used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Princess Gracieuse and her father learnt with joy the adventures of Fatal, who married Gracieuse, with whom he lived a long time in perfect happiness, because it was founded in virtue.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading The Princess Gracieuse and her father learnt with joy the adventures of Fatal, who married Gracieuse, with whom he lived a long time in perfect happiness, because it was founded in virtue.
(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 King and Queen were very much astonished, and embraced Fatal with all their heart, of whom they had heard speak honourably.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The King and Queen were very much astonished, and embraced Fatal with all their heart, of whom they had heard speak honourably.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He has just been killed; but to console you for his death, learn that he was on the point of dethroning his father, because he was tired of waiting to be King."
for the reason that
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
see with attention
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
brought into existence
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He has just been killed; but to console you for his death, learn that he was on the point of dethroning his father, because he was tired of waiting to be King."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading He has just been killed; but to console you for his death, learn that he was on the point of dethroning his father, because he was tired of waiting to be King."
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He has just been killed; but to console you for his death, learn that he was on the point of dethroning his father, because he was tired of waiting to be King."
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
dethroning
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From this reading He has just been killed; but to console you for his death, learn that he was on the point of dethroning his father, because he was tired of waiting to be King."
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading The King and Queen were very much astonished, and embraced Fatal with all their heart, of whom they had heard speak honourably.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
FataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He has just been killed; but to console you for his death, learn that he was on the point of dethroning his father, because he was tired of waiting to be King."
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He has just been killed; but to console you for his death, learn that he was on the point of dethroning his father, because he was tired of waiting to be King."
Fortuné
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading The Princess Gracieuse and her father learnt with joy the adventures of Fatal, who married Gracieuse, with whom he lived a long time in perfect happiness, because it was founded in virtue.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
Gracieuse
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From this reading The Princess Gracieuse and her father learnt with joy the adventures of Fatal, who married Gracieuse, with whom he lived a long time in perfect happiness, because it was founded in virtue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The King and Queen were very much astonished, and embraced Fatal with all their heart, of whom they had heard speak honourably.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The Princess Gracieuse and her father learnt with joy the adventures of Fatal, who married Gracieuse, with whom he lived a long time in perfect happiness, because it was founded in virtue.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The King and Queen were very much astonished, and embraced Fatal with all their heart, of whom they had heard speak honourably.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The King and Queen were very much astonished, and embraced Fatal with all their heart, of whom they had heard speak honourably.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
honourablyadverbUS /ˈɑːnərəbli/
with honor
From this reading The King and Queen were very much astonished, and embraced Fatal with all their heart, of whom they had heard speak honourably.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
inclinationsnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “inclination” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Princess Gracieuse and her father learnt with joy the adventures of Fatal, who married Gracieuse, with whom he lived a long time in perfect happiness, because it was founded in virtue.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The Princess Gracieuse and her father learnt with joy the adventures of Fatal, who married Gracieuse, with whom he lived a long time in perfect happiness, because it was founded in virtue.
and nothing more
From this reading He has just been killed; but to console you for his death, learn that he was on the point of dethroning his father, because he was tired of waiting to be King."
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading He has just been killed; but to console you for his death, learn that he was on the point of dethroning his father, because he was tired of waiting to be King."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He has just been killed; but to console you for his death, learn that he was on the point of dethroning his father, because he was tired of waiting to be King."
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He has just been killed; but to console you for his death, learn that he was on the point of dethroning his father, because he was tired of waiting to be King."
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The Princess Gracieuse and her father learnt with joy the adventures of Fatal, who married Gracieuse, with whom he lived a long time in perfect happiness, because it was founded in virtue.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The Princess Gracieuse and her father learnt with joy the adventures of Fatal, who married Gracieuse, with whom he lived a long time in perfect happiness, because it was founded in virtue.
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 The Princess Gracieuse and her father learnt with joy the adventures of Fatal, who married Gracieuse, with whom he lived a long time in perfect happiness, because it was founded in virtue.
for more time
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
a woman of refinement
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
joined in matrimony
From this reading The Princess Gracieuse and her father learnt with joy the adventures of Fatal, who married Gracieuse, with whom he lived a long time in perfect happiness, because it was founded in virtue.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The King and Queen were very much astonished, and embraced Fatal with all their heart, of whom they had heard speak honourably.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The Princess Gracieuse and her father learnt with joy the adventures of Fatal, who married Gracieuse, with whom he lived a long time in perfect happiness, because it was founded in virtue.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He has just been killed; but to console you for his death, learn that he was on the point of dethroning his father, because he was tired of waiting to be King."
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The Princess Gracieuse and her father learnt with joy the adventures of Fatal, who married Gracieuse, with whom he lived a long time in perfect happiness, because it was founded in virtue.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
a male human offspring
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
express in speech
From this reading The King and Queen were very much astonished, and embraced Fatal with all their heart, of whom they had heard speak honourably.
spoiltadjective
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He has just been killed; but to console you for his death, learn that he was on the point of dethroning his father, because he was tired of waiting to be King."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The King and Queen were very much astonished, and embraced Fatal with all their heart, of whom they had heard speak honourably.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The King and Queen were very much astonished, and embraced Fatal with all their heart, of whom they had heard speak honourably.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Princess Gracieuse and her father learnt with joy the adventures of Fatal, who married Gracieuse, with whom he lived a long time in perfect happiness, because it was founded in virtue.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He has just been killed; but to console you for his death, learn that he was on the point of dethroning his father, because he was tired of waiting to be King."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
precisely as stated
From this reading The King and Queen were very much astonished, and embraced Fatal with all their heart, of whom they had heard speak honourably.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading The Princess Gracieuse and her father learnt with joy the adventures of Fatal, who married Gracieuse, with whom he lived a long time in perfect happiness, because it was founded in virtue.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He has just been killed; but to console you for his death, learn that he was on the point of dethroning his father, because he was tired of waiting to be King."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The King and Queen were very much astonished, and embraced Fatal with all their heart, of whom they had heard speak honourably.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
which person or people
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The King and Queen were very much astonished, and embraced Fatal with all their heart, of whom they had heard speak honourably.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fortuné, on the contrary, who was born with good inclinations, has been entirely spoilt by flattery, and God has not permitted him to live longer, because he would have become more wicked every day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He has just been killed; but to console you for his death, learn that he was on the point of dethroning his father, because he was tired of waiting to be King."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Fairy then addressing the Queen, and presenting Fatal to her, said, "Madam, behold in this hero your eldest son; the misfortunes which he has undergone have corrected the defects of his character, which was violent and passionate.
