used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In preparing for a struggle with the League he had strengthened his castles and cities and had assured himself of the loyal service of his vassals.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Albrecht’s death, his oldest son, Rudolph the Fourth, succeeded.
Albrecht
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From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
Albrecht's
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From this reading After Albrecht’s death, his oldest son, Rudolph the Fourth, succeeded.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The war, however, was confined to pillaging expeditions and petty encounters which did the League little harm, and at last an unconditional peace was made between the two parties.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
archdukenounUS /ˈɑːrtʃduːk/
a sovereign prince of the former ruling house of Austria
From this reading This prince, the first of his house to receive the title of archduke, had the hereditary Hapsburg spirit and strove to the utmost to extend the supremacy of the empire.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading In preparing for a struggle with the League he had strengthened his castles and cities and had assured himself of the loyal service of his vassals.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
BaslenounUS /ˈbæsəl/
a city in northwestern Switzerland
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The war, however, was confined to pillaging expeditions and petty encounters which did the League little harm, and at last an unconditional peace was made between the two parties.
castlesnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading In preparing for a struggle with the League he had strengthened his castles and cities and had assured himself of the loyal service of his vassals.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In preparing for a struggle with the League he had strengthened his castles and cities and had assured himself of the loyal service of his vassals.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading The war, however, was confined to pillaging expeditions and petty encounters which did the League little harm, and at last an unconditional peace was made between the two parties.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading After Albrecht’s death, his oldest son, Rudolph the Fourth, succeeded.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The war, however, was confined to pillaging expeditions and petty encounters which did the League little harm, and at last an unconditional peace was made between the two parties.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading This prince, the first of his house to receive the title of archduke, had the hereditary Hapsburg spirit and strove to the utmost to extend the supremacy of the empire.
encountersnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading The war, however, was confined to pillaging expeditions and petty encounters which did the League little harm, and at last an unconditional peace was made between the two parties.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The war, however, was confined to pillaging expeditions and petty encounters which did the League little harm, and at last an unconditional peace was made between the two parties.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading This prince, the first of his house to receive the title of archduke, had the hereditary Hapsburg spirit and strove to the utmost to extend the supremacy of the empire.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This prince, the first of his house to receive the title of archduke, had the hereditary Hapsburg spirit and strove to the utmost to extend the supremacy of the empire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In preparing for a struggle with the League he had strengthened his castles and cities and had assured himself of the loyal service of his vassals.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
HapsburgnounUS /ˈhæpsbərɡ/
a royal German family that provided rulers for several European states and wore the crown of the Holy Roman Empire from 1440 to 1806
From this reading This prince, the first of his house to receive the title of archduke, had the hereditary Hapsburg spirit and strove to the utmost to extend the supremacy of the empire.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading The war, however, was confined to pillaging expeditions and petty encounters which did the League little harm, and at last an unconditional peace was made between the two parties.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In preparing for a struggle with the League he had strengthened his castles and cities and had assured himself of the loyal service of his vassals.
hereditaryadjectiveUS /hərˈedəteri/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading This prince, the first of his house to receive the title of archduke, had the hereditary Hapsburg spirit and strove to the utmost to extend the supremacy of the empire.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In preparing for a struggle with the League he had strengthened his castles and cities and had assured himself of the loyal service of his vassals.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In preparing for a struggle with the League he had strengthened his castles and cities and had assured himself of the loyal service of his vassals.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The war, however, was confined to pillaging expeditions and petty encounters which did the League little harm, and at last an unconditional peace was made between the two parties.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
immediately past
From this reading The war, however, was confined to pillaging expeditions and petty encounters which did the League little harm, and at last an unconditional peace was made between the two parties.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading In preparing for a struggle with the League he had strengthened his castles and cities and had assured himself of the loyal service of his vassals.
