adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The Cardinal’s return was the occasion on which this fete was announced, as given to the King and all his court.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Cardinal’s return was the occasion on which this fete was announced, as given to the King and all his court.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Master of the French empire by force, the Cardinal desired to be master of French opinion by seduction; and, weary of dominating, hoped to please.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Master of the French empire by force, the Cardinal desired to be master of French opinion by seduction; and, weary of dominating, hoped to please.
CardinalnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəl/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading The powerful Cardinal had determined to fill the first two towns in France with his pomp.
Cardinal'snounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəlz/
possessive form of “cardinal” — (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading The Cardinal’s return was the occasion on which this fete was announced, as given to the King and all his court.
cenounUS /ˌsiːˈiː/
a ductile grey metallic element of the lanthanide series; used in lighter flints; the most abundant of the rare-earth group
From this reading “Mon Dieu! quest-ce que ce monde!”
Cinq-Mars
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From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The Cardinal’s return was the occasion on which this fete was announced, as given to the King and all his court.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
Dernieres
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From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading Master of the French empire by force, the Cardinal desired to be master of French opinion by seduction; and, weary of dominating, hoped to please.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading The powerful Cardinal had determined to fill the first two towns in France with his pomp.
Dieu
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From this reading “Mon Dieu! quest-ce que ce monde!”
dominatingadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtɪŋ/
most powerful or important or influential
From this reading Master of the French empire by force, the Cardinal desired to be master of French opinion by seduction; and, weary of dominating, hoped to please.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Master of the French empire by force, the Cardinal desired to be master of French opinion by seduction; and, weary of dominating, hoped to please.
feteverbUS /feɪt/
have a celebration
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading The powerful Cardinal had determined to fill the first two towns in France with his pomp.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The powerful Cardinal had determined to fill the first two towns in France with his pomp.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Master of the French empire by force, the Cardinal desired to be master of French opinion by seduction; and, weary of dominating, hoped to please.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The powerful Cardinal had determined to fill the first two towns in France with his pomp.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Master of the French empire by force, the Cardinal desired to be master of French opinion by seduction; and, weary of dominating, hoped to please.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The powerful Cardinal had determined to fill the first two towns in France with his pomp.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The powerful Cardinal had determined to fill the first two towns in France with his pomp.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Master of the French empire by force, the Cardinal desired to be master of French opinion by seduction; and, weary of dominating, hoped to please.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The powerful Cardinal had determined to fill the first two towns in France with his pomp.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The Cardinal’s return was the occasion on which this fete was announced, as given to the King and all his court.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
LyonsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
magnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Master of the French empire by force, the Cardinal desired to be master of French opinion by seduction; and, weary of dominating, hoped to please.
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
MonnounUS /moʊn/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading “Mon Dieu! quest-ce que ce monde!”
monde
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From this reading “Mon Dieu! quest-ce que ce monde!”
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The Cardinal’s return was the occasion on which this fete was announced, as given to the King and all his court.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Cardinal’s return was the occasion on which this fete was announced, as given to the King and all his court.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Master of the French empire by force, the Cardinal desired to be master of French opinion by seduction; and, weary of dominating, hoped to please.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
parolesnounUS /pərˈoʊlz/
plural of “parole” — a promise
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Master of the French empire by force, the Cardinal desired to be master of French opinion by seduction; and, weary of dominating, hoped to please.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading The powerful Cardinal had determined to fill the first two towns in France with his pomp.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The powerful Cardinal had determined to fill the first two towns in France with his pomp.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
que
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From this reading “Mon Dieu! quest-ce que ce monde!”
quest-ce
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From this reading “Mon Dieu! quest-ce que ce monde!”
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Cardinal’s return was the occasion on which this fete was announced, as given to the King and all his court.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
scenesnounUS /siːnz/
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
seductionnounUS /sɪˈdʌkʃən/
enticing someone astray from right behavior
From this reading Master of the French empire by force, the Cardinal desired to be master of French opinion by seduction; and, weary of dominating, hoped to please.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Cardinal’s return was the occasion on which this fete was announced, as given to the King and all his court.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The powerful Cardinal had determined to fill the first two towns in France with his pomp.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The powerful Cardinal had determined to fill the first two towns in France with his pomp.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The powerful Cardinal had determined to fill the first two towns in France with his pomp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Master of the French empire by force, the Cardinal desired to be master of French opinion by seduction; and, weary of dominating, hoped to please.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Cardinal’s return was the occasion on which this fete was announced, as given to the King and all his court.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Dernieres paroles de M. Cinq-Mars The same day that the melancholy procession took place at Lyons, and during the scenes we have just witnessed, a magnificent fete was given at Paris with all the luxury and bad taste of the time.
