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From this reading THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1429.
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From this reading THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1429.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The mysterious "voices" answered: "These captains, like almost all the nobles who make of war a trade, are devoured with envy.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading In this extremity she asked the advice of her mysterious "voices," and these were now more than ever the echo of her excellent judgment, of her patriotism and of her military genius.
(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 The mysterious "voices" answered: "These captains, like almost all the nobles who make of war a trade, are devoured with envy.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The mysterious "voices" answered: "These captains, like almost all the nobles who make of war a trade, are devoured with envy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In this extremity she asked the advice of her mysterious "voices," and these were now more than ever the echo of her excellent judgment, of her patriotism and of her military genius.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The mysterious "voices" answered: "These captains, like almost all the nobles who make of war a trade, are devoured with envy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The mysterious "voices" answered: "These captains, like almost all the nobles who make of war a trade, are devoured with envy.
AscensionnounUS /əˈsenʃən/
(Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter
From this reading They hypocritically invoked the sanctity of the feast of the Ascension merely for the purpose of paralyzing her movements by calculated inertia.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In this extremity she asked the advice of her mysterious "voices," and these were now more than ever the echo of her excellent judgment, of her patriotism and of her military genius.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They hypocritically invoked the sanctity of the feast of the Ascension merely for the purpose of paralyzing her movements by calculated inertia.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading They hypocritically invoked the sanctity of the feast of the Ascension merely for the purpose of paralyzing her movements by calculated inertia.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Despite the ingenuousness of her loyal nature, Joan could no longer doubt the ill will or jealousy of the captains.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Despite the ingenuousness of her loyal nature, Joan could no longer doubt the ill will or jealousy of the captains.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the ingenuousness of her loyal nature, Joan could no longer doubt the ill will or jealousy of the captains.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading The mysterious "voices" answered: "These captains, like almost all the nobles who make of war a trade, are devoured with envy.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Despite the ingenuousness of her loyal nature, Joan could no longer doubt the ill will or jealousy of the captains.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading In this extremity she asked the advice of her mysterious "voices," and these were now more than ever the echo of her excellent judgment, of her patriotism and of her military genius.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading The mysterious "voices" answered: "These captains, like almost all the nobles who make of war a trade, are devoured with envy.
at any time
From this reading In this extremity she asked the advice of her mysterious "voices," and these were now more than ever the echo of her excellent judgment, of her patriotism and of her military genius.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading In this extremity she asked the advice of her mysterious "voices," and these were now more than ever the echo of her excellent judgment, of her patriotism and of her military genius.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading In this extremity she asked the advice of her mysterious "voices," and these were now more than ever the echo of her excellent judgment, of her patriotism and of her military genius.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading They hypocritically invoked the sanctity of the feast of the Ascension merely for the purpose of paralyzing her movements by calculated inertia.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They hypocritically invoked the sanctity of the feast of the Ascension merely for the purpose of paralyzing her movements by calculated inertia.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading In this extremity she asked the advice of her mysterious "voices," and these were now more than ever the echo of her excellent judgment, of her patriotism and of her military genius.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Despite the ingenuousness of her loyal nature, Joan could no longer doubt the ill will or jealousy of the captains.
hypocriticallyadverb
in a hypocritical manner
From this reading They hypocritically invoked the sanctity of the feast of the Ascension merely for the purpose of paralyzing her movements by calculated inertia.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Despite the ingenuousness of her loyal nature, Joan could no longer doubt the ill will or jealousy of the captains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this extremity she asked the advice of her mysterious "voices," and these were now more than ever the echo of her excellent judgment, of her patriotism and of her military genius.
inertianounUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrʃə/
a disposition to remain inactive or inert
From this reading They hypocritically invoked the sanctity of the feast of the Ascension merely for the purpose of paralyzing her movements by calculated inertia.
ingenuousnessnoun
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Despite the ingenuousness of her loyal nature, Joan could no longer doubt the ill will or jealousy of the captains.
invokedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvoʊkt/
past form of “invoke” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading They hypocritically invoked the sanctity of the feast of the Ascension merely for the purpose of paralyzing her movements by calculated inertia.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Despite the ingenuousness of her loyal nature, Joan could no longer doubt the ill will or jealousy of the captains.
