1770
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From this reading On the thirteenth of May, 1770, Paris celebrated the wedding of the Dauphin or Prince Royal Louis Aguste, grandson of Louis XV. still reigning, with Marie-Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A pyrotechnical display was the finish to all grand public ceremonies, and the Parisians were fond of them although they might make fun.
Aguste
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From this reading On the thirteenth of May, 1770, Paris celebrated the wedding of the Dauphin or Prince Royal Louis Aguste, grandson of Louis XV. still reigning, with Marie-Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.
(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 A pyrotechnical display was the finish to all grand public ceremonies, and the Parisians were fond of them although they might make fun.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A pyrotechnical display was the finish to all grand public ceremonies, and the Parisians were fond of them although they might make fun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A pyrotechnical display was the finish to all grand public ceremonies, and the Parisians were fond of them although they might make fun.
Archduchessnoun
a wife or widow of an archduke or a princess of the former ruling house of Austria
From this reading On the thirteenth of May, 1770, Paris celebrated the wedding of the Dauphin or Prince Royal Louis Aguste, grandson of Louis XV. still reigning, with Marie-Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading On the thirteenth of May, 1770, Paris celebrated the wedding of the Dauphin or Prince Royal Louis Aguste, grandson of Louis XV. still reigning, with Marie-Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Place, where fireworks were to be let off.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading On the thirteenth of May, 1770, Paris celebrated the wedding of the Dauphin or Prince Royal Louis Aguste, grandson of Louis XV. still reigning, with Marie-Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading A pyrotechnical display was the finish to all grand public ceremonies, and the Parisians were fond of them although they might make fun.
DauphinnounUS /ˈdaʊfɪn/
formerly, the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir to the throne
From this reading On the thirteenth of May, 1770, Paris celebrated the wedding of the Dauphin or Prince Royal Louis Aguste, grandson of Louis XV. still reigning, with Marie-Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading THE DESPERATE RESCUE.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading A pyrotechnical display was the finish to all grand public ceremonies, and the Parisians were fond of them although they might make fun.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The entire population flocked towards Louis XV.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A pyrotechnical display was the finish to all grand public ceremonies, and the Parisians were fond of them although they might make fun.
fireworksnounUS /ˈfaɪrwɜːrks/
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading Place, where fireworks were to be let off.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading The entire population flocked towards Louis XV.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading A pyrotechnical display was the finish to all grand public ceremonies, and the Parisians were fond of them although they might make fun.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading A pyrotechnical display was the finish to all grand public ceremonies, and the Parisians were fond of them although they might make fun.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading A pyrotechnical display was the finish to all grand public ceremonies, and the Parisians were fond of them although they might make fun.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading On the thirteenth of May, 1770, Paris celebrated the wedding of the Dauphin or Prince Royal Louis Aguste, grandson of Louis XV. still reigning, with Marie-Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Place, where fireworks were to be let off.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading On the thirteenth of May, 1770, Paris celebrated the wedding of the Dauphin or Prince Royal Louis Aguste, grandson of Louis XV. still reigning, with Marie-Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.
engage in
From this reading A pyrotechnical display was the finish to all grand public ceremonies, and the Parisians were fond of them although they might make fun.
Marie-Antoinette
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From this reading On the thirteenth of May, 1770, Paris celebrated the wedding of the Dauphin or Prince Royal Louis Aguste, grandson of Louis XV. still reigning, with Marie-Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading On the thirteenth of May, 1770, Paris celebrated the wedding of the Dauphin or Prince Royal Louis Aguste, grandson of Louis XV. still reigning, with Marie-Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A pyrotechnical display was the finish to all grand public ceremonies, and the Parisians were fond of them although they might make fun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the thirteenth of May, 1770, Paris celebrated the wedding of the Dauphin or Prince Royal Louis Aguste, grandson of Louis XV. still reigning, with Marie-Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Place, where fireworks were to be let off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the thirteenth of May, 1770, Paris celebrated the wedding of the Dauphin or Prince Royal Louis Aguste, grandson of Louis XV. still reigning, with Marie-Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the thirteenth of May, 1770, Paris celebrated the wedding of the Dauphin or Prince Royal Louis Aguste, grandson of Louis XV. still reigning, with Marie-Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading On the thirteenth of May, 1770, Paris celebrated the wedding of the Dauphin or Prince Royal Louis Aguste, grandson of Louis XV. still reigning, with Marie-Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.
ParisiansnounUS /pərˈɪsiənz/
plural of “parisian” — a native or resident of Paris
From this reading A pyrotechnical display was the finish to all grand public ceremonies, and the Parisians were fond of them although they might make fun.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Place, where fireworks were to be let off.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading The entire population flocked towards Louis XV.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading On the thirteenth of May, 1770, Paris celebrated the wedding of the Dauphin or Prince Royal Louis Aguste, grandson of Louis XV. still reigning, with Marie-Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A pyrotechnical display was the finish to all grand public ceremonies, and the Parisians were fond of them although they might make fun.
pyrotechnicaladjective
of or relating to the craft of making fireworks
From this reading A pyrotechnical display was the finish to all grand public ceremonies, and the Parisians were fond of them although they might make fun.
reigningadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
exercising power or authority
From this reading On the thirteenth of May, 1770, Paris celebrated the wedding of the Dauphin or Prince Royal Louis Aguste, grandson of Louis XV. still reigning, with Marie-Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE DESPERATE RESCUE.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading On the thirteenth of May, 1770, Paris celebrated the wedding of the Dauphin or Prince Royal Louis Aguste, grandson of Louis XV. still reigning, with Marie-Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.
not in physical motion
From this reading On the thirteenth of May, 1770, Paris celebrated the wedding of the Dauphin or Prince Royal Louis Aguste, grandson of Louis XV. still reigning, with Marie-Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DESPERATE RESCUE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A pyrotechnical display was the finish to all grand public ceremonies, and the Parisians were fond of them although they might make fun.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A pyrotechnical display was the finish to all grand public ceremonies, and the Parisians were fond of them although they might make fun.
thirteenthadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːr.tiːnθ/
Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.
From this reading On the thirteenth of May, 1770, Paris celebrated the wedding of the Dauphin or Prince Royal Louis Aguste, grandson of Louis XV. still reigning, with Marie-Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Place, where fireworks were to be let off.
in the direction of
From this reading The entire population flocked towards Louis XV.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A pyrotechnical display was the finish to all grand public ceremonies, and the Parisians were fond of them although they might make fun.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading On the thirteenth of May, 1770, Paris celebrated the wedding of the Dauphin or Prince Royal Louis Aguste, grandson of Louis XV. still reigning, with Marie-Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Place, where fireworks were to be let off.
in or at the place that
From this reading Place, where fireworks were to be let off.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the thirteenth of May, 1770, Paris celebrated the wedding of the Dauphin or Prince Royal Louis Aguste, grandson of Louis XV. still reigning, with Marie-Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.
XVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading On the thirteenth of May, 1770, Paris celebrated the wedding of the Dauphin or Prince Royal Louis Aguste, grandson of Louis XV. still reigning, with Marie-Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.
