adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had addressed him as a "royal highness;" had promised him accession of territory; and finally had imparted to him a diplomatic secret which decided him at once to join the imperialists.
accessionnounUS /əkˈseʃən/
a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)
From this reading He had addressed him as a "royal highness;" had promised him accession of territory; and finally had imparted to him a diplomatic secret which decided him at once to join the imperialists.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading He had addressed him as a "royal highness;" had promised him accession of territory; and finally had imparted to him a diplomatic secret which decided him at once to join the imperialists.
Amadeus
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From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
ambitionnounUS /æmˈbɪʃən/
a cherished desire
From this reading His arguments in favor of the emperor had proved irresistible, for he had worked upon the pride as well as the ambition of his kinsman.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had addressed him as a "royal highness;" had promised him accession of territory; and finally had imparted to him a diplomatic secret which decided him at once to join the imperialists.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
appointverbUS /əˈpɔɪnt/
create and charge with a task or function
From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading His arguments in favor of the emperor had proved irresistible, for he had worked upon the pride as well as the ambition of his kinsman.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His arguments in favor of the emperor had proved irresistible, for he had worked upon the pride as well as the ambition of his kinsman.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had addressed him as a "royal highness;" had promised him accession of territory; and finally had imparted to him a diplomatic secret which decided him at once to join the imperialists.
attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The embassy of Prince Eugene to Turin had been attended with the happiest results.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The embassy of Prince Eugene to Turin had been attended with the happiest results.
BRAVEadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading BRAVE HEARTS.
Catinat
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From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading He had addressed him as a "royal highness;" had promised him accession of territory; and finally had imparted to him a diplomatic secret which decided him at once to join the imperialists.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading He had addressed him as a "royal highness;" had promised him accession of territory; and finally had imparted to him a diplomatic secret which decided him at once to join the imperialists.
duchess-dowager
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From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
embassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading The embassy of Prince Eugene to Turin had been attended with the happiest results.
emperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading His arguments in favor of the emperor had proved irresistible, for he had worked upon the pride as well as the ambition of his kinsman.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading The embassy of Prince Eugene to Turin had been attended with the happiest results.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading His arguments in favor of the emperor had proved irresistible, for he had worked upon the pride as well as the ambition of his kinsman.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading He had addressed him as a "royal highness;" had promised him accession of territory; and finally had imparted to him a diplomatic secret which decided him at once to join the imperialists.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His arguments in favor of the emperor had proved irresistible, for he had worked upon the pride as well as the ambition of his kinsman.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The embassy of Prince Eugene to Turin had been attended with the happiest results.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The embassy of Prince Eugene to Turin had been attended with the happiest results.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His arguments in favor of the emperor had proved irresistible, for he had worked upon the pride as well as the ambition of his kinsman.
HEARTSnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading BRAVE HEARTS.
highnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading He had addressed him as a "royal highness;" had promised him accession of territory; and finally had imparted to him a diplomatic secret which decided him at once to join the imperialists.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had addressed him as a "royal highness;" had promised him accession of territory; and finally had imparted to him a diplomatic secret which decided him at once to join the imperialists.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His arguments in favor of the emperor had proved irresistible, for he had worked upon the pride as well as the ambition of his kinsman.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading He had addressed him as a "royal highness;" had promised him accession of territory; and finally had imparted to him a diplomatic secret which decided him at once to join the imperialists.
imperialistsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəlɪsts/
plural of “imperialist” — a believer in imperialism
From this reading He had addressed him as a "royal highness;" had promised him accession of territory; and finally had imparted to him a diplomatic secret which decided him at once to join the imperialists.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His arguments in favor of the emperor had proved irresistible, for he had worked upon the pride as well as the ambition of his kinsman.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading His arguments in favor of the emperor had proved irresistible, for he had worked upon the pride as well as the ambition of his kinsman.
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading He had addressed him as a "royal highness;" had promised him accession of territory; and finally had imparted to him a diplomatic secret which decided him at once to join the imperialists.
kinsmannounUS /ˈkɪnzmæn/
a male relative
From this reading His arguments in favor of the emperor had proved irresistible, for he had worked upon the pride as well as the ambition of his kinsman.
Louvois
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From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/
a clear appearance
From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
MarshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The embassy of Prince Eugene to Turin had been attended with the happiest results.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading He had addressed him as a "royal highness;" had promised him accession of territory; and finally had imparted to him a diplomatic secret which decided him at once to join the imperialists.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
Pignerolles
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From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading His arguments in favor of the emperor had proved irresistible, for he had worked upon the pride as well as the ambition of his kinsman.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The embassy of Prince Eugene to Turin had been attended with the happiest results.
prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He had addressed him as a "royal highness;" had promised him accession of territory; and finally had imparted to him a diplomatic secret which decided him at once to join the imperialists.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading His arguments in favor of the emperor had proved irresistible, for he had worked upon the pride as well as the ambition of his kinsman.
RegentnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The embassy of Prince Eugene to Turin had been attended with the happiest results.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading He had addressed him as a "royal highness;" had promised him accession of territory; and finally had imparted to him a diplomatic secret which decided him at once to join the imperialists.
SavoynounUS /səˈvɔɪ/
a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy
From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading He had addressed him as a "royal highness;" had promised him accession of territory; and finally had imparted to him a diplomatic secret which decided him at once to join the imperialists.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading He had addressed him as a "royal highness;" had promised him accession of territory; and finally had imparted to him a diplomatic secret which decided him at once to join the imperialists.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The embassy of Prince Eugene to Turin had been attended with the happiest results.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The embassy of Prince Eugene to Turin had been attended with the happiest results.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
TurinnounUS /ˈtjʊrɪn/
capital city of the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy
From this reading The embassy of Prince Eugene to Turin had been attended with the happiest results.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His arguments in favor of the emperor had proved irresistible, for he had worked upon the pride as well as the ambition of his kinsman.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the event of any manifestation on the part of Victor Amadeus that was friendly toward the emperor, Louvois had ordered Marshal Catinat to take him prisoner, confine him in the fortress of Pignerolles, and appoint the duchess-dowager Regent of Savoy.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 His arguments in favor of the emperor had proved irresistible, for he had worked upon the pride as well as the ambition of his kinsman.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had addressed him as a "royal highness;" had promised him accession of territory; and finally had imparted to him a diplomatic secret which decided him at once to join the imperialists.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The embassy of Prince Eugene to Turin had been attended with the happiest results.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His arguments in favor of the emperor had proved irresistible, for he had worked upon the pride as well as the ambition of his kinsman.
