North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Neither England nor Germany nor America has produced any resemblance to it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His was an intellect peculiarly French in its lightness and grace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His was an intellect peculiarly French in its lightness and grace.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Neither England nor Germany nor America has produced any resemblance to it.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading M. Savarin was one of the most brilliant of that galaxy of literary men which shed lustre on the reign of Louis Philippe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ireland has, in Thomas Moore; but then in Irish genius there is so much that is French.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading M. Savarin was free from the ostentatious extravagance which had come into vogue with the Empire.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading M. Savarin was free from the ostentatious extravagance which had come into vogue with the Empire.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Neither England nor Germany nor America has produced any resemblance to it.
extravagancenounUS /ekˈstrævəɡəns/
the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth
From this reading M. Savarin was free from the ostentatious extravagance which had come into vogue with the Empire.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading M. Savarin was free from the ostentatious extravagance which had come into vogue with the Empire.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading His was an intellect peculiarly French in its lightness and grace.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading M. Savarin was free from the ostentatious extravagance which had come into vogue with the Empire.
galaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading M. Savarin was one of the most brilliant of that galaxy of literary men which shed lustre on the reign of Louis Philippe.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Ireland has, in Thomas Moore; but then in Irish genius there is so much that is French.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading Neither England nor Germany nor America has produced any resemblance to it.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading His was an intellect peculiarly French in its lightness and grace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading M. Savarin was free from the ostentatious extravagance which had come into vogue with the Empire.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Neither England nor Germany nor America has produced any resemblance to it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His was an intellect peculiarly French in its lightness and grace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His was an intellect peculiarly French in its lightness and grace.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading His was an intellect peculiarly French in its lightness and grace.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading M. Savarin was free from the ostentatious extravagance which had come into vogue with the Empire.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading Ireland has, in Thomas Moore; but then in Irish genius there is so much that is French.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Ireland has, in Thomas Moore; but then in Irish genius there is so much that is French.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ireland has, in Thomas Moore; but then in Irish genius there is so much that is French.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Neither England nor Germany nor America has produced any resemblance to it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His was an intellect peculiarly French in its lightness and grace.
lightnessnounUS /ˈlaɪtnəs/
a feeling of joy and pride
From this reading His was an intellect peculiarly French in its lightness and grace.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading M. Savarin was one of the most brilliant of that galaxy of literary men which shed lustre on the reign of Louis Philippe.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading M. Savarin was one of the most brilliant of that galaxy of literary men which shed lustre on the reign of Louis Philippe.
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading M. Savarin was one of the most brilliant of that galaxy of literary men which shed lustre on the reign of Louis Philippe.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Savarin was one of the most brilliant of that galaxy of literary men which shed lustre on the reign of Louis Philippe.
the force of workers available
From this reading M. Savarin was one of the most brilliant of that galaxy of literary men which shed lustre on the reign of Louis Philippe.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Ireland has, in Thomas Moore; but then in Irish genius there is so much that is French.
used to form the superlative
From this reading M. Savarin was one of the most brilliant of that galaxy of literary men which shed lustre on the reign of Louis Philippe.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Ireland has, in Thomas Moore; but then in Irish genius there is so much that is French.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither England nor Germany nor America has produced any resemblance to it.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither England nor Germany nor America has produced any resemblance to it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading M. Savarin was one of the most brilliant of that galaxy of literary men which shed lustre on the reign of Louis Philippe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading M. Savarin was one of the most brilliant of that galaxy of literary men which shed lustre on the reign of Louis Philippe.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading M. Savarin was one of the most brilliant of that galaxy of literary men which shed lustre on the reign of Louis Philippe.
ostentatiousadjectiveUS /ˌɑːstənˈteɪʃəs/
intended to attract notice and impress others
From this reading M. Savarin was free from the ostentatious extravagance which had come into vogue with the Empire.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading His was an intellect peculiarly French in its lightness and grace.
Philippe
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From this reading M. Savarin was one of the most brilliant of that galaxy of literary men which shed lustre on the reign of Louis Philippe.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Neither England nor Germany nor America has produced any resemblance to it.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading M. Savarin was one of the most brilliant of that galaxy of literary men which shed lustre on the reign of Louis Philippe.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading Neither England nor Germany nor America has produced any resemblance to it.
Savarinnoun
a sponge cake baked in a ring mold
From this reading M. Savarin was one of the most brilliant of that galaxy of literary men which shed lustre on the reign of Louis Philippe.
get rid of
From this reading M. Savarin was one of the most brilliant of that galaxy of literary men which shed lustre on the reign of Louis Philippe.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ireland has, in Thomas Moore; but then in Irish genius there is so much that is French.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading M. Savarin was one of the most brilliant of that galaxy of literary men which shed lustre on the reign of Louis Philippe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading M. Savarin was one of the most brilliant of that galaxy of literary men which shed lustre on the reign of Louis Philippe.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Ireland has, in Thomas Moore; but then in Irish genius there is so much that is French.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ireland has, in Thomas Moore; but then in Irish genius there is so much that is French.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Ireland has, in Thomas Moore; but then in Irish genius there is so much that is French.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Neither England nor Germany nor America has produced any resemblance to it.
voguenounUS /voʊɡ/
the popular taste at a given time
From this reading M. Savarin was free from the ostentatious extravagance which had come into vogue with the Empire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading M. Savarin was one of the most brilliant of that galaxy of literary men which shed lustre on the reign of Louis Philippe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading M. Savarin was one of the most brilliant of that galaxy of literary men which shed lustre on the reign of Louis Philippe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading M. Savarin was free from the ostentatious extravagance which had come into vogue with the Empire.
