adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Where would a man stop who had already dared so much?
AbsoluteadjectiveUS /ˈæbsəluːt/
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Absolute as he was over his master, Richelieu still feared him; and this fear reassured the nation against his ambitious desires, to which the King himself was the fixed barrier.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Absolute as he was over his master, Richelieu still feared him; and this fear reassured the nation against his ambitious desires, to which the King himself was the fixed barrier.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Where would a man stop who had already dared so much?
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Richelieu was the hub of the monarchy, he reigned only in the name of Louis, though enveloped with the splendor of the name which he had assumed.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Absolute as he was over his master, Richelieu still feared him; and this fear reassured the nation against his ambitious desires, to which the King himself was the fixed barrier.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Absolute as he was over his master, Richelieu still feared him; and this fear reassured the nation against his ambitious desires, to which the King himself was the fixed barrier.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Meanwhile the illness of Louis XIII threw France into the apprehension which unsettled States ever feel on the approach of the death of princes.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading Meanwhile the illness of Louis XIII threw France into the apprehension which unsettled States ever feel on the approach of the death of princes.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Absolute as he was over his master, Richelieu still feared him; and this fear reassured the nation against his ambitious desires, to which the King himself was the fixed barrier.
assumedadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Although Richelieu was the hub of the monarchy, he reigned only in the name of Louis, though enveloped with the splendor of the name which he had assumed.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Absolute as he was over his master, Richelieu still feared him; and this fear reassured the nation against his ambitious desires, to which the King himself was the fixed barrier.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this prince dead, what would the imperious minister do?
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Where would a man stop who had already dared so much?
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading But this prince dead, what would the imperious minister do?
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Meanwhile the illness of Louis XIII threw France into the apprehension which unsettled States ever feel on the approach of the death of princes.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Absolute as he was over his master, Richelieu still feared him; and this fear reassured the nation against his ambitious desires, to which the King himself was the fixed barrier.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But this prince dead, what would the imperious minister do?
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading Although Richelieu was the hub of the monarchy, he reigned only in the name of Louis, though enveloped with the splendor of the name which he had assumed.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Meanwhile the illness of Louis XIII threw France into the apprehension which unsettled States ever feel on the approach of the death of princes.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Absolute as he was over his master, Richelieu still feared him; and this fear reassured the nation against his ambitious desires, to which the King himself was the fixed barrier.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Absolute as he was over his master, Richelieu still feared him; and this fear reassured the nation against his ambitious desires, to which the King himself was the fixed barrier.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Meanwhile the illness of Louis XIII threw France into the apprehension which unsettled States ever feel on the approach of the death of princes.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Absolute as he was over his master, Richelieu still feared him; and this fear reassured the nation against his ambitious desires, to which the King himself was the fixed barrier.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Meanwhile the illness of Louis XIII threw France into the apprehension which unsettled States ever feel on the approach of the death of princes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although Richelieu was the hub of the monarchy, he reigned only in the name of Louis, though enveloped with the splendor of the name which he had assumed.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Richelieu was the hub of the monarchy, he reigned only in the name of Louis, though enveloped with the splendor of the name which he had assumed.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Absolute as he was over his master, Richelieu still feared him; and this fear reassured the nation against his ambitious desires, to which the King himself was the fixed barrier.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Absolute as he was over his master, Richelieu still feared him; and this fear reassured the nation against his ambitious desires, to which the King himself was the fixed barrier.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Absolute as he was over his master, Richelieu still feared him; and this fear reassured the nation against his ambitious desires, to which the King himself was the fixed barrier.
hubnounUS /hʌb/
the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes
From this reading Although Richelieu was the hub of the monarchy, he reigned only in the name of Louis, though enveloped with the splendor of the name which he had assumed.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Meanwhile the illness of Louis XIII threw France into the apprehension which unsettled States ever feel on the approach of the death of princes.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading But this prince dead, what would the imperious minister do?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although Richelieu was the hub of the monarchy, he reigned only in the name of Louis, though enveloped with the splendor of the name which he had assumed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Meanwhile the illness of Louis XIII threw France into the apprehension which unsettled States ever feel on the approach of the death of princes.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Absolute as he was over his master, Richelieu still feared him; and this fear reassured the nation against his ambitious desires, to which the King himself was the fixed barrier.
LouisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Meanwhile the illness of Louis XIII threw France into the apprehension which unsettled States ever feel on the approach of the death of princes.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Where would a man stop who had already dared so much?
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Absolute as he was over his master, Richelieu still feared him; and this fear reassured the nation against his ambitious desires, to which the King himself was the fixed barrier.
MeanwhileadverbUS /ˈmiːnwaɪl/
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the illness of Louis XIII threw France into the apprehension which unsettled States ever feel on the approach of the death of princes.
ministernounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading But this prince dead, what would the imperious minister do?
monarchynounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrki/
an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
From this reading Although Richelieu was the hub of the monarchy, he reigned only in the name of Louis, though enveloped with the splendor of the name which he had assumed.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Where would a man stop who had already dared so much?
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Although Richelieu was the hub of the monarchy, he reigned only in the name of Louis, though enveloped with the splendor of the name which he had assumed.
nationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Absolute as he was over his master, Richelieu still feared him; and this fear reassured the nation against his ambitious desires, to which the King himself was the fixed barrier.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile the illness of Louis XIII threw France into the apprehension which unsettled States ever feel on the approach of the death of princes.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meanwhile the illness of Louis XIII threw France into the apprehension which unsettled States ever feel on the approach of the death of princes.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Although Richelieu was the hub of the monarchy, he reigned only in the name of Louis, though enveloped with the splendor of the name which he had assumed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Absolute as he was over his master, Richelieu still feared him; and this fear reassured the nation against his ambitious desires, to which the King himself was the fixed barrier.
princenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading But this prince dead, what would the imperious minister do?
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Meanwhile the illness of Louis XIII threw France into the apprehension which unsettled States ever feel on the approach of the death of princes.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading Absolute as he was over his master, Richelieu still feared him; and this fear reassured the nation against his ambitious desires, to which the King himself was the fixed barrier.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading Although Richelieu was the hub of the monarchy, he reigned only in the name of Louis, though enveloped with the splendor of the name which he had assumed.
RichelieunounUS /ˈrɪʃəluː/
French prelate and statesman; principal minister to Louis XIII (1585-1642)
From this reading Although Richelieu was the hub of the monarchy, he reigned only in the name of Louis, though enveloped with the splendor of the name which he had assumed.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Where would a man stop who had already dared so much?
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading Although Richelieu was the hub of the monarchy, he reigned only in the name of Louis, though enveloped with the splendor of the name which he had assumed.
StatesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Meanwhile the illness of Louis XIII threw France into the apprehension which unsettled States ever feel on the approach of the death of princes.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Absolute as he was over his master, Richelieu still feared him; and this fear reassured the nation against his ambitious desires, to which the King himself was the fixed barrier.
stopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Where would a man stop who had already dared so much?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile the illness of Louis XIII threw France into the apprehension which unsettled States ever feel on the approach of the death of princes.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Absolute as he was over his master, Richelieu still feared him; and this fear reassured the nation against his ambitious desires, to which the King himself was the fixed barrier.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Richelieu was the hub of the monarchy, he reigned only in the name of Louis, though enveloped with the splendor of the name which he had assumed.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Meanwhile the illness of Louis XIII threw France into the apprehension which unsettled States ever feel on the approach of the death of princes.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Absolute as he was over his master, Richelieu still feared him; and this fear reassured the nation against his ambitious desires, to which the King himself was the fixed barrier.
unsettledadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/
still in doubt
From this reading Meanwhile the illness of Louis XIII threw France into the apprehension which unsettled States ever feel on the approach of the death of princes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Richelieu was the hub of the monarchy, he reigned only in the name of Louis, though enveloped with the splendor of the name which he had assumed.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But this prince dead, what would the imperious minister do?
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Where would a man stop who had already dared so much?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile the illness of Louis XIII threw France into the apprehension which unsettled States ever feel on the approach of the death of princes.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Where would a man stop who had already dared so much?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although Richelieu was the hub of the monarchy, he reigned only in the name of Louis, though enveloped with the splendor of the name which he had assumed.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But this prince dead, what would the imperious minister do?
XIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading Meanwhile the illness of Louis XIII threw France into the apprehension which unsettled States ever feel on the approach of the death of princes.
