used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading With the proverbial impenetrability of the French to English social facts and customs, the Parisian _beau monde_ could not be made to understand that there was "anything against" the Princess.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
any thing at all
From this reading With the proverbial impenetrability of the French to English social facts and customs, the Parisian _beau monde_ could not be made to understand that there was "anything against" the Princess.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They knew and cared nothing about the date at which the former husband of that fortunate lady had departed this life, and that at which he had been replaced by the Prince.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With the proverbial impenetrability of the French to English social facts and customs, the Parisian _beau monde_ could not be made to understand that there was "anything against" the Princess.
beaunounUS /boʊ/
a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading With the proverbial impenetrability of the French to English social facts and customs, the Parisian _beau monde_ could not be made to understand that there was "anything against" the Princess.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They knew and cared nothing about the date at which the former husband of that fortunate lady had departed this life, and that at which he had been replaced by the Prince.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading They knew and cared nothing about the date at which the former husband of that fortunate lady had departed this life, and that at which he had been replaced by the Prince.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With the proverbial impenetrability of the French to English social facts and customs, the Parisian _beau monde_ could not be made to understand that there was "anything against" the Princess.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading With the proverbial impenetrability of the French to English social facts and customs, the Parisian _beau monde_ could not be made to understand that there was "anything against" the Princess.
the specified day of the month
From this reading They knew and cared nothing about the date at which the former husband of that fortunate lady had departed this life, and that at which he had been replaced by the Prince.
well in the past; former
From this reading They knew and cared nothing about the date at which the former husband of that fortunate lady had departed this life, and that at which he had been replaced by the Prince.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
put on clothes
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading With the proverbial impenetrability of the French to English social facts and customs, the Parisian _beau monde_ could not be made to understand that there was "anything against" the Princess.
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
ever-varying
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From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading With the proverbial impenetrability of the French to English social facts and customs, the Parisian _beau monde_ could not be made to understand that there was "anything against" the Princess.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading They knew and cared nothing about the date at which the former husband of that fortunate lady had departed this life, and that at which he had been replaced by the Prince.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading They knew and cared nothing about the date at which the former husband of that fortunate lady had departed this life, and that at which he had been replaced by the Prince.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading With the proverbial impenetrability of the French to English social facts and customs, the Parisian _beau monde_ could not be made to understand that there was "anything against" the Princess.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
gayest
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From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
gossipingnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəpɪŋ/
a conversation that spreads personal information about other people
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They knew and cared nothing about the date at which the former husband of that fortunate lady had departed this life, and that at which he had been replaced by the Prince.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading They knew and cared nothing about the date at which the former husband of that fortunate lady had departed this life, and that at which he had been replaced by the Prince.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
impenetrabilitynoun
the quality of being impenetrable (by people or light or missiles etc.)
From this reading With the proverbial impenetrability of the French to English social facts and customs, the Parisian _beau monde_ could not be made to understand that there was "anything against" the Princess.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
inexhaustibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbəl/
that cannot be entirely consumed or used up
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They knew and cared nothing about the date at which the former husband of that fortunate lady had departed this life, and that at which he had been replaced by the Prince.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading They knew and cared nothing about the date at which the former husband of that fortunate lady had departed this life, and that at which he had been replaced by the Prince.
immediately past
From this reading LAST WORDS.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They knew and cared nothing about the date at which the former husband of that fortunate lady had departed this life, and that at which he had been replaced by the Prince.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With the proverbial impenetrability of the French to English social facts and customs, the Parisian _beau monde_ could not be made to understand that there was "anything against" the Princess.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
monde
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From this reading With the proverbial impenetrability of the French to English social facts and customs, the Parisian _beau monde_ could not be made to understand that there was "anything against" the Princess.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With the proverbial impenetrability of the French to English social facts and customs, the Parisian _beau monde_ could not be made to understand that there was "anything against" the Princess.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading They knew and cared nothing about the date at which the former husband of that fortunate lady had departed this life, and that at which he had been replaced by the Prince.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading With the proverbial impenetrability of the French to English social facts and customs, the Parisian _beau monde_ could not be made to understand that there was "anything against" the Princess.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading They knew and cared nothing about the date at which the former husband of that fortunate lady had departed this life, and that at which he had been replaced by the Prince.
princelyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪnsli/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
proverbialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɜːrbiəl/
of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb
From this reading With the proverbial impenetrability of the French to English social facts and customs, the Parisian _beau monde_ could not be made to understand that there was "anything against" the Princess.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading They knew and cared nothing about the date at which the former husband of that fortunate lady had departed this life, and that at which he had been replaced by the Prince.
samenessnounUS /ˈseɪmnəs/
the quality of being alike
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
satedverbUS /ˈseɪtɪd/
past form of “sate” — fill to satisfaction
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading With the proverbial impenetrability of the French to English social facts and customs, the Parisian _beau monde_ could not be made to understand that there was "anything against" the Princess.
splendours
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From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
Tchernigow
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From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They knew and cared nothing about the date at which the former husband of that fortunate lady had departed this life, and that at which he had been replaced by the Prince.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They knew and cared nothing about the date at which the former husband of that fortunate lady had departed this life, and that at which he had been replaced by the Prince.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the proverbial impenetrability of the French to English social facts and customs, the Parisian _beau monde_ could not be made to understand that there was "anything against" the Princess.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading With the proverbial impenetrability of the French to English social facts and customs, the Parisian _beau monde_ could not be made to understand that there was "anything against" the Princess.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
which person or people
From this reading There was no sameness about them, but an ever-varying change; so that curiosity was never sated, and the last select few who had met the Princess, and told their story of her magnificence, had materials afforded them for a version of the princely splendours which differed materially from the version given by the select few of the immediately preceding occasion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
the words that are spoken
From this reading LAST WORDS.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The equipage and the establishment, the diamonds and the dress, of the Princess Tchernigow, furnished the gay inhabitants of the gayest and most gossiping city in the world with a subject for almost inexhaustible discussion.
