used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, was more of a man than her husband, though he was of great stature and much addicted to the chase.
addictedadjectiveUS /əˈdɪktɪd/
compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
From this reading Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, was more of a man than her husband, though he was of great stature and much addicted to the chase.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading After a lengthy period of a kind of social purgatory, Lady Hamilton had been admitted into the truly Oriental paradise of the Neapolitan Court.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a lengthy period of a kind of social purgatory, Lady Hamilton had been admitted into the truly Oriental paradise of the Neapolitan Court.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, was more of a man than her husband, though he was of great stature and much addicted to the chase.
Antoinette
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The daughter of Maria Theresa, the sister of Marie Antoinette, it was not surprising that she should have beauty and capacity in no common degree.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marie Antoinette could be reckless, Maria Carolina is said to have stopped at nothing which stood in the way of her desires, except that she was loyal in her friendships and her hatreds.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Marie Antoinette could be reckless, Maria Carolina is said to have stopped at nothing which stood in the way of her desires, except that she was loyal in her friendships and her hatreds.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The daughter of Maria Theresa, the sister of Marie Antoinette, it was not surprising that she should have beauty and capacity in no common degree.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After a lengthy period of a kind of social purgatory, Lady Hamilton had been admitted into the truly Oriental paradise of the Neapolitan Court.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading The daughter of Maria Theresa, the sister of Marie Antoinette, it was not surprising that she should have beauty and capacity in no common degree.
CarolinanounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, was more of a man than her husband, though he was of great stature and much addicted to the chase.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, was more of a man than her husband, though he was of great stature and much addicted to the chase.
coarseradjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrsər/
comparative of “coarse” — of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading History has it that she was of coarser fibre than her mother and sister; it was perhaps necessary for the part she had to play.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The daughter of Maria Theresa, the sister of Marie Antoinette, it was not surprising that she should have beauty and capacity in no common degree.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Marie Antoinette could be reckless, Maria Carolina is said to have stopped at nothing which stood in the way of her desires, except that she was loyal in her friendships and her hatreds.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading After a lengthy period of a kind of social purgatory, Lady Hamilton had been admitted into the truly Oriental paradise of the Neapolitan Court.
a female human offspring
From this reading The daughter of Maria Theresa, the sister of Marie Antoinette, it was not surprising that she should have beauty and capacity in no common degree.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The daughter of Maria Theresa, the sister of Marie Antoinette, it was not surprising that she should have beauty and capacity in no common degree.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Marie Antoinette could be reckless, Maria Carolina is said to have stopped at nothing which stood in the way of her desires, except that she was loyal in her friendships and her hatreds.
apart from; not including
From this reading Marie Antoinette could be reckless, Maria Carolina is said to have stopped at nothing which stood in the way of her desires, except that she was loyal in her friendships and her hatreds.
fibrenounUS /ˈfaɪbər/
a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
From this reading History has it that she was of coarser fibre than her mother and sister; it was perhaps necessary for the part she had to play.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading History has it that she was of coarser fibre than her mother and sister; it was perhaps necessary for the part she had to play.
friendshipsnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪps/
plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Marie Antoinette could be reckless, Maria Carolina is said to have stopped at nothing which stood in the way of her desires, except that she was loyal in her friendships and her hatreds.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, was more of a man than her husband, though he was of great stature and much addicted to the chase.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading History has it that she was of coarser fibre than her mother and sister; it was perhaps necessary for the part she had to play.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading After a lengthy period of a kind of social purgatory, Lady Hamilton had been admitted into the truly Oriental paradise of the Neapolitan Court.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading History has it that she was of coarser fibre than her mother and sister; it was perhaps necessary for the part she had to play.
hatredsnounUS /ˈheɪtrədz/
plural of “hatred” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Marie Antoinette could be reckless, Maria Carolina is said to have stopped at nothing which stood in the way of her desires, except that she was loyal in her friendships and her hatreds.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The daughter of Maria Theresa, the sister of Marie Antoinette, it was not surprising that she should have beauty and capacity in no common degree.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, was more of a man than her husband, though he was of great stature and much addicted to the chase.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, was more of a man than her husband, though he was of great stature and much addicted to the chase.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading History has it that she was of coarser fibre than her mother and sister; it was perhaps necessary for the part she had to play.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, was more of a man than her husband, though he was of great stature and much addicted to the chase.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The daughter of Maria Theresa, the sister of Marie Antoinette, it was not surprising that she should have beauty and capacity in no common degree.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After a lengthy period of a kind of social purgatory, Lady Hamilton had been admitted into the truly Oriental paradise of the Neapolitan Court.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marie Antoinette could be reckless, Maria Carolina is said to have stopped at nothing which stood in the way of her desires, except that she was loyal in her friendships and her hatreds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The daughter of Maria Theresa, the sister of Marie Antoinette, it was not surprising that she should have beauty and capacity in no common degree.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading After a lengthy period of a kind of social purgatory, Lady Hamilton had been admitted into the truly Oriental paradise of the Neapolitan Court.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading After a lengthy period of a kind of social purgatory, Lady Hamilton had been admitted into the truly Oriental paradise of the Neapolitan Court.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading After a lengthy period of a kind of social purgatory, Lady Hamilton had been admitted into the truly Oriental paradise of the Neapolitan Court.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading Marie Antoinette could be reckless, Maria Carolina is said to have stopped at nothing which stood in the way of her desires, except that she was loyal in her friendships and her hatreds.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, was more of a man than her husband, though he was of great stature and much addicted to the chase.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, was more of a man than her husband, though he was of great stature and much addicted to the chase.
