7th
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gayety to be attained by this party of the 7th of December, however, promised to be less notable in several respects than was usually the case.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
appurtenances
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Only a certain set of the Court was ever asked here; and nothing, perhaps, could more plainly illustrate the difference in the characters of Louis XV. and of his grandfather than the contrast between the list for Marly in the old days and that for Choisy half a century later.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading The gayety to be attained by this party of the 7th of December, however, promised to be less notable in several respects than was usually the case.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The gayety to be attained by this party of the 7th of December, however, promised to be less notable in several respects than was usually the case.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Only a certain set of the Court was ever asked here; and nothing, perhaps, could more plainly illustrate the difference in the characters of Louis XV. and of his grandfather than the contrast between the list for Marly in the old days and that for Choisy half a century later.
Bourbon's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The gayety to be attained by this party of the 7th of December, however, promised to be less notable in several respects than was usually the case.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Only a certain set of the Court was ever asked here; and nothing, perhaps, could more plainly illustrate the difference in the characters of Louis XV. and of his grandfather than the contrast between the list for Marly in the old days and that for Choisy half a century later.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Only a certain set of the Court was ever asked here; and nothing, perhaps, could more plainly illustrate the difference in the characters of Louis XV. and of his grandfather than the contrast between the list for Marly in the old days and that for Choisy half a century later.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Only a certain set of the Court was ever asked here; and nothing, perhaps, could more plainly illustrate the difference in the characters of Louis XV. and of his grandfather than the contrast between the list for Marly in the old days and that for Choisy half a century later.
Choisy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
Choisy-le-Roi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
châteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Only a certain set of the Court was ever asked here; and nothing, perhaps, could more plainly illustrate the difference in the characters of Louis XV. and of his grandfather than the contrast between the list for Marly in the old days and that for Choisy half a century later.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
cosey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Only a certain set of the Court was ever asked here; and nothing, perhaps, could more plainly illustrate the difference in the characters of Louis XV. and of his grandfather than the contrast between the list for Marly in the old days and that for Choisy half a century later.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Only a certain set of the Court was ever asked here; and nothing, perhaps, could more plainly illustrate the difference in the characters of Louis XV. and of his grandfather than the contrast between the list for Marly in the old days and that for Choisy half a century later.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Only a certain set of the Court was ever asked here; and nothing, perhaps, could more plainly illustrate the difference in the characters of Louis XV. and of his grandfather than the contrast between the list for Marly in the old days and that for Choisy half a century later.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading The gayety to be attained by this party of the 7th of December, however, promised to be less notable in several respects than was usually the case.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Only a certain set of the Court was ever asked here; and nothing, perhaps, could more plainly illustrate the difference in the characters of Louis XV. and of his grandfather than the contrast between the list for Marly in the old days and that for Choisy half a century later.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
being one more than seven
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
ennuinounUS /eˈnuːi/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
at any time
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
fireplacesnounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪsəz/
plural of “fireplace” — an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
flankedverbUS /flæŋkt/
past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
gayety
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gayety to be attained by this party of the 7th of December, however, promised to be less notable in several respects than was usually the case.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Only a certain set of the Court was ever asked here; and nothing, perhaps, could more plainly illustrate the difference in the characters of Louis XV. and of his grandfather than the contrast between the list for Marly in the old days and that for Choisy half a century later.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Only a certain set of the Court was ever asked here; and nothing, perhaps, could more plainly illustrate the difference in the characters of Louis XV. and of his grandfather than the contrast between the list for Marly in the old days and that for Choisy half a century later.
hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The gayety to be attained by this party of the 7th of December, however, promised to be less notable in several respects than was usually the case.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Only a certain set of the Court was ever asked here; and nothing, perhaps, could more plainly illustrate the difference in the characters of Louis XV. and of his grandfather than the contrast between the list for Marly in the old days and that for Choisy half a century later.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The gayety to be attained by this party of the 7th of December, however, promised to be less notable in several respects than was usually the case.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Only a certain set of the Court was ever asked here; and nothing, perhaps, could more plainly illustrate the difference in the characters of Louis XV. and of his grandfather than the contrast between the list for Marly in the old days and that for Choisy half a century later.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
Louise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
Mailly's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
Marlyadjective
of or relating to or resembling or abounding in marl
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The gayety to be attained by this party of the 7th of December, however, promised to be less notable in several respects than was usually the case.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Only a certain set of the Court was ever asked here; and nothing, perhaps, could more plainly illustrate the difference in the characters of Louis XV. and of his grandfather than the contrast between the list for Marly in the old days and that for Choisy half a century later.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Only a certain set of the Court was ever asked here; and nothing, perhaps, could more plainly illustrate the difference in the characters of Louis XV. and of his grandfather than the contrast between the list for Marly in the old days and that for Choisy half a century later.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
and nothing more
From this reading Only a certain set of the Court was ever asked here; and nothing, perhaps, could more plainly illustrate the difference in the characters of Louis XV. and of his grandfather than the contrast between the list for Marly in the old days and that for Choisy half a century later.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The gayety to be attained by this party of the 7th of December, however, promised to be less notable in several respects than was usually the case.
by chance
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Only a certain set of the Court was ever asked here; and nothing, perhaps, could more plainly illustrate the difference in the characters of Louis XV. and of his grandfather than the contrast between the list for Marly in the old days and that for Choisy half a century later.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The gayety to be attained by this party of the 7th of December, however, promised to be less notable in several respects than was usually the case.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
reception-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading The gayety to be attained by this party of the 7th of December, however, promised to be less notable in several respects than was usually the case.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
rowdyismnoun
rowdy behavior
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
salle-à-manger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
salonsnounUS /səˈlɑːnz/
plural of “salon” — gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
Sceaux
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
try to get or reach
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
SeinenounUS /seɪn/
a French river that flows through the heart of Paris and then northward into the English Channel
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Only a certain set of the Court was ever asked here; and nothing, perhaps, could more plainly illustrate the difference in the characters of Louis XV. and of his grandfather than the contrast between the list for Marly in the old days and that for Choisy half a century later.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The gayety to be attained by this party of the 7th of December, however, promised to be less notable in several respects than was usually the case.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
not in physical motion
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
suitesnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “suite” — a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only a certain set of the Court was ever asked here; and nothing, perhaps, could more plainly illustrate the difference in the characters of Louis XV. and of his grandfather than the contrast between the list for Marly in the old days and that for Choisy half a century later.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The gayety to be attained by this party of the 7th of December, however, promised to be less notable in several respects than was usually the case.
very small
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
in the direction of
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
under normal conditions
From this reading The gayety to be attained by this party of the 7th of December, however, promised to be less notable in several respects than was usually the case.
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 "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
Vol-au-Ventnoun
puff paste shell filled with a savory meat mixture usually with a sauce
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
XIVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading As Marly, with its rows of cold salons, its stiff corridors and great suites of rooms, was Louis XIV.'s ideal of a private house, so Choisy, with its tiny apartments, cosey fireplaces, little, circular reception-room, and miniature _salle-à-manger_, with ample kitchen and magnificent appurtenances on the first floor in the rear, was the present Bourbon's great delight.
XVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading "Vol-au-Vent Royal" Twelve miles from Versailles, or fourteen by the Sceaux road, nearly eight from Paris, situated upon the bank of the Seine, shaded with woods and flanked by a tiny hamlet, stood the most famous retreat of Louis XV., the château or palace called Choisy-le-Roi.
a late time of life
From this reading Here for ten years, now, ever since the first months of Louise de Mailly's reign, Louis, in increasing fits of ennui or weariness, and, later still, perhaps, during periods of regret, had been accustomed to seek relief from the formality of his existence in parties taking different degrees of freedom, which, more often than not, rose towards their end to a pitch of positive rowdyism.
