used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
(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 The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading During the reign of Augustus the Strong, Dresden was not lacking in beautiful women.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading During the reign of Augustus the Strong, Dresden was not lacking in beautiful women.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
boothsnounUS /buːθs/
plural of “booth” — a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
Bruehl
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From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
power to direct or determine
From this reading The older she grew the more difficult it was for her mother to control her.
coquettishadjective
like a coquette
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The older she grew the more difficult it was for her mother to control her.
DresdennounUS /ˈdrezdɪn/
a city in southeastern Germany on the Elbe River; it was almost totally destroyed by British air raids in 1945
From this reading During the reign of Augustus the Strong, Dresden was not lacking in beautiful women.
put on clothes
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the reign of Augustus the Strong, Dresden was not lacking in beautiful women.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
apart from; not including
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
a social unit living together
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
favoursnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
a young female
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The older she grew the more difficult it was for her mother to control her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the reign of Augustus the Strong, Dresden was not lacking in beautiful women.
instabilitynounUS /ˌɪnstəˈbɪlɪti/
an unstable order
From this reading Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
Josephina
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From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
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 Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
Kolowrath
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading During the reign of Augustus the Strong, Dresden was not lacking in beautiful women.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
lady-in-waitingnoun
a lady appointed to attend to a queen or princess
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During the reign of Augustus the Strong, Dresden was not lacking in beautiful women.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the reign of Augustus the Strong, Dresden was not lacking in beautiful women.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The older she grew the more difficult it was for her mother to control her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
precedencenounUS /ˈpresədəns/
status established in order of importance or urgency
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
princessesnounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
plural of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading During the reign of Augustus the Strong, Dresden was not lacking in beautiful women.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
cut with a saw
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
self-willedadjective
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading The high rank of her mother, who was the principal lady-in-waiting at the court of the Princess, gave her the privilege of precedence before all other ladies except the princesses of the ruling houses: the favours of Princess Josephina, hopes of a brilliant future, her family name, all made the girl proud and self-willed.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The older she grew the more difficult it was for her mother to control her.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading During the reign of Augustus the Strong, Dresden was not lacking in beautiful women.
Taschenberg
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From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the reign of Augustus the Strong, Dresden was not lacking in beautiful women.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
vivaciousadjectiveUS /vəˈveɪʃəs/
vigorous and animated
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the reign of Augustus the Strong, Dresden was not lacking in beautiful women.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
which person or people
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading During the reign of Augustus the Strong, Dresden was not lacking in beautiful women.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Notwithstanding sad experiences of the King's instability, every beautiful woman hoped to be able to attract his attention, although they well knew that it would not be for long.
a late time of life
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Among the young ladies there was not however, one more beautiful, more coquettish, more vivacious, or better able to please, than the young Countess Frances Kolowrath, the same who, several years before, received Bruehl in the Taschenberg Palace, the same, whom we saw in one of the booths during the fancy dress ball in the castle.
