used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a time of royal feasting, and the Palace smelt more strongly of old, rich, dead dinners and suppers than ever before.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the war of the Bunmakers, all the kings and princes and nobles, for hundreds of miles around, came to congratulate the two mighty Giants.
(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 After the war of the Bunmakers, all the kings and princes and nobles, for hundreds of miles around, came to congratulate the two mighty Giants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the war of the Bunmakers, all the kings and princes and nobles, for hundreds of miles around, came to congratulate the two mighty Giants.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading After the war of the Bunmakers, all the kings and princes and nobles, for hundreds of miles around, came to congratulate the two mighty Giants.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During all these years, more than I can now tell, Grandgousier was, of course, getting old, and at last grew so weak that he was forced to take to his bed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading During all these years, more than I can now tell, Grandgousier was, of course, getting old, and at last grew so weak that he was forced to take to his bed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was a time of royal feasting, and the Palace smelt more strongly of old, rich, dead dinners and suppers than ever before.
brought into existence
From this reading GRANDGOUSIER'S DEATH.--GARGANTUA'S MARRIAGE.--PANTAGRUEL IS BORN.
Bunmakers
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From this reading After the war of the Bunmakers, all the kings and princes and nobles, for hundreds of miles around, came to congratulate the two mighty Giants.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After the war of the Bunmakers, all the kings and princes and nobles, for hundreds of miles around, came to congratulate the two mighty Giants.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading During all these years, more than I can now tell, Grandgousier was, of course, getting old, and at last grew so weak that he was forced to take to his bed.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading After the war of the Bunmakers, all the kings and princes and nobles, for hundreds of miles around, came to congratulate the two mighty Giants.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading During all these years, more than I can now tell, Grandgousier was, of course, getting old, and at last grew so weak that he was forced to take to his bed.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading It was a time of royal feasting, and the Palace smelt more strongly of old, rich, dead dinners and suppers than ever before.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading GRANDGOUSIER'S DEATH.--GARGANTUA'S MARRIAGE.--PANTAGRUEL IS BORN.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It was a time of royal feasting, and the Palace smelt more strongly of old, rich, dead dinners and suppers than ever before.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During all these years, more than I can now tell, Grandgousier was, of course, getting old, and at last grew so weak that he was forced to take to his bed.
at any time
From this reading It was a time of royal feasting, and the Palace smelt more strongly of old, rich, dead dinners and suppers than ever before.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading It was a time of royal feasting, and the Palace smelt more strongly of old, rich, dead dinners and suppers than ever before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the war of the Bunmakers, all the kings and princes and nobles, for hundreds of miles around, came to congratulate the two mighty Giants.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading During all these years, more than I can now tell, Grandgousier was, of course, getting old, and at last grew so weak that he was forced to take to his bed.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
Gargamelle
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From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
Gargantuanoun
a voracious giant in Francois Rabelais' book of the same name
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
GARGANTUA'S
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From this reading GRANDGOUSIER'S DEATH.--GARGANTUA'S MARRIAGE.--PANTAGRUEL IS BORN.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading During all these years, more than I can now tell, Grandgousier was, of course, getting old, and at last grew so weak that he was forced to take to his bed.
GiantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading After the war of the Bunmakers, all the kings and princes and nobles, for hundreds of miles around, came to congratulate the two mighty Giants.
Grandgousier
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From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
GRANDGOUSIER'S
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From this reading GRANDGOUSIER'S DEATH.--GARGANTUA'S MARRIAGE.--PANTAGRUEL IS BORN.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading During all these years, more than I can now tell, Grandgousier was, of course, getting old, and at last grew so weak that he was forced to take to his bed.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During all these years, more than I can now tell, Grandgousier was, of course, getting old, and at last grew so weak that he was forced to take to his bed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During all these years, more than I can now tell, Grandgousier was, of course, getting old, and at last grew so weak that he was forced to take to his bed.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading After the war of the Bunmakers, all the kings and princes and nobles, for hundreds of miles around, came to congratulate the two mighty Giants.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During all these years, more than I can now tell, Grandgousier was, of course, getting old, and at last grew so weak that he was forced to take to his bed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GRANDGOUSIER'S DEATH.--GARGANTUA'S MARRIAGE.--PANTAGRUEL IS BORN.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a time of royal feasting, and the Palace smelt more strongly of old, rich, dead dinners and suppers than ever before.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading After the war of the Bunmakers, all the kings and princes and nobles, for hundreds of miles around, came to congratulate the two mighty Giants.
