anew
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SHADOW BEHIND THE THRONE Within the grim walls of Black Angers Duke John of Brittany and reigning sovereign of western France was holding his court.
AngersnounUS /ˈæŋɡərz/
plural of “anger” — a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading THE SHADOW BEHIND THE THRONE Within the grim walls of Black Angers Duke John of Brittany and reigning sovereign of western France was holding his court.
appertainverb
be a part or attribute of
From this reading The city and fortress did not properly, of right and parchment holding, appertain to him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
BEHINDprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THE SHADOW BEHIND THE THRONE Within the grim walls of Black Angers Duke John of Brittany and reigning sovereign of western France was holding his court.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Duke sat in the central tower of the fortress of Black Angers, that which looks between the high flanking turrets of the mighty enceinte of walls.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE SHADOW BEHIND THE THRONE Within the grim walls of Black Angers Duke John of Brittany and reigning sovereign of western France was holding his court.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He wriggled discontentedly in his chair and grumbled under his breath.
BrittanynounUS /ˈbrɪtəni/
a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay
From this reading THE SHADOW BEHIND THE THRONE Within the grim walls of Black Angers Duke John of Brittany and reigning sovereign of western France was holding his court.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading The Duke sat in the central tower of the fortress of Black Angers, that which looks between the high flanking turrets of the mighty enceinte of walls.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He wriggled discontentedly in his chair and grumbled under his breath.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The city and fortress did not properly, of right and parchment holding, appertain to him.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE SHADOW BEHIND THE THRONE Within the grim walls of Black Angers Duke John of Brittany and reigning sovereign of western France was holding his court.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The city and fortress did not properly, of right and parchment holding, appertain to him.
discontentedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪdli/
with discontent; in a discontented manner
From this reading He wriggled discontentedly in his chair and grumbled under his breath.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading THE SHADOW BEHIND THE THRONE Within the grim walls of Black Angers Duke John of Brittany and reigning sovereign of western France was holding his court.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
enceinteadjective
in an advanced stage of pregnancy
From this reading The Duke sat in the central tower of the fortress of Black Angers, that which looks between the high flanking turrets of the mighty enceinte of walls.
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 But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
flankingverbUS /ˈflæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading The Duke sat in the central tower of the fortress of Black Angers, that which looks between the high flanking turrets of the mighty enceinte of walls.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading The city and fortress did not properly, of right and parchment holding, appertain to him.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading THE SHADOW BEHIND THE THRONE Within the grim walls of Black Angers Duke John of Brittany and reigning sovereign of western France was holding his court.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading THE SHADOW BEHIND THE THRONE Within the grim walls of Black Angers Duke John of Brittany and reigning sovereign of western France was holding his court.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading He wriggled discontentedly in his chair and grumbled under his breath.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Duke sat in the central tower of the fortress of Black Angers, that which looks between the high flanking turrets of the mighty enceinte of walls.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The city and fortress did not properly, of right and parchment holding, appertain to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SHADOW BEHIND THE THRONE Within the grim walls of Black Angers Duke John of Brittany and reigning sovereign of western France was holding his court.
the act of retaining something
From this reading THE SHADOW BEHIND THE THRONE Within the grim walls of Black Angers Duke John of Brittany and reigning sovereign of western France was holding his court.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Duke sat in the central tower of the fortress of Black Angers, that which looks between the high flanking turrets of the mighty enceinte of walls.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE SHADOW BEHIND THE THRONE Within the grim walls of Black Angers Duke John of Brittany and reigning sovereign of western France was holding his court.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The Duke sat in the central tower of the fortress of Black Angers, that which looks between the high flanking turrets of the mighty enceinte of walls.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
engage in
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The Duke sat in the central tower of the fortress of Black Angers, that which looks between the high flanking turrets of the mighty enceinte of walls.
nominaladjectiveUS /ˈnɑːmənəl/
relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The city and fortress did not properly, of right and parchment holding, appertain to him.
held or filled or in use
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHADOW BEHIND THE THRONE Within the grim walls of Black Angers Duke John of Brittany and reigning sovereign of western France was holding his court.
parchmentnounUS /ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/
A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.
From this reading The city and fortress did not properly, of right and parchment holding, appertain to him.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading The city and fortress did not properly, of right and parchment holding, appertain to him.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
reigningadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
exercising power or authority
From this reading THE SHADOW BEHIND THE THRONE Within the grim walls of Black Angers Duke John of Brittany and reigning sovereign of western France was holding his court.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The city and fortress did not properly, of right and parchment holding, appertain to him.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The Duke sat in the central tower of the fortress of Black Angers, that which looks between the high flanking turrets of the mighty enceinte of walls.
SeventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE SHADOW BEHIND THE THRONE Within the grim walls of Black Angers Duke John of Brittany and reigning sovereign of western France was holding his court.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading THE SHADOW BEHIND THE THRONE Within the grim walls of Black Angers Duke John of Brittany and reigning sovereign of western France was holding his court.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
suzerainnoun
a state exercising a degree of dominion over a dependent state especially in its foreign affairs
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Duke sat in the central tower of the fortress of Black Angers, that which looks between the high flanking turrets of the mighty enceinte of walls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHADOW BEHIND THE THRONE Within the grim walls of Black Angers Duke John of Brittany and reigning sovereign of western France was holding his court.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading THE SHADOW BEHIND THE THRONE Within the grim walls of Black Angers Duke John of Brittany and reigning sovereign of western France was holding his court.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The city and fortress did not properly, of right and parchment holding, appertain to him.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The Duke sat in the central tower of the fortress of Black Angers, that which looks between the high flanking turrets of the mighty enceinte of walls.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
turretsnounUS /ˈtɜːrəts/
plural of “turret” — a small tower extending above a building
From this reading The Duke sat in the central tower of the fortress of Black Angers, that which looks between the high flanking turrets of the mighty enceinte of walls.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He wriggled discontentedly in his chair and grumbled under his breath.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THE SHADOW BEHIND THE THRONE Within the grim walls of Black Angers Duke John of Brittany and reigning sovereign of western France was holding his court.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SHADOW BEHIND THE THRONE Within the grim walls of Black Angers Duke John of Brittany and reigning sovereign of western France was holding his court.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading THE SHADOW BEHIND THE THRONE Within the grim walls of Black Angers Duke John of Brittany and reigning sovereign of western France was holding his court.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Duke sat in the central tower of the fortress of Black Angers, that which looks between the high flanking turrets of the mighty enceinte of walls.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE SHADOW BEHIND THE THRONE Within the grim walls of Black Angers Duke John of Brittany and reigning sovereign of western France was holding his court.
wriggled
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From this reading He wriggled discontentedly in his chair and grumbled under his breath.
but in spite of that
From this reading But he had occupied it during the recent troubles with the English, and his loving cousin and nominal suzerain Charles the Seventh of France had not yet been strong enough to make him render it up again.
