used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Either the Elector of Brandenburg or the Elector of Saxony could lay quite as just a claim to a king’s crown as could the Burgundian.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Even the festivals of the Church afforded the clergy an opportunity of displaying their wealth and magnificence.
(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 Festivities of all sorts, tournament, parades, and banquets followed in rapid succession in the city of Treves.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Even the festivals of the Church afforded the clergy an opportunity of displaying their wealth and magnificence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Festivities of all sorts, tournament, parades, and banquets followed in rapid succession in the city of Treves.
ArchbishopnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/
a bishop of highest rank
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
banquetsnounUS /ˈbæŋkwəts/
plural of “banquet” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Festivities of all sorts, tournament, parades, and banquets followed in rapid succession in the city of Treves.
BrandenburgnounUS /ˈbrændənbərɡ/
the territory of an Elector (of the Holy Roman Empire) that expanded to become the kingdom of Prussia in 1701
From this reading Either the Elector of Brandenburg or the Elector of Saxony could lay quite as just a claim to a king’s crown as could the Burgundian.
Burgundian
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From this reading Either the Elector of Brandenburg or the Elector of Saxony could lay quite as just a claim to a king’s crown as could the Burgundian.
Charles'snounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlzɪz/
possessive form of “charles” — King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Even the festivals of the Church afforded the clergy an opportunity of displaying their wealth and magnificence.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Festivities of all sorts, tournament, parades, and banquets followed in rapid succession in the city of Treves.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Either the Elector of Brandenburg or the Elector of Saxony could lay quite as just a claim to a king’s crown as could the Burgundian.
clergynounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒi/
in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
From this reading Even the festivals of the Church afforded the clergy an opportunity of displaying their wealth and magnificence.
coronationnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən/
the ceremony of installing a new monarch
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Either the Elector of Brandenburg or the Elector of Saxony could lay quite as just a claim to a king’s crown as could the Burgundian.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Either the Elector of Brandenburg or the Elector of Saxony could lay quite as just a claim to a king’s crown as could the Burgundian.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Even the festivals of the Church afforded the clergy an opportunity of displaying their wealth and magnificence.
ecclesiasticaladjectiveUS /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪkəl/
of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
one or the other of two
From this reading Either the Elector of Brandenburg or the Elector of Saxony could lay quite as just a claim to a king’s crown as could the Burgundian.
ElectornounUS /ɪˈlektər/
a citizen who has a legal right to vote
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
ElectoratenounUS /ɪˈlektərət/
the body of enfranchised citizens; those qualified to vote
From this reading Moreover, was it not whispered that the Electorate of Treves was to form part of the new kingdom?
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the festivals of the Church afforded the clergy an opportunity of displaying their wealth and magnificence.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
festivalsnounUS /ˈfestəvəlz/
plural of “festival” — a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading Even the festivals of the Church afforded the clergy an opportunity of displaying their wealth and magnificence.
FestivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading Festivities of all sorts, tournament, parades, and banquets followed in rapid succession in the city of Treves.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Festivities of all sorts, tournament, parades, and banquets followed in rapid succession in the city of Treves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Moreover, was it not whispered that the Electorate of Treves was to form part of the new kingdom?
a person of German nationality
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
the act of departing
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Festivities of all sorts, tournament, parades, and banquets followed in rapid succession in the city of Treves.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, was it not whispered that the Electorate of Treves was to form part of the new kingdom?
and nothing more
From this reading Either the Elector of Brandenburg or the Elector of Saxony could lay quite as just a claim to a king’s crown as could the Burgundian.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Either the Elector of Brandenburg or the Elector of Saxony could lay quite as just a claim to a king’s crown as could the Burgundian.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Moreover, was it not whispered that the Electorate of Treves was to form part of the new kingdom?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Either the Elector of Brandenburg or the Elector of Saxony could lay quite as just a claim to a king’s crown as could the Burgundian.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading Even the festivals of the Church afforded the clergy an opportunity of displaying their wealth and magnificence.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, was it not whispered that the Electorate of Treves was to form part of the new kingdom?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Moreover, was it not whispered that the Electorate of Treves was to form part of the new kingdom?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Festivities of all sorts, tournament, parades, and banquets followed in rapid succession in the city of Treves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Even the festivals of the Church afforded the clergy an opportunity of displaying their wealth and magnificence.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Either the Elector of Brandenburg or the Elector of Saxony could lay quite as just a claim to a king’s crown as could the Burgundian.
paradesnounUS /pərˈeɪdz/
plural of “parade” — a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading Festivities of all sorts, tournament, parades, and banquets followed in rapid succession in the city of Treves.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Moreover, was it not whispered that the Electorate of Treves was to form part of the new kingdom?
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Either the Elector of Brandenburg or the Elector of Saxony could lay quite as just a claim to a king’s crown as could the Burgundian.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Festivities of all sorts, tournament, parades, and banquets followed in rapid succession in the city of Treves.
SaxonynounUS /ˈsæksəni/
an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons
From this reading Either the Elector of Brandenburg or the Elector of Saxony could lay quite as just a claim to a king’s crown as could the Burgundian.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Festivities of all sorts, tournament, parades, and banquets followed in rapid succession in the city of Treves.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Festivities of all sorts, tournament, parades, and banquets followed in rapid succession in the city of Treves.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Moreover, was it not whispered that the Electorate of Treves was to form part of the new kingdom?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Festivities of all sorts, tournament, parades, and banquets followed in rapid succession in the city of Treves.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even the festivals of the Church afforded the clergy an opportunity of displaying their wealth and magnificence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
tournamentnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading Festivities of all sorts, tournament, parades, and banquets followed in rapid succession in the city of Treves.
Treves
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Festivities of all sorts, tournament, parades, and banquets followed in rapid succession in the city of Treves.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Even the festivals of the Church afforded the clergy an opportunity of displaying their wealth and magnificence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Moreover, was it not whispered that the Electorate of Treves was to form part of the new kingdom?
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The Archbishop, however, was not altogether pleased with what was going on within the walls of his court; for the people talked openly of Charles’s coronation, an event as much opposed to the interests of the ecclesiastical Elector of Treves as of all the princes of the German Empire.
