Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

how long something has existed

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

(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 A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

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

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading One day we read of his arrival at Munich, whither the Empress had gone to meet him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One day we read of his arrival at Munich, whither the Empress had gone to meet him.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

past form of “chronicle” — record in chronological order; make a historical record

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

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From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

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From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

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From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

a group of representatives or delegates

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor

From this reading One day we read of his arrival at Munich, whither the Empress had gone to meet him.

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From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading While thus this homage was paid to the semblance of Napoleon's glory, his progress through Germany was one grand triumphal procession.

the act of giving

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

plural of “glory” — a state of high honor

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

a state of high honor

From this reading While thus this homage was paid to the semblance of Napoleon's glory, his progress through Germany was one grand triumphal procession.

destroyed or killed

From this reading One day we read of his arrival at Munich, whither the Empress had gone to meet him.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading While thus this homage was paid to the semblance of Napoleon's glory, his progress through Germany was one grand triumphal procession.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

plural of “groom” — a man participant in his own marriage ceremony

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading One day we read of his arrival at Munich, whither the Empress had gone to meet him.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

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

From this reading While thus this homage was paid to the semblance of Napoleon's glory, his progress through Germany was one grand triumphal procession.

respectful deference

From this reading While thus this homage was paid to the semblance of Napoleon's glory, his progress through Germany was one grand triumphal procession.

a social unit living together

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

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

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

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From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

the capital and largest city of Luxembourg

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

splendid or imposing in size or appearance

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

kept in good condition

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

engage in

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

come together

From this reading One day we read of his arrival at Munich, whither the Empress had gone to meet him.

plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

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From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

the capital and largest city of Bavaria in southwestern Germany

From this reading One day we read of his arrival at Munich, whither the Empress had gone to meet him.

possessive form of “napoleon” — French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading While thus this homage was paid to the semblance of Napoleon's glory, his progress through Germany was one grand triumphal procession.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading While thus this homage was paid to the semblance of Napoleon's glory, his progress through Germany was one grand triumphal procession.

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

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

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

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

cheap or pretentious or vain display

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading While thus this homage was paid to the semblance of Napoleon's glory, his progress through Germany was one grand triumphal procession.

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading While thus this homage was paid to the semblance of Napoleon's glory, his progress through Germany was one grand triumphal procession.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

the echo of an echo

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading One day we read of his arrival at Munich, whither the Empress had gone to meet him.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

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From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

From this reading While thus this homage was paid to the semblance of Napoleon's glory, his progress through Germany was one grand triumphal procession.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

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

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading While thus this homage was paid to the semblance of Napoleon's glory, his progress through Germany was one grand triumphal procession.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading While thus this homage was paid to the semblance of Napoleon's glory, his progress through Germany was one grand triumphal procession.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading While thus this homage was paid to the semblance of Napoleon's glory, his progress through Germany was one grand triumphal procession.

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

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

relating to or celebrating a triumph

From this reading While thus this homage was paid to the semblance of Napoleon's glory, his progress through Germany was one grand triumphal procession.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

having strong sexual appeal

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

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

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading One day we read of his arrival at Munich, whither the Empress had gone to meet him.

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

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The most costly equipages, saddle-horses of great price, grooms in gorgeous liveries, all that could attract notice and admiration, were put in requisition; while ceremonies of pomp went forward day by day, and the deputation received in state the congratulatory visits of different departments of the Government.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

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

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

during the time that

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading One day we read of his arrival at Munich, whither the Empress had gone to meet him.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A portion of the Luxembourg was devoted to the reception of the _compagnie d'élite_ for whom a household on the most liberal scale was provided, a splendid table maintained, and all that wealth and the taste of a voluptuous age could suggest, procured, to make their life one of daily magnificence and pleasure.

belonging to which person

From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.

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From this reading Daru himself, the especial favorite of the Emperor, took the head of the table each day, to which generally some of the ministers were invited; while the “Moniteur” of every morning chronicled the festivities, giving _éclat_ to the most minute circumstance, and making Paris re-echo to the glories of him of whose fame they were but the messengers.