used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT TO THE HOUSE AT LES TOURNELLES.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The duke became more and more in love with Diana, as she seemed always to escape him, and with his love for her, his hatred of Monsoreau increased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The duke became more and more in love with Diana, as she seemed always to escape him, and with his love for her, his hatred of Monsoreau increased.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The duke became more and more in love with Diana, as she seemed always to escape him, and with his love for her, his hatred of Monsoreau increased.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A VISIT TO THE HOUSE AT LES TOURNELLES.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The duke became more and more in love with Diana, as she seemed always to escape him, and with his love for her, his hatred of Monsoreau increased.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
Bussy
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From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the other side he had not renounced his political hopes, but had recommenced his underhand machinations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He was vaguely uneasy at seeing him at Monsoreau’s house, and envious of the confidence that Monsoreau, so suspicious of himself, placed in him.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading The duke became more and more in love with Diana, as she seemed always to escape him, and with his love for her, his hatred of Monsoreau increased.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The duke became more and more in love with Diana, as she seemed always to escape him, and with his love for her, his hatred of Monsoreau increased.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
enviousadjectiveUS /ˈenviəs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading He was vaguely uneasy at seeing him at Monsoreau’s house, and envious of the confidence that Monsoreau, so suspicious of himself, placed in him.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The duke became more and more in love with Diana, as she seemed always to escape him, and with his love for her, his hatred of Monsoreau increased.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The duke became more and more in love with Diana, as she seemed always to escape him, and with his love for her, his hatred of Monsoreau increased.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the other side he had not renounced his political hopes, but had recommenced his underhand machinations.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading The duke became more and more in love with Diana, as she seemed always to escape him, and with his love for her, his hatred of Monsoreau increased.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the other side he had not renounced his political hopes, but had recommenced his underhand machinations.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The duke became more and more in love with Diana, as she seemed always to escape him, and with his love for her, his hatred of Monsoreau increased.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The duke became more and more in love with Diana, as she seemed always to escape him, and with his love for her, his hatred of Monsoreau increased.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was vaguely uneasy at seeing him at Monsoreau’s house, and envious of the confidence that Monsoreau, so suspicious of himself, placed in him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The duke became more and more in love with Diana, as she seemed always to escape him, and with his love for her, his hatred of Monsoreau increased.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading On the other side he had not renounced his political hopes, but had recommenced his underhand machinations.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A VISIT TO THE HOUSE AT LES TOURNELLES.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
hypocriticaladjectiveUS /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/
professing feelings or virtues one does not have
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The duke became more and more in love with Diana, as she seemed always to escape him, and with his love for her, his hatred of Monsoreau increased.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The duke became more and more in love with Diana, as she seemed always to escape him, and with his love for her, his hatred of Monsoreau increased.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
LESnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading A VISIT TO THE HOUSE AT LES TOURNELLES.
for more time
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The duke became more and more in love with Diana, as she seemed always to escape him, and with his love for her, his hatred of Monsoreau increased.
machinationsnounUS /ˌmækəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “machination” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading On the other side he had not renounced his political hopes, but had recommenced his underhand machinations.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
Monsoreau
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From this reading The duke became more and more in love with Diana, as she seemed always to escape him, and with his love for her, his hatred of Monsoreau increased.
Monsoreau's
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From this reading He was vaguely uneasy at seeing him at Monsoreau’s house, and envious of the confidence that Monsoreau, so suspicious of himself, placed in him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The duke became more and more in love with Diana, as she seemed always to escape him, and with his love for her, his hatred of Monsoreau increased.
not any; not one
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the other side he had not renounced his political hopes, but had recommenced his underhand machinations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The duke became more and more in love with Diana, as she seemed always to escape him, and with his love for her, his hatred of Monsoreau increased.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other side he had not renounced his political hopes, but had recommenced his underhand machinations.
and nothing more
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other side he had not renounced his political hopes, but had recommenced his underhand machinations.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He was vaguely uneasy at seeing him at Monsoreau’s house, and envious of the confidence that Monsoreau, so suspicious of himself, placed in him.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading On the other side he had not renounced his political hopes, but had recommenced his underhand machinations.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
recommenced
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From this reading On the other side he had not renounced his political hopes, but had recommenced his underhand machinations.
renouncedverbUS /rɪˈnaʊnst/
past form of “renounce” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
From this reading On the other side he had not renounced his political hopes, but had recommenced his underhand machinations.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He was vaguely uneasy at seeing him at Monsoreau’s house, and envious of the confidence that Monsoreau, so suspicious of himself, placed in him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The duke became more and more in love with Diana, as she seemed always to escape him, and with his love for her, his hatred of Monsoreau increased.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The duke became more and more in love with Diana, as she seemed always to escape him, and with his love for her, his hatred of Monsoreau increased.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the other side he had not renounced his political hopes, but had recommenced his underhand machinations.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was vaguely uneasy at seeing him at Monsoreau’s house, and envious of the confidence that Monsoreau, so suspicious of himself, placed in him.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading He was vaguely uneasy at seeing him at Monsoreau’s house, and envious of the confidence that Monsoreau, so suspicious of himself, placed in him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was vaguely uneasy at seeing him at Monsoreau’s house, and envious of the confidence that Monsoreau, so suspicious of himself, placed in him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISIT TO THE HOUSE AT LES TOURNELLES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VISIT TO THE HOUSE AT LES TOURNELLES.
TOURNELLES
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From this reading A VISIT TO THE HOUSE AT LES TOURNELLES.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
underhandadjective
with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level
From this reading On the other side he had not renounced his political hopes, but had recommenced his underhand machinations.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading He was vaguely uneasy at seeing him at Monsoreau’s house, and envious of the confidence that Monsoreau, so suspicious of himself, placed in him.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading He was vaguely uneasy at seeing him at Monsoreau’s house, and envious of the confidence that Monsoreau, so suspicious of himself, placed in him.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT TO THE HOUSE AT LES TOURNELLES.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
waveringnounUS /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The moment was favorable, for many wavering conspirators had been encouraged by the kind of triumph which the weakness of the king, and the cunning of Catherine, had given to the duke; however, he no longer confided his projects to Bussy, and showed him only a hypocritical friendship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The duke became more and more in love with Diana, as she seemed always to escape him, and with his love for her, his hatred of Monsoreau increased.
