used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading His whole person was described with accuracy.
in actual fact
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
in addition
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
amitynounUS /ˈæmɪti/
a cordial disposition
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
being joined in close association
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The whole was signed by the king's own hand and countersigned by the cardinal.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
cardinalnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəl/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading The whole was signed by the king's own hand and countersigned by the cardinal.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
countersignaturenoun
a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
countersigned
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From this reading The whole was signed by the king's own hand and countersigned by the cardinal.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading His whole person was described with accuracy.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
in a free manner
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
a man of refinement
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
governorsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
plural of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The whole was signed by the king's own hand and countersigned by the cardinal.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The whole was signed by the king's own hand and countersigned by the cardinal.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
MontagunounUS /ˈmɑːntəɡjuː/
United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
and nothing more
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The whole was signed by the king's own hand and countersigned by the cardinal.
palfreniers
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From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
parchmentnounUS /ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/
A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
go across or through
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
passportsnounUS /ˈpæspɔːrts/
plural of “passport” — any authorization to pass or go somewhere
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
a human being
From this reading His whole person was described with accuracy.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
RichelieunounUS /ˈrɪʃəluː/
French prelate and statesman; principal minister to Louis XIII (1585-1642)
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
safe-conductnoun
a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
express in words
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading The whole was signed by the king's own hand and countersigned by the cardinal.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Four days more passed before Edward actually got his proper passes and safe-conduct; but then they came in the most precise style and ample form.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though I possess one of these passports myself on parchment, signed with an immense "_Louis_," I regret to say it does not have the countersignature of Richelieu; but it is certain that they were occasionally given under his administration also.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His whole person was described with accuracy.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading His whole person was described with accuracy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His whole person was described with accuracy.
a late time of life
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was mentioned as a young English gentleman attached to Lord Montagu, travelling under the particular protection of his Majesty the King of France, with two _palfreniers_ and other servants and attendants; and all governors of towns and provinces, and officers civil and military, as well throughout the realm of France as in neighboring countries in amity with that power, were directed not only to let him freely pass and give him aid and assistance, but to show him every hospitable attention and courtesy on his journey or journeys in any direction whatsoever during the next two years ensuing.
