used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BRUNHILD AND FREDEGONDE.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading At the table where Loysik, Ronan, the Master of the Hounds and their respective families were seated, the conversation continued animated and lively.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the monastery the banquet was in full swing.
atrocitiesnounUS /əˈtrɑːsətiz/
plural of “atrocity” — the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
From this reading At this moment the subject was the atrocities that took place in the gloomy palace of Queen Brunhild.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading At the monastery the banquet was in full swing.
BRUNHILDnoun
a Valkyrie or a queen in the Nibelungenlied who loved the hero Siegfried; when he deceived her she had him killed and then committed suicide
From this reading BRUNHILD AND FREDEGONDE.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading Convivial cordiality presided over the celebration.
without stop or interruption
From this reading At the table where Loysik, Ronan, the Master of the Hounds and their respective families were seated, the conversation continued animated and lively.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading At the table where Loysik, Ronan, the Master of the Hounds and their respective families were seated, the conversation continued animated and lively.
ConvivialadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪviəl/
occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
From this reading Convivial cordiality presided over the celebration.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading Convivial cordiality presided over the celebration.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading At the table where Loysik, Ronan, the Master of the Hounds and their respective families were seated, the conversation continued animated and lively.
FREDEGONDE
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From this reading BRUNHILD AND FREDEGONDE.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading At the monastery the banquet was in full swing.
depressingly dark
From this reading At this moment the subject was the atrocities that took place in the gloomy palace of Queen Brunhild.
HoundsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading At the table where Loysik, Ronan, the Master of the Hounds and their respective families were seated, the conversation continued animated and lively.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the monastery the banquet was in full swing.
full of life and energy
From this reading At the table where Loysik, Ronan, the Master of the Hounds and their respective families were seated, the conversation continued animated and lively.
Loysik
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From this reading At the table where Loysik, Ronan, the Master of the Hounds and their respective families were seated, the conversation continued animated and lively.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading At the table where Loysik, Ronan, the Master of the Hounds and their respective families were seated, the conversation continued animated and lively.
a particular point in time
From this reading At this moment the subject was the atrocities that took place in the gloomy palace of Queen Brunhild.
monasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading At the monastery the banquet was in full swing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the table where Loysik, Ronan, the Master of the Hounds and their respective families were seated, the conversation continued animated and lively.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Convivial cordiality presided over the celebration.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading At this moment the subject was the atrocities that took place in the gloomy palace of Queen Brunhild.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At this moment the subject was the atrocities that took place in the gloomy palace of Queen Brunhild.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Convivial cordiality presided over the celebration.
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 At this moment the subject was the atrocities that took place in the gloomy palace of Queen Brunhild.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading At the table where Loysik, Ronan, the Master of the Hounds and their respective families were seated, the conversation continued animated and lively.
Ronan
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From this reading At the table where Loysik, Ronan, the Master of the Hounds and their respective families were seated, the conversation continued animated and lively.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading At the table where Loysik, Ronan, the Master of the Hounds and their respective families were seated, the conversation continued animated and lively.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading At this moment the subject was the atrocities that took place in the gloomy palace of Queen Brunhild.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading At the monastery the banquet was in full swing.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At the table where Loysik, Ronan, the Master of the Hounds and their respective families were seated, the conversation continued animated and lively.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At this moment the subject was the atrocities that took place in the gloomy palace of Queen Brunhild.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the monastery the banquet was in full swing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the table where Loysik, Ronan, the Master of the Hounds and their respective families were seated, the conversation continued animated and lively.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this moment the subject was the atrocities that took place in the gloomy palace of Queen Brunhild.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading At this moment the subject was the atrocities that took place in the gloomy palace of Queen Brunhild.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the monastery the banquet was in full swing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the table where Loysik, Ronan, the Master of the Hounds and their respective families were seated, the conversation continued animated and lively.
in or at the place that
From this reading At the table where Loysik, Ronan, the Master of the Hounds and their respective families were seated, the conversation continued animated and lively.
