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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading family at Karlstein--Amorous escapade with “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre sets out for Lorraine--He engages in a drinking-bout with the canons of Saverne which very nearly has a fatal termination--Death of his brother Jean, Seigneur de Removille, at the siege of
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading and commissions him to raise troops in Lorraine for service against the Turks--Bassompierre, Rossworm and other nobles parade the streets masked and have an affray with the police--Singular sequel to this affair--Bassompierre spends the Carnival with the Prestowitz
affraynoun
noisy quarrel
From this reading and commissions him to raise troops in Lorraine for service against the Turks--Bassompierre, Rossworm and other nobles parade the streets masked and have an affray with the police--Singular sequel to this affair--Bassompierre spends the Carnival with the Prestowitz
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading and commissions him to raise troops in Lorraine for service against the Turks--Bassompierre, Rossworm and other nobles parade the streets masked and have an affray with the police--Singular sequel to this affair--Bassompierre spends the Carnival with the Prestowitz
amorousadjectiveUS /ˈæmərəs/
inclined toward or displaying love
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
Bassompierre
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading family at Karlstein--Amorous escapade with “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre sets out for Lorraine--He engages in a drinking-bout with the canons of Saverne which very nearly has a fatal termination--Death of his brother Jean, Seigneur de Removille, at the siege of
Burgravenoun
a nobleman ruling a German castle and surrounding grounds by hereditary right
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
canonsnounUS /ˈkænənz/
plural of “canon” — a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
From this reading family at Karlstein--Amorous escapade with “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre sets out for Lorraine--He engages in a drinking-bout with the canons of Saverne which very nearly has a fatal termination--Death of his brother Jean, Seigneur de Removille, at the siege of
CarnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
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commissionsnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “commission” — a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading and commissions him to raise troops in Lorraine for service against the Turks--Bassompierre, Rossworm and other nobles parade the streets masked and have an affray with the police--Singular sequel to this affair--Bassompierre spends the Carnival with the Prestowitz
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
a female human offspring
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading family at Karlstein--Amorous escapade with “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre sets out for Lorraine--He engages in a drinking-bout with the canons of Saverne which very nearly has a fatal termination--Death of his brother Jean, Seigneur de Removille, at the siege of
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading family at Karlstein--Amorous escapade with “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre sets out for Lorraine--He engages in a drinking-bout with the canons of Saverne which very nearly has a fatal termination--Death of his brother Jean, Seigneur de Removille, at the siege of
dinesverbUS /daɪnz/
third-person singular of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
having finished or arrived at completion
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drinking-bout
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the male ruler of an empire
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
engagesverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “engage” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading family at Karlstein--Amorous escapade with “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre sets out for Lorraine--He engages in a drinking-bout with the canons of Saverne which very nearly has a fatal termination--Death of his brother Jean, Seigneur de Removille, at the siege of
a movement into or inward
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escapadenounUS /ˈeskəpeɪd/
a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading family at Karlstein--Amorous escapade with “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre sets out for Lorraine--He engages in a drinking-bout with the canons of Saverne which very nearly has a fatal termination--Death of his brother Jean, Seigneur de Removille, at the siege of
the act of escaping physically
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
EsthernounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
a social unit living together
From this reading family at Karlstein--Amorous escapade with “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre sets out for Lorraine--He engages in a drinking-bout with the canons of Saverne which very nearly has a fatal termination--Death of his brother Jean, Seigneur de Removille, at the siege of
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading family at Karlstein--Amorous escapade with “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre sets out for Lorraine--He engages in a drinking-bout with the canons of Saverne which very nearly has a fatal termination--Death of his brother Jean, Seigneur de Removille, at the siege of
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading and commissions him to raise troops in Lorraine for service against the Turks--Bassompierre, Rossworm and other nobles parade the streets masked and have an affray with the police--Singular sequel to this affair--Bassompierre spends the Carnival with the Prestowitz
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
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the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