immediately past
From this reading During all these years, more than I can now tell, Grandgousier was, of course, getting old, and at last grew so weak that he was forced to take to his bed.
the sound of laughing
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
the act of departing
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
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 For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading GRANDGOUSIER'S DEATH.--GARGANTUA'S MARRIAGE.--PANTAGRUEL IS BORN.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading After the war of the Bunmakers, all the kings and princes and nobles, for hundreds of miles around, came to congratulate the two mighty Giants.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading After the war of the Bunmakers, all the kings and princes and nobles, for hundreds of miles around, came to congratulate the two mighty Giants.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a time of royal feasting, and the Palace smelt more strongly of old, rich, dead dinners and suppers than ever before.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading After the war of the Bunmakers, all the kings and princes and nobles, for hundreds of miles around, came to congratulate the two mighty Giants.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading During all these years, more than I can now tell, Grandgousier was, of course, getting old, and at last grew so weak that he was forced to take to his bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the war of the Bunmakers, all the kings and princes and nobles, for hundreds of miles around, came to congratulate the two mighty Giants.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was a time of royal feasting, and the Palace smelt more strongly of old, rich, dead dinners and suppers than ever before.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It was a time of royal feasting, and the Palace smelt more strongly of old, rich, dead dinners and suppers than ever before.
PANTAGRUEL
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From this reading GRANDGOUSIER'S DEATH.--GARGANTUA'S MARRIAGE.--PANTAGRUEL IS BORN.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading After the war of the Bunmakers, all the kings and princes and nobles, for hundreds of miles around, came to congratulate the two mighty Giants.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
possessing material wealth
From this reading It was a time of royal feasting, and the Palace smelt more strongly of old, rich, dead dinners and suppers than ever before.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading It was a time of royal feasting, and the Palace smelt more strongly of old, rich, dead dinners and suppers than ever before.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
smeltnounUS /smelt/
small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water
From this reading It was a time of royal feasting, and the Palace smelt more strongly of old, rich, dead dinners and suppers than ever before.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading During all these years, more than I can now tell, Grandgousier was, of course, getting old, and at last grew so weak that he was forced to take to his bed.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading It was a time of royal feasting, and the Palace smelt more strongly of old, rich, dead dinners and suppers than ever before.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
suppersnounUS /ˈsʌpərz/
plural of “supper” — a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading It was a time of royal feasting, and the Palace smelt more strongly of old, rich, dead dinners and suppers than ever before.
carry out
From this reading During all these years, more than I can now tell, Grandgousier was, of course, getting old, and at last grew so weak that he was forced to take to his bed.
express in words
From this reading During all these years, more than I can now tell, Grandgousier was, of course, getting old, and at last grew so weak that he was forced to take to his bed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a time of royal feasting, and the Palace smelt more strongly of old, rich, dead dinners and suppers than ever before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During all these years, more than I can now tell, Grandgousier was, of course, getting old, and at last grew so weak that he was forced to take to his bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the war of the Bunmakers, all the kings and princes and nobles, for hundreds of miles around, came to congratulate the two mighty Giants.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading During all these years, more than I can now tell, Grandgousier was, of course, getting old, and at last grew so weak that he was forced to take to his bed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a time of royal feasting, and the Palace smelt more strongly of old, rich, dead dinners and suppers than ever before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the war of the Bunmakers, all the kings and princes and nobles, for hundreds of miles around, came to congratulate the two mighty Giants.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After the war of the Bunmakers, all the kings and princes and nobles, for hundreds of miles around, came to congratulate the two mighty Giants.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading After the war of the Bunmakers, all the kings and princes and nobles, for hundreds of miles around, came to congratulate the two mighty Giants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a time of royal feasting, and the Palace smelt more strongly of old, rich, dead dinners and suppers than ever before.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading During all these years, more than I can now tell, Grandgousier was, of course, getting old, and at last grew so weak that he was forced to take to his bed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
a late time of life
From this reading For a whole year, its walls rang with laughter and joyous shouts, and then the kings and princes, nobles and friends, took to horse and returned to their homes, leaving Grandgousier and Gargantua in peace, with the love of all their subjects and the respect of their neighbors, for many happy years, over which there was but one cloud, the death of the kind old Queen Gargamelle.
