used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A high wall inclosed it, and on the top of this wall ran a miniature cheval-de-frise of iron.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
Augustines
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delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It was constructed in the severe beauty of Roman straight lines, and the stains of nearly two centuries had discolored the blue-veined Italian marble.
blue-veined
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From this reading It was constructed in the severe beauty of Roman straight lines, and the stains of nearly two centuries had discolored the blue-veined Italian marble.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Nighttime or daytime, in mean or brilliant light, it took on the somber visage of a kill-joy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading It was constructed in the severe beauty of Roman straight lines, and the stains of nearly two centuries had discolored the blue-veined Italian marble.
cheval-de-frisenoun
defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame; used to obstruct cavalry
From this reading A high wall inclosed it, and on the top of this wall ran a miniature cheval-de-frise of iron.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading The invisible hand of fear chilled and repelled the curious: it was a house of dread.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading It was constructed in the severe beauty of Roman straight lines, and the stains of nearly two centuries had discolored the blue-veined Italian marble.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The invisible hand of fear chilled and repelled the curious: it was a house of dread.
daytimenounUS /ˈdeɪtaɪm/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Nighttime or daytime, in mean or brilliant light, it took on the somber visage of a kill-joy.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
diagonallyadverbUS /daɪˈæɡənəli/
in a diagonal manner
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
Diane
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discoloredverbUS /dɪˈskʌlərd/
past form of “discolor” — lose color or turn colorless
From this reading It was constructed in the severe beauty of Roman straight lines, and the stains of nearly two centuries had discolored the blue-veined Italian marble.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading The invisible hand of fear chilled and repelled the curious: it was a house of dread.
Duchesse
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enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
equivocaladjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The invisible hand of fear chilled and repelled the curious: it was a house of dread.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was constructed in the severe beauty of Roman straight lines, and the stains of nearly two centuries had discolored the blue-veined Italian marble.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The invisible hand of fear chilled and repelled the curious: it was a house of dread.
Henri
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From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A high wall inclosed it, and on the top of this wall ran a miniature cheval-de-frise of iron.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The invisible hand of fear chilled and repelled the curious: it was a house of dread.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
inclosed
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From this reading A high wall inclosed it, and on the top of this wall ran a miniature cheval-de-frise of iron.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading The invisible hand of fear chilled and repelled the curious: it was a house of dread.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading A high wall inclosed it, and on the top of this wall ran a miniature cheval-de-frise of iron.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was constructed in the severe beauty of Roman straight lines, and the stains of nearly two centuries had discolored the blue-veined Italian marble.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading It was constructed in the severe beauty of Roman straight lines, and the stains of nearly two centuries had discolored the blue-veined Italian marble.
kill-joy
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From this reading Nighttime or daytime, in mean or brilliant light, it took on the somber visage of a kill-joy.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Nighttime or daytime, in mean or brilliant light, it took on the somber visage of a kill-joy.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It was constructed in the severe beauty of Roman straight lines, and the stains of nearly two centuries had discolored the blue-veined Italian marble.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading It was constructed in the severe beauty of Roman straight lines, and the stains of nearly two centuries had discolored the blue-veined Italian marble.
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Nighttime or daytime, in mean or brilliant light, it took on the somber visage of a kill-joy.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading A high wall inclosed it, and on the top of this wall ran a miniature cheval-de-frise of iron.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was constructed in the severe beauty of Roman straight lines, and the stains of nearly two centuries had discolored the blue-veined Italian marble.
NighttimenounUS /ˈnaɪttaɪm/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Nighttime or daytime, in mean or brilliant light, it took on the somber visage of a kill-joy.
held or filled or in use
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A high wall inclosed it, and on the top of this wall ran a miniature cheval-de-frise of iron.
on one occasion
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nighttime or daytime, in mean or brilliant light, it took on the somber visage of a kill-joy.
PERIGNY
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From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
PHILOSOPHYnounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
Poitiersnoun
the battle in 1356 in which the English under the Black Prince defeated the French
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A high wall inclosed it, and on the top of this wall ran a miniature cheval-de-frise of iron.
repelledverbUS /rəˈpeld/
inflected form of “repel” — cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading The invisible hand of fear chilled and repelled the curious: it was a house of dread.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading It was constructed in the severe beauty of Roman straight lines, and the stains of nearly two centuries had discolored the blue-veined Italian marble.
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading It was constructed in the severe beauty of Roman straight lines, and the stains of nearly two centuries had discolored the blue-veined Italian marble.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Nighttime or daytime, in mean or brilliant light, it took on the somber visage of a kill-joy.
stainsnounUS /steɪnz/
plural of “stain” — a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading It was constructed in the severe beauty of Roman straight lines, and the stains of nearly two centuries had discolored the blue-veined Italian marble.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
successive (without a break)
From this reading It was constructed in the severe beauty of Roman straight lines, and the stains of nearly two centuries had discolored the blue-veined Italian marble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A high wall inclosed it, and on the top of this wall ran a miniature cheval-de-frise of iron.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Nighttime or daytime, in mean or brilliant light, it took on the somber visage of a kill-joy.
the upper part of anything
From this reading A high wall inclosed it, and on the top of this wall ran a miniature cheval-de-frise of iron.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was constructed in the severe beauty of Roman straight lines, and the stains of nearly two centuries had discolored the blue-veined Italian marble.
Valentinois
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From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
visagenounUS /ˈvɪzədʒ/
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading Nighttime or daytime, in mean or brilliant light, it took on the somber visage of a kill-joy.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A high wall inclosed it, and on the top of this wall ran a miniature cheval-de-frise of iron.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was constructed in the severe beauty of Roman straight lines, and the stains of nearly two centuries had discolored the blue-veined Italian marble.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Hotel de Perigny stood in the Rue des Augustines, diagonally opposite the historic pile once occupied by Henri II and Diane de Poitiers, the beautiful and fascinating Duchesse de Valentinois of equivocal yet enduring fame.