Luxemburgnoun
the capital and largest city of Luxembourg
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The war, however, was confined to pillaging expeditions and petty encounters which did the League little harm, and at last an unconditional peace was made between the two parties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After Albrecht’s death, his oldest son, Rudolph the Fourth, succeeded.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading The war, however, was confined to pillaging expeditions and petty encounters which did the League little harm, and at last an unconditional peace was made between the two parties.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The war, however, was confined to pillaging expeditions and petty encounters which did the League little harm, and at last an unconditional peace was made between the two parties.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading The war, however, was confined to pillaging expeditions and petty encounters which did the League little harm, and at last an unconditional peace was made between the two parties.
pillagingnounUS /ˈpɪlɪdʒɪŋ/
the act of stealing valuable things from a place
From this reading The war, however, was confined to pillaging expeditions and petty encounters which did the League little harm, and at last an unconditional peace was made between the two parties.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading In preparing for a struggle with the League he had strengthened his castles and cities and had assured himself of the loyal service of his vassals.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading This prince, the first of his house to receive the title of archduke, had the hereditary Hapsburg spirit and strove to the utmost to extend the supremacy of the empire.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading This prince, the first of his house to receive the title of archduke, had the hereditary Hapsburg spirit and strove to the utmost to extend the supremacy of the empire.
Rudolph
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From this reading After Albrecht’s death, his oldest son, Rudolph the Fourth, succeeded.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading In preparing for a struggle with the League he had strengthened his castles and cities and had assured himself of the loyal service of his vassals.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
a male human offspring
From this reading After Albrecht’s death, his oldest son, Rudolph the Fourth, succeeded.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading This prince, the first of his house to receive the title of archduke, had the hereditary Hapsburg spirit and strove to the utmost to extend the supremacy of the empire.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading In preparing for a struggle with the League he had strengthened his castles and cities and had assured himself of the loyal service of his vassals.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading This prince, the first of his house to receive the title of archduke, had the hereditary Hapsburg spirit and strove to the utmost to extend the supremacy of the empire.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading In preparing for a struggle with the League he had strengthened his castles and cities and had assured himself of the loyal service of his vassals.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading After Albrecht’s death, his oldest son, Rudolph the Fourth, succeeded.
supremacynounUS /səˈpreməsi/
power to dominate or defeat
From this reading This prince, the first of his house to receive the title of archduke, had the hereditary Hapsburg spirit and strove to the utmost to extend the supremacy of the empire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This prince, the first of his house to receive the title of archduke, had the hereditary Hapsburg spirit and strove to the utmost to extend the supremacy of the empire.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading This prince, the first of his house to receive the title of archduke, had the hereditary Hapsburg spirit and strove to the utmost to extend the supremacy of the empire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The war, however, was confined to pillaging expeditions and petty encounters which did the League little harm, and at last an unconditional peace was made between the two parties.
TournamentnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading The Tournament at Little Basle At the time the League had grown so strong, Duke Albrecht the Second ruled in Austria and enjoyed the friendship of the Emperor Charles the Fourth, of the house of Luxemburg.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The war, however, was confined to pillaging expeditions and petty encounters which did the League little harm, and at last an unconditional peace was made between the two parties.
unconditionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/
not conditional
From this reading The war, however, was confined to pillaging expeditions and petty encounters which did the League little harm, and at last an unconditional peace was made between the two parties.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading This prince, the first of his house to receive the title of archduke, had the hereditary Hapsburg spirit and strove to the utmost to extend the supremacy of the empire.
vassalsnounUS /ˈvæsəlz/
plural of “vassal” — a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
From this reading In preparing for a struggle with the League he had strengthened his castles and cities and had assured himself of the loyal service of his vassals.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The war, however, was confined to pillaging expeditions and petty encounters which did the League little harm, and at last an unconditional peace was made between the two parties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The war, however, was confined to pillaging expeditions and petty encounters which did the League little harm, and at last an unconditional peace was made between the two parties.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The war, however, was confined to pillaging expeditions and petty encounters which did the League little harm, and at last an unconditional peace was made between the two parties.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In preparing for a struggle with the League he had strengthened his castles and cities and had assured himself of the loyal service of his vassals.
