1650
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From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
aboundedverbUS /əˈbaʊndɪd/
past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
(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 But he dwelt far from the Court, in that peaceful obscurity which then veiled all save that on which the king bestowed his glance.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But in those days, in the country, the nobles willingly led a very simple life, feeding their people at their own table, and dancing on Sundays with the girls of the village.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading But he dwelt far from the Court, in that peaceful obscurity which then veiled all save that on which the king bestowed his glance.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he dwelt far from the Court, in that peaceful obscurity which then veiled all save that on which the king bestowed his glance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading On certain occasions, however, they gave splendid entertainments, which contrasted with the dullness of everyday life.
coffersnounUS /ˈkɑːfərz/
plural of “coffer” — an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
Compiègne
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From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading On certain occasions, however, they gave splendid entertainments, which contrasted with the dullness of everyday life.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But in those days, in the country, the nobles willingly led a very simple life, feeding their people at their own table, and dancing on Sundays with the girls of the village.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading But he dwelt far from the Court, in that peaceful obscurity which then veiled all save that on which the king bestowed his glance.
damagingadjectiveUS /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/
(sometimes followed by “to”) causing harm or injury
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading But in those days, in the country, the nobles willingly led a very simple life, feeding their people at their own table, and dancing on Sundays with the girls of the village.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But in those days, in the country, the nobles willingly led a very simple life, feeding their people at their own table, and dancing on Sundays with the girls of the village.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
dullnessnounUS /ˈdʌlnəs/
the quality of being slow to understand
From this reading On certain occasions, however, they gave splendid entertainments, which contrasted with the dullness of everyday life.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading But he dwelt far from the Court, in that peaceful obscurity which then veiled all save that on which the king bestowed his glance.
embroideriesnounUS /ɪmˈbrɔɪdəriz/
plural of “embroidery” — elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading On certain occasions, however, they gave splendid entertainments, which contrasted with the dullness of everyday life.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading On certain occasions, however, they gave splendid entertainments, which contrasted with the dullness of everyday life.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But he dwelt far from the Court, in that peaceful obscurity which then veiled all save that on which the king bestowed his glance.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading But in those days, in the country, the nobles willingly led a very simple life, feeding their people at their own table, and dancing on Sundays with the girls of the village.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But he dwelt far from the Court, in that peaceful obscurity which then veiled all save that on which the king bestowed his glance.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On certain occasions, however, they gave splendid entertainments, which contrasted with the dullness of everyday life.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading But in those days, in the country, the nobles willingly led a very simple life, feeding their people at their own table, and dancing on Sundays with the girls of the village.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading But he dwelt far from the Court, in that peaceful obscurity which then veiled all save that on which the king bestowed his glance.
coins made of gold
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
Guillettes
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From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he dwelt far from the Court, in that peaceful obscurity which then veiled all save that on which the king bestowed his glance.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading On certain occasions, however, they gave splendid entertainments, which contrasted with the dullness of everyday life.
of great significance or value
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading But he dwelt far from the Court, in that peaceful obscurity which then veiled all save that on which the king bestowed his glance.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading But in those days, in the country, the nobles willingly led a very simple life, feeding their people at their own table, and dancing on Sundays with the girls of the village.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But in those days, in the country, the nobles willingly led a very simple life, feeding their people at their own table, and dancing on Sundays with the girls of the village.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
Montragoux
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From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
used to form the superlative
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading But in those days, in the country, the nobles willingly led a very simple life, feeding their people at their own table, and dancing on Sundays with the girls of the village.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
obscuritynounUS /əbsˈkjʊrəti/
the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
From this reading But he dwelt far from the Court, in that peaceful obscurity which then veiled all save that on which the king bestowed his glance.
something you have to do
From this reading On certain occasions, however, they gave splendid entertainments, which contrasted with the dullness of everyday life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But in those days, in the country, the nobles willingly led a very simple life, feeding their people at their own table, and dancing on Sundays with the girls of the village.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading But he dwelt far from the Court, in that peaceful obscurity which then veiled all save that on which the king bestowed his glance.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But in those days, in the country, the nobles willingly led a very simple life, feeding their people at their own table, and dancing on Sundays with the girls of the village.
Pierrefonds
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From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
except for; apart from
From this reading But he dwelt far from the Court, in that peaceful obscurity which then veiled all save that on which the king bestowed his glance.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading But in those days, in the country, the nobles willingly led a very simple life, feeding their people at their own table, and dancing on Sundays with the girls of the village.
in or at or to some place
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading On certain occasions, however, they gave splendid entertainments, which contrasted with the dullness of everyday life.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading But in those days, in the country, the nobles willingly led a very simple life, feeding their people at their own table, and dancing on Sundays with the girls of the village.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading But in those days, in the country, the nobles willingly led a very simple life, feeding their people at their own table, and dancing on Sundays with the girls of the village.
tapestrynounUS /ˈtæpəstri/
something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he dwelt far from the Court, in that peaceful obscurity which then veiled all save that on which the king bestowed his glance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But in those days, in the country, the nobles willingly led a very simple life, feeding their people at their own table, and dancing on Sundays with the girls of the village.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But he dwelt far from the Court, in that peaceful obscurity which then veiled all save that on which the king bestowed his glance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On certain occasions, however, they gave splendid entertainments, which contrasted with the dullness of everyday life.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But in those days, in the country, the nobles willingly led a very simple life, feeding their people at their own table, and dancing on Sundays with the girls of the village.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
the act of using
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading But he dwelt far from the Court, in that peaceful obscurity which then veiled all save that on which the king bestowed his glance.
precisely as stated
From this reading But in those days, in the country, the nobles willingly led a very simple life, feeding their people at their own table, and dancing on Sundays with the girls of the village.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading But in those days, in the country, the nobles willingly led a very simple life, feeding their people at their own table, and dancing on Sundays with the girls of the village.
warenounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His castle of Guillettes abounded in valuable furniture, gold and silver ware, tapestry and embroideries, which he kept in coffers; not that he hid his treasures for fear of damaging them by use; he was, on the contrary, generous and magnificent.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But he dwelt far from the Court, in that peaceful obscurity which then veiled all save that on which the king bestowed his glance.
belonging to which person
From this reading SOMEWHERE about 1650 there lived on his estate, between Compiègne and Pierrefonds, a wealthy noble, by name Bernard de Montragoux, whose ancestors had held the most important posts in the kingdom.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading But in those days, in the country, the nobles willingly led a very simple life, feeding their people at their own table, and dancing on Sundays with the girls of the village.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But in those days, in the country, the nobles willingly led a very simple life, feeding their people at their own table, and dancing on Sundays with the girls of the village.
