adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
afterwardadverbUS /ˈæftərwərd/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Europe, at the period of our tale, was in the commencement of that commotion which afterward shook her political institutions to the centre.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Louis the Sixteenth had been beheaded, and a nation once esteemed the most refined among the civilized people of the world was changing its character, and substituting cruelty for mercy, and subtlety and ferocity for magnanimity and courage.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “For here the exile met from every clime, And spoke, in friendship, every distant tongue.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Europe, at the period of our tale, was in the commencement of that commotion which afterward shook her political institutions to the centre.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
beheadedadjectiveUS /bɪˈhedɪd/
having had the head cut off
From this reading Louis the Sixteenth had been beheaded, and a nation once esteemed the most refined among the civilized people of the world was changing its character, and substituting cruelty for mercy, and subtlety and ferocity for magnanimity and courage.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading --Campbell.
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Europe, at the period of our tale, was in the commencement of that commotion which afterward shook her political institutions to the centre.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Louis the Sixteenth had been beheaded, and a nation once esteemed the most refined among the civilized people of the world was changing its character, and substituting cruelty for mercy, and subtlety and ferocity for magnanimity and courage.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading Louis the Sixteenth had been beheaded, and a nation once esteemed the most refined among the civilized people of the world was changing its character, and substituting cruelty for mercy, and subtlety and ferocity for magnanimity and courage.
climenoun
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading “For here the exile met from every clime, And spoke, in friendship, every distant tongue.”
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading Europe, at the period of our tale, was in the commencement of that commotion which afterward shook her political institutions to the centre.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Europe, at the period of our tale, was in the commencement of that commotion which afterward shook her political institutions to the centre.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Louis the Sixteenth had been beheaded, and a nation once esteemed the most refined among the civilized people of the world was changing its character, and substituting cruelty for mercy, and subtlety and ferocity for magnanimity and courage.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading Louis the Sixteenth had been beheaded, and a nation once esteemed the most refined among the civilized people of the world was changing its character, and substituting cruelty for mercy, and subtlety and ferocity for magnanimity and courage.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading “For here the exile met from every clime, And spoke, in friendship, every distant tongue.”
dramatis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading Louis the Sixteenth had been beheaded, and a nation once esteemed the most refined among the civilized people of the world was changing its character, and substituting cruelty for mercy, and subtlety and ferocity for magnanimity and courage.
EuropenounUS /ˈjʊrəp/
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Europe, at the period of our tale, was in the commencement of that commotion which afterward shook her political institutions to the centre.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “For here the exile met from every clime, And spoke, in friendship, every distant tongue.”
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading “For here the exile met from every clime, And spoke, in friendship, every distant tongue.”
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading Louis the Sixteenth had been beheaded, and a nation once esteemed the most refined among the civilized people of the world was changing its character, and substituting cruelty for mercy, and subtlety and ferocity for magnanimity and courage.
fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “For here the exile met from every clime, And spoke, in friendship, every distant tongue.”
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading “For here the exile met from every clime, And spoke, in friendship, every distant tongue.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “For here the exile met from every clime, And spoke, in friendship, every distant tongue.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Louis the Sixteenth had been beheaded, and a nation once esteemed the most refined among the civilized people of the world was changing its character, and substituting cruelty for mercy, and subtlety and ferocity for magnanimity and courage.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Europe, at the period of our tale, was in the commencement of that commotion which afterward shook her political institutions to the centre.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “For here the exile met from every clime, And spoke, in friendship, every distant tongue.”
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “For here the exile met from every clime, And spoke, in friendship, every distant tongue.”
