used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The rigid etiquette, which in two centuries after enchained every movement of the French court, was then unknown.
how long something has existed
From this reading All was gay and free, and though respect was shown to age and station, it was the respect of an early and unsophisticated age, before the free-will offering of the heart to real dignity and worth had been regulated by the cold rigidity of a law.
(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 Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All was gay and free, and though respect was shown to age and station, it was the respect of an early and unsophisticated age, before the free-will offering of the heart to real dignity and worth had been regulated by the cold rigidity of a law.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
move towards
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
BeaunounUS /boʊ/
a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All was gay and free, and though respect was shown to age and station, it was the respect of an early and unsophisticated age, before the free-will offering of the heart to real dignity and worth had been regulated by the cold rigidity of a law.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading All was gay and free, and though respect was shown to age and station, it was the respect of an early and unsophisticated age, before the free-will offering of the heart to real dignity and worth had been regulated by the cold rigidity of a law.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading The rigid etiquette, which in two centuries after enchained every movement of the French court, was then unknown.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading It was one of those gay and lively scenes now seldom met with, where pageant, and splendour, and show were unfettered by cold form and ceremony.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was one of those gay and lively scenes now seldom met with, where pageant, and splendour, and show were unfettered by cold form and ceremony.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
cour
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From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The rigid etiquette, which in two centuries after enchained every movement of the French court, was then unknown.
d'Auvergne
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From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading All was gay and free, and though respect was shown to age and station, it was the respect of an early and unsophisticated age, before the free-will offering of the heart to real dignity and worth had been regulated by the cold rigidity of a law.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading All was gay and free, and though respect was shown to age and station, it was the respect of an early and unsophisticated age, before the free-will offering of the heart to real dignity and worth had been regulated by the cold rigidity of a law.
enchainedadjective
bound with chains
From this reading The rigid etiquette, which in two centuries after enchained every movement of the French court, was then unknown.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading The rigid etiquette, which in two centuries after enchained every movement of the French court, was then unknown.
divisible by two
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The rigid etiquette, which in two centuries after enchained every movement of the French court, was then unknown.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It was one of those gay and lively scenes now seldom met with, where pageant, and splendour, and show were unfettered by cold form and ceremony.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading All was gay and free, and though respect was shown to age and station, it was the respect of an early and unsophisticated age, before the free-will offering of the heart to real dignity and worth had been regulated by the cold rigidity of a law.
free-will
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From this reading All was gay and free, and though respect was shown to age and station, it was the respect of an early and unsophisticated age, before the free-will offering of the heart to real dignity and worth had been regulated by the cold rigidity of a law.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The rigid etiquette, which in two centuries after enchained every movement of the French court, was then unknown.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It was one of those gay and lively scenes now seldom met with, where pageant, and splendour, and show were unfettered by cold form and ceremony.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading All was gay and free, and though respect was shown to age and station, it was the respect of an early and unsophisticated age, before the free-will offering of the heart to real dignity and worth had been regulated by the cold rigidity of a law.
hereditaryadjectiveUS /hərˈedəteri/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
the state of being honored
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rigid etiquette, which in two centuries after enchained every movement of the French court, was then unknown.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one of those gay and lively scenes now seldom met with, where pageant, and splendour, and show were unfettered by cold form and ceremony.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading All was gay and free, and though respect was shown to age and station, it was the respect of an early and unsophisticated age, before the free-will offering of the heart to real dignity and worth had been regulated by the cold rigidity of a law.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
full of life and energy
From this reading It was one of those gay and lively scenes now seldom met with, where pageant, and splendour, and show were unfettered by cold form and ceremony.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was one of those gay and lively scenes now seldom met with, where pageant, and splendour, and show were unfettered by cold form and ceremony.
