used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
(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 The Lady Clotilde had changed not at all during her stay in Austria, and she received her young kinsman with a relaxation of her usual dignity that surprised him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "My dear Philibert," she said, kissing him upon both cheeks, "I congratulate you upon your improved prospects."
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The Lady Clotilde had changed not at all during her stay in Austria, and she received her young kinsman with a relaxation of her usual dignity that surprised him.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "My dear Philibert," she said, kissing him upon both cheeks, "I congratulate you upon your improved prospects."
Clotilde
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From this reading The Lady Clotilde had changed not at all during her stay in Austria, and she received her young kinsman with a relaxation of her usual dignity that surprised him.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading "My dear Philibert," she said, kissing him upon both cheeks, "I congratulate you upon your improved prospects."
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear Philibert," she said, kissing him upon both cheeks, "I congratulate you upon your improved prospects."
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The Lady Clotilde had changed not at all during her stay in Austria, and she received her young kinsman with a relaxation of her usual dignity that surprised him.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The Lady Clotilde had changed not at all during her stay in Austria, and she received her young kinsman with a relaxation of her usual dignity that surprised him.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
an act that fails
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
Glorieux
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From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Lady Clotilde had changed not at all during her stay in Austria, and she received her young kinsman with a relaxation of her usual dignity that surprised him.
come to pass
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading "My dear Philibert," she said, kissing him upon both cheeks, "I congratulate you upon your improved prospects."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
kinsmannounUS /ˈkɪnzmæn/
a male relative
From this reading The Lady Clotilde had changed not at all during her stay in Austria, and she received her young kinsman with a relaxation of her usual dignity that surprised him.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading "My dear Philibert," she said, kissing him upon both cheeks, "I congratulate you upon your improved prospects."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
laurelnounUS /ˈlɔːrəl/
any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
MARGUERITEnounUS /ˌmɑːrɡərˈiːt/
tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Lady Clotilde had changed not at all during her stay in Austria, and she received her young kinsman with a relaxation of her usual dignity that surprised him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
on one occasion
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
a human being
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
Philibert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading "My dear Philibert," she said, kissing him upon both cheeks, "I congratulate you upon your improved prospects."
established beyond doubt
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The Lady Clotilde had changed not at all during her stay in Austria, and she received her young kinsman with a relaxation of her usual dignity that surprised him.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading The Lady Clotilde had changed not at all during her stay in Austria, and she received her young kinsman with a relaxation of her usual dignity that surprised him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
screechingnounUS /ˈskriːtʃɪŋ/
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Lady Clotilde had changed not at all during her stay in Austria, and she received her young kinsman with a relaxation of her usual dignity that surprised him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
express in speech
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Lady Clotilde had changed not at all during her stay in Austria, and she received her young kinsman with a relaxation of her usual dignity that surprised him.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The Lady Clotilde had changed not at all during her stay in Austria, and she received her young kinsman with a relaxation of her usual dignity that surprised him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
soldiers collectively
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
Tyrolnoun
a picturesque mountainous province of western Austria and northern Italy
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "My dear Philibert," she said, kissing him upon both cheeks, "I congratulate you upon your improved prospects."
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The Lady Clotilde had changed not at all during her stay in Austria, and she received her young kinsman with a relaxation of her usual dignity that surprised him.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
ViennanounUS /viˈenə/
the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
at the time that
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
which person or people
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LADY MARGUERITE IS VERY BRAVE The campaign in Italy at this time proved to be a failure, and the emperor returned with his troops to Austria.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Being sent to attend to some matters for his royal master, Philibert was detained for a week in the Tyrol, and when he arrived at the palace in Vienna the first person he met was one of his cousin's women, who told him that her mistress wished to speak to him at once.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
wreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading "I have always thought I should like to ride through the streets with a laurel wreath on my brow and hear the people screeching with delight at the very sight of me," said Le Glorieux, "but I always happen to be on the other side when a victory is won."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear Philibert," she said, kissing him upon both cheeks, "I congratulate you upon your improved prospects."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Lady Clotilde had changed not at all during her stay in Austria, and she received her young kinsman with a relaxation of her usual dignity that surprised him.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear Philibert," she said, kissing him upon both cheeks, "I congratulate you upon your improved prospects."
