Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The king, therefore, was seated alone at a small separate table, which, like the desk of a president, overlooked the adjoining tables.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Although we say a small table, we must not omit to add that this small table was the largest one there.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading The king, therefore, was seated alone at a small separate table, which, like the desk of a president, overlooked the adjoining tables.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

later than; following

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The king, therefore, was seated alone at a small separate table, which, like the desk of a president, overlooked the adjoining tables.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

on or to one side

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Moreover, it was the one on which were placed the greatest number and quantity of dishes, consisting of fish, game, meat, fruit, vegetables, and preserves.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading The king, therefore, was seated alone at a small separate table, which, like the desk of a president, overlooked the adjoining tables.

past form of “despair” — abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Moreover, it was the one on which were placed the greatest number and quantity of dishes, consisting of fish, game, meat, fruit, vegetables, and preserves.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

rules governing socially acceptable behavior

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

presently existing

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Moreover, it was the one on which were placed the greatest number and quantity of dishes, consisting of fish, game, meat, fruit, vegetables, and preserves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Moreover, it was the one on which were placed the greatest number and quantity of dishes, consisting of fish, game, meat, fruit, vegetables, and preserves.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Moreover, it was the one on which were placed the greatest number and quantity of dishes, consisting of fish, game, meat, fruit, vegetables, and preserves.

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

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From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

the body of people who are citizens of a particular government

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

in a gradual manner

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

highest in quality

From this reading Moreover, it was the one on which were placed the greatest number and quantity of dishes, consisting of fish, game, meat, fruit, vegetables, and preserves.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

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 At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

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From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Moreover, it was the one on which were placed the greatest number and quantity of dishes, consisting of fish, game, meat, fruit, vegetables, and preserves.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Although we say a small table, we must not omit to add that this small table was the largest one there.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The king, therefore, was seated alone at a small separate table, which, like the desk of a president, overlooked the adjoining tables.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading Moreover, it was the one on which were placed the greatest number and quantity of dishes, consisting of fish, game, meat, fruit, vegetables, and preserves.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, it was the one on which were placed the greatest number and quantity of dishes, consisting of fish, game, meat, fruit, vegetables, and preserves.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Although we say a small table, we must not omit to add that this small table was the largest one there.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Although we say a small table, we must not omit to add that this small table was the largest one there.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Moreover, it was the one on which were placed the greatest number and quantity of dishes, consisting of fish, game, meat, fruit, vegetables, and preserves.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Although we say a small table, we must not omit to add that this small table was the largest one there.

not taken into account

From this reading The king, therefore, was seated alone at a small separate table, which, like the desk of a president, overlooked the adjoining tables.

characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

an amount of time

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

approval to do something

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Moreover, it was the one on which were placed the greatest number and quantity of dishes, consisting of fish, game, meat, fruit, vegetables, and preserves.

puffed up with vanity

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

From this reading Moreover, it was the one on which were placed the greatest number and quantity of dishes, consisting of fish, game, meat, fruit, vegetables, and preserves.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading The king, therefore, was seated alone at a small separate table, which, like the desk of a president, overlooked the adjoining tables.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Moreover, it was the one on which were placed the greatest number and quantity of dishes, consisting of fish, game, meat, fruit, vegetables, and preserves.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

have sovereign power

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

express in words

From this reading Although we say a small table, we must not omit to add that this small table was the largest one there.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The king, therefore, was seated alone at a small separate table, which, like the desk of a president, overlooked the adjoining tables.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading The king, therefore, was seated alone at a small separate table, which, like the desk of a president, overlooked the adjoining tables.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The king, therefore, was seated alone at a small separate table, which, like the desk of a president, overlooked the adjoining tables.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

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From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The king, therefore, was seated alone at a small separate table, which, like the desk of a president, overlooked the adjoining tables.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The king, therefore, was seated alone at a small separate table, which, like the desk of a president, overlooked the adjoining tables.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Although we say a small table, we must not omit to add that this small table was the largest one there.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The king, therefore, was seated alone at a small separate table, which, like the desk of a president, overlooked the adjoining tables.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading Moreover, it was the one on which were placed the greatest number and quantity of dishes, consisting of fish, game, meat, fruit, vegetables, and preserves.

precisely as stated

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Although we say a small table, we must not omit to add that this small table was the largest one there.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

during the time that

From this reading The king, while these matters were being arranged, was sitting at the supper-table, and the not very large number of guests for that day had taken their seats too, after the usual gesture intimating the royal permission.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading At this period of Louis XIV.’s reign, although etiquette was not governed by the strict regulations subsequently adopted, the French court had entirely thrown aside the traditions of good-fellowship and patriarchal affability existing in the time of Henry IV., which the suspicious mind of Louis XIII. had gradually replaced with pompous state and ceremony, which he despaired of being able fully to realize.