Chapter II

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From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

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From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

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From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

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From this reading the Imperialist headquarters--Termination of the campaign--Bassompierre returns with Rossworm to Vienna.....pp. 38-49

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From this reading the Imperialist headquarters--Termination of the campaign--Bassompierre returns with Rossworm to Vienna.....pp. 38-49

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

From this reading his mistress--Marriage of the King to Marie de’ Medici--Presentation of Madame de Verneuil to the Queen--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to find the royal _ménage_ in a very troubled state, owing to the jealousy of the wife

third-person singular of “accompany” — be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

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From this reading a fierce combat in the Isle of Adon, and has another narrow escape--He is reconciled with Rossworm--Massacre of eight hundred Turkish prisoners--Failure of a night-attack planned by the Imperialist general--Gallant but foolhardy enterprise of the Hungarians--The Turks bombard

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading of the army is General von Rossworm, a mortal enemy of the Bassompierre family--He is advised by his friends in Vienna to take service in the Army of Transylvania, instead of in that of Hungary, but declines to

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

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

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading a fierce combat in the Isle of Adon, and has another narrow escape--He is reconciled with Rossworm--Massacre of eight hundred Turkish prisoners--Failure of a night-attack planned by the Imperialist general--Gallant but foolhardy enterprise of the Hungarians--The Turks bombard

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading and the mistress--He assists at a conference, in which the Chancellor recommends the King to get rid of Madame de Verneuil at any cost--He accompanies the Maréchal de Biron on a visit to England--He is present at the

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

take into custody

From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

plural of “assist” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading and the mistress--He assists at a conference, in which the Chancellor recommends the King to get rid of Madame de Verneuil at any cost--He accompanies the Maréchal de Biron on a visit to England--He is present at the

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

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From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

earlier than; in front of

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

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From this reading and the mistress--He assists at a conference, in which the Chancellor recommends the King to get rid of Madame de Verneuil at any cost--He accompanies the Maréchal de Biron on a visit to England--He is present at the

cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile

From this reading a fierce combat in the Isle of Adon, and has another narrow escape--He is reconciled with Rossworm--Massacre of eight hundred Turkish prisoners--Failure of a night-attack planned by the Imperialist general--Gallant but foolhardy enterprise of the Hungarians--The Turks bombard

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From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading of the army is General von Rossworm, a mortal enemy of the Bassompierre family--He is advised by his friends in Vienna to take service in the Army of Transylvania, instead of in that of Hungary, but declines to

showing who or what does the action

From this reading of the army is General von Rossworm, a mortal enemy of the Bassompierre family--He is advised by his friends in Vienna to take service in the Army of Transylvania, instead of in that of Hungary, but declines to

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

the British cabinet minister responsible for finance

From this reading and the mistress--He assists at a conference, in which the Chancellor recommends the King to get rid of Madame de Verneuil at any cost--He accompanies the Maréchal de Biron on a visit to England--He is present at the

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading a fierce combat in the Isle of Adon, and has another narrow escape--He is reconciled with Rossworm--Massacre of eight hundred Turkish prisoners--Failure of a night-attack planned by the Imperialist general--Gallant but foolhardy enterprise of the Hungarians--The Turks bombard

the officer who holds the supreme command

From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable

From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading and the mistress--He assists at a conference, in which the Chancellor recommends the King to get rid of Madame de Verneuil at any cost--He accompanies the Maréchal de Biron on a visit to England--He is present at the

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading and the mistress--He assists at a conference, in which the Chancellor recommends the King to get rid of Madame de Verneuil at any cost--He accompanies the Maréchal de Biron on a visit to England--He is present at the

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From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

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From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

plural of “decline” — change toward something smaller or lower

From this reading of the army is General von Rossworm, a mortal enemy of the Bassompierre family--He is advised by his friends in Vienna to take service in the Army of Transylvania, instead of in that of Hungary, but declines to

being one more than seven

From this reading a fierce combat in the Isle of Adon, and has another narrow escape--He is reconciled with Rossworm--Massacre of eight hundred Turkish prisoners--Failure of a night-attack planned by the Imperialist general--Gallant but foolhardy enterprise of the Hungarians--The Turks bombard

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From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

an opposing military force

From this reading of the army is General von Rossworm, a mortal enemy of the Bassompierre family--He is advised by his friends in Vienna to take service in the Army of Transylvania, instead of in that of Hungary, but declines to

