advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Every word of the petition conveyed the most touching appeal to her feelings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Escaping from the cares and splendours of sovereignty, often did the empress recede from the courtier throng, to watch the expansion of some rare exotic, in her fine conservatories at Malmaison.
attestverbUS /əˈtest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sympathy of the Empress-Queen had been, in fact, warmly excited by the memorial of the captive of Fenestrella.
botanicalnounUS /bəˈtænɪkəl/
a drug made from part of a plant (as the bark or root or leaves)
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sympathy of the Empress-Queen had been, in fact, warmly excited by the memorial of the captive of Fenestrella.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The sympathy of the Empress-Queen had been, in fact, warmly excited by the memorial of the captive of Fenestrella.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Escaping from the cares and splendours of sovereignty, often did the empress recede from the courtier throng, to watch the expansion of some rare exotic, in her fine conservatories at Malmaison.
conservatoriesnounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːriz/
plural of “conservatory” — the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
From this reading Escaping from the cares and splendours of sovereignty, often did the empress recede from the courtier throng, to watch the expansion of some rare exotic, in her fine conservatories at Malmaison.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Every word of the petition conveyed the most touching appeal to her feelings.
courtiernounUS /ˈkɔːrtiər/
an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading Escaping from the cares and splendours of sovereignty, often did the empress recede from the courtier throng, to watch the expansion of some rare exotic, in her fine conservatories at Malmaison.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Escaping from the cares and splendours of sovereignty, often did the empress recede from the courtier throng, to watch the expansion of some rare exotic, in her fine conservatories at Malmaison.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading There was the favourite empire of Josephine!
empressnounUS /ˈempres/
a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
From this reading Escaping from the cares and splendours of sovereignty, often did the empress recede from the courtier throng, to watch the expansion of some rare exotic, in her fine conservatories at Malmaison.
Empress-Queen
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From this reading The sympathy of the Empress-Queen had been, in fact, warmly excited by the memorial of the captive of Fenestrella.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
EscapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading Escaping from the cares and splendours of sovereignty, often did the empress recede from the courtier throng, to watch the expansion of some rare exotic, in her fine conservatories at Malmaison.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every word of the petition conveyed the most touching appeal to her feelings.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The sympathy of the Empress-Queen had been, in fact, warmly excited by the memorial of the captive of Fenestrella.
exoticadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/
being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world
From this reading Escaping from the cares and splendours of sovereignty, often did the empress recede from the courtier throng, to watch the expansion of some rare exotic, in her fine conservatories at Malmaison.
expansionnounUS /ɪkˈspænʃən/
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
From this reading Escaping from the cares and splendours of sovereignty, often did the empress recede from the courtier throng, to watch the expansion of some rare exotic, in her fine conservatories at Malmaison.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The sympathy of the Empress-Queen had been, in fact, warmly excited by the memorial of the captive of Fenestrella.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading There was the favourite empire of Josephine!
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Every word of the petition conveyed the most touching appeal to her feelings.
Fenestrella
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From this reading The sympathy of the Empress-Queen had been, in fact, warmly excited by the memorial of the captive of Fenestrella.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Escaping from the cares and splendours of sovereignty, often did the empress recede from the courtier throng, to watch the expansion of some rare exotic, in her fine conservatories at Malmaison.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sympathy of the Empress-Queen had been, in fact, warmly excited by the memorial of the captive of Fenestrella.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Every word of the petition conveyed the most touching appeal to her feelings.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
idolatrousadjectiveUS /aɪˈdɑːlətrəs/
relating to or practicing idolatry
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sympathy of the Empress-Queen had been, in fact, warmly excited by the memorial of the captive of Fenestrella.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
Josephine
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From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
Malmaison
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From this reading Escaping from the cares and splendours of sovereignty, often did the empress recede from the courtier throng, to watch the expansion of some rare exotic, in her fine conservatories at Malmaison.
memorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading The sympathy of the Empress-Queen had been, in fact, warmly excited by the memorial of the captive of Fenestrella.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Every word of the petition conveyed the most touching appeal to her feelings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sympathy of the Empress-Queen had been, in fact, warmly excited by the memorial of the captive of Fenestrella.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Escaping from the cares and splendours of sovereignty, often did the empress recede from the courtier throng, to watch the expansion of some rare exotic, in her fine conservatories at Malmaison.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
petitionnounUS /pəˈtɪʃən/
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading Every word of the petition conveyed the most touching appeal to her feelings.
professorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Escaping from the cares and splendours of sovereignty, often did the empress recede from the courtier throng, to watch the expansion of some rare exotic, in her fine conservatories at Malmaison.
recedeverbUS /rɪˈsiːd/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Escaping from the cares and splendours of sovereignty, often did the empress recede from the courtier throng, to watch the expansion of some rare exotic, in her fine conservatories at Malmaison.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Escaping from the cares and splendours of sovereignty, often did the empress recede from the courtier throng, to watch the expansion of some rare exotic, in her fine conservatories at Malmaison.
sovereigntynounUS /ˈsɑːvrənti/
government free from external control
From this reading Escaping from the cares and splendours of sovereignty, often did the empress recede from the courtier throng, to watch the expansion of some rare exotic, in her fine conservatories at Malmaison.
splendours
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From this reading Escaping from the cares and splendours of sovereignty, often did the empress recede from the courtier throng, to watch the expansion of some rare exotic, in her fine conservatories at Malmaison.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The sympathy of the Empress-Queen had been, in fact, warmly excited by the memorial of the captive of Fenestrella.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sympathy of the Empress-Queen had been, in fact, warmly excited by the memorial of the captive of Fenestrella.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the favourite empire of Josephine!
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Escaping from the cares and splendours of sovereignty, often did the empress recede from the courtier throng, to watch the expansion of some rare exotic, in her fine conservatories at Malmaison.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every word of the petition conveyed the most touching appeal to her feelings.
arousing affect
From this reading Every word of the petition conveyed the most touching appeal to her feelings.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading The sympathy of the Empress-Queen had been, in fact, warmly excited by the memorial of the captive of Fenestrella.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Josephine herself was an almost idolatrous lover of flowers; as the permanent advantages derived in France from her liberal encouragement of botanical science and patronage of its professors continue to attest.
look attentively
From this reading Escaping from the cares and splendours of sovereignty, often did the empress recede from the courtier throng, to watch the expansion of some rare exotic, in her fine conservatories at Malmaison.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Every word of the petition conveyed the most touching appeal to her feelings.
