Chapter X

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From this reading She was, however, at pains to conceal the real object of her journey from the Count von Mansfeld,[10] whom her late husband had associated with her in the guardianship of his children, and whose consent was required before they could leave Lorraine.

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From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

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From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

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

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

noisy quarrel

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

(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 They were duly presented to the prince, who received them very cordially and “told them their name was very dear to all his House.”

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

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

eagerly desirous

From this reading On their return from this little journey, the whole Bassompierre family began to prepare for a visit to France, Madame de Bassompierre, like a loyal Frenchwoman, being anxious that her sons should be presented to Henri IV, in the hope that they might decide to enter his service.

a sovereign prince of the former ruling house of Austria

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading She was, however, at pains to conceal the real object of her journey from the Count von Mansfeld,[10] whom her late husband had associated with her in the guardianship of his children, and whose consent was required before they could leave Lorraine.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

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From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading On their return from this little journey, the whole Bassompierre family began to prepare for a visit to France, Madame de Bassompierre, like a loyal Frenchwoman, being anxious that her sons should be presented to Henri IV, in the hope that they might decide to enter his service.

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From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading On their return from this little journey, the whole Bassompierre family began to prepare for a visit to France, Madame de Bassompierre, like a loyal Frenchwoman, being anxious that her sons should be presented to Henri IV, in the hope that they might decide to enter his service.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading On their return from this little journey, the whole Bassompierre family began to prepare for a visit to France, Madame de Bassompierre, like a loyal Frenchwoman, being anxious that her sons should be presented to Henri IV, in the hope that they might decide to enter his service.

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From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

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

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading She was, however, at pains to conceal the real object of her journey from the Count von Mansfeld,[10] whom her late husband had associated with her in the guardianship of his children, and whose consent was required before they could leave Lorraine.

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From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading She was, however, at pains to conceal the real object of her journey from the Count von Mansfeld,[10] whom her late husband had associated with her in the guardianship of his children, and whose consent was required before they could leave Lorraine.

permission to do something

From this reading She was, however, at pains to conceal the real object of her journey from the Count von Mansfeld,[10] whom her late husband had associated with her in the guardianship of his children, and whose consent was required before they could leave Lorraine.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

in a hearty manner

From this reading They were duly presented to the prince, who received them very cordially and “told them their name was very dear to all his House.”

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

From this reading She was, however, at pains to conceal the real object of her journey from the Count von Mansfeld,[10] whom her late husband had associated with her in the guardianship of his children, and whose consent was required before they could leave Lorraine.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading She was, however, at pains to conceal the real object of her journey from the Count von Mansfeld,[10] whom her late husband had associated with her in the guardianship of his children, and whose consent was required before they could leave Lorraine.

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From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

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From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

a female human offspring

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

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

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

dearly loved

From this reading They were duly presented to the prince, who received them very cordially and “told them their name was very dear to all his House.”

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading On their return from this little journey, the whole Bassompierre family began to prepare for a visit to France, Madame de Bassompierre, like a loyal Frenchwoman, being anxious that her sons should be presented to Henri IV, in the hope that they might decide to enter his service.

third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

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From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading They were duly presented to the prince, who received them very cordially and “told them their name was very dear to all his House.”

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

to come or go into

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

an official charged with the care of the horses of princes or nobles

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

plural of “escort” — someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

a social unit living together

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

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From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

a person of French nationality

From this reading On their return from this little journey, the whole Bassompierre family began to prepare for a visit to France, Madame de Bassompierre, like a loyal Frenchwoman, being anxious that her sons should be presented to Henri IV, in the hope that they might decide to enter his service.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On their return from this little journey, the whole Bassompierre family began to prepare for a visit to France, Madame de Bassompierre, like a loyal Frenchwoman, being anxious that her sons should be presented to Henri IV, in the hope that they might decide to enter his service.

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From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

in a gracious or graceful manner

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

attention and management implying responsibility for safety

From this reading She was, however, at pains to conceal the real object of her journey from the Count von Mansfeld,[10] whom her late husband had associated with her in the guardianship of his children, and whose consent was required before they could leave Lorraine.

