used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For days Rumor, always with the name of la Châteauroux as a refrain for her verses, flapped over Paris and Versailles, chanting vigorously.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Was Madame la Duchesse really to be reinstated, or, like her sister predecessor, to be kept on there in Paris in sackcloth and regret ever after?
(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 Keepers of journals, d'Argenson and the worthy de Luynes, wrote wildly, contradicting one day all that had been said on the day before, and which, in turn, would be falsified to-morrow.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading For days Rumor, always with the name of la Châteauroux as a refrain for her verses, flapped over Paris and Versailles, chanting vigorously.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Keepers of journals, d'Argenson and the worthy de Luynes, wrote wildly, contradicting one day all that had been said on the day before, and which, in turn, would be falsified to-morrow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
chantingnounUS /ˈtʃæntɪŋ/
the act of singing in a monotonous tone
From this reading For days Rumor, always with the name of la Châteauroux as a refrain for her verses, flapped over Paris and Versailles, chanting vigorously.
Châteauroux
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From this reading For days Rumor, always with the name of la Châteauroux as a refrain for her verses, flapped over Paris and Versailles, chanting vigorously.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
Conseil
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From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
contradictingverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “contradict” — be in contradiction with
From this reading Keepers of journals, d'Argenson and the worthy de Luynes, wrote wildly, contradicting one day all that had been said on the day before, and which, in turn, would be falsified to-morrow.
Cours
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From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
travel across or pass over
From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
d'Argenson
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From this reading Keepers of journals, d'Argenson and the worthy de Luynes, wrote wildly, contradicting one day all that had been said on the day before, and which, in turn, would be falsified to-morrow.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Keepers of journals, d'Argenson and the worthy de Luynes, wrote wildly, contradicting one day all that had been said on the day before, and which, in turn, would be falsified to-morrow.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Keepers of journals, d'Argenson and the worthy de Luynes, wrote wildly, contradicting one day all that had been said on the day before, and which, in turn, would be falsified to-morrow.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
true confidential information
From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
du
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From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
Duchesse
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From this reading Was Madame la Duchesse really to be reinstated, or, like her sister predecessor, to be kept on there in Paris in sackcloth and regret ever after?
at any time
From this reading Was Madame la Duchesse really to be reinstated, or, like her sister predecessor, to be kept on there in Paris in sackcloth and regret ever after?
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
falsifiedverbUS /ˈfɔːlsəfaɪd/
inflected form of “falsify” — make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
From this reading Keepers of journals, d'Argenson and the worthy de Luynes, wrote wildly, contradicting one day all that had been said on the day before, and which, in turn, would be falsified to-morrow.
flappedverbUS /flæpt/
inflected form of “flap” — move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
From this reading For days Rumor, always with the name of la Châteauroux as a refrain for her verses, flapped over Paris and Versailles, chanting vigorously.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For days Rumor, always with the name of la Châteauroux as a refrain for her verses, flapped over Paris and Versailles, chanting vigorously.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Keepers of journals, d'Argenson and the worthy de Luynes, wrote wildly, contradicting one day all that had been said on the day before, and which, in turn, would be falsified to-morrow.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
Intérieurs
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From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Keepers of journals, d'Argenson and the worthy de Luynes, wrote wildly, contradicting one day all that had been said on the day before, and which, in turn, would be falsified to-morrow.
KeepersnounUS /ˈkiːpərz/
plural of “keeper” — someone in charge of other people
From this reading Keepers of journals, d'Argenson and the worthy de Luynes, wrote wildly, contradicting one day all that had been said on the day before, and which, in turn, would be falsified to-morrow.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Was Madame la Duchesse really to be reinstated, or, like her sister predecessor, to be kept on there in Paris in sackcloth and regret ever after?
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading For days Rumor, always with the name of la Châteauroux as a refrain for her verses, flapped over Paris and Versailles, chanting vigorously.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Was Madame la Duchesse really to be reinstated, or, like her sister predecessor, to be kept on there in Paris in sackcloth and regret ever after?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
Luynes
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From this reading Keepers of journals, d'Argenson and the worthy de Luynes, wrote wildly, contradicting one day all that had been said on the day before, and which, in turn, would be falsified to-morrow.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Was Madame la Duchesse really to be reinstated, or, like her sister predecessor, to be kept on there in Paris in sackcloth and regret ever after?
