used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Royal Favour_ THERE was a brilliant levee, all stars and garters; and a splendid drawing-room, all plumes and _séduisantes_.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading His Grace saw the plate, and was filled with envy; his Grace listened to his Majesty, and was filled with admiration.
(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 _Royal Favour_ THERE was a brilliant levee, all stars and garters; and a splendid drawing-room, all plumes and _séduisantes_.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading His Majesty summoned a dinner party, a rare but magnificent event, and the chief of the house of Hauteville appeared among the chosen vassals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Royal Favour_ THERE was a brilliant levee, all stars and garters; and a splendid drawing-room, all plumes and _séduisantes_.
Annesley
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From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His Majesty summoned a dinner party, a rare but magnificent event, and the chief of the house of Hauteville appeared among the chosen vassals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
bow-window
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From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading _Royal Favour_ THERE was a brilliant levee, all stars and garters; and a splendid drawing-room, all plumes and _séduisantes_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His Majesty summoned a dinner party, a rare but magnificent event, and the chief of the house of Hauteville appeared among the chosen vassals.
calmedverbUS /kɑːmd/
past form of “calm” — make calm or still
From this reading This visit did the young Duke good; and a few more might have permanently cured the conceit which the present one momentarily calmed.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
a person who is in charge
From this reading His Majesty summoned a dinner party, a rare but magnificent event, and the chief of the house of Hauteville appeared among the chosen vassals.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading His Majesty summoned a dinner party, a rare but magnificent event, and the chief of the house of Hauteville appeared among the chosen vassals.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
conceitnounUS /kənˈsiːt/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading This visit did the young Duke good; and a few more might have permanently cured the conceit which the present one momentarily calmed.
curedadjectiveUS /kjʊrd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading This visit did the young Duke good; and a few more might have permanently cured the conceit which the present one momentarily calmed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This visit did the young Duke good; and a few more might have permanently cured the conceit which the present one momentarily calmed.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading His Majesty summoned a dinner party, a rare but magnificent event, and the chief of the house of Hauteville appeared among the chosen vassals.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
drawing-room
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From this reading _Royal Favour_ THERE was a brilliant levee, all stars and garters; and a splendid drawing-room, all plumes and _séduisantes_.
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading His Grace saw the plate, and was filled with envy; his Grace listened to his Majesty, and was filled with admiration.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading His Majesty summoned a dinner party, a rare but magnificent event, and the chief of the house of Hauteville appeared among the chosen vassals.
the organ of sight
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading _Royal Favour_ THERE was a brilliant levee, all stars and garters; and a splendid drawing-room, all plumes and _séduisantes_.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This visit did the young Duke good; and a few more might have permanently cured the conceit which the present one momentarily calmed.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading His Grace saw the plate, and was filled with envy; his Grace listened to his Majesty, and was filled with admiration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
futuritynoun
the time yet to come
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
gartersnounUS /ˈɡɑːrtərz/
plural of “garter” — a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
From this reading _Royal Favour_ THERE was a brilliant levee, all stars and garters; and a splendid drawing-room, all plumes and _séduisantes_.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
the act of departing
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This visit did the young Duke good; and a few more might have permanently cured the conceit which the present one momentarily calmed.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading His Grace saw the plate, and was filled with envy; his Grace listened to his Majesty, and was filled with admiration.
Hauteville
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From this reading His Majesty summoned a dinner party, a rare but magnificent event, and the chief of the house of Hauteville appeared among the chosen vassals.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This visit did the young Duke good; and a few more might have permanently cured the conceit which the present one momentarily calmed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His Majesty summoned a dinner party, a rare but magnificent event, and the chief of the house of Hauteville appeared among the chosen vassals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
leveenounUS /ˈlevi/
a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
From this reading _Royal Favour_ THERE was a brilliant levee, all stars and garters; and a splendid drawing-room, all plumes and _séduisantes_.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading His Grace saw the plate, and was filled with envy; his Grace listened to his Majesty, and was filled with admiration.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
lounged
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From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
Lucius
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From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading His Majesty summoned a dinner party, a rare but magnificent event, and the chief of the house of Hauteville appeared among the chosen vassals.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading His Majesty summoned a dinner party, a rare but magnificent event, and the chief of the house of Hauteville appeared among the chosen vassals.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This visit did the young Duke good; and a few more might have permanently cured the conceit which the present one momentarily calmed.
a particular point in time
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading This visit did the young Duke good; and a few more might have permanently cured the conceit which the present one momentarily calmed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This visit did the young Duke good; and a few more might have permanently cured the conceit which the present one momentarily calmed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This visit did the young Duke good; and a few more might have permanently cured the conceit which the present one momentarily calmed.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
coated with paint
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading His Majesty summoned a dinner party, a rare but magnificent event, and the chief of the house of Hauteville appeared among the chosen vassals.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading This visit did the young Duke good; and a few more might have permanently cured the conceit which the present one momentarily calmed.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading His Grace saw the plate, and was filled with envy; his Grace listened to his Majesty, and was filled with admiration.
plumesnounUS /pluːmz/
plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
From this reading _Royal Favour_ THERE was a brilliant levee, all stars and garters; and a splendid drawing-room, all plumes and _séduisantes_.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This visit did the young Duke good; and a few more might have permanently cured the conceit which the present one momentarily calmed.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading His Majesty summoned a dinner party, a rare but magnificent event, and the chief of the house of Hauteville appeared among the chosen vassals.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading _Royal Favour_ THERE was a brilliant levee, all stars and garters; and a splendid drawing-room, all plumes and _séduisantes_.
cut with a saw
From this reading His Grace saw the plate, and was filled with envy; his Grace listened to his Majesty, and was filled with admiration.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
term of address for a man
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
sneeredverbUS /snɪrd/
past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading _Royal Favour_ THERE was a brilliant levee, all stars and garters; and a splendid drawing-room, all plumes and _séduisantes_.
Squibnoun
firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
St
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From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading _Royal Favour_ THERE was a brilliant levee, all stars and garters; and a splendid drawing-room, all plumes and _séduisantes_.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading His Majesty summoned a dinner party, a rare but magnificent event, and the chief of the house of Hauteville appeared among the chosen vassals.
séduisantes
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From this reading _Royal Favour_ THERE was a brilliant levee, all stars and garters; and a splendid drawing-room, all plumes and _séduisantes_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Royal Favour_ THERE was a brilliant levee, all stars and garters; and a splendid drawing-room, all plumes and _séduisantes_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This visit did the young Duke good; and a few more might have permanently cured the conceit which the present one momentarily calmed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His Grace saw the plate, and was filled with envy; his Grace listened to his Majesty, and was filled with admiration.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
vassalsnounUS /ˈvæsəlz/
plural of “vassal” — a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
From this reading His Majesty summoned a dinner party, a rare but magnificent event, and the chief of the house of Hauteville appeared among the chosen vassals.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading This visit did the young Duke good; and a few more might have permanently cured the conceit which the present one momentarily calmed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Royal Favour_ THERE was a brilliant levee, all stars and garters; and a splendid drawing-room, all plumes and _séduisantes_.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
in or at the place that
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This visit did the young Duke good; and a few more might have permanently cured the conceit which the present one momentarily calmed.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading Many a bright eye, as its owner fought his way down St. James’s Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St. James.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His Grace saw the plate, and was filled with envy; his Grace listened to his Majesty, and was filled with admiration.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This visit did the young Duke good; and a few more might have permanently cured the conceit which the present one momentarily calmed.
