used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
antechambernounUS /ˈæntetʃeɪmbər/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
BourbonsnounUS /ˈbɜːrbənz/
plural of “bourbon” — a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South)
From this reading It is said that fashions, like history, repeat themselves and here was a reversion to the models of the gay French court in the days of the Bourbons.
breastsnounUS /brests/
plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading With the splendor of color and the glittering crosses and orders upon the breasts of the men, the scene was a brilliant one.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading With the splendor of color and the glittering crosses and orders upon the breasts of the men, the scene was a brilliant one.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The rest were clad in court costume, consisting of knee-breeches and tunic, strongly suggesting the court dress of the times of Louis XVI.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading With the splendor of color and the glittering crosses and orders upon the breasts of the men, the scene was a brilliant one.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The rest were clad in court costume, consisting of knee-breeches and tunic, strongly suggesting the court dress of the times of Louis XVI.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The rest were clad in court costume, consisting of knee-breeches and tunic, strongly suggesting the court dress of the times of Louis XVI.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The rest were clad in court costume, consisting of knee-breeches and tunic, strongly suggesting the court dress of the times of Louis XVI.
courtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
crossesnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading With the splendor of color and the glittering crosses and orders upon the breasts of the men, the scene was a brilliant one.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It is said that fashions, like history, repeat themselves and here was a reversion to the models of the gay French court in the days of the Bourbons.
diplomatsnounUS /ˈdɪpləmæts/
plural of “diplomat” — an official engaged in international negotiations
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
put on clothes
From this reading The rest were clad in court costume, consisting of knee-breeches and tunic, strongly suggesting the court dress of the times of Louis XVI.
fashionsnounUS /ˈfæʃənz/
plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is said that fashions, like history, repeat themselves and here was a reversion to the models of the gay French court in the days of the Bourbons.
financiersnounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪrz/
plural of “financier” — a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading It is said that fashions, like history, repeat themselves and here was a reversion to the models of the gay French court in the days of the Bourbons.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It is said that fashions, like history, repeat themselves and here was a reversion to the models of the gay French court in the days of the Bourbons.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading With the splendor of color and the glittering crosses and orders upon the breasts of the men, the scene was a brilliant one.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It is said that fashions, like history, repeat themselves and here was a reversion to the models of the gay French court in the days of the Bourbons.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It is said that fashions, like history, repeat themselves and here was a reversion to the models of the gay French court in the days of the Bourbons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said that fashions, like history, repeat themselves and here was a reversion to the models of the gay French court in the days of the Bourbons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is said that fashions, like history, repeat themselves and here was a reversion to the models of the gay French court in the days of the Bourbons.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
knee-breeches
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From this reading The rest were clad in court costume, consisting of knee-breeches and tunic, strongly suggesting the court dress of the times of Louis XVI.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is said that fashions, like history, repeat themselves and here was a reversion to the models of the gay French court in the days of the Bourbons.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading The rest were clad in court costume, consisting of knee-breeches and tunic, strongly suggesting the court dress of the times of Louis XVI.
the force of workers available
From this reading With the splendor of color and the glittering crosses and orders upon the breasts of the men, the scene was a brilliant one.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading It is said that fashions, like history, repeat themselves and here was a reversion to the models of the gay French court in the days of the Bourbons.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With the splendor of color and the glittering crosses and orders upon the breasts of the men, the scene was a brilliant one.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading With the splendor of color and the glittering crosses and orders upon the breasts of the men, the scene was a brilliant one.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading It is said that fashions, like history, repeat themselves and here was a reversion to the models of the gay French court in the days of the Bourbons.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading The officers and the diplomats wore the uniforms of their respective services.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest were clad in court costume, consisting of knee-breeches and tunic, strongly suggesting the court dress of the times of Louis XVI.
reversionnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/
(law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee)
From this reading It is said that fashions, like history, repeat themselves and here was a reversion to the models of the gay French court in the days of the Bourbons.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said that fashions, like history, repeat themselves and here was a reversion to the models of the gay French court in the days of the Bourbons.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading With the splendor of color and the glittering crosses and orders upon the breasts of the men, the scene was a brilliant one.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading The officers and the diplomats wore the uniforms of their respective services.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading With the splendor of color and the glittering crosses and orders upon the breasts of the men, the scene was a brilliant one.
statesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading The rest were clad in court costume, consisting of knee-breeches and tunic, strongly suggesting the court dress of the times of Louis XVI.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The rest were clad in court costume, consisting of knee-breeches and tunic, strongly suggesting the court dress of the times of Louis XVI.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is said that fashions, like history, repeat themselves and here was a reversion to the models of the gay French court in the days of the Bourbons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The officers and the diplomats wore the uniforms of their respective services.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It is said that fashions, like history, repeat themselves and here was a reversion to the models of the gay French court in the days of the Bourbons.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The rest were clad in court costume, consisting of knee-breeches and tunic, strongly suggesting the court dress of the times of Louis XVI.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is said that fashions, like history, repeat themselves and here was a reversion to the models of the gay French court in the days of the Bourbons.
tunicnounUS /ˈtuːnɪk/
an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
From this reading The rest were clad in court costume, consisting of knee-breeches and tunic, strongly suggesting the court dress of the times of Louis XVI.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading The officers and the diplomats wore the uniforms of their respective services.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With the splendor of color and the glittering crosses and orders upon the breasts of the men, the scene was a brilliant one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rest were clad in court costume, consisting of knee-breeches and tunic, strongly suggesting the court dress of the times of Louis XVI.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PALACE The antechamber of the King, in the great Summer Palace on the hill, was crowded with officers of the Army and Navy, financiers and statesmen, diplomats and courtiers.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The officers and the diplomats wore the uniforms of their respective services.
XVInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one
From this reading The rest were clad in court costume, consisting of knee-breeches and tunic, strongly suggesting the court dress of the times of Louis XVI.
