used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE CHÂTEAUX OF TOURAINE Tours made a convenient headquarters for our explorations in Touraine, where along the banks of the Loire and the Indre were enacted the most important events in French history from Charles VII to Henry IV.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CHÂTEAUX OF TOURAINE Tours made a convenient headquarters for our explorations in Touraine, where along the banks of the Loire and the Indre were enacted the most important events in French history from Charles VII to Henry IV.
architecturaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkəˈtektʃərəl/
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
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artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was easy to plan our one-day trips so as to include on the same circuit several of the most famous châteaux.
in or near a particular place or position
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Azay-le-Rideau
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From this reading The first day we motored to Azay-le-Rideau, Chinon, Rigny-Ussé, and Langeais, in the order named.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Every one would be interested in an historical course having for subjects these Renaissance homes of France's gallantry and beauty.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
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Chinon
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CHÂTEAUX
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circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
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convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
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education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
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an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The first day we motored to Azay-le-Rideau, Chinon, Rigny-Ussé, and Langeais, in the order named.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was easy to plan our one-day trips so as to include on the same circuit several of the most famous châteaux.
enactedverbUS /eˈnæktəd/
past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
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plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE CHÂTEAUX OF TOURAINE Tours made a convenient headquarters for our explorations in Touraine, where along the banks of the Loire and the Indre were enacted the most important events in French history from Charles VII to Henry IV.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
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explorationsnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery
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widely known and esteemed
From this reading It was easy to plan our one-day trips so as to include on the same circuit several of the most famous châteaux.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first day we motored to Azay-le-Rideau, Chinon, Rigny-Ussé, and Langeais, in the order named.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
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France'snounUS /ˈfrænsɪz/
possessive form of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
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the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CHÂTEAUX OF TOURAINE Tours made a convenient headquarters for our explorations in Touraine, where along the banks of the Loire and the Indre were enacted the most important events in French history from Charles VII to Henry IV.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
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a state of high honor
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havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
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headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading THE CHÂTEAUX OF TOURAINE Tours made a convenient headquarters for our explorations in Touraine, where along the banks of the Loire and the Indre were enacted the most important events in French history from Charles VII to Henry IV.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading THE CHÂTEAUX OF TOURAINE Tours made a convenient headquarters for our explorations in Touraine, where along the banks of the Loire and the Indre were enacted the most important events in French history from Charles VII to Henry IV.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
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the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE CHÂTEAUX OF TOURAINE Tours made a convenient headquarters for our explorations in Touraine, where along the banks of the Loire and the Indre were enacted the most important events in French history from Charles VII to Henry IV.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
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imaginesnounUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənz/
plural of “imago” — (psychoanalysis) an idealized image of someone (usually a parent) formed in childhood
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of great significance or value
From this reading THE CHÂTEAUX OF TOURAINE Tours made a convenient headquarters for our explorations in Touraine, where along the banks of the Loire and the Indre were enacted the most important events in French history from Charles VII to Henry IV.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CHÂTEAUX OF TOURAINE Tours made a convenient headquarters for our explorations in Touraine, where along the banks of the Loire and the Indre were enacted the most important events in French history from Charles VII to Henry IV.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
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Indre
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having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was easy to plan our one-day trips so as to include on the same circuit several of the most famous châteaux.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading One lingers, and imagines the scenes of magnificent revel, the court life of kings and queens when the artistic and architectural glory of France was at its zenith.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE CHÂTEAUX OF TOURAINE Tours made a convenient headquarters for our explorations in Touraine, where along the banks of the Loire and the Indre were enacted the most important events in French history from Charles VII to Henry IV.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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Langeais
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a characteristic state or mode of living
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lingersverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərz/
third-person singular of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading One lingers, and imagines the scenes of magnificent revel, the court life of kings and queens when the artistic and architectural glory of France was at its zenith.
