used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
having companions or an escort
From this reading On that day the King himself went in state to Nôtre Dame, accompanied by his brilliant court.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
(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 Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
altarsnounUS /ˈɔːltərz/
plural of “altar” — the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "WHICH WAY I FLY IS HELL--MYSELF AM HELL!"
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
anniversarynounUS /ˌænəˈvɜːrsəri/
the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
for the reason that
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading On that day the King himself went in state to Nôtre Dame, accompanied by his brilliant court.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On that day the King himself went in state to Nôtre Dame, accompanied by his brilliant court.
cathedralsnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəlz/
plural of “cathedral” — any large and important church
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading On that day the King himself went in state to Nôtre Dame, accompanied by his brilliant court.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading On that day the King himself went in state to Nôtre Dame, accompanied by his brilliant court.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
DenysverbUS /ˈdenɪs/
third-person singular of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading It was the feast of St. Denys, the patron saint of France.
departmentsnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading It was the feast of St. Denys, the patron saint of France.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "WHICH WAY I FLY IS HELL--MYSELF AM HELL!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
fortressesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəsɪz/
plural of “fortress” — a fortified defensive structure
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading It was the feast of St. Denys, the patron saint of France.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
fête
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From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
governorsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
plural of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading "WHICH WAY I FLY IS HELL--MYSELF AM HELL!"
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On that day the King himself went in state to Nôtre Dame, accompanied by his brilliant court.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On that day the King himself went in state to Nôtre Dame, accompanied by his brilliant court.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "WHICH WAY I FLY IS HELL--MYSELF AM HELL!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "WHICH WAY I FLY IS HELL--MYSELF AM HELL!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the feast of St. Denys, the patron saint of France.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading On that day the King himself went in state to Nôtre Dame, accompanied by his brilliant court.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "WHICH WAY I FLY IS HELL--MYSELF AM HELL!"
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
Nôtre
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From this reading On that day the King himself went in state to Nôtre Dame, accompanied by his brilliant court.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the feast of St. Denys, the patron saint of France.
offeringsnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋz/
plural of “offering” — something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading It was the feast of St. Denys, the patron saint of France.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
prayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading It was the feast of St. Denys, the patron saint of France.
saint'snounUS /seɪnts/
possessive form of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
St
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From this reading It was the feast of St. Denys, the patron saint of France.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading On that day the King himself went in state to Nôtre Dame, accompanied by his brilliant court.
not in physical motion
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the feast of St. Denys, the patron saint of France.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
a special situation
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the feast of St. Denys, the patron saint of France.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "WHICH WAY I FLY IS HELL--MYSELF AM HELL!"
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On that day the King himself went in state to Nôtre Dame, accompanied by his brilliant court.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
at the time that
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "WHICH WAY I FLY IS HELL--MYSELF AM HELL!"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
worshippersnounUS /ˈwɜːrʃɪpərz/
plural of “worshipper” — a person who has religious faith
From this reading Over all the land, from north to south and east to west, the churches and cathedrals were crowded on that day with worshippers bringing offerings and gifts to the altars, praying for the saint's aid to be still continued to them, asking for pardon for past sins, for prosperity in the future.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading In the provinces, governors of fortresses and of departments did the same thing at the local cathedrals; prisoners were released because of the anniversary of St. Denys, while some of the worst among them were executed--both as an example, and because it was the great _fête_-day and a holiday when other people required to be amused.
