used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That same night the prince held a long consultation with the voevoda of Venden and with the Swedish envoys.
adherentsnounUS /ædˈhɪrənts/
plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading He expected opposition in every event, but he counted on adherents also; meanwhile the energy of the protest had exceeded his reckoning.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading It was the prince's plan to make the announcement in time of feasting, when minds are excited and inclined to agreement.
(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 Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
in addition
From this reading He expected opposition in every event, but he counted on adherents also; meanwhile the energy of the protest had exceeded his reckoning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That same night the prince held a long consultation with the voevoda of Venden and with the Swedish envoys.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading It was the prince's plan to make the announcement in time of feasting, when minds are excited and inclined to agreement.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was the prince's plan to make the announcement in time of feasting, when minds are excited and inclined to agreement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He expected opposition in every event, but he counted on adherents also; meanwhile the energy of the protest had exceeded his reckoning.
CalvinistnounUS /ˈkælvənəst/
an adherent of the theological doctrines of John Calvin
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading That same night the prince held a long consultation with the voevoda of Venden and with the Swedish envoys.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading He expected opposition in every event, but he counted on adherents also; meanwhile the energy of the protest had exceeded his reckoning.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading The result of the treaty had disappointed his expectations, and disclosed to him a threatening future.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading The result of the treaty had disappointed his expectations, and disclosed to him a threatening future.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading He expected opposition in every event, but he counted on adherents also; meanwhile the energy of the protest had exceeded his reckoning.
envoysnounUS /ˈenvɔɪz/
plural of “envoy” — a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading That same night the prince held a long consultation with the voevoda of Venden and with the Swedish envoys.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He expected opposition in every event, but he counted on adherents also; meanwhile the energy of the protest had exceeded his reckoning.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He expected opposition in every event, but he counted on adherents also; meanwhile the energy of the protest had exceeded his reckoning.
exceededverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdəd/
past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading He expected opposition in every event, but he counted on adherents also; meanwhile the energy of the protest had exceeded his reckoning.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading It was the prince's plan to make the announcement in time of feasting, when minds are excited and inclined to agreement.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading The result of the treaty had disappointed his expectations, and disclosed to him a threatening future.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He expected opposition in every event, but he counted on adherents also; meanwhile the energy of the protest had exceeded his reckoning.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading It was the prince's plan to make the announcement in time of feasting, when minds are excited and inclined to agreement.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
field-marshal
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From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The result of the treaty had disappointed his expectations, and disclosed to him a threatening future.
Gardie
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From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
Gustav
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From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The result of the treaty had disappointed his expectations, and disclosed to him a threatening future.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He expected opposition in every event, but he counted on adherents also; meanwhile the energy of the protest had exceeded his reckoning.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading That same night the prince held a long consultation with the voevoda of Venden and with the Swedish envoys.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The result of the treaty had disappointed his expectations, and disclosed to him a threatening future.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The result of the treaty had disappointed his expectations, and disclosed to him a threatening future.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the prince's plan to make the announcement in time of feasting, when minds are excited and inclined to agreement.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading It was the prince's plan to make the announcement in time of feasting, when minds are excited and inclined to agreement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the prince's plan to make the announcement in time of feasting, when minds are excited and inclined to agreement.
Karl
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From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading That same night the prince held a long consultation with the voevoda of Venden and with the Swedish envoys.
engage in
From this reading It was the prince's plan to make the announcement in time of feasting, when minds are excited and inclined to agreement.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading He expected opposition in every event, but he counted on adherents also; meanwhile the energy of the protest had exceeded his reckoning.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading It was the prince's plan to make the announcement in time of feasting, when minds are excited and inclined to agreement.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That same night the prince held a long consultation with the voevoda of Venden and with the Swedish envoys.
not any; not one
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That same night the prince held a long consultation with the voevoda of Venden and with the Swedish envoys.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He expected opposition in every event, but he counted on adherents also; meanwhile the energy of the protest had exceeded his reckoning.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading He expected opposition in every event, but he counted on adherents also; meanwhile the energy of the protest had exceeded his reckoning.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading It was the prince's plan to make the announcement in time of feasting, when minds are excited and inclined to agreement.
Pontusnoun
(Greek mythology) ancient personification of the sea; father of Nereus
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading That same night the prince held a long consultation with the voevoda of Venden and with the Swedish envoys.
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 It was the prince's plan to make the announcement in time of feasting, when minds are excited and inclined to agreement.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading He expected opposition in every event, but he counted on adherents also; meanwhile the energy of the protest had exceeded his reckoning.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
on the contrary
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
reckoningnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading He expected opposition in every event, but he counted on adherents also; meanwhile the energy of the protest had exceeded his reckoning.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result of the treaty had disappointed his expectations, and disclosed to him a threatening future.
Identical; not different.
From this reading That same night the prince held a long consultation with the voevoda of Venden and with the Swedish envoys.
except for; apart from
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
SwedishadjectiveUS /ˈswiːdɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sweden or its people or culture or language
From this reading That same night the prince held a long consultation with the voevoda of Venden and with the Swedish envoys.
tensnounUS /tenz/
plural of “ten” — the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That same night the prince held a long consultation with the voevoda of Venden and with the Swedish envoys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That same night the prince held a long consultation with the voevoda of Venden and with the Swedish envoys.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The result of the treaty had disappointed his expectations, and disclosed to him a threatening future.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the prince's plan to make the announcement in time of feasting, when minds are excited and inclined to agreement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The result of the treaty had disappointed his expectations, and disclosed to him a threatening future.
treatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading The result of the treaty had disappointed his expectations, and disclosed to him a threatening future.
Venden
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From this reading That same night the prince held a long consultation with the voevoda of Venden and with the Swedish envoys.
voevoda
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From this reading That same night the prince held a long consultation with the voevoda of Venden and with the Swedish envoys.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the prince's plan to make the announcement in time of feasting, when minds are excited and inclined to agreement.
at the time that
From this reading It was the prince's plan to make the announcement in time of feasting, when minds are excited and inclined to agreement.
which person or people
From this reading Save a few tens of Calvinist nobles and a handful of officers of foreign origin, who as strangers could have no voice in the question, all declared against the treaty concluded with Karl Gustav, or rather with his field-marshal and brother-in-law, Pontus de la Gardie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That same night the prince held a long consultation with the voevoda of Venden and with the Swedish envoys.