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading and the mistress--He assists at a conference, in which the Chancellor recommends the King to get rid of Madame de Verneuil at any cost--He accompanies the Maréchal de Biron on a visit to England--He is present at the

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading a fierce combat in the Isle of Adon, and has another narrow escape--He is reconciled with Rossworm--Massacre of eight hundred Turkish prisoners--Failure of a night-attack planned by the Imperialist general--Gallant but foolhardy enterprise of the Hungarians--The Turks bombard

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

an act that fails

From this reading a fierce combat in the Isle of Adon, and has another narrow escape--He is reconciled with Rossworm--Massacre of eight hundred Turkish prisoners--Failure of a night-attack planned by the Imperialist general--Gallant but foolhardy enterprise of the Hungarians--The Turks bombard

a social unit living together

From this reading of the army is General von Rossworm, a mortal enemy of the Bassompierre family--He is advised by his friends in Vienna to take service in the Army of Transylvania, instead of in that of Hungary, but declines to

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading a fierce combat in the Isle of Adon, and has another narrow escape--He is reconciled with Rossworm--Massacre of eight hundred Turkish prisoners--Failure of a night-attack planned by the Imperialist general--Gallant but foolhardy enterprise of the Hungarians--The Turks bombard

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading his mistress--Marriage of the King to Marie de’ Medici--Presentation of Madame de Verneuil to the Queen--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to find the royal _ménage_ in a very troubled state, owing to the jealousy of the wife

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From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading a fierce combat in the Isle of Adon, and has another narrow escape--He is reconciled with Rossworm--Massacre of eight hundred Turkish prisoners--Failure of a night-attack planned by the Imperialist general--Gallant but foolhardy enterprise of the Hungarians--The Turks bombard

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading of the army is General von Rossworm, a mortal enemy of the Bassompierre family--He is advised by his friends in Vienna to take service in the Army of Transylvania, instead of in that of Hungary, but declines to

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading a fierce combat in the Isle of Adon, and has another narrow escape--He is reconciled with Rossworm--Massacre of eight hundred Turkish prisoners--Failure of a night-attack planned by the Imperialist general--Gallant but foolhardy enterprise of the Hungarians--The Turks bombard

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading of the army is General von Rossworm, a mortal enemy of the Bassompierre family--He is advised by his friends in Vienna to take service in the Army of Transylvania, instead of in that of Hungary, but declines to

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading and the mistress--He assists at a conference, in which the Chancellor recommends the King to get rid of Madame de Verneuil at any cost--He accompanies the Maréchal de Biron on a visit to England--He is present at the

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading a fierce combat in the Isle of Adon, and has another narrow escape--He is reconciled with Rossworm--Massacre of eight hundred Turkish prisoners--Failure of a night-attack planned by the Imperialist general--Gallant but foolhardy enterprise of the Hungarians--The Turks bombard

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading the Imperialist headquarters--Termination of the campaign--Bassompierre returns with Rossworm to Vienna.....pp. 38-49

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From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

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From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

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

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

ten 10s

From this reading a fierce combat in the Isle of Adon, and has another narrow escape--He is reconciled with Rossworm--Massacre of eight hundred Turkish prisoners--Failure of a night-attack planned by the Imperialist general--Gallant but foolhardy enterprise of the Hungarians--The Turks bombard

plural of “hungarian” — a native or inhabitant of Hungary

From this reading a fierce combat in the Isle of Adon, and has another narrow escape--He is reconciled with Rossworm--Massacre of eight hundred Turkish prisoners--Failure of a night-attack planned by the Imperialist general--Gallant but foolhardy enterprise of the Hungarians--The Turks bombard

a republic in central Europe

From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

a believer in imperialism

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

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

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading of the army is General von Rossworm, a mortal enemy of the Bassompierre family--He is advised by his friends in Vienna to take service in the Army of Transylvania, instead of in that of Hungary, but declines to

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

From this reading and the mistress--He assists at a conference, in which the Chancellor recommends the King to get rid of Madame de Verneuil at any cost--He accompanies the Maréchal de Biron on a visit to England--He is present at the

a small island

From this reading a fierce combat in the Isle of Adon, and has another narrow escape--He is reconciled with Rossworm--Massacre of eight hundred Turkish prisoners--Failure of a night-attack planned by the Imperialist general--Gallant but foolhardy enterprise of the Hungarians--The Turks bombard