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Europe, at the period of our tale, was in the commencement of that commotion which afterward shook her political institutions to the centre.
introducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Louis the Sixteenth had been beheaded, and a nation once esteemed the most refined among the civilized people of the world was changing its character, and substituting cruelty for mercy, and subtlety and ferocity for magnanimity and courage.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
LouisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Louis the Sixteenth had been beheaded, and a nation once esteemed the most refined among the civilized people of the world was changing its character, and substituting cruelty for mercy, and subtlety and ferocity for magnanimity and courage.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
magnanimitynoun
liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
From this reading Louis the Sixteenth had been beheaded, and a nation once esteemed the most refined among the civilized people of the world was changing its character, and substituting cruelty for mercy, and subtlety and ferocity for magnanimity and courage.
mercynounUS /ˈmɜːrsi/
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Louis the Sixteenth had been beheaded, and a nation once esteemed the most refined among the civilized people of the world was changing its character, and substituting cruelty for mercy, and subtlety and ferocity for magnanimity and courage.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading “For here the exile met from every clime, And spoke, in friendship, every distant tongue.”
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
motleynounUS /ˈmɑːtli/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
nationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Louis the Sixteenth had been beheaded, and a nation once esteemed the most refined among the civilized people of the world was changing its character, and substituting cruelty for mercy, and subtlety and ferocity for magnanimity and courage.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Louis the Sixteenth had been beheaded, and a nation once esteemed the most refined among the civilized people of the world was changing its character, and substituting cruelty for mercy, and subtlety and ferocity for magnanimity and courage.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Louis the Sixteenth had been beheaded, and a nation once esteemed the most refined among the civilized people of the world was changing its character, and substituting cruelty for mercy, and subtlety and ferocity for magnanimity and courage.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading Europe, at the period of our tale, was in the commencement of that commotion which afterward shook her political institutions to the centre.
personaenounUS /pərˈsoʊneɪ/
plural of “persona” — an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
personages
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Europe, at the period of our tale, was in the commencement of that commotion which afterward shook her political institutions to the centre.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading Louis the Sixteenth had been beheaded, and a nation once esteemed the most refined among the civilized people of the world was changing its character, and substituting cruelty for mercy, and subtlety and ferocity for magnanimity and courage.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Europe, at the period of our tale, was in the commencement of that commotion which afterward shook her political institutions to the centre.
SixteenthadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːnθ/
coming next after the fifteenth in position
From this reading Louis the Sixteenth had been beheaded, and a nation once esteemed the most refined among the civilized people of the world was changing its character, and substituting cruelty for mercy, and subtlety and ferocity for magnanimity and courage.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “For here the exile met from every clime, And spoke, in friendship, every distant tongue.”
substitutingnounUS /ˈsʌbstɪtuːtɪŋ/
working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence
From this reading Louis the Sixteenth had been beheaded, and a nation once esteemed the most refined among the civilized people of the world was changing its character, and substituting cruelty for mercy, and subtlety and ferocity for magnanimity and courage.
subtletynounUS /ˈsʌtəlti/
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
From this reading Louis the Sixteenth had been beheaded, and a nation once esteemed the most refined among the civilized people of the world was changing its character, and substituting cruelty for mercy, and subtlety and ferocity for magnanimity and courage.
talenounUS /teɪl/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Europe, at the period of our tale, was in the commencement of that commotion which afterward shook her political institutions to the centre.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Europe, at the period of our tale, was in the commencement of that commotion which afterward shook her political institutions to the centre.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “For here the exile met from every clime, And spoke, in friendship, every distant tongue.”
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
tonguenounUS /tʌŋ/
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading “For here the exile met from every clime, And spoke, in friendship, every distant tongue.”
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Europe, at the period of our tale, was in the commencement of that commotion which afterward shook her political institutions to the centre.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Europe, at the period of our tale, was in the commencement of that commotion which afterward shook her political institutions to the centre.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading We have made our readers acquainted with some variety in character and nations, in introducing the most important personages of this legend to their notice; but, in order to establish the fidelity of our narrative, we shall briefly attempt to explain the reason why we have been obliged to present so motley a dramatis personae.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Louis the Sixteenth had been beheaded, and a nation once esteemed the most refined among the civilized people of the world was changing its character, and substituting cruelty for mercy, and subtlety and ferocity for magnanimity and courage.
