Chapter X

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

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

(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 For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

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

From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading And _le petit lever_ of M. le Contrôleur was certainly more largely attended than that of M. le Duc d'Aumont, or even--softly be it whispered--than that of His Majesty himself.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading And _le petit lever_ of M. le Contrôleur was certainly more largely attended than that of M. le Duc d'Aumont, or even--softly be it whispered--than that of His Majesty himself.

a pauper who lives by begging

From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

a sudden desire

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading And _le petit lever_ of M. le Contrôleur was certainly more largely attended than that of M. le Duc d'Aumont, or even--softly be it whispered--than that of His Majesty himself.

French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)

From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

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From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

carefully weighed

From this reading M. le Contrôleur very much enjoyed these _petits levers_ of his, which were considered the most important social events in Versailles.

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From this reading And _le petit lever_ of M. le Contrôleur was certainly more largely attended than that of M. le Duc d'Aumont, or even--softly be it whispered--than that of His Majesty himself.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

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From this reading And _le petit lever_ of M. le Contrôleur was certainly more largely attended than that of M. le Duc d'Aumont, or even--softly be it whispered--than that of His Majesty himself.

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From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

command with authority

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

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From this reading And _le petit lever_ of M. le Contrôleur was certainly more largely attended than that of M. le Duc d'Aumont, or even--softly be it whispered--than that of His Majesty himself.

past form of “emanate” — proceed or issue forth, as from a source

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading M. le Contrôleur very much enjoyed these _petits levers_ of his, which were considered the most important social events in Versailles.

divisible by two

From this reading And _le petit lever_ of M. le Contrôleur was certainly more largely attended than that of M. le Duc d'Aumont, or even--softly be it whispered--than that of His Majesty himself.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading M. le Contrôleur very much enjoyed these _petits levers_ of his, which were considered the most important social events in Versailles.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

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From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

a person used as a cover for some questionable activity

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

the commercial activity of providing funds and capital

From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

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

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading And _le petit lever_ of M. le Contrôleur was certainly more largely attended than that of M. le Duc d'Aumont, or even--softly be it whispered--than that of His Majesty himself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

the back of a horse

From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

of great significance or value

From this reading M. le Contrôleur very much enjoyed these _petits levers_ of his, which were considered the most important social events in Versailles.

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

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And _le petit lever_ of M. le Contrôleur was certainly more largely attended than that of M. le Duc d'Aumont, or even--softly be it whispered--than that of His Majesty himself.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading And _le petit lever_ of M. le Contrôleur was certainly more largely attended than that of M. le Duc d'Aumont, or even--softly be it whispered--than that of His Majesty himself.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum

From this reading And _le petit lever_ of M. le Contrôleur was certainly more largely attended than that of M. le Duc d'Aumont, or even--softly be it whispered--than that of His Majesty himself.

plural of “lever” — a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum

From this reading M. le Contrôleur very much enjoyed these _petits levers_ of his, which were considered the most important social events in Versailles.

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

From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

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From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading And _le petit lever_ of M. le Contrôleur was certainly more largely attended than that of M. le Duc d'Aumont, or even--softly be it whispered--than that of His Majesty himself.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

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From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And _le petit lever_ of M. le Contrôleur was certainly more largely attended than that of M. le Duc d'Aumont, or even--softly be it whispered--than that of His Majesty himself.

used to form the superlative

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

held or filled or in use

From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And _le petit lever_ of M. le Contrôleur was certainly more largely attended than that of M. le Duc d'Aumont, or even--softly be it whispered--than that of His Majesty himself.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

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From this reading And _le petit lever_ of M. le Contrôleur was certainly more largely attended than that of M. le Duc d'Aumont, or even--softly be it whispered--than that of His Majesty himself.

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From this reading M. le Contrôleur very much enjoyed these _petits levers_ of his, which were considered the most important social events in Versailles.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

French noblewoman who was the lover of Louis XV, whose policies she influenced (1721-1764)

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

Identical; not different.

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

only a very short time before

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading M. le Contrôleur very much enjoyed these _petits levers_ of his, which were considered the most important social events in Versailles.

with low volume

From this reading And _le petit lever_ of M. le Contrôleur was certainly more largely attended than that of M. le Duc d'Aumont, or even--softly be it whispered--than that of His Majesty himself.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

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From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And _le petit lever_ of M. le Contrôleur was certainly more largely attended than that of M. le Duc d'Aumont, or even--softly be it whispered--than that of His Majesty himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And _le petit lever_ of M. le Contrôleur was certainly more largely attended than that of M. le Duc d'Aumont, or even--softly be it whispered--than that of His Majesty himself.

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

From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

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

From this reading M. le Contrôleur very much enjoyed these _petits levers_ of his, which were considered the most important social events in Versailles.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

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

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

compelling immediate action

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

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 THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

precisely as stated

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.

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

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

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

From this reading M. le Contrôleur very much enjoyed these _petits levers_ of his, which were considered the most important social events in Versailles.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

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

From this reading M. le Contrôleur very much enjoyed these _petits levers_ of his, which were considered the most important social events in Versailles.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading And _le petit lever_ of M. le Contrôleur was certainly more largely attended than that of M. le Duc d'Aumont, or even--softly be it whispered--than that of His Majesty himself.

which person or people

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading THE BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK Monsieur le Marquis d'Eglinton, Comptroller-General of Finance, Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis, Peer of England and of France, occupied the west wing of the Château of Versailles.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading His Majesty the King had frequent and urgent need of him; Mme. de Pompadour could scarce exist a day without an interview behind closed doors with the most powerful man in France: with him, who at the bidding of the nation, was set up as a bar to the extravagances of her own caprice.

but in spite of that

From this reading For although every one knew that M. le Marquis was but a figurehead, and that all graces and favours emanated direct from the hand of Mme. la Marquise Lydie, yet every one waited upon his good pleasure, for very much the same reason that those who expected or hoped something from the King invariably kissed the hand of Mme. de Pompadour.