claire Clairon, beautiful as Madeleine Gaussin, resistless as Sophie Arnould, great as Adrienne Lecouvreur.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was Thargelie Dumarsais; matchless as Claire Clairon, beautiful as Madeleine Gaussin, resistless as Sophie Arnould, great as Adrienne Lecouvreur.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
BastillenounUS /ˈbæstɪl/
a fortress built in Paris in the 14th century and used as a prison in the 17th and 18th centuries; it was destroyed July 14, 1789 at the start of the French Revolution
From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She was Thargelie Dumarsais; matchless as Claire Clairon, beautiful as Madeleine Gaussin, resistless as Sophie Arnould, great as Adrienne Lecouvreur.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
Claire
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From this reading She was Thargelie Dumarsais; matchless as Claire Clairon, beautiful as Madeleine Gaussin, resistless as Sophie Arnould, great as Adrienne Lecouvreur.
Clairon
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From this reading She was Thargelie Dumarsais; matchless as Claire Clairon, beautiful as Madeleine Gaussin, resistless as Sophie Arnould, great as Adrienne Lecouvreur.
Comedie
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From this reading She was a Power in France--for was she not the Empress of the Comedie?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
Court'snounUS /kɔːrts/
possessive form of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
d'Etioles
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From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
Dumarsais
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From this reading She was Thargelie Dumarsais; matchless as Claire Clairon, beautiful as Madeleine Gaussin, resistless as Sophie Arnould, great as Adrienne Lecouvreur.
EmpressnounUS /ˈempres/
a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
From this reading She was a Power in France--for was she not the Empress of the Comedie?
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was a Power in France--for was she not the Empress of the Comedie?
For-l'Eveque
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From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Who was she?--the Queen of France?
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
Gaussin
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From this reading She was Thargelie Dumarsais; matchless as Claire Clairon, beautiful as Madeleine Gaussin, resistless as Sophie Arnould, great as Adrienne Lecouvreur.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She was Thargelie Dumarsais; matchless as Claire Clairon, beautiful as Madeleine Gaussin, resistless as Sophie Arnould, great as Adrienne Lecouvreur.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was a Power in France--for was she not the Empress of the Comedie?
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
Lecouvreur
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From this reading She was Thargelie Dumarsais; matchless as Claire Clairon, beautiful as Madeleine Gaussin, resistless as Sophie Arnould, great as Adrienne Lecouvreur.
Lenormand
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From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
Madeleine
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From this reading She was Thargelie Dumarsais; matchless as Claire Clairon, beautiful as Madeleine Gaussin, resistless as Sophie Arnould, great as Adrienne Lecouvreur.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
matchlessadjective
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading She was Thargelie Dumarsais; matchless as Claire Clairon, beautiful as Madeleine Gaussin, resistless as Sophie Arnould, great as Adrienne Lecouvreur.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No; much more--the Queen of Paris!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading No; much more--the Queen of Paris!
not any; not one
From this reading No; much more--the Queen of Paris!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was a Power in France--for was she not the Empress of the Comedie?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Who was she?--the Queen of France?
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading No; much more--the Queen of Paris!
possession of controlling influence
From this reading She was a Power in France--for was she not the Empress of the Comedie?
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Who was she?--the Queen of France?
resistlessadjective
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading She was Thargelie Dumarsais; matchless as Claire Clairon, beautiful as Madeleine Gaussin, resistless as Sophie Arnould, great as Adrienne Lecouvreur.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Who was she?--the Queen of France?
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
Sophie
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From this reading She was Thargelie Dumarsais; matchless as Claire Clairon, beautiful as Madeleine Gaussin, resistless as Sophie Arnould, great as Adrienne Lecouvreur.
Thargelie
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From this reading She was Thargelie Dumarsais; matchless as Claire Clairon, beautiful as Madeleine Gaussin, resistless as Sophie Arnould, great as Adrienne Lecouvreur.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Who was she?--the Queen of France?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who was she?--the Queen of France?
which person or people
From this reading Who was she?--the Queen of France?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading If Madame Lenormand d'Etioles ruled the government at Versailles, Mademoiselle Thargelie Dumarsais ruled the world at Paris; and if the King's favorite could sign her enemies, by a smile, to the Bastille, the Court's favorite could sign hers, by a frown, to For-l'Eveque.