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graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
GrievancesnounUS /ˈɡriːvənsəz/
plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading family at Karlstein--Amorous escapade with “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre sets out for Lorraine--He engages in a drinking-bout with the canons of Saverne which very nearly has a fatal termination--Death of his brother Jean, Seigneur de Removille, at the siege of
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading and commissions him to raise troops in Lorraine for service against the Turks--Bassompierre, Rossworm and other nobles parade the streets masked and have an affray with the police--Singular sequel to this affair--Bassompierre spends the Carnival with the Prestowitz
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
Henri
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
invitesnounUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪts/
plural of “invite” — a colloquial expression for invitation
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
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a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading family at Karlstein--Amorous escapade with “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre sets out for Lorraine--He engages in a drinking-bout with the canons of Saverne which very nearly has a fatal termination--Death of his brother Jean, Seigneur de Removille, at the siege of
the quality of being just or fair
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Karlstein
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plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
lordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
LorrainenounUS /lərˈeɪn/
an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits
From this reading and commissions him to raise troops in Lorraine for service against the Turks--Bassompierre, Rossworm and other nobles parade the streets masked and have an affray with the police--Singular sequel to this affair--Bassompierre spends the Carnival with the Prestowitz
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading and commissions him to raise troops in Lorraine for service against the Turks--Bassompierre, Rossworm and other nobles parade the streets masked and have an affray with the police--Singular sequel to this affair--Bassompierre spends the Carnival with the Prestowitz
Maximilian
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From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading family at Karlstein--Amorous escapade with “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre sets out for Lorraine--He engages in a drinking-bout with the canons of Saverne which very nearly has a fatal termination--Death of his brother Jean, Seigneur de Removille, at the siege of
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading and commissions him to raise troops in Lorraine for service against the Turks--Bassompierre, Rossworm and other nobles parade the streets masked and have an affray with the police--Singular sequel to this affair--Bassompierre spends the Carnival with the Prestowitz
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
Ostend
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading and commissions him to raise troops in Lorraine for service against the Turks--Bassompierre, Rossworm and other nobles parade the streets masked and have an affray with the police--Singular sequel to this affair--Bassompierre spends the Carnival with the Prestowitz
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading family at Karlstein--Amorous escapade with “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre sets out for Lorraine--He engages in a drinking-bout with the canons of Saverne which very nearly has a fatal termination--Death of his brother Jean, Seigneur de Removille, at the siege of
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading and commissions him to raise troops in Lorraine for service against the Turks--Bassompierre, Rossworm and other nobles parade the streets masked and have an affray with the police--Singular sequel to this affair--Bassompierre spends the Carnival with the Prestowitz
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading and commissions him to raise troops in Lorraine for service against the Turks--Bassompierre, Rossworm and other nobles parade the streets masked and have an affray with the police--Singular sequel to this affair--Bassompierre spends the Carnival with the Prestowitz
pp
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PraguenounUS /prɑːɡ/
the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic in the western part of the country; a cultural and commercial center since the 14th century
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
Prestowitz
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From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
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raise the level or amount of something
From this reading and commissions him to raise troops in Lorraine for service against the Turks--Bassompierre, Rossworm and other nobles parade the streets masked and have an affray with the police--Singular sequel to this affair--Bassompierre spends the Carnival with the Prestowitz
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
Removille
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From this reading family at Karlstein--Amorous escapade with “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre sets out for Lorraine--He engages in a drinking-bout with the canons of Saverne which very nearly has a fatal termination--Death of his brother Jean, Seigneur de Removille, at the siege of
renouncesverbUS /rɪˈnaʊnsɪz/
third-person singular of “renounce” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
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residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
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go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
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Rossworm
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From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
