used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
in addition
From this reading Also his hat--which, since he represented the King, he did not remove--was white and fringed with gold lace, his ruffles were of the finest point de Malines, his gloves gold-fringed, his sword ivory-hilted and gold-quilloned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once more he wore his white satin jacket with, over it, the _justaucorps-à-brevet_, and with, upon his satin waistcoat, the gold lilies of France emblazoned.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
apparelled
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From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
Baville
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From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The rich costume suited well the handsome features of the terrible Intendant of Languedoc--_le fléau du fléau de Dieu_, as he had been called.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The rich costume suited well the handsome features of the terrible Intendant of Languedoc--_le fléau du fléau de Dieu_, as he had been called.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The rich costume suited well the handsome features of the terrible Intendant of Languedoc--_le fléau du fléau de Dieu_, as he had been called.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Also his hat--which, since he represented the King, he did not remove--was white and fringed with gold lace, his ruffles were of the finest point de Malines, his gloves gold-fringed, his sword ivory-hilted and gold-quilloned.
Dieu
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From this reading The rich costume suited well the handsome features of the terrible Intendant of Languedoc--_le fléau du fléau de Dieu_, as he had been called.
du
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From this reading The rich costume suited well the handsome features of the terrible Intendant of Languedoc--_le fléau du fléau de Dieu_, as he had been called.
DUCAIRE
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From this reading HER FATHER, URBAIN DUCAIRE.
emblazonedverbUS /emˈbleɪzənd/
past form of “emblazon” — decorate with colors
From this reading Once more he wore his white satin jacket with, over it, the _justaucorps-à-brevet_, and with, upon his satin waistcoat, the gold lilies of France emblazoned.
at any time
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading HER FATHER, URBAIN DUCAIRE.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The rich costume suited well the handsome features of the terrible Intendant of Languedoc--_le fléau du fléau de Dieu_, as he had been called.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Also his hat--which, since he represented the King, he did not remove--was white and fringed with gold lace, his ruffles were of the finest point de Malines, his gloves gold-fringed, his sword ivory-hilted and gold-quilloned.
fléau
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From this reading The rich costume suited well the handsome features of the terrible Intendant of Languedoc--_le fléau du fléau de Dieu_, as he had been called.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Once more he wore his white satin jacket with, over it, the _justaucorps-à-brevet_, and with, upon his satin waistcoat, the gold lilies of France emblazoned.
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Also his hat--which, since he represented the King, he did not remove--was white and fringed with gold lace, his ruffles were of the finest point de Malines, his gloves gold-fringed, his sword ivory-hilted and gold-quilloned.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Also his hat--which, since he represented the King, he did not remove--was white and fringed with gold lace, his ruffles were of the finest point de Malines, his gloves gold-fringed, his sword ivory-hilted and gold-quilloned.
coins made of gold
From this reading Once more he wore his white satin jacket with, over it, the _justaucorps-à-brevet_, and with, upon his satin waistcoat, the gold lilies of France emblazoned.
gold-fringed
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From this reading Also his hat--which, since he represented the King, he did not remove--was white and fringed with gold lace, his ruffles were of the finest point de Malines, his gloves gold-fringed, his sword ivory-hilted and gold-quilloned.
gold-quilloned
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From this reading Also his hat--which, since he represented the King, he did not remove--was white and fringed with gold lace, his ruffles were of the finest point de Malines, his gloves gold-fringed, his sword ivory-hilted and gold-quilloned.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The rich costume suited well the handsome features of the terrible Intendant of Languedoc--_le fléau du fléau de Dieu_, as he had been called.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The rich costume suited well the handsome features of the terrible Intendant of Languedoc--_le fléau du fléau de Dieu_, as he had been called.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Also his hat--which, since he represented the King, he did not remove--was white and fringed with gold lace, his ruffles were of the finest point de Malines, his gloves gold-fringed, his sword ivory-hilted and gold-quilloned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once more he wore his white satin jacket with, over it, the _justaucorps-à-brevet_, and with, upon his satin waistcoat, the gold lilies of France emblazoned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HER FATHER, URBAIN DUCAIRE.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
Hôtel
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From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
Intendant
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From this reading The rich costume suited well the handsome features of the terrible Intendant of Languedoc--_le fléau du fléau de Dieu_, as he had been called.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
ivory-hilted
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From this reading Also his hat--which, since he represented the King, he did not remove--was white and fringed with gold lace, his ruffles were of the finest point de Malines, his gloves gold-fringed, his sword ivory-hilted and gold-quilloned.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading Once more he wore his white satin jacket with, over it, the _justaucorps-à-brevet_, and with, upon his satin waistcoat, the gold lilies of France emblazoned.
justaucorps-à-brevet
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From this reading Once more he wore his white satin jacket with, over it, the _justaucorps-à-brevet_, and with, upon his satin waistcoat, the gold lilies of France emblazoned.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Also his hat--which, since he represented the King, he did not remove--was white and fringed with gold lace, his ruffles were of the finest point de Malines, his gloves gold-fringed, his sword ivory-hilted and gold-quilloned.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Also his hat--which, since he represented the King, he did not remove--was white and fringed with gold lace, his ruffles were of the finest point de Malines, his gloves gold-fringed, his sword ivory-hilted and gold-quilloned.