Marie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The daughter of Maria Theresa, the sister of Marie Antoinette, it was not surprising that she should have beauty and capacity in no common degree.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, was more of a man than her husband, though he was of great stature and much addicted to the chase.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading History has it that she was of coarser fibre than her mother and sister; it was perhaps necessary for the part she had to play.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, was more of a man than her husband, though he was of great stature and much addicted to the chase.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, was more of a man than her husband, though he was of great stature and much addicted to the chase.
NeapolitannounUS /ˌniːəˈpɑːlətən/
a native or inhabitant of Naples
From this reading After a lengthy period of a kind of social purgatory, Lady Hamilton had been admitted into the truly Oriental paradise of the Neapolitan Court.
absolutely essential
From this reading History has it that she was of coarser fibre than her mother and sister; it was perhaps necessary for the part she had to play.
not any; not one
From this reading The daughter of Maria Theresa, the sister of Marie Antoinette, it was not surprising that she should have beauty and capacity in no common degree.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The daughter of Maria Theresa, the sister of Marie Antoinette, it was not surprising that she should have beauty and capacity in no common degree.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Marie Antoinette could be reckless, Maria Carolina is said to have stopped at nothing which stood in the way of her desires, except that she was loyal in her friendships and her hatreds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, was more of a man than her husband, though he was of great stature and much addicted to the chase.
OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading After a lengthy period of a kind of social purgatory, Lady Hamilton had been admitted into the truly Oriental paradise of the Neapolitan Court.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading After a lengthy period of a kind of social purgatory, Lady Hamilton had been admitted into the truly Oriental paradise of the Neapolitan Court.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading History has it that she was of coarser fibre than her mother and sister; it was perhaps necessary for the part she had to play.
by chance
From this reading History has it that she was of coarser fibre than her mother and sister; it was perhaps necessary for the part she had to play.
an amount of time
From this reading After a lengthy period of a kind of social purgatory, Lady Hamilton had been admitted into the truly Oriental paradise of the Neapolitan Court.
participate in games or sport
From this reading History has it that she was of coarser fibre than her mother and sister; it was perhaps necessary for the part she had to play.
purgatorynounUS /ˈpɜːrɡətɔːri/
a temporary condition of torment or suffering
From this reading After a lengthy period of a kind of social purgatory, Lady Hamilton had been admitted into the truly Oriental paradise of the Neapolitan Court.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, was more of a man than her husband, though he was of great stature and much addicted to the chase.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Marie Antoinette could be reckless, Maria Carolina is said to have stopped at nothing which stood in the way of her desires, except that she was loyal in her friendships and her hatreds.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Marie Antoinette could be reckless, Maria Carolina is said to have stopped at nothing which stood in the way of her desires, except that she was loyal in her friendships and her hatreds.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The daughter of Maria Theresa, the sister of Marie Antoinette, it was not surprising that she should have beauty and capacity in no common degree.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The daughter of Maria Theresa, the sister of Marie Antoinette, it was not surprising that she should have beauty and capacity in no common degree.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The daughter of Maria Theresa, the sister of Marie Antoinette, it was not surprising that she should have beauty and capacity in no common degree.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading After a lengthy period of a kind of social purgatory, Lady Hamilton had been admitted into the truly Oriental paradise of the Neapolitan Court.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, was more of a man than her husband, though he was of great stature and much addicted to the chase.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Marie Antoinette could be reckless, Maria Carolina is said to have stopped at nothing which stood in the way of her desires, except that she was loyal in her friendships and her hatreds.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Marie Antoinette could be reckless, Maria Carolina is said to have stopped at nothing which stood in the way of her desires, except that she was loyal in her friendships and her hatreds.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading The daughter of Maria Theresa, the sister of Marie Antoinette, it was not surprising that she should have beauty and capacity in no common degree.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, was more of a man than her husband, though he was of great stature and much addicted to the chase.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The daughter of Maria Theresa, the sister of Marie Antoinette, it was not surprising that she should have beauty and capacity in no common degree.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, was more of a man than her husband, though he was of great stature and much addicted to the chase.
TheresanounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading The daughter of Maria Theresa, the sister of Marie Antoinette, it was not surprising that she should have beauty and capacity in no common degree.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, was more of a man than her husband, though he was of great stature and much addicted to the chase.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, was more of a man than her husband, though he was of great stature and much addicted to the chase.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading After a lengthy period of a kind of social purgatory, Lady Hamilton had been admitted into the truly Oriental paradise of the Neapolitan Court.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples, was more of a man than her husband, though he was of great stature and much addicted to the chase.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Marie Antoinette could be reckless, Maria Carolina is said to have stopped at nothing which stood in the way of her desires, except that she was loyal in her friendships and her hatreds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Marie Antoinette could be reckless, Maria Carolina is said to have stopped at nothing which stood in the way of her desires, except that she was loyal in her friendships and her hatreds.