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

From this reading She was, however, at pains to conceal the real object of her journey from the Count von Mansfeld,[10] whom her late husband had associated with her in the guardianship of his children, and whose consent was required before they could leave Lorraine.

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

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

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From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

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From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

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

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

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

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading On their return from this little journey, the whole Bassompierre family began to prepare for a visit to France, Madame de Bassompierre, like a loyal Frenchwoman, being anxious that her sons should be presented to Henri IV, in the hope that they might decide to enter his service.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading She was, however, at pains to conceal the real object of her journey from the Count von Mansfeld,[10] whom her late husband had associated with her in the guardianship of his children, and whose consent was required before they could leave Lorraine.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

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From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

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

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

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From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

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

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

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From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading On their return from this little journey, the whole Bassompierre family began to prepare for a visit to France, Madame de Bassompierre, like a loyal Frenchwoman, being anxious that her sons should be presented to Henri IV, in the hope that they might decide to enter his service.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading She was, however, at pains to conceal the real object of her journey from the Count von Mansfeld,[10] whom her late husband had associated with her in the guardianship of his children, and whose consent was required before they could leave Lorraine.

go away from a place

From this reading She was, however, at pains to conceal the real object of her journey from the Count von Mansfeld,[10] whom her late husband had associated with her in the guardianship of his children, and whose consent was required before they could leave Lorraine.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading On their return from this little journey, the whole Bassompierre family began to prepare for a visit to France, Madame de Bassompierre, like a loyal Frenchwoman, being anxious that her sons should be presented to Henri IV, in the hope that they might decide to enter his service.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On their return from this little journey, the whole Bassompierre family began to prepare for a visit to France, Madame de Bassompierre, like a loyal Frenchwoman, being anxious that her sons should be presented to Henri IV, in the hope that they might decide to enter his service.

an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading On their return from this little journey, the whole Bassompierre family began to prepare for a visit to France, Madame de Bassompierre, like a loyal Frenchwoman, being anxious that her sons should be presented to Henri IV, in the hope that they might decide to enter his service.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading On their return from this little journey, the whole Bassompierre family began to prepare for a visit to France, Madame de Bassompierre, like a loyal Frenchwoman, being anxious that her sons should be presented to Henri IV, in the hope that they might decide to enter his service.

possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

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From this reading She was, however, at pains to conceal the real object of her journey from the Count von Mansfeld,[10] whom her late husband had associated with her in the guardianship of his children, and whose consent was required before they could leave Lorraine.

take in marriage

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

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From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

come together

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading On their return from this little journey, the whole Bassompierre family began to prepare for a visit to France, Madame de Bassompierre, like a loyal Frenchwoman, being anxious that her sons should be presented to Henri IV, in the hope that they might decide to enter his service.

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

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

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From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading They were duly presented to the prince, who received them very cordially and “told them their name was very dear to all his House.”

a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading She was, however, at pains to conceal the real object of her journey from the Count von Mansfeld,[10] whom her late husband had associated with her in the guardianship of his children, and whose consent was required before they could leave Lorraine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading She was, however, at pains to conceal the real object of her journey from the Count von Mansfeld,[10] whom her late husband had associated with her in the guardianship of his children, and whose consent was required before they could leave Lorraine.

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

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading On their return from this little journey, the whole Bassompierre family began to prepare for a visit to France, Madame de Bassompierre, like a loyal Frenchwoman, being anxious that her sons should be presented to Henri IV, in the hope that they might decide to enter his service.

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

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading She was, however, at pains to conceal the real object of her journey from the Count von Mansfeld,[10] whom her late husband had associated with her in the guardianship of his children, and whose consent was required before they could leave Lorraine.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading They were duly presented to the prince, who received them very cordially and “told them their name was very dear to all his House.”

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading She was, however, at pains to conceal the real object of her journey from the Count von Mansfeld,[10] whom her late husband had associated with her in the guardianship of his children, and whose consent was required before they could leave Lorraine.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading On their return from this little journey, the whole Bassompierre family began to prepare for a visit to France, Madame de Bassompierre, like a loyal Frenchwoman, being anxious that her sons should be presented to Henri IV, in the hope that they might decide to enter his service.

