aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The mob was against everybody, chiefly against the Cardinal, and the brutal ruffians of the Prince’s following lurked about, bullying every one who gave them umbrage, with some hope of terrifying the Parliament magistrates into siding with them.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading (Annora’s Narrative) The Prince of Conde and Cardinal Mazarin were in arms against one another.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Monsieur was trying to hold the balance with the help of the Parliament, but was too great an ass to do any such thing.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (Annora’s Narrative) The Prince of Conde and Cardinal Mazarin were in arms against one another.
Annora's
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From this reading (Annora’s Narrative) The Prince of Conde and Cardinal Mazarin were in arms against one another.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading (Annora’s Narrative) The Prince of Conde and Cardinal Mazarin were in arms against one another.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Monsieur was trying to hold the balance with the help of the Parliament, but was too great an ass to do any such thing.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading (Annora’s Narrative) The Prince of Conde and Cardinal Mazarin were in arms against one another.
assnounUS /æs/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Monsieur was trying to hold the balance with the help of the Parliament, but was too great an ass to do any such thing.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading Monsieur was trying to hold the balance with the help of the Parliament, but was too great an ass to do any such thing.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading The loyal folk in Paris held to the King, and were fain to swallow the Cardinal because Conde was in open rebellion.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The mob was against everybody, chiefly against the Cardinal, and the brutal ruffians of the Prince’s following lurked about, bullying every one who gave them umbrage, with some hope of terrifying the Parliament magistrates into siding with them.
bullyingnounUS /ˈbʊliɪŋ/
the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
From this reading The mob was against everybody, chiefly against the Cardinal, and the brutal ruffians of the Prince’s following lurked about, bullying every one who gave them umbrage, with some hope of terrifying the Parliament magistrates into siding with them.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Monsieur was trying to hold the balance with the help of the Parliament, but was too great an ass to do any such thing.
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 (Annora’s Narrative) The Prince of Conde and Cardinal Mazarin were in arms against one another.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading The mob was against everybody, chiefly against the Cardinal, and the brutal ruffians of the Prince’s following lurked about, bullying every one who gave them umbrage, with some hope of terrifying the Parliament magistrates into siding with them.
Conde
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From this reading (Annora’s Narrative) The Prince of Conde and Cardinal Mazarin were in arms against one another.
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The Queen and her son were devoted to Mazarin.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Monsieur was trying to hold the balance with the help of the Parliament, but was too great an ass to do any such thing.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The mob was against everybody, chiefly against the Cardinal, and the brutal ruffians of the Prince’s following lurked about, bullying every one who gave them umbrage, with some hope of terrifying the Parliament magistrates into siding with them.
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading The mob was against everybody, chiefly against the Cardinal, and the brutal ruffians of the Prince’s following lurked about, bullying every one who gave them umbrage, with some hope of terrifying the Parliament magistrates into siding with them.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading The loyal folk in Paris held to the King, and were fain to swallow the Cardinal because Conde was in open rebellion.
folknounUS /foʊk/
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading The loyal folk in Paris held to the King, and were fain to swallow the Cardinal because Conde was in open rebellion.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The mob was against everybody, chiefly against the Cardinal, and the brutal ruffians of the Prince’s following lurked about, bullying every one who gave them umbrage, with some hope of terrifying the Parliament magistrates into siding with them.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The mob was against everybody, chiefly against the Cardinal, and the brutal ruffians of the Prince’s following lurked about, bullying every one who gave them umbrage, with some hope of terrifying the Parliament magistrates into siding with them.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Monsieur was trying to hold the balance with the help of the Parliament, but was too great an ass to do any such thing.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The loyal folk in Paris held to the King, and were fain to swallow the Cardinal because Conde was in open rebellion.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Monsieur was trying to hold the balance with the help of the Parliament, but was too great an ass to do any such thing.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Queen and her son were devoted to Mazarin.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Monsieur was trying to hold the balance with the help of the Parliament, but was too great an ass to do any such thing.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The mob was against everybody, chiefly against the Cardinal, and the brutal ruffians of the Prince’s following lurked about, bullying every one who gave them umbrage, with some hope of terrifying the Parliament magistrates into siding with them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (Annora’s Narrative) The Prince of Conde and Cardinal Mazarin were in arms against one another.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The mob was against everybody, chiefly against the Cardinal, and the brutal ruffians of the Prince’s following lurked about, bullying every one who gave them umbrage, with some hope of terrifying the Parliament magistrates into siding with them.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The loyal folk in Paris held to the King, and were fain to swallow the Cardinal because Conde was in open rebellion.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading The loyal folk in Paris held to the King, and were fain to swallow the Cardinal because Conde was in open rebellion.
lurkedverbUS /lɜːrkt/
past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading The mob was against everybody, chiefly against the Cardinal, and the brutal ruffians of the Prince’s following lurked about, bullying every one who gave them umbrage, with some hope of terrifying the Parliament magistrates into siding with them.
magistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading The mob was against everybody, chiefly against the Cardinal, and the brutal ruffians of the Prince’s following lurked about, bullying every one who gave them umbrage, with some hope of terrifying the Parliament magistrates into siding with them.
