adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His hair, cut very short, was inclined to gray about the temples; but his eyebrows were still as black as his large, hanging moustache.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had a broad forehead, an aquiline nose, a well formed chin, and a complexion bronzed by exposure to the Indian sun.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You could not have wished to see a more frank, honest, and chivalrous cast of countenance than the marshal's.
aquilineadjective
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading He had a broad forehead, an aquiline nose, a well formed chin, and a complexion bronzed by exposure to the Indian sun.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His hair, cut very short, was inclined to gray about the temples; but his eyebrows were still as black as his large, hanging moustache.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading His hair, cut very short, was inclined to gray about the temples; but his eyebrows were still as black as his large, hanging moustache.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He had a broad forehead, an aquiline nose, a well formed chin, and a complexion bronzed by exposure to the Indian sun.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading He had a broad forehead, an aquiline nose, a well formed chin, and a complexion bronzed by exposure to the Indian sun.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His hair, cut very short, was inclined to gray about the temples; but his eyebrows were still as black as his large, hanging moustache.
buttonedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtənd/
furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
buttonholenounUS /ˈbʌtənhoʊl/
a hole through which buttons are pushed
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had a broad forehead, an aquiline nose, a well formed chin, and a complexion bronzed by exposure to the Indian sun.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading You could not have wished to see a more frank, honest, and chivalrous cast of countenance than the marshal's.
chinnounUS /tʃɪn/
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading He had a broad forehead, an aquiline nose, a well formed chin, and a complexion bronzed by exposure to the Indian sun.
chivalrousadjective
being attentive to women like an ideal knight
From this reading You could not have wished to see a more frank, honest, and chivalrous cast of countenance than the marshal's.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading He had a broad forehead, an aquiline nose, a well formed chin, and a complexion bronzed by exposure to the Indian sun.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You could not have wished to see a more frank, honest, and chivalrous cast of countenance than the marshal's.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading You could not have wished to see a more frank, honest, and chivalrous cast of countenance than the marshal's.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading His hair, cut very short, was inclined to gray about the temples; but his eyebrows were still as black as his large, hanging moustache.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
DukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading He had a broad forehead, an aquiline nose, a well formed chin, and a complexion bronzed by exposure to the Indian sun.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading His hair, cut very short, was inclined to gray about the temples; but his eyebrows were still as black as his large, hanging moustache.
foreheadnounUS /ˈfɔːrhed/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He had a broad forehead, an aquiline nose, a well formed chin, and a complexion bronzed by exposure to the Indian sun.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading He had a broad forehead, an aquiline nose, a well formed chin, and a complexion bronzed by exposure to the Indian sun.
frankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading You could not have wished to see a more frank, honest, and chivalrous cast of countenance than the marshal's.
frock-coat
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From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading His hair, cut very short, was inclined to gray about the temples; but his eyebrows were still as black as his large, hanging moustache.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a broad forehead, an aquiline nose, a well formed chin, and a complexion bronzed by exposure to the Indian sun.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading His hair, cut very short, was inclined to gray about the temples; but his eyebrows were still as black as his large, hanging moustache.
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading His hair, cut very short, was inclined to gray about the temples; but his eyebrows were still as black as his large, hanging moustache.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You could not have wished to see a more frank, honest, and chivalrous cast of countenance than the marshal's.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a broad forehead, an aquiline nose, a well formed chin, and a complexion bronzed by exposure to the Indian sun.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His hair, cut very short, was inclined to gray about the temples; but his eyebrows were still as black as his large, hanging moustache.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading You could not have wished to see a more frank, honest, and chivalrous cast of countenance than the marshal's.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading His hair, cut very short, was inclined to gray about the temples; but his eyebrows were still as black as his large, hanging moustache.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading He had a broad forehead, an aquiline nose, a well formed chin, and a complexion bronzed by exposure to the Indian sun.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His hair, cut very short, was inclined to gray about the temples; but his eyebrows were still as black as his large, hanging moustache.
Ligny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
MarshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
marshal'snounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəlz/
possessive form of “marshal” — a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law
From this reading You could not have wished to see a more frank, honest, and chivalrous cast of countenance than the marshal's.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading You could not have wished to see a more frank, honest, and chivalrous cast of countenance than the marshal's.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading His hair, cut very short, was inclined to gray about the temples; but his eyebrows were still as black as his large, hanging moustache.
nosenounUS /noʊz/
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading He had a broad forehead, an aquiline nose, a well formed chin, and a complexion bronzed by exposure to the Indian sun.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You could not have wished to see a more frank, honest, and chivalrous cast of countenance than the marshal's.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
PIERREnounUS /piˈer/
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading PIERRE SIMON.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You could not have wished to see a more frank, honest, and chivalrous cast of countenance than the marshal's.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading His hair, cut very short, was inclined to gray about the temples; but his eyebrows were still as black as his large, hanging moustache.
SIMONnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading PIERRE SIMON.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading His hair, cut very short, was inclined to gray about the temples; but his eyebrows were still as black as his large, hanging moustache.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading He had a broad forehead, an aquiline nose, a well formed chin, and a complexion bronzed by exposure to the Indian sun.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading His hair, cut very short, was inclined to gray about the temples; but his eyebrows were still as black as his large, hanging moustache.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading You could not have wished to see a more frank, honest, and chivalrous cast of countenance than the marshal's.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading His hair, cut very short, was inclined to gray about the temples; but his eyebrows were still as black as his large, hanging moustache.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 He had a broad forehead, an aquiline nose, a well formed chin, and a complexion bronzed by exposure to the Indian sun.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His hair, cut very short, was inclined to gray about the temples; but his eyebrows were still as black as his large, hanging moustache.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading You could not have wished to see a more frank, honest, and chivalrous cast of countenance than the marshal's.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Marshal Pierre Simon, Duke de Ligny, was a man of tall stature, plainly dressed in a blue frock-coat, buttoned up to the throat, with a red ribbon tied to the top buttonhole.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You could not have wished to see a more frank, honest, and chivalrous cast of countenance than the marshal's.
