adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
accessibleadjectiveUS /ækˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He was conscious of the good-natured grace of his manners, and trusted to it, often not in vain, to remove evil impressions arising from actions, which he was sensible could not be justified on the grounds of liberal or national policy.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
alikeadverbUS /əˈlaɪk/
equally
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading He was conscious of the good-natured grace of his manners, and trusted to it, often not in vain, to remove evil impressions arising from actions, which he was sensible could not be justified on the grounds of liberal or national policy.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was conscious of the good-natured grace of his manners, and trusted to it, often not in vain, to remove evil impressions arising from actions, which he was sensible could not be justified on the grounds of liberal or national policy.
birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
Charles'snounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlzɪz/
possessive form of “charles” — King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
chordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a straight line connecting two points on a curve
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
COMEverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading --WHY COME YE NOT TO COURT?
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading He was conscious of the good-natured grace of his manners, and trusted to it, often not in vain, to remove evil impressions arising from actions, which he was sensible could not be justified on the grounds of liberal or national policy.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was conscious of the good-natured grace of his manners, and trusted to it, often not in vain, to remove evil impressions arising from actions, which he was sensible could not be justified on the grounds of liberal or national policy.
COURTnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading --WHY COME YE NOT TO COURT?
court-air
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From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
courtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
dancer'snounUS /ˈdænsərz/
possessive form of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
entrée
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading He was conscious of the good-natured grace of his manners, and trusted to it, often not in vain, to remove evil impressions arising from actions, which he was sensible could not be justified on the grounds of liberal or national policy.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
fate's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
flungverbUS /flʌŋ/
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
gamester
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading He was conscious of the good-natured grace of his manners, and trusted to it, often not in vain, to remove evil impressions arising from actions, which he was sensible could not be justified on the grounds of liberal or national policy.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He was conscious of the good-natured grace of his manners, and trusted to it, often not in vain, to remove evil impressions arising from actions, which he was sensible could not be justified on the grounds of liberal or national policy.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He was conscious of the good-natured grace of his manners, and trusted to it, often not in vain, to remove evil impressions arising from actions, which he was sensible could not be justified on the grounds of liberal or national policy.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
heapnounUS /hiːp/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
HighadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He was conscious of the good-natured grace of his manners, and trusted to it, often not in vain, to remove evil impressions arising from actions, which he was sensible could not be justified on the grounds of liberal or national policy.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading He was conscious of the good-natured grace of his manners, and trusted to it, often not in vain, to remove evil impressions arising from actions, which he was sensible could not be justified on the grounds of liberal or national policy.
laugh'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
lessen'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading He was conscious of the good-natured grace of his manners, and trusted to it, often not in vain, to remove evil impressions arising from actions, which he was sensible could not be justified on the grounds of liberal or national policy.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading He was conscious of the good-natured grace of his manners, and trusted to it, often not in vain, to remove evil impressions arising from actions, which he was sensible could not be justified on the grounds of liberal or national policy.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
nationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading He was conscious of the good-natured grace of his manners, and trusted to it, often not in vain, to remove evil impressions arising from actions, which he was sensible could not be justified on the grounds of liberal or national policy.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
NOTadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading --WHY COME YE NOT TO COURT?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading He was conscious of the good-natured grace of his manners, and trusted to it, often not in vain, to remove evil impressions arising from actions, which he was sensible could not be justified on the grounds of liberal or national policy.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was conscious of the good-natured grace of his manners, and trusted to it, often not in vain, to remove evil impressions arising from actions, which he was sensible could not be justified on the grounds of liberal or national policy.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading He was conscious of the good-natured grace of his manners, and trusted to it, often not in vain, to remove evil impressions arising from actions, which he was sensible could not be justified on the grounds of liberal or national policy.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
precipitationnounUS /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/
the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
reignsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “reign” — a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading He was conscious of the good-natured grace of his manners, and trusted to it, often not in vain, to remove evil impressions arising from actions, which he was sensible could not be justified on the grounds of liberal or national policy.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
responsiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspɑːnsɪv/
containing or using responses; alternating
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
restrictionnounUS /riˈstrɪkʃən/
a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
restrictionsnounUS /riˈstrɪkʃənz/
plural of “restriction” — a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
RungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
schoolmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
sensibleadjectiveUS /ˈsensəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading He was conscious of the good-natured grace of his manners, and trusted to it, often not in vain, to remove evil impressions arising from actions, which he was sensible could not be justified on the grounds of liberal or national policy.
SprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
teachverbUS /tiːtʃ/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
thronenounUS /θroʊn/
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading He was conscious of the good-natured grace of his manners, and trusted to it, often not in vain, to remove evil impressions arising from actions, which he was sensible could not be justified on the grounds of liberal or national policy.
unquestionablyadverbUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbli/
without question
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
virtuenounUS /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
wassail-health
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
WhichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading High feasting was there there--the gilded roofs Rung to the wassail-health--the dancer’s step Sprung to the chord responsive--the gay gamester To fate’s disposal flung his heap of gold, And laugh’d alike when it increased or lessen’d: Such virtue hath court-air to teach us patience Which schoolmen preach in vain.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
WHYnounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading --WHY COME YE NOT TO COURT?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was one part of Charles’s character, which unquestionably rendered him personally popular, and postponed to a subsequent reign the precipitation of his family from the throne, that he banished from his Court many of the formal restrictions with which it was in other reigns surrounded.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Upon the afternoon of this eventful day, Charles held his Court in the Queen’s apartments, which were opened at a particular hour to invited guests of a certain lower degree, but accessible without restriction to the higher classes of nobility who had from birth, and to the courtiers who held by office the privilege of the _entrée_.
YEpronounUS /jiː/
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading --WHY COME YE NOT TO COURT?
