used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the feasting, in true Transylvanian fashion the drinking was continued standing.
anew
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
in addition
From this reading Wine gives a peculiar fire not only to love but also to hatred.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
Apafi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If ladies are at table we must look out for our hearts; but when men are together then our heads are in danger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The entertainment took on a livelier cast and the Prince turned to each one of the lords as they stood, holding out a full beaker to them and challenging them to drink.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
beakernounUS /ˈbiːkər/
a flatbottomed jar made of glass or plastic; used for chemistry
From this reading The entertainment took on a livelier cast and the Prince turned to each one of the lords as they stood, holding out a full beaker to them and challenging them to drink.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wine gives a peculiar fire not only to love but also to hatred.
put or send forth
From this reading The entertainment took on a livelier cast and the Prince turned to each one of the lords as they stood, holding out a full beaker to them and challenging them to drink.
challengingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/
requiring full use of your abilities or resources
From this reading The entertainment took on a livelier cast and the Prince turned to each one of the lords as they stood, holding out a full beaker to them and challenging them to drink.
chroniclesnounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/
plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
without stop or interruption
From this reading After the feasting, in true Transylvanian fashion the drinking was continued standing.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading If ladies are at table we must look out for our hearts; but when men are together then our heads are in danger.
DietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
take in liquids
From this reading The entertainment took on a livelier cast and the Prince turned to each one of the lords as they stood, holding out a full beaker to them and challenging them to drink.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading After the feasting, in true Transylvanian fashion the drinking was continued standing.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The entertainment took on a livelier cast and the Prince turned to each one of the lords as they stood, holding out a full beaker to them and challenging them to drink.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading The entertainment took on a livelier cast and the Prince turned to each one of the lords as they stood, holding out a full beaker to them and challenging them to drink.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After the feasting, in true Transylvanian fashion the drinking was continued standing.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading After the feasting, in true Transylvanian fashion the drinking was continued standing.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Wine gives a peculiar fire not only to love but also to hatred.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The entertainment took on a livelier cast and the Prince turned to each one of the lords as they stood, holding out a full beaker to them and challenging them to drink.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Wine gives a peculiar fire not only to love but also to hatred.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Wine gives a peculiar fire not only to love but also to hatred.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading If ladies are at table we must look out for our hearts; but when men are together then our heads are in danger.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading If ladies are at table we must look out for our hearts; but when men are together then our heads are in danger.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
the act of retaining something
From this reading The entertainment took on a livelier cast and the Prince turned to each one of the lords as they stood, holding out a full beaker to them and challenging them to drink.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If ladies are at table we must look out for our hearts; but when men are together then our heads are in danger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading If ladies are at table we must look out for our hearts; but when men are together then our heads are in danger.
LEAGUEnounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
livelieradjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvliər/
comparative of “lively” — full of life and energy
From this reading The entertainment took on a livelier cast and the Prince turned to each one of the lords as they stood, holding out a full beaker to them and challenging them to drink.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If ladies are at table we must look out for our hearts; but when men are together then our heads are in danger.
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The entertainment took on a livelier cast and the Prince turned to each one of the lords as they stood, holding out a full beaker to them and challenging them to drink.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Wine gives a peculiar fire not only to love but also to hatred.
the force of workers available
From this reading If ladies are at table we must look out for our hearts; but when men are together then our heads are in danger.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
noisieradjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪziər/
comparative of “noisy” — full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The entertainment took on a livelier cast and the Prince turned to each one of the lords as they stood, holding out a full beaker to them and challenging them to drink.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The entertainment took on a livelier cast and the Prince turned to each one of the lords as they stood, holding out a full beaker to them and challenging them to drink.
and nothing more
From this reading Wine gives a peculiar fire not only to love but also to hatred.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If ladies are at table we must look out for our hearts; but when men are together then our heads are in danger.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If ladies are at table we must look out for our hearts; but when men are together then our heads are in danger.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Wine gives a peculiar fire not only to love but also to hatred.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The entertainment took on a livelier cast and the Prince turned to each one of the lords as they stood, holding out a full beaker to them and challenging them to drink.
revelverbUS /ˈrevəl/
take delight in
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
having a supporting base
From this reading After the feasting, in true Transylvanian fashion the drinking was continued standing.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The entertainment took on a livelier cast and the Prince turned to each one of the lords as they stood, holding out a full beaker to them and challenging them to drink.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading If ladies are at table we must look out for our hearts; but when men are together then our heads are in danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The entertainment took on a livelier cast and the Prince turned to each one of the lords as they stood, holding out a full beaker to them and challenging them to drink.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If ladies are at table we must look out for our hearts; but when men are together then our heads are in danger.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The entertainment took on a livelier cast and the Prince turned to each one of the lords as they stood, holding out a full beaker to them and challenging them to drink.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading If ladies are at table we must look out for our hearts; but when men are together then our heads are in danger.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The entertainment took on a livelier cast and the Prince turned to each one of the lords as they stood, holding out a full beaker to them and challenging them to drink.
Transylvanian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the feasting, in true Transylvanian fashion the drinking was continued standing.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading After the feasting, in true Transylvanian fashion the drinking was continued standing.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The entertainment took on a livelier cast and the Prince turned to each one of the lords as they stood, holding out a full beaker to them and challenging them to drink.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If ladies are at table we must look out for our hearts; but when men are together then our heads are in danger.
at the time that
From this reading If ladies are at table we must look out for our hearts; but when men are together then our heads are in danger.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LEAGUE In accordance with a good old custom every festivity must close with a banquet, so this noisy Diet was closed with a still noisier revel at which Michael Apafi again presided, and this time with justice, for according to the old chronicles a skin of wine was not enough for him at a sitting.
