used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
(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 “All the same, good Sir Richard,” said the Count of Nullepart, “it is well known that the etiquette of the French court is very nice.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
barefootadjectiveUS /ˈberfʊt/
without shoes
From this reading Upon my good soul! it is a kind of distemper to buy a pair of shoes tricked with silver and then to walk barefoot before the king’s majesty.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Upon my good soul! it is a kind of distemper to buy a pair of shoes tricked with silver and then to walk barefoot before the king’s majesty.”
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Upon my good soul! it is a kind of distemper to buy a pair of shoes tricked with silver and then to walk barefoot before the king’s majesty.”
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
Contreville-Lancy
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From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading “All the same, good Sir Richard,” said the Count of Nullepart, “it is well known that the etiquette of the French court is very nice.”
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading “All the same, good Sir Richard,” said the Count of Nullepart, “it is well known that the etiquette of the French court is very nice.”
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
having made preparations
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
distempernounUS /dɪˈstempər/
any of various infectious viral diseases of animals
From this reading Upon my good soul! it is a kind of distemper to buy a pair of shoes tricked with silver and then to walk barefoot before the king’s majesty.”
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading “All the same, good Sir Richard,” said the Count of Nullepart, “it is well known that the etiquette of the French court is very nice.”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
a man of refinement
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
death of a person
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Upon my good soul! it is a kind of distemper to buy a pair of shoes tricked with silver and then to walk barefoot before the king’s majesty.”
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Upon my good soul! it is a kind of distemper to buy a pair of shoes tricked with silver and then to walk barefoot before the king’s majesty.”
apprehended with certainty
From this reading “All the same, good Sir Richard,” said the Count of Nullepart, “it is well known that the etiquette of the French court is very nice.”
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Upon my good soul! it is a kind of distemper to buy a pair of shoes tricked with silver and then to walk barefoot before the king’s majesty.”
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
used to form the superlative
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “All the same, good Sir Richard,” said the Count of Nullepart, “it is well known that the etiquette of the French court is very nice.”
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
Nullepart
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From this reading “All the same, good Sir Richard,” said the Count of Nullepart, “it is well known that the etiquette of the French court is very nice.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Upon my good soul! it is a kind of distemper to buy a pair of shoes tricked with silver and then to walk barefoot before the king’s majesty.”
pardonedverbUS /ˈpɑːrdənd/
past form of “pardon” — accept an excuse for
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
Pendragonnoun
the supreme war chief of the ancient Britons
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
plaguyadjective
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
Richard
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From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “All the same, good Sir Richard,” said the Count of Nullepart, “it is well known that the etiquette of the French court is very nice.”
Identical; not different.
From this reading “All the same, good Sir Richard,” said the Count of Nullepart, “it is well known that the etiquette of the French court is very nice.”
cut with a saw
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
a particular situation
From this reading Upon my good soul! it is a kind of distemper to buy a pair of shoes tricked with silver and then to walk barefoot before the king’s majesty.”
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Upon my good soul! it is a kind of distemper to buy a pair of shoes tricked with silver and then to walk barefoot before the king’s majesty.”
term of address for a man
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Upon my good soul! it is a kind of distemper to buy a pair of shoes tricked with silver and then to walk barefoot before the king’s majesty.”
be standing; be upright
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Upon my good soul! it is a kind of distemper to buy a pair of shoes tricked with silver and then to walk barefoot before the king’s majesty.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
trickedverbUS /trɪkt/
past form of “trick” — deceive somebody
From this reading Upon my good soul! it is a kind of distemper to buy a pair of shoes tricked with silver and then to walk barefoot before the king’s majesty.”
undulyadverbUS /ənˈduːli/
to an undue degree
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon my good soul! it is a kind of distemper to buy a pair of shoes tricked with silver and then to walk barefoot before the king’s majesty.”
precisely as stated
From this reading “All the same, good Sir Richard,” said the Count of Nullepart, “it is well known that the etiquette of the French court is very nice.”
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Upon my good soul! it is a kind of distemper to buy a pair of shoes tricked with silver and then to walk barefoot before the king’s majesty.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
(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 “All the same, good Sir Richard,” said the Count of Nullepart, “it is well known that the etiquette of the French court is very nice.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
at the time that
From this reading OF OUR AUDIENCE OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING I THINK the Marquis de Contreville-Lancy--that, as we afterwards learned, was the name of this gentleman--had some little surprise when he saw in what fashion we were disposed for our audience of the King, his master.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Upon my good soul! it is a kind of distemper to buy a pair of shoes tricked with silver and then to walk barefoot before the king’s majesty.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Yet I feel sure he viewed our appearance not without displeasure, and I believe it gave as high a relief to his feelings as it did to my own, when Sir Richard Pendragon coming to stand up, exclaimed, “This French marble is plaguy cold to the feet.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, if surprised he was, and I think, good reader, in this instance a little of such an eminently natural feeling is to be pardoned, he was far too grave and serious a nobleman to display it unduly.
