1622
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From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his stage name of Moliere, stands without a rival at the head of French comedy.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
actingnounUS /ˈæktɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading His life was spent in Paris and in the provinces, acting, directing performances, managing theaters, and writing plays.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading He had his share of applause from the king and from the public; but the satire in his comedies made him many enemies, and he was the object of the most venomous attacks and the most impossible slanders.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his stage name of Moliere, stands without a rival at the head of French comedy.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading He had his share of applause from the king and from the public; but the satire in his comedies made him many enemies, and he was the object of the most venomous attacks and the most impossible slanders.
Baptiste
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From this reading Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his stage name of Moliere, stands without a rival at the head of French comedy.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his stage name of Moliere, stands without a rival at the head of French comedy.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Nor did he find much solace at home; for he married unfortunately, and the unhappiness that followed increased the bitterness that public hostility had brought into his life.
BornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Nor did he find much solace at home; for he married unfortunately, and the unhappiness that followed increased the bitterness that public hostility had brought into his life.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had his share of applause from the king and from the public; but the satire in his comedies made him many enemies, and he was the object of the most venomous attacks and the most impossible slanders.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his stage name of Moliere, stands without a rival at the head of French comedy.
Clermont
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From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
CollegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
comediesnounUS /ˈkɑːmədiz/
plural of “comedy” — light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading He had his share of applause from the king and from the public; but the satire in his comedies made him many enemies, and he was the object of the most venomous attacks and the most impossible slanders.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his stage name of Moliere, stands without a rival at the head of French comedy.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did he find much solace at home; for he married unfortunately, and the unhappiness that followed increased the bitterness that public hostility had brought into his life.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading His life was spent in Paris and in the provinces, acting, directing performances, managing theaters, and writing plays.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading He had his share of applause from the king and from the public; but the satire in his comedies made him many enemies, and he was the object of the most venomous attacks and the most impossible slanders.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Nor did he find much solace at home; for he married unfortunately, and the unhappiness that followed increased the bitterness that public hostility had brought into his life.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Nor did he find much solace at home; for he married unfortunately, and the unhappiness that followed increased the bitterness that public hostility had brought into his life.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his stage name of Moliere, stands without a rival at the head of French comedy.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had his share of applause from the king and from the public; but the satire in his comedies made him many enemies, and he was the object of the most venomous attacks and the most impossible slanders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had his share of applause from the king and from the public; but the satire in his comedies made him many enemies, and he was the object of the most venomous attacks and the most impossible slanders.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his stage name of Moliere, stands without a rival at the head of French comedy.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had his share of applause from the king and from the public; but the satire in his comedies made him many enemies, and he was the object of the most venomous attacks and the most impossible slanders.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his stage name of Moliere, stands without a rival at the head of French comedy.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Nor did he find much solace at home; for he married unfortunately, and the unhappiness that followed increased the bitterness that public hostility had brought into his life.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading Nor did he find much solace at home; for he married unfortunately, and the unhappiness that followed increased the bitterness that public hostility had brought into his life.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He had his share of applause from the king and from the public; but the satire in his comedies made him many enemies, and he was the object of the most venomous attacks and the most impossible slanders.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Nor did he find much solace at home; for he married unfortunately, and the unhappiness that followed increased the bitterness that public hostility had brought into his life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nor did he find much solace at home; for he married unfortunately, and the unhappiness that followed increased the bitterness that public hostility had brought into his life.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
JeannounUS /dʒiːn/
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his stage name of Moliere, stands without a rival at the head of French comedy.
JesuitnounUS /ˈdʒeʒuːɪt/
a member of the Jesuit order
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He had his share of applause from the king and from the public; but the satire in his comedies made him many enemies, and he was the object of the most venomous attacks and the most impossible slanders.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his stage name of Moliere, stands without a rival at the head of French comedy.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His life was spent in Paris and in the provinces, acting, directing performances, managing theaters, and writing plays.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had his share of applause from the king and from the public; but the satire in his comedies made him many enemies, and he was the object of the most venomous attacks and the most impossible slanders.
