Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading He was, as we have mentioned, a gentleman of Provence--a very unimportant gentleman the Court had thought him before he had contrived to insinuate himself into the good graces of the young King.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Charles Albert, the eldest, had begun life as page to the Comte du Lude, and was afterwards placed by Henri IV with the Dauphin.

wood duck and mandarin duck

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

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

From this reading Charles Albert, the eldest, had begun life as page to the Comte du Lude, and was afterwards placed by Henri IV with the Dauphin.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

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

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

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From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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

From this reading He was, as we have mentioned, a gentleman of Provence--a very unimportant gentleman the Court had thought him before he had contrived to insinuate himself into the good graces of the young King.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He was, as we have mentioned, a gentleman of Provence--a very unimportant gentleman the Court had thought him before he had contrived to insinuate himself into the good graces of the young King.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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

From this reading Charles Albert, the eldest, had begun life as page to the Comte du Lude, and was afterwards placed by Henri IV with the Dauphin.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

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 His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

a maid who is employed to clean and care for bedrooms (now primarily in hotels)

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

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

From this reading Charles Albert, the eldest, had begun life as page to the Comte du Lude, and was afterwards placed by Henri IV with the Dauphin.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

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

From this reading Charles Albert, the eldest, had begun life as page to the Comte du Lude, and was afterwards placed by Henri IV with the Dauphin.

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From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading He was, as we have mentioned, a gentleman of Provence--a very unimportant gentleman the Court had thought him before he had contrived to insinuate himself into the good graces of the young King.

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

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

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From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

formerly, the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir to the throne

From this reading Charles Albert, the eldest, had begun life as page to the Comte du Lude, and was afterwards placed by Henri IV with the Dauphin.

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

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

loss due to not showing up

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

command with authority

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

first in order of birth

From this reading Charles Albert, the eldest, had begun life as page to the Comte du Lude, and was afterwards placed by Henri IV with the Dauphin.

third-person singular of “entertain” — provide entertainment for

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

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From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

a man of refinement

From this reading He was, as we have mentioned, a gentleman of Provence--a very unimportant gentleman the Court had thought him before he had contrived to insinuate himself into the good graces of the young King.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He was, as we have mentioned, a gentleman of Provence--a very unimportant gentleman the Court had thought him before he had contrived to insinuate himself into the good graces of the young King.

plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading He was, as we have mentioned, a gentleman of Provence--a very unimportant gentleman the Court had thought him before he had contrived to insinuate himself into the good graces of the young King.

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

From this reading He was, as we have mentioned, a gentleman of Provence--a very unimportant gentleman the Court had thought him before he had contrived to insinuate himself into the good graces of the young King.

swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was, as we have mentioned, a gentleman of Provence--a very unimportant gentleman the Court had thought him before he had contrived to insinuate himself into the good graces of the young King.

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

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading The heir of the power of Concini was Luynes.

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From this reading Charles Albert, the eldest, had begun life as page to the Comte du Lude, and was afterwards placed by Henri IV with the Dauphin.

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

From this reading He was, as we have mentioned, a gentleman of Provence--a very unimportant gentleman the Court had thought him before he had contrived to insinuate himself into the good graces of the young King.

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

From this reading He was, as we have mentioned, a gentleman of Provence--a very unimportant gentleman the Court had thought him before he had contrived to insinuate himself into the good graces of the young King.

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

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

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

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner

From this reading He was, as we have mentioned, a gentleman of Provence--a very unimportant gentleman the Court had thought him before he had contrived to insinuate himself into the good graces of the young King.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was, as we have mentioned, a gentleman of Provence--a very unimportant gentleman the Court had thought him before he had contrived to insinuate himself into the good graces of the young King.

a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

a small island

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Charles Albert, the eldest, had begun life as page to the Comte du Lude, and was afterwards placed by Henri IV with the Dauphin.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

someone in charge of other people

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

very generous

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

the act of liberating someone or something

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Charles Albert, the eldest, had begun life as page to the Comte du Lude, and was afterwards placed by Henri IV with the Dauphin.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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From this reading Charles Albert, the eldest, had begun life as page to the Comte du Lude, and was afterwards placed by Henri IV with the Dauphin.

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From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading He was, as we have mentioned, a gentleman of Provence--a very unimportant gentleman the Court had thought him before he had contrived to insinuate himself into the good graces of the young King.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

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From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

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From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

above and across; more than

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Charles Albert, the eldest, had begun life as page to the Comte du Lude, and was afterwards placed by Henri IV with the Dauphin.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Charles Albert, the eldest, had begun life as page to the Comte du Lude, and was afterwards placed by Henri IV with the Dauphin.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

a former province of southeastern France; now administered with Cote d'Azur

From this reading He was, as we have mentioned, a gentleman of Provence--a very unimportant gentleman the Court had thought him before he had contrived to insinuate himself into the good graces of the young King.

an angry dispute

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

plural of “revenue” — the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

a major French river; flows into the Mediterranean near Marseilles

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

French prelate and statesman; principal minister to Louis XIII (1585-1642)

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

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From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

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

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He was, as we have mentioned, a gentleman of Provence--a very unimportant gentleman the Court had thought him before he had contrived to insinuate himself into the good graces of the young King.

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

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

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

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

an industrial city in western France on the Loire River

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

the act of testing something

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

not important

From this reading He was, as we have mentioned, a gentleman of Provence--a very unimportant gentleman the Court had thought him before he had contrived to insinuate himself into the good graces of the young King.

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From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was, as we have mentioned, a gentleman of Provence--a very unimportant gentleman the Court had thought him before he had contrived to insinuate himself into the good graces of the young King.

a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

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

From this reading The heir of the power of Concini was Luynes.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading He was, as we have mentioned, a gentleman of Provence--a very unimportant gentleman the Court had thought him before he had contrived to insinuate himself into the good graces of the young King.

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

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

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

From this reading His father, an officer of fortune, the fruit, if we are to believe Richelieu, of a _liaison_ between one d’Albert, a canon of Marseilles, and a chambermaid, was the owner of the Château of Luynes, near Aix, the vineyard of Brantes, and the islet of Cadenet in the middle of the Rhone, _seigneuries_, says Bassompierre, which a hare could jump over, but which, in default of revenues, furnished titles for his three sons.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Epernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He was, as we have mentioned, a gentleman of Provence--a very unimportant gentleman the Court had thought him before he had contrived to insinuate himself into the good graces of the young King.