used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --Oeil de Boeuf.--The Theatre and Chapel.--A Quarry.--Caverns.--Compiegne.--Chateau de Pierre-font.--Influence of Monarchy.--Orangery at Versailles.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --Oeil de Boeuf.--The Theatre and Chapel.--A Quarry.--Caverns.--Compiegne.--Chateau de Pierre-font.--Influence of Monarchy.--Orangery at Versailles.
Antoinette's
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From this reading --The State Apartments.--Marie Antoinette's Chamber.--Death of Louis XV.
ApartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading --The State Apartments.--Marie Antoinette's Chamber.--Death of Louis XV.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading --Oeil de Boeuf.--The Theatre and Chapel.--A Quarry.--Caverns.--Compiegne.--Chateau de Pierre-font.--Influence of Monarchy.--Orangery at Versailles.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
Boeufnoun
meat from an adult domestic bovine
From this reading --Oeil de Boeuf.--The Theatre and Chapel.--A Quarry.--Caverns.--Compiegne.--Chateau de Pierre-font.--Influence of Monarchy.--Orangery at Versailles.
CavernsnounUS /ˈkævərnz/
plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space
From this reading --Oeil de Boeuf.--The Theatre and Chapel.--A Quarry.--Caverns.--Compiegne.--Chateau de Pierre-font.--Influence of Monarchy.--Orangery at Versailles.
celebritynounUS /səˈlebrɪti/
a widely known person
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading --The State Apartments.--Marie Antoinette's Chamber.--Death of Louis XV.
ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading --Oeil de Boeuf.--The Theatre and Chapel.--A Quarry.--Caverns.--Compiegne.--Chateau de Pierre-font.--Influence of Monarchy.--Orangery at Versailles.
ChateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading Road to Versailles.--Origin of Versailles.--The present Chateau.--The two Trianons.--La Petite Suisse.--Royal Pastime.--Gardens of Versailles.
Compiegne
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From this reading --Oeil de Boeuf.--The Theatre and Chapel.--A Quarry.--Caverns.--Compiegne.--Chateau de Pierre-font.--Influence of Monarchy.--Orangery at Versailles.
COOPERnounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading To R. COOPER, ESQ., COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK.
COOPERSTOWNnounUS /ˈkuːpərztaʊn/
a small town in east central New York; site of the National Baseball Hall of Fame
From this reading To R. COOPER, ESQ., COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading --Oeil de Boeuf.--The Theatre and Chapel.--A Quarry.--Caverns.--Compiegne.--Chateau de Pierre-font.--Influence of Monarchy.--Orangery at Versailles.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading --The State Apartments.--Marie Antoinette's Chamber.--Death of Louis XV.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
ESQnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading To R. COOPER, ESQ., COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Road to Versailles.--Origin of Versailles.--The present Chateau.--The two Trianons.--La Petite Suisse.--Royal Pastime.--Gardens of Versailles.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading --Oeil de Boeuf.--The Theatre and Chapel.--A Quarry.--Caverns.--Compiegne.--Chateau de Pierre-font.--Influence of Monarchy.--Orangery at Versailles.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Road to Versailles.--Origin of Versailles.--The present Chateau.--The two Trianons.--La Petite Suisse.--Royal Pastime.--Gardens of Versailles.
labouredadjective
lacking natural ease
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading --The State Apartments.--Marie Antoinette's Chamber.--Death of Louis XV.
Marie
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From this reading --The State Apartments.--Marie Antoinette's Chamber.--Death of Louis XV.
the force of workers available
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
MonarchynounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrki/
an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
From this reading --Oeil de Boeuf.--The Theatre and Chapel.--A Quarry.--Caverns.--Compiegne.--Chateau de Pierre-font.--Influence of Monarchy.--Orangery at Versailles.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading To R. COOPER, ESQ., COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK.
not any; not one
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
Oeil
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From this reading --Oeil de Boeuf.--The Theatre and Chapel.--A Quarry.--Caverns.--Compiegne.--Chateau de Pierre-font.--Influence of Monarchy.--Orangery at Versailles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Road to Versailles.--Origin of Versailles.--The present Chateau.--The two Trianons.--La Petite Suisse.--Royal Pastime.--Gardens of Versailles.