Saverne
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From this reading family at Karlstein--Amorous escapade with “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre sets out for Lorraine--He engages in a drinking-bout with the canons of Saverne which very nearly has a fatal termination--Death of his brother Jean, Seigneur de Removille, at the siege of
Seigneurnoun
a man of rank in the ancient regime
From this reading family at Karlstein--Amorous escapade with “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre sets out for Lorraine--He engages in a drinking-bout with the canons of Saverne which very nearly has a fatal termination--Death of his brother Jean, Seigneur de Removille, at the siege of
sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading and commissions him to raise troops in Lorraine for service against the Turks--Bassompierre, Rossworm and other nobles parade the streets masked and have an affray with the police--Singular sequel to this affair--Bassompierre spends the Carnival with the Prestowitz
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading and commissions him to raise troops in Lorraine for service against the Turks--Bassompierre, Rossworm and other nobles parade the streets masked and have an affray with the police--Singular sequel to this affair--Bassompierre spends the Carnival with the Prestowitz
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading family at Karlstein--Amorous escapade with “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre sets out for Lorraine--He engages in a drinking-bout with the canons of Saverne which very nearly has a fatal termination--Death of his brother Jean, Seigneur de Removille, at the siege of
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Ostend--Grievances of Bassompierre against the French Government--Henri IV promises that “justice shall be done him” and invites him to return to his Court--Bassompierre renounces his intention of entering the Imperial service and sets out for France.....pp. 50-63
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading family at Karlstein--Amorous escapade with “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre sets out for Lorraine--He engages in a drinking-bout with the canons of Saverne which very nearly has a fatal termination--Death of his brother Jean, Seigneur de Removille, at the siege of
unusual or striking
From this reading and commissions him to raise troops in Lorraine for service against the Turks--Bassompierre, Rossworm and other nobles parade the streets masked and have an affray with the police--Singular sequel to this affair--Bassompierre spends the Carnival with the Prestowitz
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
spendsverbUS /spendz/
third-person singular of “spend” — use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading and commissions him to raise troops in Lorraine for service against the Turks--Bassompierre, Rossworm and other nobles parade the streets masked and have an affray with the police--Singular sequel to this affair--Bassompierre spends the Carnival with the Prestowitz
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading and commissions him to raise troops in Lorraine for service against the Turks--Bassompierre, Rossworm and other nobles parade the streets masked and have an affray with the police--Singular sequel to this affair--Bassompierre spends the Carnival with the Prestowitz
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading family at Karlstein--Amorous escapade with “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre sets out for Lorraine--He engages in a drinking-bout with the canons of Saverne which very nearly has a fatal termination--Death of his brother Jean, Seigneur de Removille, at the siege of
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ostend--Grievances of Bassompierre against the French Government--Henri IV promises that “justice shall be done him” and invites him to return to his Court--Bassompierre renounces his intention of entering the Imperial service and sets out for France.....pp. 50-63
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading and commissions him to raise troops in Lorraine for service against the Turks--Bassompierre, Rossworm and other nobles parade the streets masked and have an affray with the police--Singular sequel to this affair--Bassompierre spends the Carnival with the Prestowitz
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
soldiers collectively
From this reading and commissions him to raise troops in Lorraine for service against the Turks--Bassompierre, Rossworm and other nobles parade the streets masked and have an affray with the police--Singular sequel to this affair--Bassompierre spends the Carnival with the Prestowitz
TurksnounUS /tɜːrks/
plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading and commissions him to raise troops in Lorraine for service against the Turks--Bassompierre, Rossworm and other nobles parade the streets masked and have an affray with the police--Singular sequel to this affair--Bassompierre spends the Carnival with the Prestowitz
precisely as stated
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
WallensteinnounUS /ˈwɔːlənstaɪn/
Austrian general who fought for the Hapsburgs during the Thirty Years' War (1583-1634)
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
in or at the place that
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
which person or people
From this reading “Madame Esther”--Bassompierre and Rossworm engage in an amorous adventure, from which they narrowly escape with their lives--Bassompierre plays tennis with Wallenstein, with the Emperor Maximilian an interested spectator--He is presented to the Emperor, who receives him very graciously
widowedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪdoʊd/
single because of death of the spouse
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bassompierre goes to Prague, where the Imperial Court is in residence--He is presented by Rossworm to the lords of the Council--He dines at the house of Prestowitz, Burgrave of Karlstein, and falls in love with his widowed daughter,
