conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
(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 All vied in testifying their consideration, and the Duke of St. James exceeded all.
alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading He took them to see the alterations at Hauteville House, which no one had yet witnessed; and he asked their opinion of his furniture, which no one had yet decided on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All vied in testifying their consideration, and the Duke of St. James exceeded all.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
ArchdukenounUS /ˈɑːrtʃduːk/
a sovereign prince of the former ruling house of Austria
From this reading Two fêtes in the same week established, as well as maintained, his character as the Archduke of fashion.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading _Pen Bronnock Palace_ THE arrival of the two distinguished foreigners reanimated the dying season.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two fêtes in the same week established, as well as maintained, his character as the Archduke of fashion.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He took them to see the alterations at Hauteville House, which no one had yet witnessed; and he asked their opinion of his furniture, which no one had yet decided on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He took them to see the alterations at Hauteville House, which no one had yet witnessed; and he asked their opinion of his furniture, which no one had yet decided on.
Bronnock
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From this reading _Pen Bronnock Palace_ THE arrival of the two distinguished foreigners reanimated the dying season.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Two fêtes in the same week established, as well as maintained, his character as the Archduke of fashion.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading All vied in testifying their consideration, and the Duke of St. James exceeded all.
recognizable; marked
From this reading He took them to see the alterations at Hauteville House, which no one had yet witnessed; and he asked their opinion of his furniture, which no one had yet decided on.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading _Pen Bronnock Palace_ THE arrival of the two distinguished foreigners reanimated the dying season.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading All vied in testifying their consideration, and the Duke of St. James exceeded all.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading _Pen Bronnock Palace_ THE arrival of the two distinguished foreigners reanimated the dying season.
half the width of an em
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Two fêtes in the same week established, as well as maintained, his character as the Archduke of fashion.
exceededverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdəd/
past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading All vied in testifying their consideration, and the Duke of St. James exceeded all.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Two fêtes in the same week established, as well as maintained, his character as the Archduke of fashion.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading _Pen Bronnock Palace_ THE arrival of the two distinguished foreigners reanimated the dying season.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading He took them to see the alterations at Hauteville House, which no one had yet witnessed; and he asked their opinion of his furniture, which no one had yet decided on.
fêtes
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From this reading Two fêtes in the same week established, as well as maintained, his character as the Archduke of fashion.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He took them to see the alterations at Hauteville House, which no one had yet witnessed; and he asked their opinion of his furniture, which no one had yet decided on.
Hauteville
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From this reading He took them to see the alterations at Hauteville House, which no one had yet witnessed; and he asked their opinion of his furniture, which no one had yet decided on.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took them to see the alterations at Hauteville House, which no one had yet witnessed; and he asked their opinion of his furniture, which no one had yet decided on.
hereditaryadjectiveUS /hərˈedəteri/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He took them to see the alterations at Hauteville House, which no one had yet witnessed; and he asked their opinion of his furniture, which no one had yet decided on.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He took them to see the alterations at Hauteville House, which no one had yet witnessed; and he asked their opinion of his furniture, which no one had yet decided on.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All vied in testifying their consideration, and the Duke of St. James exceeded all.
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 All vied in testifying their consideration, and the Duke of St. James exceeded all.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Two fêtes in the same week established, as well as maintained, his character as the Archduke of fashion.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
not any; not one
From this reading He took them to see the alterations at Hauteville House, which no one had yet witnessed; and he asked their opinion of his furniture, which no one had yet decided on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Pen Bronnock Palace_ THE arrival of the two distinguished foreigners reanimated the dying season.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He took them to see the alterations at Hauteville House, which no one had yet witnessed; and he asked their opinion of his furniture, which no one had yet decided on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He took them to see the alterations at Hauteville House, which no one had yet witnessed; and he asked their opinion of his furniture, which no one had yet decided on.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He took them to see the alterations at Hauteville House, which no one had yet witnessed; and he asked their opinion of his furniture, which no one had yet decided on.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading _Pen Bronnock Palace_ THE arrival of the two distinguished foreigners reanimated the dying season.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading _Pen Bronnock Palace_ THE arrival of the two distinguished foreigners reanimated the dying season.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
reanimatedadjective
given fresh life or vigor or spirit
From this reading _Pen Bronnock Palace_ THE arrival of the two distinguished foreigners reanimated the dying season.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
RememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Two fêtes in the same week established, as well as maintained, his character as the Archduke of fashion.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading _Pen Bronnock Palace_ THE arrival of the two distinguished foreigners reanimated the dying season.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He took them to see the alterations at Hauteville House, which no one had yet witnessed; and he asked their opinion of his furniture, which no one had yet decided on.
seigneurnoun
a man of rank in the ancient regime
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
St
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From this reading All vied in testifying their consideration, and the Duke of St. James exceeded all.
testifyingverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading All vied in testifying their consideration, and the Duke of St. James exceeded all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Pen Bronnock Palace_ THE arrival of the two distinguished foreigners reanimated the dying season.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All vied in testifying their consideration, and the Duke of St. James exceeded all.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He took them to see the alterations at Hauteville House, which no one had yet witnessed; and he asked their opinion of his furniture, which no one had yet decided on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He took them to see the alterations at Hauteville House, which no one had yet witnessed; and he asked their opinion of his furniture, which no one had yet decided on.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took them to see the alterations at Hauteville House, which no one had yet witnessed; and he asked their opinion of his furniture, which no one had yet decided on.
Twenty-fourthadjective
coming next after the twenty-third in position
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Pen Bronnock Palace_ THE arrival of the two distinguished foreigners reanimated the dying season.
viedverbUS /vaɪd/
past form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading All vied in testifying their consideration, and the Duke of St. James exceeded all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Two fêtes in the same week established, as well as maintained, his character as the Archduke of fashion.
(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 Two fêtes in the same week established, as well as maintained, his character as the Archduke of fashion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He took them to see the alterations at Hauteville House, which no one had yet witnessed; and he asked their opinion of his furniture, which no one had yet decided on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Remembering, however, the agreeable month which he had spent in the kingdom of John the Twenty-fourth, he was reminded, with annoyance, that his confusion at Hauteville prevented him from receiving his friends _en grand seigneur_ in his hereditary castle.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading He took them to see the alterations at Hauteville House, which no one had yet witnessed; and he asked their opinion of his furniture, which no one had yet decided on.
but in spite of that
From this reading He took them to see the alterations at Hauteville House, which no one had yet witnessed; and he asked their opinion of his furniture, which no one had yet decided on.
