used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Heraldry, for example, and the ceremonies of a coronation, are a dignified repetition of the occurrences that might befall a dragoon and his footboy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Heraldry, for example, and the ceremonies of a coronation, are a dignified repetition of the occurrences that might befall a dragoon and his footboy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Heraldry, for example, and the ceremonies of a coronation, are a dignified repetition of the occurrences that might befall a dragoon and his footboy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Then it became a point of family pride,--and for more pride the novelty of a leaning tower was built.
befallverbUS /bɪˈfɔːl/
become of; happen to
From this reading Heraldry, for example, and the ceremonies of a coronation, are a dignified repetition of the occurrences that might befall a dragoon and his footboy.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The leaning towers originated from the civil discords which induced every lord to build a tower.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Then it became a point of family pride,--and for more pride the novelty of a leaning tower was built.
CardinalsnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəlz/
plural of “cardinal” — (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading The College of Cardinals were originally the parish priests of Rome.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Heraldry, for example, and the ceremonies of a coronation, are a dignified repetition of the occurrences that might befall a dragoon and his footboy.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading The leaning towers originated from the civil discords which induced every lord to build a tower.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading The College of Cardinals were originally the parish priests of Rome.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
coronationnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən/
the ceremony of installing a new monarch
From this reading Heraldry, for example, and the ceremonies of a coronation, are a dignified repetition of the occurrences that might befall a dragoon and his footboy.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Heraldry, for example, and the ceremonies of a coronation, are a dignified repetition of the occurrences that might befall a dragoon and his footboy.
discords
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From this reading The leaning towers originated from the civil discords which induced every lord to build a tower.
dragoonverb
compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
From this reading Heraldry, for example, and the ceremonies of a coronation, are a dignified repetition of the occurrences that might befall a dragoon and his footboy.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The leaning towers originated from the civil discords which induced every lord to build a tower.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Heraldry, for example, and the ceremonies of a coronation, are a dignified repetition of the occurrences that might befall a dragoon and his footboy.
a social unit living together
From this reading Then it became a point of family pride,--and for more pride the novelty of a leaning tower was built.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
footboy
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From this reading Heraldry, for example, and the ceremonies of a coronation, are a dignified repetition of the occurrences that might befall a dragoon and his footboy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Heraldry, for example, and the ceremonies of a coronation, are a dignified repetition of the occurrences that might befall a dragoon and his footboy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The leaning towers originated from the civil discords which induced every lord to build a tower.
governmentsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənts/
plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
HeraldrynounUS /ˈherəldri/
the study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies
From this reading Heraldry, for example, and the ceremonies of a coronation, are a dignified repetition of the occurrences that might befall a dragoon and his footboy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Heraldry, for example, and the ceremonies of a coronation, are a dignified repetition of the occurrences that might befall a dragoon and his footboy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading The leaning towers originated from the civil discords which induced every lord to build a tower.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading The leaning towers originated from the civil discords which induced every lord to build a tower.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The leaning towers originated from the civil discords which induced every lord to build a tower.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Heraldry, for example, and the ceremonies of a coronation, are a dignified repetition of the occurrences that might befall a dragoon and his footboy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then it became a point of family pride,--and for more pride the novelty of a leaning tower was built.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading Then it became a point of family pride,--and for more pride the novelty of a leaning tower was built.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading Heraldry, for example, and the ceremonies of a coronation, are a dignified repetition of the occurrences that might befall a dragoon and his footboy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading The College of Cardinals were originally the parish priests of Rome.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The leaning towers originated from the civil discords which induced every lord to build a tower.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading The College of Cardinals were originally the parish priests of Rome.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Then it became a point of family pride,--and for more pride the novelty of a leaning tower was built.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Then it became a point of family pride,--and for more pride the novelty of a leaning tower was built.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The College of Cardinals were originally the parish priests of Rome.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading Heraldry, for example, and the ceremonies of a coronation, are a dignified repetition of the occurrences that might befall a dragoon and his footboy.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading The College of Cardinals were originally the parish priests of Rome.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Heraldry, for example, and the ceremonies of a coronation, are a dignified repetition of the occurrences that might befall a dragoon and his footboy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it became a point of family pride,--and for more pride the novelty of a leaning tower was built.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The leaning towers originated from the civil discords which induced every lord to build a tower.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The leaning towers originated from the civil discords which induced every lord to build a tower.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then it became a point of family pride,--and for more pride the novelty of a leaning tower was built.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The College of Cardinals were originally the parish priests of Rome.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The leaning towers originated from the civil discords which induced every lord to build a tower.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be easy to show of many fine things in the world,--in the customs of nations, the etiquette of courts, the constitution of governments,--the origin in quite simple local necessities.
