Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

highly skilled

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Paris, which young Arouet, afterwards Voltaire, ruled with the distant jingle of his jester’s wand, from the far retreat of Ferney.

(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 PARIS!--City of fashion, pleasure, beauty, wealth, rank, talent, and indeed all the glories of the earth.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE VALUE OF AN OPERA-GLASS.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading PARIS!--City of fashion, pleasure, beauty, wealth, rank, talent, and indeed all the glories of the earth.

electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)

From this reading Paris, which young Arouet, afterwards Voltaire, ruled with the distant jingle of his jester’s wand, from the far retreat of Ferney.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

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From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading PARIS!--City of fashion, pleasure, beauty, wealth, rank, talent, and indeed all the glories of the earth.

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From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

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From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading PARIS!--City of fashion, pleasure, beauty, wealth, rank, talent, and indeed all the glories of the earth.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Paris, which young Arouet, afterwards Voltaire, ruled with the distant jingle of his jester’s wand, from the far retreat of Ferney.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading PARIS!--City of fashion, pleasure, beauty, wealth, rank, talent, and indeed all the glories of the earth.

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From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Paris, which young Arouet, afterwards Voltaire, ruled with the distant jingle of his jester’s wand, from the far retreat of Ferney.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading PARIS!--City of fashion, pleasure, beauty, wealth, rank, talent, and indeed all the glories of the earth.

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From this reading Paris, which young Arouet, afterwards Voltaire, ruled with the distant jingle of his jester’s wand, from the far retreat of Ferney.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Paris, which young Arouet, afterwards Voltaire, ruled with the distant jingle of his jester’s wand, from the far retreat of Ferney.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

plural of “glory” — a state of high honor

From this reading PARIS!--City of fashion, pleasure, beauty, wealth, rank, talent, and indeed all the glories of the earth.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

destroyed or killed

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

not easily irritated

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Paris, which young Arouet, afterwards Voltaire, ruled with the distant jingle of his jester’s wand, from the far retreat of Ferney.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading PARIS!--City of fashion, pleasure, beauty, wealth, rank, talent, and indeed all the glories of the earth.

containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

possessive form of “jester” — a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages

From this reading Paris, which young Arouet, afterwards Voltaire, ruled with the distant jingle of his jester’s wand, from the far retreat of Ferney.

make a sound typical of metallic objects

From this reading Paris, which young Arouet, afterwards Voltaire, ruled with the distant jingle of his jester’s wand, from the far retreat of Ferney.

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From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

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From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

obsolete terms for legal insanity

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

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From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

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From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

a clever remark

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

a fine strong sheer silky fabric made of silk or rayon or nylon

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE VALUE OF AN OPERA-GLASS.

and nothing more

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

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From this reading THE VALUE OF AN OPERA-GLASS.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading PARIS!--City of fashion, pleasure, beauty, wealth, rank, talent, and indeed all the glories of the earth.

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From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading PARIS!--City of fashion, pleasure, beauty, wealth, rank, talent, and indeed all the glories of the earth.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading PARIS!--City of fashion, pleasure, beauty, wealth, rank, talent, and indeed all the glories of the earth.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

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From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading Paris, which young Arouet, afterwards Voltaire, ruled with the distant jingle of his jester’s wand, from the far retreat of Ferney.

comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading Paris, which young Arouet, afterwards Voltaire, ruled with the distant jingle of his jester’s wand, from the far retreat of Ferney.

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From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading PARIS!--City of fashion, pleasure, beauty, wealth, rank, talent, and indeed all the glories of the earth.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE VALUE OF AN OPERA-GLASS.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

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From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

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From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

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From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading THE VALUE OF AN OPERA-GLASS.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)

From this reading Paris, which young Arouet, afterwards Voltaire, ruled with the distant jingle of his jester’s wand, from the far retreat of Ferney.

a rod used by a magician or water diviner

From this reading Paris, which young Arouet, afterwards Voltaire, ruled with the distant jingle of his jester’s wand, from the far retreat of Ferney.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading PARIS!--City of fashion, pleasure, beauty, wealth, rank, talent, and indeed all the glories of the earth.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

at the time that

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

during the time that

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

belonging to which person

From this reading City of palaces, in which La Vallière smiled, and Scarron sneered; under whose roofs the echoes of Bossuet’s voice have resounded, while folly, coming to be amused, has gone away in tears, only to forget to-morrow what it has heard to-night.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Glorious city, in which a _bon mot_ is more famous than a good action; which is richer in the records of Ninon de Lenclos than in those of Joan of Arc; for which Beaumarchais wrote, and Marmontel moralised; which Scottish John Law infected with a furious madness, in those halcyon days when jolly, good-tempered, accomplished, easy-going Philippe of Orléans held the reins of power.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Paris, which young Arouet, afterwards Voltaire, ruled with the distant jingle of his jester’s wand, from the far retreat of Ferney.