Orangerynoun
a place where oranges are grown; a plantation of orange trees in warm climes or a greenhouse in cooler areas
From this reading --Oeil de Boeuf.--The Theatre and Chapel.--A Quarry.--Caverns.--Compiegne.--Chateau de Pierre-font.--Influence of Monarchy.--Orangery at Versailles.
OriginnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Road to Versailles.--Origin of Versailles.--The present Chateau.--The two Trianons.--La Petite Suisse.--Royal Pastime.--Gardens of Versailles.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
go across or through
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
PastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading Road to Versailles.--Origin of Versailles.--The present Chateau.--The two Trianons.--La Petite Suisse.--Royal Pastime.--Gardens of Versailles.
PetiteadjectiveUS /pəˈtiːt/
very small
From this reading Road to Versailles.--Origin of Versailles.--The present Chateau.--The two Trianons.--La Petite Suisse.--Royal Pastime.--Gardens of Versailles.
Pierre-font
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From this reading --Oeil de Boeuf.--The Theatre and Chapel.--A Quarry.--Caverns.--Compiegne.--Chateau de Pierre-font.--Influence of Monarchy.--Orangery at Versailles.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Road to Versailles.--Origin of Versailles.--The present Chateau.--The two Trianons.--La Petite Suisse.--Royal Pastime.--Gardens of Versailles.
QuarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading --Oeil de Boeuf.--The Theatre and Chapel.--A Quarry.--Caverns.--Compiegne.--Chateau de Pierre-font.--Influence of Monarchy.--Orangery at Versailles.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading To R. COOPER, ESQ., COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Road to Versailles.--Origin of Versailles.--The present Chateau.--The two Trianons.--La Petite Suisse.--Royal Pastime.--Gardens of Versailles.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Road to Versailles.--Origin of Versailles.--The present Chateau.--The two Trianons.--La Petite Suisse.--Royal Pastime.--Gardens of Versailles.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading --The State Apartments.--Marie Antoinette's Chamber.--Death of Louis XV.
SuissenounUS /swɪs/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading Road to Versailles.--Origin of Versailles.--The present Chateau.--The two Trianons.--La Petite Suisse.--Royal Pastime.--Gardens of Versailles.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Road to Versailles.--Origin of Versailles.--The present Chateau.--The two Trianons.--La Petite Suisse.--Royal Pastime.--Gardens of Versailles.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading --Oeil de Boeuf.--The Theatre and Chapel.--A Quarry.--Caverns.--Compiegne.--Chateau de Pierre-font.--Influence of Monarchy.--Orangery at Versailles.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Road to Versailles.--Origin of Versailles.--The present Chateau.--The two Trianons.--La Petite Suisse.--Royal Pastime.--Gardens of Versailles.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
Trianons
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From this reading Road to Versailles.--Origin of Versailles.--The present Chateau.--The two Trianons.--La Petite Suisse.--Royal Pastime.--Gardens of Versailles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Road to Versailles.--Origin of Versailles.--The present Chateau.--The two Trianons.--La Petite Suisse.--Royal Pastime.--Gardens of Versailles.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading Road to Versailles.--Origin of Versailles.--The present Chateau.--The two Trianons.--La Petite Suisse.--Royal Pastime.--Gardens of Versailles.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading We have been to Versailles, and although I have no intention to give a laboured description of a place about which men have written and talked these two centuries, it is impossible to pass over a spot of so much celebrity in total silence.
XVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading --The State Apartments.--Marie Antoinette's Chamber.--Death of Louis XV.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading To R. COOPER, ESQ., COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK.