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading His life was spent in Paris and in the provinces, acting, directing performances, managing theaters, and writing plays.
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 He had his share of applause from the king and from the public; but the satire in his comedies made him many enemies, and he was the object of the most venomous attacks and the most impossible slanders.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading Nor did he find much solace at home; for he married unfortunately, and the unhappiness that followed increased the bitterness that public hostility had brought into his life.
MolierenounUS /moʊˈljer/
French author of sophisticated comedies (1622-1673)
From this reading Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his stage name of Moliere, stands without a rival at the head of French comedy.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had his share of applause from the king and from the public; but the satire in his comedies made him many enemies, and he was the object of the most venomous attacks and the most impossible slanders.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nor did he find much solace at home; for he married unfortunately, and the unhappiness that followed increased the bitterness that public hostility had brought into his life.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his stage name of Moliere, stands without a rival at the head of French comedy.
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did he find much solace at home; for he married unfortunately, and the unhappiness that followed increased the bitterness that public hostility had brought into his life.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He had his share of applause from the king and from the public; but the satire in his comedies made him many enemies, and he was the object of the most venomous attacks and the most impossible slanders.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his stage name of Moliere, stands without a rival at the head of French comedy.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading His life was spent in Paris and in the provinces, acting, directing performances, managing theaters, and writing plays.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading His life was spent in Paris and in the provinces, acting, directing performances, managing theaters, and writing plays.
Poquelin
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From this reading Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his stage name of Moliere, stands without a rival at the head of French comedy.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading His life was spent in Paris and in the provinces, acting, directing performances, managing theaters, and writing plays.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He had his share of applause from the king and from the public; but the satire in his comedies made him many enemies, and he was the object of the most venomous attacks and the most impossible slanders.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his stage name of Moliere, stands without a rival at the head of French comedy.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
satirenounUS /ˈsætaɪər/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading He had his share of applause from the king and from the public; but the satire in his comedies made him many enemies, and he was the object of the most venomous attacks and the most impossible slanders.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading He had his share of applause from the king and from the public; but the satire in his comedies made him many enemies, and he was the object of the most venomous attacks and the most impossible slanders.
slandersnounUS /ˈslændərz/
plural of “slander” — words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
From this reading He had his share of applause from the king and from the public; but the satire in his comedies made him many enemies, and he was the object of the most venomous attacks and the most impossible slanders.
solacenounUS /ˈsɑːləs/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Nor did he find much solace at home; for he married unfortunately, and the unhappiness that followed increased the bitterness that public hostility had brought into his life.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading His life was spent in Paris and in the provinces, acting, directing performances, managing theaters, and writing plays.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his stage name of Moliere, stands without a rival at the head of French comedy.
standsnounUS /stændz/
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his stage name of Moliere, stands without a rival at the head of French comedy.
studiedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdid/
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nor did he find much solace at home; for he married unfortunately, and the unhappiness that followed increased the bitterness that public hostility had brought into his life.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his stage name of Moliere, stands without a rival at the head of French comedy.
theatersnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theater” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading His life was spent in Paris and in the provinces, acting, directing performances, managing theaters, and writing plays.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Nor did he find much solace at home; for he married unfortunately, and the unhappiness that followed increased the bitterness that public hostility had brought into his life.
unhappinessnounUS /ənˈhæpinɪs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Nor did he find much solace at home; for he married unfortunately, and the unhappiness that followed increased the bitterness that public hostility had brought into his life.
venomousadjectiveUS /ˈvenəməs/
extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
From this reading He had his share of applause from the king and from the public; but the satire in his comedies made him many enemies, and he was the object of the most venomous attacks and the most impossible slanders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the Jesuit College de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his stage name of Moliere, stands without a rival at the head of French comedy.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading His life was spent in Paris and in the provinces, acting, directing performances, managing theaters, and writing plays.