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading his mistress--Marriage of the King to Marie de’ Medici--Presentation of Madame de Verneuil to the Queen--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to find the royal _ménage_ in a very troubled state, owing to the jealousy of the wife

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits

From this reading his mistress--Marriage of the King to Marie de’ Medici--Presentation of Madame de Verneuil to the Queen--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to find the royal _ménage_ in a very troubled state, owing to the jealousy of the wife

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

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From this reading his mistress--Marriage of the King to Marie de’ Medici--Presentation of Madame de Verneuil to the Queen--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to find the royal _ménage_ in a very troubled state, owing to the jealousy of the wife

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading his mistress--Marriage of the King to Marie de’ Medici--Presentation of Madame de Verneuil to the Queen--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to find the royal _ménage_ in a very troubled state, owing to the jealousy of the wife

place in proper rank

From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

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From this reading and the mistress--He assists at a conference, in which the Chancellor recommends the King to get rid of Madame de Verneuil at any cost--He accompanies the Maréchal de Biron on a visit to England--He is present at the

kill a large number of people indiscriminately

From this reading a fierce combat in the Isle of Adon, and has another narrow escape--He is reconciled with Rossworm--Massacre of eight hundred Turkish prisoners--Failure of a night-attack planned by the Imperialist general--Gallant but foolhardy enterprise of the Hungarians--The Turks bombard

aristocratic Italian family of powerful merchants and bankers who ruled Florence in the 15th century

From this reading his mistress--Marriage of the King to Marie de’ Medici--Presentation of Madame de Verneuil to the Queen--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to find the royal _ménage_ in a very troubled state, owing to the jealousy of the wife

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading his mistress--Marriage of the King to Marie de’ Medici--Presentation of Madame de Verneuil to the Queen--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to find the royal _ménage_ in a very troubled state, owing to the jealousy of the wife

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From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

subject to death

From this reading of the army is General von Rossworm, a mortal enemy of the Bassompierre family--He is advised by his friends in Vienna to take service in the Army of Transylvania, instead of in that of Hungary, but declines to

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From this reading his mistress--Marriage of the King to Marie de’ Medici--Presentation of Madame de Verneuil to the Queen--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to find the royal _ménage_ in a very troubled state, owing to the jealousy of the wife

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

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From this reading a fierce combat in the Isle of Adon, and has another narrow escape--He is reconciled with Rossworm--Massacre of eight hundred Turkish prisoners--Failure of a night-attack planned by the Imperialist general--Gallant but foolhardy enterprise of the Hungarians--The Turks bombard

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading and the mistress--He assists at a conference, in which the Chancellor recommends the King to get rid of Madame de Verneuil at any cost--He accompanies the Maréchal de Biron on a visit to England--He is present at the

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

owed as a debt

From this reading his mistress--Marriage of the King to Marie de’ Medici--Presentation of Madame de Verneuil to the Queen--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to find the royal _ménage_ in a very troubled state, owing to the jealousy of the wife

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading a fierce combat in the Isle of Adon, and has another narrow escape--He is reconciled with Rossworm--Massacre of eight hundred Turkish prisoners--Failure of a night-attack planned by the Imperialist general--Gallant but foolhardy enterprise of the Hungarians--The Turks bombard

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

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From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading and the mistress--He assists at a conference, in which the Chancellor recommends the King to get rid of Madame de Verneuil at any cost--He accompanies the Maréchal de Biron on a visit to England--He is present at the

the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)

From this reading his mistress--Marriage of the King to Marie de’ Medici--Presentation of Madame de Verneuil to the Queen--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to find the royal _ménage_ in a very troubled state, owing to the jealousy of the wife

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading a fierce combat in the Isle of Adon, and has another narrow escape--He is reconciled with Rossworm--Massacre of eight hundred Turkish prisoners--Failure of a night-attack planned by the Imperialist general--Gallant but foolhardy enterprise of the Hungarians--The Turks bombard