Monseigneur
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From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The rigid etiquette, which in two centuries after enchained every movement of the French court, was then unknown.
not any; not one
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was one of those gay and lively scenes now seldom met with, where pageant, and splendour, and show were unfettered by cold form and ceremony.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading All was gay and free, and though respect was shown to age and station, it was the respect of an early and unsophisticated age, before the free-will offering of the heart to real dignity and worth had been regulated by the cold rigidity of a law.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one of those gay and lively scenes now seldom met with, where pageant, and splendour, and show were unfettered by cold form and ceremony.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
pageantnounUS /ˈpædʒənt/
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading It was one of those gay and lively scenes now seldom met with, where pageant, and splendour, and show were unfettered by cold form and ceremony.
plenière
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From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading All was gay and free, and though respect was shown to age and station, it was the respect of an early and unsophisticated age, before the free-will offering of the heart to real dignity and worth had been regulated by the cold rigidity of a law.
regulatedadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjəleɪtɪd/
controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law
From this reading All was gay and free, and though respect was shown to age and station, it was the respect of an early and unsophisticated age, before the free-will offering of the heart to real dignity and worth had been regulated by the cold rigidity of a law.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading All was gay and free, and though respect was shown to age and station, it was the respect of an early and unsophisticated age, before the free-will offering of the heart to real dignity and worth had been regulated by the cold rigidity of a law.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading The rigid etiquette, which in two centuries after enchained every movement of the French court, was then unknown.
rigiditynounUS /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/
the physical property of being stiff and resisting bending
From this reading All was gay and free, and though respect was shown to age and station, it was the respect of an early and unsophisticated age, before the free-will offering of the heart to real dignity and worth had been regulated by the cold rigidity of a law.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading It was one of those gay and lively scenes now seldom met with, where pageant, and splendour, and show were unfettered by cold form and ceremony.
not often
From this reading It was one of those gay and lively scenes now seldom met with, where pageant, and splendour, and show were unfettered by cold form and ceremony.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was one of those gay and lively scenes now seldom met with, where pageant, and splendour, and show were unfettered by cold form and ceremony.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All was gay and free, and though respect was shown to age and station, it was the respect of an early and unsophisticated age, before the free-will offering of the heart to real dignity and worth had been regulated by the cold rigidity of a law.
SireverbUS /ˈsaɪər/
make (offspring) by reproduction
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading It was one of those gay and lively scenes now seldom met with, where pageant, and splendour, and show were unfettered by cold form and ceremony.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading All was gay and free, and though respect was shown to age and station, it was the respect of an early and unsophisticated age, before the free-will offering of the heart to real dignity and worth had been regulated by the cold rigidity of a law.
express a supposition
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The rigid etiquette, which in two centuries after enchained every movement of the French court, was then unknown.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was one of those gay and lively scenes now seldom met with, where pageant, and splendour, and show were unfettered by cold form and ceremony.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading All was gay and free, and though respect was shown to age and station, it was the respect of an early and unsophisticated age, before the free-will offering of the heart to real dignity and worth had been regulated by the cold rigidity of a law.
TitlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The rigid etiquette, which in two centuries after enchained every movement of the French court, was then unknown.
unfetteredadjectiveUS /ənˈfetərd/
not bound by shackles and chains
From this reading It was one of those gay and lively scenes now seldom met with, where pageant, and splendour, and show were unfettered by cold form and ceremony.
not known
From this reading The rigid etiquette, which in two centuries after enchained every movement of the French court, was then unknown.
unsophisticatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
not wise in the ways of the world
From this reading All was gay and free, and though respect was shown to age and station, it was the respect of an early and unsophisticated age, before the free-will offering of the heart to real dignity and worth had been regulated by the cold rigidity of a law.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one of those gay and lively scenes now seldom met with, where pageant, and splendour, and show were unfettered by cold form and ceremony.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Titles of honour rose no higher than Beau Sire, or Monseigneur, and these even were applied more as a mark of reverence for great deeds and splendid virtues, than for wealth and hereditary rank.
accept gladly
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was one of those gay and lively scenes now seldom met with, where pageant, and splendour, and show were unfettered by cold form and ceremony.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was one of those gay and lively scenes now seldom met with, where pageant, and splendour, and show were unfettered by cold form and ceremony.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The rigid etiquette, which in two centuries after enchained every movement of the French court, was then unknown.
which person or people
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was one of those gay and lively scenes now seldom met with, where pageant, and splendour, and show were unfettered by cold form and ceremony.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Let us suppose the welcome given to all, and the guests within the castle of the Count d'Auvergne, who, warned by messengers of his son's approach, had called his _cour plenière_ to welcome the return.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading All was gay and free, and though respect was shown to age and station, it was the respect of an early and unsophisticated age, before the free-will offering of the heart to real dignity and worth had been regulated by the cold rigidity of a law.
