1789
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From this reading On the morning of the 5th of May, 1789, the solemn opening of the States-General of France was to occur at Versailles.
5th
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From this reading On the morning of the 5th of May, 1789, the solemn opening of the States-General of France was to occur at Versailles.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But at the same time this occasion was to be improved in preparing a sensible humiliation for the members of the Third Estate.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading This early date was appointed for the convocation of the estates, in order to be able to protract as much as possible the ceremonial proceedings.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading This early date was appointed for the convocation of the estates, in order to be able to protract as much as possible the ceremonial proceedings.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
appropriatelyadverbUS /əˈproʊpriɪtli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This early date was appointed for the convocation of the estates, in order to be able to protract as much as possible the ceremonial proceedings.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the morning of the 5th of May, 1789, the solemn opening of the States-General of France was to occur at Versailles.
avenuenounUS /ˈævənuː/
a line of approach
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This early date was appointed for the convocation of the estates, in order to be able to protract as much as possible the ceremonial proceedings.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at the same time this occasion was to be improved in preparing a sensible humiliation for the members of the Third Estate.
ceremonialnounUS /ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading This early date was appointed for the convocation of the estates, in order to be able to protract as much as possible the ceremonial proceedings.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
convocationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈkeɪʃən/
a group gathered in response to a summons
From this reading This early date was appointed for the convocation of the estates, in order to be able to protract as much as possible the ceremonial proceedings.
datenounUS /deɪt/
the specified day of the month
From this reading This early date was appointed for the convocation of the estates, in order to be able to protract as much as possible the ceremonial proceedings.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading This early date was appointed for the convocation of the estates, in order to be able to protract as much as possible the ceremonial proceedings.
EstatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading But at the same time this occasion was to be improved in preparing a sensible humiliation for the members of the Third Estate.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading This early date was appointed for the convocation of the estates, in order to be able to protract as much as possible the ceremonial proceedings.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This early date was appointed for the convocation of the estates, in order to be able to protract as much as possible the ceremonial proceedings.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading On the morning of the 5th of May, 1789, the solemn opening of the States-General of France was to occur at Versailles.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading But at the same time this occasion was to be improved in preparing a sensible humiliation for the members of the Third Estate.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading But at the same time this occasion was to be improved in preparing a sensible humiliation for the members of the Third Estate.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This early date was appointed for the convocation of the estates, in order to be able to protract as much as possible the ceremonial proceedings.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading On the morning of the 5th of May, 1789, the solemn opening of the States-General of France was to occur at Versailles.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading But at the same time this occasion was to be improved in preparing a sensible humiliation for the members of the Third Estate.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning of the 5th of May, 1789, the solemn opening of the States-General of France was to occur at Versailles.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This early date was appointed for the convocation of the estates, in order to be able to protract as much as possible the ceremonial proceedings.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading But at the same time this occasion was to be improved in preparing a sensible humiliation for the members of the Third Estate.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading On the morning of the 5th of May, 1789, the solemn opening of the States-General of France was to occur at Versailles.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE STATES-GENERAL.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning of the 5th of May, 1789, the solemn opening of the States-General of France was to occur at Versailles.
OPENINGnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE STATES-GENERAL.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading This early date was appointed for the convocation of the estates, in order to be able to protract as much as possible the ceremonial proceedings.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading This early date was appointed for the convocation of the estates, in order to be able to protract as much as possible the ceremonial proceedings.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading But at the same time this occasion was to be improved in preparing a sensible humiliation for the members of the Third Estate.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading This early date was appointed for the convocation of the estates, in order to be able to protract as much as possible the ceremonial proceedings.
protractverbUS /proʊˈtrækt/
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading This early date was appointed for the convocation of the estates, in order to be able to protract as much as possible the ceremonial proceedings.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading But at the same time this occasion was to be improved in preparing a sensible humiliation for the members of the Third Estate.
sensibleadjectiveUS /ˈsensəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading But at the same time this occasion was to be improved in preparing a sensible humiliation for the members of the Third Estate.
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading On the morning of the 5th of May, 1789, the solemn opening of the States-General of France was to occur at Versailles.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
STATES-GENERAL
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From this reading THE OPENING OF THE STATES-GENERAL.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OPENING OF THE STATES-GENERAL.
ThirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading But at the same time this occasion was to be improved in preparing a sensible humiliation for the members of the Third Estate.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This early date was appointed for the convocation of the estates, in order to be able to protract as much as possible the ceremonial proceedings.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But at the same time this occasion was to be improved in preparing a sensible humiliation for the members of the Third Estate.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the morning of the 5th of May, 1789, the solemn opening of the States-General of France was to occur at Versailles.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the avenue of the Versailles palace a large and fine hall was fixed upon as the most appropriate place for receiving the twelve hundred representatives of France, and a numerous company of spectators besides; and, being chosen, was appropriately fitted up.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading On the morning of the 5th of May, 1789, the solemn opening of the States-General of France was to occur at Versailles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the morning of the 5th of May, 1789, the solemn opening of the States-General of France was to occur at Versailles.
