1429
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From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
7th
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From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading The man's audacity of writing direct to the King inducing him to receive that female cowherd!" cried George of La Tremouille.
avariciousadjective
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
Baudricourt
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From this reading "May the fever carry off that Robert of Baudricourt!
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "May the fever carry off that Robert of Baudricourt!
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
chamberlainnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərlən/
British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF CHARLES VII.
ChartresnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrtriz/
a town in northern France that is noted for its Gothic Cathedral
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
CHINON
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From this reading CHINON.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF CHARLES VII.
cowherdnounUS /ˈkaʊhɜːrd/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading The man's audacity of writing direct to the King inducing him to receive that female cowherd!" cried George of La Tremouille.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The man's audacity of writing direct to the King inducing him to receive that female cowherd!" cried George of La Tremouille.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
despoticadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːtɪk/
belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
command with authority
From this reading The man's audacity of writing direct to the King inducing him to receive that female cowherd!" cried George of La Tremouille.
double-dealingnoun
acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
enviousadjectiveUS /ˈenviəs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading The man's audacity of writing direct to the King inducing him to receive that female cowherd!" cried George of La Tremouille.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading "May the fever carry off that Robert of Baudricourt!
Gaucourt
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From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The man's audacity of writing direct to the King inducing him to receive that female cowherd!" cried George of La Tremouille.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
inducingnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsɪŋ/
act of bringing about a desired result
From this reading The man's audacity of writing direct to the King inducing him to receive that female cowherd!" cried George of La Tremouille.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man's audacity of writing direct to the King inducing him to receive that female cowherd!" cried George of La Tremouille.
march in a procession
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "May the fever carry off that Robert of Baudricourt!
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF CHARLES VII.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "May the fever carry off that Robert of Baudricourt!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
prelatenounUS /ˈprelɪt/
a senior clergyman and dignitary
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The man's audacity of writing direct to the King inducing him to receive that female cowherd!" cried George of La Tremouille.
Regnault
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From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading "May the fever carry off that Robert of Baudricourt!
SireverbUS /ˈsaɪər/
make (offspring) by reproduction
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "May the fever carry off that Robert of Baudricourt!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF CHARLES VII.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The man's audacity of writing direct to the King inducing him to receive that female cowherd!" cried George of La Tremouille.
Tremouille
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From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
VIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF CHARLES VII.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Three of the principal members of the Council of King Charles VII--George of La Tremouille, chamberlain and a despotic, avaricious and suspicious minister; the Sire of Gaucourt, an envious and cruel soldier; and Regnault, Bishop of Chartres, a double-dealing and ambitious prelate--were assembled on the 7th of March of 1429 in a hall of the Castle of Chinon.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The man's audacity of writing direct to the King inducing him to receive that female cowherd!" cried George of La Tremouille.
