adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a picture of Dagote’s which was at this moment an object of fashionable curiosity in Paris.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading While she was Dauphiness, and during the commencement of her reign, every thing, even disastrous accidents, and the rigour of the season, served to give her fresh opportunity of winning the affection and exciting the enthusiasm of the people.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
adorningverbUS /əˈdɔːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adorn” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading While she was Dauphiness, and during the commencement of her reign, every thing, even disastrous accidents, and the rigour of the season, served to give her fresh opportunity of winning the affection and exciting the enthusiasm of the people.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was a picture of Dagote’s which was at this moment an object of fashionable curiosity in Paris.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
Antoinette
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From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a picture of Dagote’s which was at this moment an object of fashionable curiosity in Paris.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Dauphiness was at that time the pride of France, and the darling of Paris; not only worshipped by the court, but loved by the people.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Dauphiness was at that time the pride of France, and the darling of Paris; not only worshipped by the court, but loved by the people.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading While she was Dauphiness, and during the commencement of her reign, every thing, even disastrous accidents, and the rigour of the season, served to give her fresh opportunity of winning the affection and exciting the enthusiasm of the people.
conciliated
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From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The Dauphiness was at that time the pride of France, and the darling of Paris; not only worshipped by the court, but loved by the people.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading There was a picture of Dagote’s which was at this moment an object of fashionable curiosity in Paris.
Dagote's
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From this reading There was a picture of Dagote’s which was at this moment an object of fashionable curiosity in Paris.
darlingnounUS /ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/
a special loved one
From this reading The Dauphiness was at that time the pride of France, and the darling of Paris; not only worshipped by the court, but loved by the people.
Dauphiness
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From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
diffusingadjectiveUS /dɪˈfjuːzɪŋ/
spreading by diffusion
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading While she was Dauphiness, and during the commencement of her reign, every thing, even disastrous accidents, and the rigour of the season, served to give her fresh opportunity of winning the affection and exciting the enthusiasm of the people.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading While she was Dauphiness, and during the commencement of her reign, every thing, even disastrous accidents, and the rigour of the season, served to give her fresh opportunity of winning the affection and exciting the enthusiasm of the people.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a feeling of excitement
From this reading While she was Dauphiness, and during the commencement of her reign, every thing, even disastrous accidents, and the rigour of the season, served to give her fresh opportunity of winning the affection and exciting the enthusiasm of the people.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading While she was Dauphiness, and during the commencement of her reign, every thing, even disastrous accidents, and the rigour of the season, served to give her fresh opportunity of winning the affection and exciting the enthusiasm of the people.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading While she was Dauphiness, and during the commencement of her reign, every thing, even disastrous accidents, and the rigour of the season, served to give her fresh opportunity of winning the affection and exciting the enthusiasm of the people.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading While she was Dauphiness, and during the commencement of her reign, every thing, even disastrous accidents, and the rigour of the season, served to give her fresh opportunity of winning the affection and exciting the enthusiasm of the people.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
familiesnounUS /ˈfæməliz/
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading There was a picture of Dagote’s which was at this moment an object of fashionable curiosity in Paris.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The Dauphiness was at that time the pride of France, and the darling of Paris; not only worshipped by the court, but loved by the people.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading While she was Dauphiness, and during the commencement of her reign, every thing, even disastrous accidents, and the rigour of the season, served to give her fresh opportunity of winning the affection and exciting the enthusiasm of the people.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading While she was Dauphiness, and during the commencement of her reign, every thing, even disastrous accidents, and the rigour of the season, served to give her fresh opportunity of winning the affection and exciting the enthusiasm of the people.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While she was Dauphiness, and during the commencement of her reign, every thing, even disastrous accidents, and the rigour of the season, served to give her fresh opportunity of winning the affection and exciting the enthusiasm of the people.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
hundredsnounUS /ˈhʌndrədz/
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a picture of Dagote’s which was at this moment an object of fashionable curiosity in Paris.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
lieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/
a commissioned military officer
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading The Dauphiness was at that time the pride of France, and the darling of Paris; not only worshipped by the court, but loved by the people.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
Marie
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From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading There was a picture of Dagote’s which was at this moment an object of fashionable curiosity in Paris.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Dauphiness was at that time the pride of France, and the darling of Paris; not only worshipped by the court, but loved by the people.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading There was a picture of Dagote’s which was at this moment an object of fashionable curiosity in Paris.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a picture of Dagote’s which was at this moment an object of fashionable curiosity in Paris.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The Dauphiness was at that time the pride of France, and the darling of Paris; not only worshipped by the court, but loved by the people.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading While she was Dauphiness, and during the commencement of her reign, every thing, even disastrous accidents, and the rigour of the season, served to give her fresh opportunity of winning the affection and exciting the enthusiasm of the people.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading There was a picture of Dagote’s which was at this moment an object of fashionable curiosity in Paris.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Dauphiness was at that time the pride of France, and the darling of Paris; not only worshipped by the court, but loved by the people.