LoirenounUS /lɔɪr/
the longest French river; rises in the Massif Central and flows north and west to the Atlantic Ocean
From this reading THE CHÂTEAUX OF TOURAINE Tours made a convenient headquarters for our explorations in Touraine, where along the banks of the Loire and the Indre were enacted the most important events in French history from Charles VII to Henry IV.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE CHÂTEAUX OF TOURAINE Tours made a convenient headquarters for our explorations in Touraine, where along the banks of the Loire and the Indre were enacted the most important events in French history from Charles VII to Henry IV.
characterized by grandeur
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used to form the superlative
From this reading THE CHÂTEAUX OF TOURAINE Tours made a convenient headquarters for our explorations in Touraine, where along the banks of the Loire and the Indre were enacted the most important events in French history from Charles VII to Henry IV.
motoredadjective
equipped with a motor or motors
From this reading The first day we motored to Azay-le-Rideau, Chinon, Rigny-Ussé, and Langeais, in the order named.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The first day we motored to Azay-le-Rideau, Chinon, Rigny-Ussé, and Langeais, in the order named.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHÂTEAUX OF TOURAINE Tours made a convenient headquarters for our explorations in Touraine, where along the banks of the Loire and the Indre were enacted the most important events in French history from Charles VII to Henry IV.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was easy to plan our one-day trips so as to include on the same circuit several of the most famous châteaux.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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one-day
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(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The first day we motored to Azay-le-Rideau, Chinon, Rigny-Ussé, and Langeais, in the order named.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE CHÂTEAUX OF TOURAINE Tours made a convenient headquarters for our explorations in Touraine, where along the banks of the Loire and the Indre were enacted the most important events in French history from Charles VII to Henry IV.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading It was easy to plan our one-day trips so as to include on the same circuit several of the most famous châteaux.
queensnounUS /kwiːnz/
a borough of New York City
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RenaissancenounUS /ˌrenəˈsɑːns/
the period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries
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revelverbUS /ˈrevəl/
take delight in
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Rigny-Ussé
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Identical; not different.
From this reading It was easy to plan our one-day trips so as to include on the same circuit several of the most famous châteaux.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading One lingers, and imagines the scenes of magnificent revel, the court life of kings and queens when the artistic and architectural glory of France was at its zenith.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was easy to plan our one-day trips so as to include on the same circuit several of the most famous châteaux.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was easy to plan our one-day trips so as to include on the same circuit several of the most famous châteaux.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Every one would be interested in an historical course having for subjects these Renaissance homes of France's gallantry and beauty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHÂTEAUX OF TOURAINE Tours made a convenient headquarters for our explorations in Touraine, where along the banks of the Loire and the Indre were enacted the most important events in French history from Charles VII to Henry IV.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Every one would be interested in an historical course having for subjects these Renaissance homes of France's gallantry and beauty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHÂTEAUX OF TOURAINE Tours made a convenient headquarters for our explorations in Touraine, where along the banks of the Loire and the Indre were enacted the most important events in French history from Charles VII to Henry IV.
TOURAINE
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ToursnounUS /tʊrz/
an industrial city in western France on the Loire River
From this reading THE CHÂTEAUX OF TOURAINE Tours made a convenient headquarters for our explorations in Touraine, where along the banks of the Loire and the Indre were enacted the most important events in French history from Charles VII to Henry IV.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading It was easy to plan our one-day trips so as to include on the same circuit several of the most famous châteaux.
VIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading THE CHÂTEAUX OF TOURAINE Tours made a convenient headquarters for our explorations in Touraine, where along the banks of the Loire and the Indre were enacted the most important events in French history from Charles VII to Henry IV.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One lingers, and imagines the scenes of magnificent revel, the court life of kings and queens when the artistic and architectural glory of France was at its zenith.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The first day we motored to Azay-le-Rideau, Chinon, Rigny-Ussé, and Langeais, in the order named.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CHÂTEAUX OF TOURAINE Tours made a convenient headquarters for our explorations in Touraine, where along the banks of the Loire and the Indre were enacted the most important events in French history from Charles VII to Henry IV.
at the time that
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in or at the place that
From this reading THE CHÂTEAUX OF TOURAINE Tours made a convenient headquarters for our explorations in Touraine, where along the banks of the Loire and the Indre were enacted the most important events in French history from Charles VII to Henry IV.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
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zenithnounUS /ˈziːnəθ/
the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
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