Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

push for something

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

how long something has existed

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading To keep the company in as aristocratic shape as possible as part of his establishment was a thing in which his princely _eclat_ was concerned.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The Marshal, whose white hair, stately form, and liberal ideas were universally blessed throughout the kingdom, was a man of singular firmness and kindness in what he considered to be right.

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From this reading He came bringing with him his wife's father, the Duke of Beauveau, Marshal of France.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

anemic looking from illness or emotion

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading The Marshal, whose white hair, stately form, and liberal ideas were universally blessed throughout the kingdom, was a man of singular firmness and kindness in what he considered to be right.

tired of the world

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading He came bringing with him his wife's father, the Duke of Beauveau, Marshal of France.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

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From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading To keep the company in as aristocratic shape as possible as part of his establishment was a thing in which his princely _eclat_ was concerned.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

carefully weighed

From this reading The Marshal, whose white hair, stately form, and liberal ideas were universally blessed throughout the kingdom, was a man of singular firmness and kindness in what he considered to be right.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading He came bringing with him his wife's father, the Duke of Beauveau, Marshal of France.

plural of “dungeon” — the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

enthusiastic approval

From this reading To keep the company in as aristocratic shape as possible as part of his establishment was a thing in which his princely _eclat_ was concerned.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading To keep the company in as aristocratic shape as possible as part of his establishment was a thing in which his princely _eclat_ was concerned.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He came bringing with him his wife's father, the Duke of Beauveau, Marshal of France.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

the muscle tone of healthy tissue

From this reading The Marshal, whose white hair, stately form, and liberal ideas were universally blessed throughout the kingdom, was a man of singular firmness and kindness in what he considered to be right.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The Marshal, whose white hair, stately form, and liberal ideas were universally blessed throughout the kingdom, was a man of singular firmness and kindness in what he considered to be right.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading He came bringing with him his wife's father, the Duke of Beauveau, Marshal of France.

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From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading The Marshal, whose white hair, stately form, and liberal ideas were universally blessed throughout the kingdom, was a man of singular firmness and kindness in what he considered to be right.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

a French Calvinist of the 16th or 17th centuries

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The Marshal, whose white hair, stately form, and liberal ideas were universally blessed throughout the kingdom, was a man of singular firmness and kindness in what he considered to be right.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading To keep the company in as aristocratic shape as possible as part of his establishment was a thing in which his princely _eclat_ was concerned.

a formal or official examination

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading To keep the company in as aristocratic shape as possible as part of his establishment was a thing in which his princely _eclat_ was concerned.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading The Marshal, whose white hair, stately form, and liberal ideas were universally blessed throughout the kingdom, was a man of singular firmness and kindness in what he considered to be right.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading The Marshal, whose white hair, stately form, and liberal ideas were universally blessed throughout the kingdom, was a man of singular firmness and kindness in what he considered to be right.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

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From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

past form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading The Marshal, whose white hair, stately form, and liberal ideas were universally blessed throughout the kingdom, was a man of singular firmness and kindness in what he considered to be right.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The Marshal, whose white hair, stately form, and liberal ideas were universally blessed throughout the kingdom, was a man of singular firmness and kindness in what he considered to be right.

place in proper rank

From this reading He came bringing with him his wife's father, the Duke of Beauveau, Marshal of France.

and nothing more

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading To keep the company in as aristocratic shape as possible as part of his establishment was a thing in which his princely _eclat_ was concerned.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading To keep the company in as aristocratic shape as possible as part of his establishment was a thing in which his princely _eclat_ was concerned.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

From this reading To keep the company in as aristocratic shape as possible as part of his establishment was a thing in which his princely _eclat_ was concerned.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The Marshal, whose white hair, stately form, and liberal ideas were universally blessed throughout the kingdom, was a man of singular firmness and kindness in what he considered to be right.

disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading To keep the company in as aristocratic shape as possible as part of his establishment was a thing in which his princely _eclat_ was concerned.

unusual or striking

From this reading The Marshal, whose white hair, stately form, and liberal ideas were universally blessed throughout the kingdom, was a man of singular firmness and kindness in what he considered to be right.

in a special manner

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

impressive in appearance

From this reading The Marshal, whose white hair, stately form, and liberal ideas were universally blessed throughout the kingdom, was a man of singular firmness and kindness in what he considered to be right.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

a special situation

From this reading To keep the company in as aristocratic shape as possible as part of his establishment was a thing in which his princely _eclat_ was concerned.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading The Marshal, whose white hair, stately form, and liberal ideas were universally blessed throughout the kingdom, was a man of singular firmness and kindness in what he considered to be right.

up to a particular time

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

a source of difficulty

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

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From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

everywhere

From this reading The Marshal, whose white hair, stately form, and liberal ideas were universally blessed throughout the kingdom, was a man of singular firmness and kindness in what he considered to be right.

governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading To keep the company in as aristocratic shape as possible as part of his establishment was a thing in which his princely _eclat_ was concerned.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Marshal, whose white hair, stately form, and liberal ideas were universally blessed throughout the kingdom, was a man of singular firmness and kindness in what he considered to be right.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The Marshal, whose white hair, stately form, and liberal ideas were universally blessed throughout the kingdom, was a man of singular firmness and kindness in what he considered to be right.

at the time that

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading To keep the company in as aristocratic shape as possible as part of his establishment was a thing in which his princely _eclat_ was concerned.

a Caucasian

From this reading The Marshal, whose white hair, stately form, and liberal ideas were universally blessed throughout the kingdom, was a man of singular firmness and kindness in what he considered to be right.

which person or people

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

belonging to which person

From this reading The Marshal, whose white hair, stately form, and liberal ideas were universally blessed throughout the kingdom, was a man of singular firmness and kindness in what he considered to be right.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He came bringing with him his wife's father, the Duke of Beauveau, Marshal of France.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He came bringing with him his wife's father, the Duke of Beauveau, Marshal of France.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He it was who, as Viceroy of Languedoc, had released the fourteen Huguenot women who, on account of their religion, had languished in the dungeons of the Tower of Constance till their heads became blanched with age, and who had fallen at his feet when the Tower was opened for his inspection.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A POOR ADVOCATE The Prince, as Colonel of the company, came specially to Troyes by the desire of Collinot, though the trouble bored him, for he liked Germain, and would never have raised the question concerning his birth had it merely come to his knowledge without the scandal of formal charges.