perishedverbUS /ˈperɪʃt/
past form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading There was a picture of Dagote’s which was at this moment an object of fashionable curiosity in Paris.
policenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
presageverbUS /ˈpresɪdʒ/
indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The Dauphiness was at that time the pride of France, and the darling of Paris; not only worshipped by the court, but loved by the people.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading While she was Dauphiness, and during the commencement of her reign, every thing, even disastrous accidents, and the rigour of the season, served to give her fresh opportunity of winning the affection and exciting the enthusiasm of the people.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
rigournoun
the quality of being valid and rigorous
From this reading While she was Dauphiness, and during the commencement of her reign, every thing, even disastrous accidents, and the rigour of the season, served to give her fresh opportunity of winning the affection and exciting the enthusiasm of the people.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading While she was Dauphiness, and during the commencement of her reign, every thing, even disastrous accidents, and the rigour of the season, served to give her fresh opportunity of winning the affection and exciting the enthusiasm of the people.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
sensibilitynounUS /ˌsensɪˈbɪlɪti/
mental responsiveness and awareness
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading While she was Dauphiness, and during the commencement of her reign, every thing, even disastrous accidents, and the rigour of the season, served to give her fresh opportunity of winning the affection and exciting the enthusiasm of the people.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a picture of Dagote’s which was at this moment an object of fashionable curiosity in Paris.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading While she was Dauphiness, and during the commencement of her reign, every thing, even disastrous accidents, and the rigour of the season, served to give her fresh opportunity of winning the affection and exciting the enthusiasm of the people.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was a picture of Dagote’s which was at this moment an object of fashionable curiosity in Paris.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a picture of Dagote’s which was at this moment an object of fashionable curiosity in Paris.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a picture of Dagote’s which was at this moment an object of fashionable curiosity in Paris.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While she was Dauphiness, and during the commencement of her reign, every thing, even disastrous accidents, and the rigour of the season, served to give her fresh opportunity of winning the affection and exciting the enthusiasm of the people.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading While she was Dauphiness, and during the commencement of her reign, every thing, even disastrous accidents, and the rigour of the season, served to give her fresh opportunity of winning the affection and exciting the enthusiasm of the people.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When, during the festivities on her marriage, hundreds were crushed to death by the fall of a temporary building, the sensibility of the Dauphiness, the eagerness with which she sent all her money to the lieutenant de police for the families of those who had perished, conciliated the people, and turned even the evil presage to good.
worshippedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpt/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading The Dauphiness was at that time the pride of France, and the darling of Paris; not only worshipped by the court, but loved by the people.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading It was a representation of one of the many charitable actions of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, “then Dauphiness--at that time full of life, and splendour, and joy, adorning and cheering the elevated sphere she just began to move in;” and yet diffusing life, and hope, and joy, in that lower sphere, to which the radiance of the great and happy seldom reaches.