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 his mistress--Marriage of the King to Marie de’ Medici--Presentation of Madame de Verneuil to the Queen--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to find the royal _ménage_ in a very troubled state, owing to the jealousy of the wife

third-person singular of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading and the mistress--He assists at a conference, in which the Chancellor recommends the King to get rid of Madame de Verneuil at any cost--He accompanies the Maréchal de Biron on a visit to England--He is present at the

made compatible or consistent

From this reading a fierce combat in the Isle of Adon, and has another narrow escape--He is reconciled with Rossworm--Massacre of eight hundred Turkish prisoners--Failure of a night-attack planned by the Imperialist general--Gallant but foolhardy enterprise of the Hungarians--The Turks bombard

third-person singular of “reconcile” — make (one thing) compatible with

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading his mistress--Marriage of the King to Marie de’ Medici--Presentation of Madame de Verneuil to the Queen--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to find the royal _ménage_ in a very troubled state, owing to the jealousy of the wife

relieve from

From this reading and the mistress--He assists at a conference, in which the Chancellor recommends the King to get rid of Madame de Verneuil at any cost--He accompanies the Maréchal de Biron on a visit to England--He is present at the

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From this reading of the army is General von Rossworm, a mortal enemy of the Bassompierre family--He is advised by his friends in Vienna to take service in the Army of Transylvania, instead of in that of Hungary, but declines to

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading his mistress--Marriage of the King to Marie de’ Medici--Presentation of Madame de Verneuil to the Queen--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to find the royal _ménage_ in a very troubled state, owing to the jealousy of the wife

a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading of the army is General von Rossworm, a mortal enemy of the Bassompierre family--He is advised by his friends in Vienna to take service in the Army of Transylvania, instead of in that of Hungary, but declines to

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

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

From this reading his mistress--Marriage of the King to Marie de’ Medici--Presentation of Madame de Verneuil to the Queen--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to find the royal _ménage_ in a very troubled state, owing to the jealousy of the wife

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From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

carry out

From this reading of the army is General von Rossworm, a mortal enemy of the Bassompierre family--He is advised by his friends in Vienna to take service in the Army of Transylvania, instead of in that of Hungary, but declines to

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading the Imperialist headquarters--Termination of the campaign--Bassompierre returns with Rossworm to Vienna.....pp. 38-49

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

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

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

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

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

a historical plateau region in northwestern Romania that is separated from the rest of the country by the Transylvanian Alps; originally part of Hungary; incorporated into Romania at the end of World War I

From this reading of the army is General von Rossworm, a mortal enemy of the Bassompierre family--He is advised by his friends in Vienna to take service in the Army of Transylvania, instead of in that of Hungary, but declines to

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading his mistress--Marriage of the King to Marie de’ Medici--Presentation of Madame de Verneuil to the Queen--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to find the royal _ménage_ in a very troubled state, owing to the jealousy of the wife

of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language

From this reading a fierce combat in the Isle of Adon, and has another narrow escape--He is reconciled with Rossworm--Massacre of eight hundred Turkish prisoners--Failure of a night-attack planned by the Imperialist general--Gallant but foolhardy enterprise of the Hungarians--The Turks bombard

plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

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From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

precisely as stated

From this reading his mistress--Marriage of the King to Marie de’ Medici--Presentation of Madame de Verneuil to the Queen--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to find the royal _ménage_ in a very troubled state, owing to the jealousy of the wife

the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss

From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with

tell voluntarily

From this reading arrest of Biron at Fontainebleau, in June, 1602--Condemnation and execution of the marshal.....pp. 30-37 Bassompierre sets out for Hungary to serve as a volunteer in the Imperial Army against the Turks--His journey to Vienna--He learns that the commander-in-chief

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From this reading of the army is General von Rossworm, a mortal enemy of the Bassompierre family--He is advised by his friends in Vienna to take service in the Army of Transylvania, instead of in that of Hungary, but declines to

(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 change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

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

From this reading and the mistress--He assists at a conference, in which the Chancellor recommends the King to get rid of Madame de Verneuil at any cost--He accompanies the Maréchal de Biron on a visit to England--He is present at the

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading his mistress--Marriage of the King to Marie de’ Medici--Presentation of Madame de Verneuil to the Queen--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to find the royal _ménage_ in a very troubled state, owing to the jealousy of the wife

in a wise manner

From this reading change his plans--He sups more well than wisely at Gran--His arrival in the Imperialist camp before Buda--Position of the hostile armies--Bassompierre is presented to Rossworm--He narrowly escapes being killed or taken prisoner by the Turks--He takes part in

in the company of; together with

From this reading Bassompierre accompanies Henri IV in his campaign against Charles Emmanuel of Savoy--His narrow escape at the taking of Montmélian--He goes with the King to visit Henriette d’Entragues, Madame de Verneuil, at La Côte-Saint-André, and reconciles Henri IV with