Languedoc
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From this reading The rich costume suited well the handsome features of the terrible Intendant of Languedoc--_le fléau du fléau de Dieu_, as he had been called.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading The rich costume suited well the handsome features of the terrible Intendant of Languedoc--_le fléau du fléau de Dieu_, as he had been called.
liliesnounUS /ˈlɪliz/
plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Once more he wore his white satin jacket with, over it, the _justaucorps-à-brevet_, and with, upon his satin waistcoat, the gold lilies of France emblazoned.
Malines
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From this reading Also his hat--which, since he represented the King, he did not remove--was white and fringed with gold lace, his ruffles were of the finest point de Malines, his gloves gold-fringed, his sword ivory-hilted and gold-quilloned.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more he wore his white satin jacket with, over it, the _justaucorps-à-brevet_, and with, upon his satin waistcoat, the gold lilies of France emblazoned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Also his hat--which, since he represented the King, he did not remove--was white and fringed with gold lace, his ruffles were of the finest point de Malines, his gloves gold-fringed, his sword ivory-hilted and gold-quilloned.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more he wore his white satin jacket with, over it, the _justaucorps-à-brevet_, and with, upon his satin waistcoat, the gold lilies of France emblazoned.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Once more he wore his white satin jacket with, over it, the _justaucorps-à-brevet_, and with, upon his satin waistcoat, the gold lilies of France emblazoned.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Also his hat--which, since he represented the King, he did not remove--was white and fringed with gold lace, his ruffles were of the finest point de Malines, his gloves gold-fringed, his sword ivory-hilted and gold-quilloned.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Also his hat--which, since he represented the King, he did not remove--was white and fringed with gold lace, his ruffles were of the finest point de Malines, his gloves gold-fringed, his sword ivory-hilted and gold-quilloned.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Also his hat--which, since he represented the King, he did not remove--was white and fringed with gold lace, his ruffles were of the finest point de Malines, his gloves gold-fringed, his sword ivory-hilted and gold-quilloned.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The rich costume suited well the handsome features of the terrible Intendant of Languedoc--_le fléau du fléau de Dieu_, as he had been called.
rufflesnounUS /ˈrʌfəlz/
plural of “ruffle” — a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
From this reading Also his hat--which, since he represented the King, he did not remove--was white and fringed with gold lace, his ruffles were of the finest point de Malines, his gloves gold-fringed, his sword ivory-hilted and gold-quilloned.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading Once more he wore his white satin jacket with, over it, the _justaucorps-à-brevet_, and with, upon his satin waistcoat, the gold lilies of France emblazoned.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Also his hat--which, since he represented the King, he did not remove--was white and fringed with gold lace, his ruffles were of the finest point de Malines, his gloves gold-fringed, his sword ivory-hilted and gold-quilloned.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The rich costume suited well the handsome features of the terrible Intendant of Languedoc--_le fléau du fléau de Dieu_, as he had been called.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Also his hat--which, since he represented the King, he did not remove--was white and fringed with gold lace, his ruffles were of the finest point de Malines, his gloves gold-fringed, his sword ivory-hilted and gold-quilloned.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The rich costume suited well the handsome features of the terrible Intendant of Languedoc--_le fléau du fléau de Dieu_, as he had been called.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Once more he wore his white satin jacket with, over it, the _justaucorps-à-brevet_, and with, upon his satin waistcoat, the gold lilies of France emblazoned.
URBAIN
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From this reading HER FATHER, URBAIN DUCAIRE.
Ville
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From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
waistcoatnoun
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading Once more he wore his white satin jacket with, over it, the _justaucorps-à-brevet_, and with, upon his satin waistcoat, the gold lilies of France emblazoned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The rich costume suited well the handsome features of the terrible Intendant of Languedoc--_le fléau du fléau de Dieu_, as he had been called.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Also his hat--which, since he represented the King, he did not remove--was white and fringed with gold lace, his ruffles were of the finest point de Malines, his gloves gold-fringed, his sword ivory-hilted and gold-quilloned.
at the time that
From this reading It was in a great hall, or chamber, of the Hôtel de Ville that Baville now sat, splendidly apparelled, as was ever his custom when assisting at any great public function.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Also his hat--which, since he represented the King, he did not remove--was white and fringed with gold lace, his ruffles were of the finest point de Malines, his gloves gold-fringed, his sword ivory-hilted and gold-quilloned.
a Caucasian
From this reading Once more he wore his white satin jacket with, over it, the _justaucorps-à-brevet_, and with, upon his satin waistcoat, the gold lilies of France emblazoned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once more he wore his white satin jacket with, over it, the _justaucorps-à-brevet_, and with, upon his satin waistcoat, the gold lilies of France emblazoned.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Once more he wore his white satin jacket with, over it, the _justaucorps-à-brevet_, and with, upon his satin waistcoat, the gold lilies of France emblazoned.
