how long something has existed
From this reading His was the age of lavish expenditure, of magnificent structures, grand festivals, superb dress and equipage, aristocratic arrogance, brilliant campaigns, and great victories.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among these, Spain, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Venice rivaled each other in extravagant display and pomp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading His was the age of lavish expenditure, of magnificent structures, grand festivals, superb dress and equipage, aristocratic arrogance, brilliant campaigns, and great victories.
arrogancenounUS /ˈerəɡəns/
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading His was the age of lavish expenditure, of magnificent structures, grand festivals, superb dress and equipage, aristocratic arrogance, brilliant campaigns, and great victories.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
BEYnounUS /beɪ/
(formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading RIZA BEY, THE PERSIAN ENVOY TO LOUIS XIV.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading His was the age of lavish expenditure, of magnificent structures, grand festivals, superb dress and equipage, aristocratic arrogance, brilliant campaigns, and great victories.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading Among these, Spain, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Venice rivaled each other in extravagant display and pomp.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was, moreover, particularly distinguished for the number and high character of the various special embassies sent to the court of France by foreign powers.
campaignsnounUS /kæmˈpeɪnz/
plural of “campaign” — a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading His was the age of lavish expenditure, of magnificent structures, grand festivals, superb dress and equipage, aristocratic arrogance, brilliant campaigns, and great victories.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It was, moreover, particularly distinguished for the number and high character of the various special embassies sent to the court of France by foreign powers.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It was, moreover, particularly distinguished for the number and high character of the various special embassies sent to the court of France by foreign powers.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Among these, Spain, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Venice rivaled each other in extravagant display and pomp.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading It was, moreover, particularly distinguished for the number and high character of the various special embassies sent to the court of France by foreign powers.
put on clothes
From this reading His was the age of lavish expenditure, of magnificent structures, grand festivals, superb dress and equipage, aristocratic arrogance, brilliant campaigns, and great victories.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Among these, Spain, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Venice rivaled each other in extravagant display and pomp.
embassiesnounUS /ˈembəsiz/
plural of “embassy” — a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading It was, moreover, particularly distinguished for the number and high character of the various special embassies sent to the court of France by foreign powers.
ENVOYnounUS /ˈenvɔɪ/
a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading RIZA BEY, THE PERSIAN ENVOY TO LOUIS XIV.
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading His was the age of lavish expenditure, of magnificent structures, grand festivals, superb dress and equipage, aristocratic arrogance, brilliant campaigns, and great victories.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
expenditurenounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃər/
money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading His was the age of lavish expenditure, of magnificent structures, grand festivals, superb dress and equipage, aristocratic arrogance, brilliant campaigns, and great victories.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading Among these, Spain, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Venice rivaled each other in extravagant display and pomp.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
festivalsnounUS /ˈfestəvəlz/
plural of “festival” — a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading His was the age of lavish expenditure, of magnificent structures, grand festivals, superb dress and equipage, aristocratic arrogance, brilliant campaigns, and great victories.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was, moreover, particularly distinguished for the number and high character of the various special embassies sent to the court of France by foreign powers.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading It was, moreover, particularly distinguished for the number and high character of the various special embassies sent to the court of France by foreign powers.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His was the age of lavish expenditure, of magnificent structures, grand festivals, superb dress and equipage, aristocratic arrogance, brilliant campaigns, and great victories.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was, moreover, particularly distinguished for the number and high character of the various special embassies sent to the court of France by foreign powers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His was the age of lavish expenditure, of magnificent structures, grand festivals, superb dress and equipage, aristocratic arrogance, brilliant campaigns, and great victories.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among these, Spain, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Venice rivaled each other in extravagant display and pomp.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, moreover, particularly distinguished for the number and high character of the various special embassies sent to the court of France by foreign powers.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading His was the age of lavish expenditure, of magnificent structures, grand festivals, superb dress and equipage, aristocratic arrogance, brilliant campaigns, and great victories.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading RIZA BEY, THE PERSIAN ENVOY TO LOUIS XIV.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading His was the age of lavish expenditure, of magnificent structures, grand festivals, superb dress and equipage, aristocratic arrogance, brilliant campaigns, and great victories.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
Monarque
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From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading It was, moreover, particularly distinguished for the number and high character of the various special embassies sent to the court of France by foreign powers.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
NetherlandsnounUS /ˈneðərləndz/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading Among these, Spain, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Venice rivaled each other in extravagant display and pomp.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was, moreover, particularly distinguished for the number and high character of the various special embassies sent to the court of France by foreign powers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Among these, Spain, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Venice rivaled each other in extravagant display and pomp.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was, moreover, particularly distinguished for the number and high character of the various special embassies sent to the court of France by foreign powers.
PERSIANnounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading RIZA BEY, THE PERSIAN ENVOY TO LOUIS XIV.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading Among these, Spain, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Venice rivaled each other in extravagant display and pomp.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading It was, moreover, particularly distinguished for the number and high character of the various special embassies sent to the court of France by foreign powers.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
rivaledverbUS /ˈraɪvəld/
past form of “rival” — be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Among these, Spain, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Venice rivaled each other in extravagant display and pomp.
RIZA
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From this reading RIZA BEY, THE PERSIAN ENVOY TO LOUIS XIV.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was, moreover, particularly distinguished for the number and high character of the various special embassies sent to the court of France by foreign powers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading Among these, Spain, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Venice rivaled each other in extravagant display and pomp.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was, moreover, particularly distinguished for the number and high character of the various special embassies sent to the court of France by foreign powers.
structuresnounUS /ˈstrʌktʃərz/
plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading His was the age of lavish expenditure, of magnificent structures, grand festivals, superb dress and equipage, aristocratic arrogance, brilliant campaigns, and great victories.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading His was the age of lavish expenditure, of magnificent structures, grand festivals, superb dress and equipage, aristocratic arrogance, brilliant campaigns, and great victories.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RIZA BEY, THE PERSIAN ENVOY TO LOUIS XIV.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Among these, Spain, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Venice rivaled each other in extravagant display and pomp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RIZA BEY, THE PERSIAN ENVOY TO LOUIS XIV.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading It was, moreover, particularly distinguished for the number and high character of the various special embassies sent to the court of France by foreign powers.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading Among these, Spain, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Venice rivaled each other in extravagant display and pomp.
victoriesnounUS /ˈvɪktəriz/
plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading His was the age of lavish expenditure, of magnificent structures, grand festivals, superb dress and equipage, aristocratic arrogance, brilliant campaigns, and great victories.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The most gorgeous, and with one sole exception the most glorious reign that France has known, so far as military success is concerned, was that of Louis XIV, the Grand Monarque.
XIVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading RIZA BEY, THE PERSIAN ENVOY TO LOUIS XIV.