Mazarin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (Annora’s Narrative) The Prince of Conde and Cardinal Mazarin were in arms against one another.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading The mob was against everybody, chiefly against the Cardinal, and the brutal ruffians of the Prince’s following lurked about, bullying every one who gave them umbrage, with some hope of terrifying the Parliament magistrates into siding with them.
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Monsieur was trying to hold the balance with the help of the Parliament, but was too great an ass to do any such thing.
NarrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading (Annora’s Narrative) The Prince of Conde and Cardinal Mazarin were in arms against one another.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (Annora’s Narrative) The Prince of Conde and Cardinal Mazarin were in arms against one another.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading (Annora’s Narrative) The Prince of Conde and Cardinal Mazarin were in arms against one another.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The loyal folk in Paris held to the King, and were fain to swallow the Cardinal because Conde was in open rebellion.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The loyal folk in Paris held to the King, and were fain to swallow the Cardinal because Conde was in open rebellion.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Monsieur was trying to hold the balance with the help of the Parliament, but was too great an ass to do any such thing.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading (Annora’s Narrative) The Prince of Conde and Cardinal Mazarin were in arms against one another.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The mob was against everybody, chiefly against the Cardinal, and the brutal ruffians of the Prince’s following lurked about, bullying every one who gave them umbrage, with some hope of terrifying the Parliament magistrates into siding with them.
QueennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The Queen and her son were devoted to Mazarin.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading The loyal folk in Paris held to the King, and were fain to swallow the Cardinal because Conde was in open rebellion.
ruffians
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From this reading The mob was against everybody, chiefly against the Cardinal, and the brutal ruffians of the Prince’s following lurked about, bullying every one who gave them umbrage, with some hope of terrifying the Parliament magistrates into siding with them.
sidingnounUS /ˈsaɪdɪŋ/
a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
From this reading The mob was against everybody, chiefly against the Cardinal, and the brutal ruffians of the Prince’s following lurked about, bullying every one who gave them umbrage, with some hope of terrifying the Parliament magistrates into siding with them.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The mob was against everybody, chiefly against the Cardinal, and the brutal ruffians of the Prince’s following lurked about, bullying every one who gave them umbrage, with some hope of terrifying the Parliament magistrates into siding with them.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading The Queen and her son were devoted to Mazarin.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Monsieur was trying to hold the balance with the help of the Parliament, but was too great an ass to do any such thing.
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading The loyal folk in Paris held to the King, and were fain to swallow the Cardinal because Conde was in open rebellion.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading The mob was against everybody, chiefly against the Cardinal, and the brutal ruffians of the Prince’s following lurked about, bullying every one who gave them umbrage, with some hope of terrifying the Parliament magistrates into siding with them.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (Annora’s Narrative) The Prince of Conde and Cardinal Mazarin were in arms against one another.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The mob was against everybody, chiefly against the Cardinal, and the brutal ruffians of the Prince’s following lurked about, bullying every one who gave them umbrage, with some hope of terrifying the Parliament magistrates into siding with them.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Monsieur was trying to hold the balance with the help of the Parliament, but was too great an ass to do any such thing.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Queen and her son were devoted to Mazarin.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Monsieur was trying to hold the balance with the help of the Parliament, but was too great an ass to do any such thing.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading Monsieur was trying to hold the balance with the help of the Parliament, but was too great an ass to do any such thing.
umbragenounUS /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/
a feeling of anger caused by being offended
From this reading The mob was against everybody, chiefly against the Cardinal, and the brutal ruffians of the Prince’s following lurked about, bullying every one who gave them umbrage, with some hope of terrifying the Parliament magistrates into siding with them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The loyal folk in Paris held to the King, and were fain to swallow the Cardinal because Conde was in open rebellion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading (Annora’s Narrative) The Prince of Conde and Cardinal Mazarin were in arms against one another.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The mob was against everybody, chiefly against the Cardinal, and the brutal ruffians of the Prince’s following lurked about, bullying every one who gave them umbrage, with some hope of terrifying the Parliament magistrates into siding with them.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Monsieur was trying to hold the balance with the help of the Parliament, but was too great an ass to do any such thing.