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

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was, however, at pains to conceal the real object of her journey from the Count von Mansfeld,[10] whom her late husband had associated with her in the guardianship of his children, and whose consent was required before they could leave Lorraine.

transport commercially

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading On their return from this little journey, the whole Bassompierre family began to prepare for a visit to France, Madame de Bassompierre, like a loyal Frenchwoman, being anxious that her sons should be presented to Henri IV, in the hope that they might decide to enter his service.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

a male human offspring

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading On their return from this little journey, the whole Bassompierre family began to prepare for a visit to France, Madame de Bassompierre, like a loyal Frenchwoman, being anxious that her sons should be presented to Henri IV, in the hope that they might decide to enter his service.

in the near future

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

carry out

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On their return from this little journey, the whole Bassompierre family began to prepare for a visit to France, Madame de Bassompierre, like a loyal Frenchwoman, being anxious that her sons should be presented to Henri IV, in the hope that they might decide to enter his service.

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

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were duly presented to the prince, who received them very cordially and “told them their name was very dear to all his House.”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were duly presented to the prince, who received them very cordially and “told them their name was very dear to all his House.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

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

From this reading They were duly presented to the prince, who received them very cordially and “told them their name was very dear to all his House.”

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

From this reading On their return from this little journey, the whole Bassompierre family began to prepare for a visit to France, Madame de Bassompierre, like a loyal Frenchwoman, being anxious that her sons should be presented to Henri IV, in the hope that they might decide to enter his service.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

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

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading They were duly presented to the prince, who received them very cordially and “told them their name was very dear to all his House.”

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From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

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From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

precisely as stated

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

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From this reading She was, however, at pains to conceal the real object of her journey from the Count von Mansfeld,[10] whom her late husband had associated with her in the guardianship of his children, and whose consent was required before they could leave Lorraine.

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

From this reading They were duly presented to the prince, who received them very cordially and “told them their name was very dear to all his House.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

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

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

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

From this reading They were duly presented to the prince, who received them very cordially and “told them their name was very dear to all his House.”

in or at the place that

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

which person or people

From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading On their return from this little journey, the whole Bassompierre family began to prepare for a visit to France, Madame de Bassompierre, like a loyal Frenchwoman, being anxious that her sons should be presented to Henri IV, in the hope that they might decide to enter his service.

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

From this reading She was, however, at pains to conceal the real object of her journey from the Count von Mansfeld,[10] whom her late husband had associated with her in the guardianship of his children, and whose consent was required before they could leave Lorraine.

belonging to which person

From this reading She was, however, at pains to conceal the real object of her journey from the Count von Mansfeld,[10] whom her late husband had associated with her in the guardianship of his children, and whose consent was required before they could leave Lorraine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was, however, at pains to conceal the real object of her journey from the Count von Mansfeld,[10] whom her late husband had associated with her in the guardianship of his children, and whose consent was required before they could leave Lorraine.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.

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From this reading Visit of the Bassompierre family to Paris--François dances in a ballet before Henri IV at Monceaux--He is presented to the King, who receives him very graciously--He decides to enter the service of Henri IV--He escorts his Majesty’s mistress, Gabrielle d’Estrées, Duchesse de Beaufort, to Paris--Sudden illness and death of the duchess--Extravagant grief of Henri IV, who, however, soon finds consolation in the society of Henriette d’Entragues--Affray between the Prince de Joinville and the Grand Equerry Bellegarde at Zamet’s house, where the King is staying--Visit of Bassompierre to Lorraine--He returns to Paris.

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From this reading In September, 1598, the Archduke Albert, son of the Emperor Maximilian II, passed through Lorraine on his way to Italy, there to take ship for Spain to marry the Infanta Clara Eugenia, Philip II’s daughter, by Élisabeth of France, and become through her the sovereign of the Netherlands.[9] The Comte de Vaudemont, younger son of Charles III of Lorraine, went to meet the archduke at Vaudrevange, and invited the brothers Bassompierre to accompany him.