used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VINDICTIVE ROGUE One afternoon, during our stay at the Manoir Cheverny, Gaston Cheverny entertained the ladies in very good style at an outdoor fete.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When the collation was over, Gaston escorted Madame Riano and Francezka about the house and grounds.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A VINDICTIVE ROGUE One afternoon, during our stay at the Manoir Cheverny, Gaston Cheverny entertained the ladies in very good style at an outdoor fete.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading Regnard Cheverny, of course, was present, and also the handsome, foolish Count Bellegarde, whom Francezka treated with airy indifference.
in addition
From this reading Regnard Cheverny, of course, was present, and also the handsome, foolish Count Bellegarde, whom Francezka treated with airy indifference.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A VINDICTIVE ROGUE One afternoon, during our stay at the Manoir Cheverny, Gaston Cheverny entertained the ladies in very good style at an outdoor fete.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Regnard Cheverny, of course, was present, and also the handsome, foolish Count Bellegarde, whom Francezka treated with airy indifference.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A VINDICTIVE ROGUE One afternoon, during our stay at the Manoir Cheverny, Gaston Cheverny entertained the ladies in very good style at an outdoor fete.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was extremely pretty, the afternoon being bright and soft.
Bellegarde
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From this reading Regnard Cheverny, of course, was present, and also the handsome, foolish Count Bellegarde, whom Francezka treated with airy indifference.
Brabant
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From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was extremely pretty, the afternoon being bright and soft.
Cheverny
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From this reading A VINDICTIVE ROGUE One afternoon, during our stay at the Manoir Cheverny, Gaston Cheverny entertained the ladies in very good style at an outdoor fete.
collationnoun
a light informal meal
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
not accessible to view
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Regnard Cheverny, of course, was present, and also the handsome, foolish Count Bellegarde, whom Francezka treated with airy indifference.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Regnard Cheverny, of course, was present, and also the handsome, foolish Count Bellegarde, whom Francezka treated with airy indifference.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A VINDICTIVE ROGUE One afternoon, during our stay at the Manoir Cheverny, Gaston Cheverny entertained the ladies in very good style at an outdoor fete.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading A VINDICTIVE ROGUE One afternoon, during our stay at the Manoir Cheverny, Gaston Cheverny entertained the ladies in very good style at an outdoor fete.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading When the collation was over, Gaston escorted Madame Riano and Francezka about the house and grounds.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading It was extremely pretty, the afternoon being bright and soft.
feteverbUS /feɪt/
have a celebration
From this reading A VINDICTIVE ROGUE One afternoon, during our stay at the Manoir Cheverny, Gaston Cheverny entertained the ladies in very good style at an outdoor fete.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Regnard Cheverny, of course, was present, and also the handsome, foolish Count Bellegarde, whom Francezka treated with airy indifference.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
Francezka
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From this reading Regnard Cheverny, of course, was present, and also the handsome, foolish Count Bellegarde, whom Francezka treated with airy indifference.
Gaston
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From this reading A VINDICTIVE ROGUE One afternoon, during our stay at the Manoir Cheverny, Gaston Cheverny entertained the ladies in very good style at an outdoor fete.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A VINDICTIVE ROGUE One afternoon, during our stay at the Manoir Cheverny, Gaston Cheverny entertained the ladies in very good style at an outdoor fete.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading When the collation was over, Gaston escorted Madame Riano and Francezka about the house and grounds.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Regnard Cheverny, of course, was present, and also the handsome, foolish Count Bellegarde, whom Francezka treated with airy indifference.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When the collation was over, Gaston escorted Madame Riano and Francezka about the house and grounds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A VINDICTIVE ROGUE One afternoon, during our stay at the Manoir Cheverny, Gaston Cheverny entertained the ladies in very good style at an outdoor fete.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Regnard Cheverny, of course, was present, and also the handsome, foolish Count Bellegarde, whom Francezka treated with airy indifference.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was extremely pretty, the afternoon being bright and soft.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading A VINDICTIVE ROGUE One afternoon, during our stay at the Manoir Cheverny, Gaston Cheverny entertained the ladies in very good style at an outdoor fete.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading When the collation was over, Gaston escorted Madame Riano and Francezka about the house and grounds.
Manoir
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From this reading A VINDICTIVE ROGUE One afternoon, during our stay at the Manoir Cheverny, Gaston Cheverny entertained the ladies in very good style at an outdoor fete.
musiciansnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Regnard Cheverny, of course, was present, and also the handsome, foolish Count Bellegarde, whom Francezka treated with airy indifference.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A VINDICTIVE ROGUE One afternoon, during our stay at the Manoir Cheverny, Gaston Cheverny entertained the ladies in very good style at an outdoor fete.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A VINDICTIVE ROGUE One afternoon, during our stay at the Manoir Cheverny, Gaston Cheverny entertained the ladies in very good style at an outdoor fete.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading A VINDICTIVE ROGUE One afternoon, during our stay at the Manoir Cheverny, Gaston Cheverny entertained the ladies in very good style at an outdoor fete.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When the collation was over, Gaston escorted Madame Riano and Francezka about the house and grounds.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Regnard Cheverny, of course, was present, and also the handsome, foolish Count Bellegarde, whom Francezka treated with airy indifference.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was extremely pretty, the afternoon being bright and soft.
Regnard
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From this reading Regnard Cheverny, of course, was present, and also the handsome, foolish Count Bellegarde, whom Francezka treated with airy indifference.
Riano
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From this reading When the collation was over, Gaston escorted Madame Riano and Francezka about the house and grounds.
ROGUEnounUS /roʊɡ/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading A VINDICTIVE ROGUE One afternoon, during our stay at the Manoir Cheverny, Gaston Cheverny entertained the ladies in very good style at an outdoor fete.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading It was extremely pretty, the afternoon being bright and soft.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A VINDICTIVE ROGUE One afternoon, during our stay at the Manoir Cheverny, Gaston Cheverny entertained the ladies in very good style at an outdoor fete.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A VINDICTIVE ROGUE One afternoon, during our stay at the Manoir Cheverny, Gaston Cheverny entertained the ladies in very good style at an outdoor fete.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VINDICTIVE ROGUE One afternoon, during our stay at the Manoir Cheverny, Gaston Cheverny entertained the ladies in very good style at an outdoor fete.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Regnard Cheverny, of course, was present, and also the handsome, foolish Count Bellegarde, whom Francezka treated with airy indifference.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
precisely as stated
From this reading A VINDICTIVE ROGUE One afternoon, during our stay at the Manoir Cheverny, Gaston Cheverny entertained the ladies in very good style at an outdoor fete.
VINDICTIVEadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading A VINDICTIVE ROGUE One afternoon, during our stay at the Manoir Cheverny, Gaston Cheverny entertained the ladies in very good style at an outdoor fete.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Regnard Cheverny, of course, was present, and also the handsome, foolish Count Bellegarde, whom Francezka treated with airy indifference.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
at the time that
From this reading When the collation was over, Gaston escorted Madame Riano and Francezka about the house and grounds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For amusement there was peasant dancing and singing to rustic pipes, and afterward a collation under the trees, at which the servants were dressed in the national costume of Brabant; the national dishes were served, and musicians, concealed in the shrubbery, played and sang the songs and airs of Brabant.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Regnard Cheverny, of course, was present, and also the handsome, foolish Count Bellegarde, whom Francezka treated with airy indifference.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Regnard Cheverny, of course, was present, and also the handsome, foolish Count Bellegarde, whom Francezka treated with airy indifference.
