used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading As the guests were ranged according to their rank, some difficulty arose as to who was to preside.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading As the guests were ranged according to their rank, some difficulty arose as to who was to preside.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Henry requested Louis to assume the post of honour; but Louis protested.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
bishopsnounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
plural of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Henry requested Louis to assume the post of honour; but Louis protested.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
chroniclernounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪklər/
someone who writes chronicles
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
countessesnounUS /ˈkaʊntəsɪz/
plural of “countess” — female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
countsnounUS /kaʊnts/
plural of “count” — the total number counted
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading As the guests were ranged according to their rank, some difficulty arose as to who was to preside.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
EsthernounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
divisible by two
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading THE FEAST OF KINGS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading As the guests were ranged according to their rank, some difficulty arose as to who was to preside.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
the state of being honored
From this reading Henry requested Louis to assume the post of honour; but Louis protested.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE FEAST OF KINGS.
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Henry requested Louis to assume the post of honour; but Louis protested.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
make reference to
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
Navarre
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From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FEAST OF KINGS.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
the time that has elapsed
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Henry requested Louis to assume the post of honour; but Louis protested.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
presideverbUS /prɪˈzaɪd/
act as president
From this reading As the guests were ranged according to their rank, some difficulty arose as to who was to preside.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading Henry requested Louis to assume the post of honour; but Louis protested.
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 ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
queensnounUS /kwiːnz/
a borough of New York City
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading As the guests were ranged according to their rank, some difficulty arose as to who was to preside.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading As the guests were ranged according to their rank, some difficulty arose as to who was to preside.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Henry requested Louis to assume the post of honour; but Louis protested.
possessing material wealth
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As the guests were ranged according to their rank, some difficulty arose as to who was to preside.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FEAST OF KINGS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
valournoun
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
which person or people
From this reading ON the day after the arrival of Henry and his queen in Paris, that marvellous banquet, described as 'the feast of kings,' was given in the great hall of the Old Temple; and a mighty entertainment it appears to have been, if we are to judge from the description of the chronicler, who tells us that 'never in times past was there given such a rich and splendid banquet, even in the time of Esther, or of Arthur, or of Charles.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading Besides three kings--those of Navarre, and France, and England, with their queens--there were present eighteen countesses, and twenty-five counts, and twelve bishops; not to mention a host of noble knights and ladies--knights illustrious for their valour, and ladies celebrated for their beauty.