Joan
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From this reading Despite the ingenuousness of her loyal nature, Joan could no longer doubt the ill will or jealousy of the captains.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading In this extremity she asked the advice of her mysterious "voices," and these were now more than ever the echo of her excellent judgment, of her patriotism and of her military genius.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The mysterious "voices" answered: "These captains, like almost all the nobles who make of war a trade, are devoured with envy.
for more time
From this reading Despite the ingenuousness of her loyal nature, Joan could no longer doubt the ill will or jealousy of the captains.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading Despite the ingenuousness of her loyal nature, Joan could no longer doubt the ill will or jealousy of the captains.
engage in
From this reading The mysterious "voices" answered: "These captains, like almost all the nobles who make of war a trade, are devoured with envy.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1429.
and nothing more
From this reading They hypocritically invoked the sanctity of the feast of the Ascension merely for the purpose of paralyzing her movements by calculated inertia.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading In this extremity she asked the advice of her mysterious "voices," and these were now more than ever the echo of her excellent judgment, of her patriotism and of her military genius.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In this extremity she asked the advice of her mysterious "voices," and these were now more than ever the echo of her excellent judgment, of her patriotism and of her military genius.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading They hypocritically invoked the sanctity of the feast of the Ascension merely for the purpose of paralyzing her movements by calculated inertia.
of an obscure nature
From this reading In this extremity she asked the advice of her mysterious "voices," and these were now more than ever the echo of her excellent judgment, of her patriotism and of her military genius.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Despite the ingenuousness of her loyal nature, Joan could no longer doubt the ill will or jealousy of the captains.
not any; not one
From this reading Despite the ingenuousness of her loyal nature, Joan could no longer doubt the ill will or jealousy of the captains.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading The mysterious "voices" answered: "These captains, like almost all the nobles who make of war a trade, are devoured with envy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In this extremity she asked the advice of her mysterious "voices," and these were now more than ever the echo of her excellent judgment, of her patriotism and of her military genius.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Despite the ingenuousness of her loyal nature, Joan could no longer doubt the ill will or jealousy of the captains.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Despite the ingenuousness of her loyal nature, Joan could no longer doubt the ill will or jealousy of the captains.
paralyzingverbUS /ˈperəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “paralyze” — make powerless and unable to function
From this reading They hypocritically invoked the sanctity of the feast of the Ascension merely for the purpose of paralyzing her movements by calculated inertia.
patriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading In this extremity she asked the advice of her mysterious "voices," and these were now more than ever the echo of her excellent judgment, of her patriotism and of her military genius.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading They hypocritically invoked the sanctity of the feast of the Ascension merely for the purpose of paralyzing her movements by calculated inertia.
sanctitynounUS /ˈsæŋktɪti/
the quality of being holy
From this reading They hypocritically invoked the sanctity of the feast of the Ascension merely for the purpose of paralyzing her movements by calculated inertia.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In this extremity she asked the advice of her mysterious "voices," and these were now more than ever the echo of her excellent judgment, of her patriotism and of her military genius.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In this extremity she asked the advice of her mysterious "voices," and these were now more than ever the echo of her excellent judgment, of her patriotism and of her military genius.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Despite the ingenuousness of her loyal nature, Joan could no longer doubt the ill will or jealousy of the captains.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In this extremity she asked the advice of her mysterious "voices," and these were now more than ever the echo of her excellent judgment, of her patriotism and of her military genius.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They hypocritically invoked the sanctity of the feast of the Ascension merely for the purpose of paralyzing her movements by calculated inertia.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this extremity she asked the advice of her mysterious "voices," and these were now more than ever the echo of her excellent judgment, of her patriotism and of her military genius.
THURSDAYnounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1429.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The mysterious "voices" answered: "These captains, like almost all the nobles who make of war a trade, are devoured with envy.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading In this extremity she asked the advice of her mysterious "voices," and these were now more than ever the echo of her excellent judgment, of her patriotism and of her military genius.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The mysterious "voices" answered: "These captains, like almost all the nobles who make of war a trade, are devoured with envy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In this extremity she asked the advice of her mysterious "voices," and these were now more than ever the echo of her excellent judgment, of her patriotism and of her military genius.
which person or people
From this reading The mysterious "voices" answered: "These captains, like almost all the nobles who make of war a trade, are devoured with envy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Despite the ingenuousness of her loyal nature, Joan could no longer doubt the ill will or jealousy of the captains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mysterious "voices" answered: "These captains, like almost all the nobles who make of war a trade, are devoured with envy.