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading For days Rumor, always with the name of la Châteauroux as a refrain for her verses, flapped over Paris and Versailles, chanting vigorously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For days Rumor, always with the name of la Châteauroux as a refrain for her verses, flapped over Paris and Versailles, chanting vigorously.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading For days Rumor, always with the name of la Châteauroux as a refrain for her verses, flapped over Paris and Versailles, chanting vigorously.
Petits
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From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading Was Madame la Duchesse really to be reinstated, or, like her sister predecessor, to be kept on there in Paris in sackcloth and regret ever after?
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
with low volume
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Was Madame la Duchesse really to be reinstated, or, like her sister predecessor, to be kept on there in Paris in sackcloth and regret ever after?
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading For days Rumor, always with the name of la Châteauroux as a refrain for her verses, flapped over Paris and Versailles, chanting vigorously.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Was Madame la Duchesse really to be reinstated, or, like her sister predecessor, to be kept on there in Paris in sackcloth and regret ever after?
reinstatedverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪtɪd/
past form of “reinstate” — restore to the previous state or rank
From this reading Was Madame la Duchesse really to be reinstated, or, like her sister predecessor, to be kept on there in Paris in sackcloth and regret ever after?
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
RumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading For days Rumor, always with the name of la Châteauroux as a refrain for her verses, flapped over Paris and Versailles, chanting vigorously.
sackclothnoun
a garment made of coarse sacking; formerly worn as an indication of remorse
From this reading Was Madame la Duchesse really to be reinstated, or, like her sister predecessor, to be kept on there in Paris in sackcloth and regret ever after?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Keepers of journals, d'Argenson and the worthy de Luynes, wrote wildly, contradicting one day all that had been said on the day before, and which, in turn, would be falsified to-morrow.
Salle
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From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Was Madame la Duchesse really to be reinstated, or, like her sister predecessor, to be kept on there in Paris in sackcloth and regret ever after?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
suppersnounUS /ˈsʌpərz/
plural of “supper” — a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Was Madame la Duchesse really to be reinstated, or, like her sister predecessor, to be kept on there in Paris in sackcloth and regret ever after?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
to-morrow
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From this reading Keepers of journals, d'Argenson and the worthy de Luynes, wrote wildly, contradicting one day all that had been said on the day before, and which, in turn, would be falsified to-morrow.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Keepers of journals, d'Argenson and the worthy de Luynes, wrote wildly, contradicting one day all that had been said on the day before, and which, in turn, would be falsified to-morrow.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading For days Rumor, always with the name of la Châteauroux as a refrain for her verses, flapped over Paris and Versailles, chanting vigorously.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading For days Rumor, always with the name of la Châteauroux as a refrain for her verses, flapped over Paris and Versailles, chanting vigorously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Keepers of journals, d'Argenson and the worthy de Luynes, wrote wildly, contradicting one day all that had been said on the day before, and which, in turn, would be falsified to-morrow.
which person or people
From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading Keepers of journals, d'Argenson and the worthy de Luynes, wrote wildly, contradicting one day all that had been said on the day before, and which, in turn, would be falsified to-morrow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Deep Waters The King and his companion returned to Versailles on Friday, as quietly as they had left it three days before; and it was probable that most of the court was unaware that his Majesty had been invisible for any but usual reasons--exclusive hunting, and intimate suppers, somewhere, with some one.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Keepers of journals, d'Argenson and the worthy de Luynes, wrote wildly, contradicting one day all that had been said on the day before, and which, in turn, would be falsified to-morrow.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Keepers of journals, d'Argenson and the worthy de Luynes, wrote wildly, contradicting one day all that had been said on the day before, and which, in turn, would be falsified to-morrow.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Keepers of journals, d'Argenson and the worthy de Luynes, wrote wildly, contradicting one day all that had been said on the day before, and which, in turn, would be falsified to-morrow.
Œil-de-Bœuf
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From this reading The little circle of royal companions who selected what details of gossip might cross the threshold of the Salle du Conseil or the Petits Cours Intérieurs into the Œil-de-Bœuf were extremely discreet.
