Chapter VII

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From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

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From this reading THE CHÂTEAU DE VAUX During his trial Foucquet declared that he had begun the building of his house at Vaux as early as 1640.

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From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

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From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The architect, Louis Levau, employed by Foucquet, was not a beginner.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

later than; following

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading The architect, Louis Levau, employed by Foucquet, was not a beginner.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU DE VAUX During his trial Foucquet declared that he had begun the building of his house at Vaux as early as 1640.

third-person singular of “assign” — give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU DE VAUX During his trial Foucquet declared that he had begun the building of his house at Vaux as early as 1640.

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

someone new to a field or activity

From this reading The architect, Louis Levau, employed by Foucquet, was not a beginner.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU DE VAUX During his trial Foucquet declared that he had begun the building of his house at Vaux as early as 1640.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading On this point his memory betrayed him.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU DE VAUX During his trial Foucquet declared that he had begun the building of his house at Vaux as early as 1640.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU DE VAUX During his trial Foucquet declared that he had begun the building of his house at Vaux as early as 1640.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU DE VAUX During his trial Foucquet declared that he had begun the building of his house at Vaux as early as 1640.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU DE VAUX During his trial Foucquet declared that he had begun the building of his house at Vaux as early as 1640.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU DE VAUX During his trial Foucquet declared that he had begun the building of his house at Vaux as early as 1640.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU DE VAUX During his trial Foucquet declared that he had begun the building of his house at Vaux as early as 1640.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading The architect, Louis Levau, employed by Foucquet, was not a beginner.

a print made from an engraving

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

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From this reading THE CHÂTEAU DE VAUX During his trial Foucquet declared that he had begun the building of his house at Vaux as early as 1640.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU DE VAUX During his trial Foucquet declared that he had begun the building of his house at Vaux as early as 1640.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU DE VAUX During his trial Foucquet declared that he had begun the building of his house at Vaux as early as 1640.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On this point his memory betrayed him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU DE VAUX During his trial Foucquet declared that he had begun the building of his house at Vaux as early as 1640.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU DE VAUX During his trial Foucquet declared that he had begun the building of his house at Vaux as early as 1640.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

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From this reading The architect, Louis Levau, employed by Foucquet, was not a beginner.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading The architect, Louis Levau, employed by Foucquet, was not a beginner.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading On this point his memory betrayed him.

a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

not any; not one

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU DE VAUX During his trial Foucquet declared that he had begun the building of his house at Vaux as early as 1640.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On this point his memory betrayed him.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

a local church community

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading On this point his memory betrayed him.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

plural of “register” — an official written record of names or events or transactions

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU DE VAUX During his trial Foucquet declared that he had begun the building of his house at Vaux as early as 1640.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU DE VAUX During his trial Foucquet declared that he had begun the building of his house at Vaux as early as 1640.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On this point his memory betrayed him.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

the act of testing something

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU DE VAUX During his trial Foucquet declared that he had begun the building of his house at Vaux as early as 1640.

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

up to a particular time

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

United States landscape architect (born in England) who designed Central Park (1824-1895)

From this reading THE CHÂTEAU DE VAUX During his trial Foucquet declared that he had begun the building of his house at Vaux as early as 1640.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

which person or people

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading Nor was the _ne varietur_ plan, signed in 1666, exactly followed.[1] It is not until 1657 that the registers of the parish of Maincy attest the presence of foreign workmen who had come to undertake certain building operations on the estate of Vaux.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Reference to the inscription on an engraving by Pérelle, after Israël Silvestre, assigns the commencement of work upon the house to the year 1653, but there is no doubt that Israël Silvestre planned the château on lines which were not absolutely final.