used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Victor Amadeus did not obey King Louis without a struggle.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
AlpsnounUS /ælps/
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
Amadeus
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From this reading Victor Amadeus did not obey King Louis without a struggle.
ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading But the French ambassador put the matter in a light which speedily convinced Victor Amadeus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
banditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His master, he said, King Louis, had resolved that heresy should be stamped utterly out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the French ambassador put the matter in a light which speedily convinced Victor Amadeus.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Why should he harry and hunt them forth to soothe the sore conscience of that tyrannical old man in Versailles?
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading But the French ambassador put the matter in a light which speedily convinced Victor Amadeus.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Victor Amadeus did not obey King Louis without a struggle.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Why should he harry and hunt them forth to soothe the sore conscience of that tyrannical old man in Versailles?
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading But the French ambassador put the matter in a light which speedily convinced Victor Amadeus.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His master, he said, King Louis, had resolved that heresy should be stamped utterly out.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Why should he harry and hunt them forth to soothe the sore conscience of that tyrannical old man in Versailles?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
heresynounUS /ˈherəsi/
any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
From this reading His master, he said, King Louis, had resolved that heresy should be stamped utterly out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Why should he harry and hunt them forth to soothe the sore conscience of that tyrannical old man in Versailles?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Why should he harry and hunt them forth to soothe the sore conscience of that tyrannical old man in Versailles?
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Victor Amadeus did not obey King Louis without a struggle.
law-abidingadjective
(of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But the French ambassador put the matter in a light which speedily convinced Victor Amadeus.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Victor Amadeus did not obey King Louis without a struggle.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Why should he harry and hunt them forth to soothe the sore conscience of that tyrannical old man in Versailles?
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading His master, he said, King Louis, had resolved that heresy should be stamped utterly out.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But the French ambassador put the matter in a light which speedily convinced Victor Amadeus.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Victor Amadeus did not obey King Louis without a struggle.
be obedient to
From this reading Victor Amadeus did not obey King Louis without a struggle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Why should he harry and hunt them forth to soothe the sore conscience of that tyrannical old man in Versailles?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His master, he said, King Louis, had resolved that heresy should be stamped utterly out.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But the French ambassador put the matter in a light which speedily convinced Victor Amadeus.
determined
From this reading His master, he said, King Louis, had resolved that heresy should be stamped utterly out.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His master, he said, King Louis, had resolved that heresy should be stamped utterly out.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why should he harry and hunt them forth to soothe the sore conscience of that tyrannical old man in Versailles?
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Why should he harry and hunt them forth to soothe the sore conscience of that tyrannical old man in Versailles?
hurting
From this reading Why should he harry and hunt them forth to soothe the sore conscience of that tyrannical old man in Versailles?
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading But the French ambassador put the matter in a light which speedily convinced Victor Amadeus.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading His master, he said, King Louis, had resolved that heresy should be stamped utterly out.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Victor Amadeus did not obey King Louis without a struggle.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Why should he harry and hunt them forth to soothe the sore conscience of that tyrannical old man in Versailles?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Why should he harry and hunt them forth to soothe the sore conscience of that tyrannical old man in Versailles?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Why should he harry and hunt them forth to soothe the sore conscience of that tyrannical old man in Versailles?
tyrannicaladjectiveUS /tərˈænɪkəl/
marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
From this reading Why should he harry and hunt them forth to soothe the sore conscience of that tyrannical old man in Versailles?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading His master, he said, King Louis, had resolved that heresy should be stamped utterly out.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
Vaudoisnoun
a Christian sect of dissenters that originated in southern France in the late 12th century adopted Calvinist doctrines in the 16th century
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading Why should he harry and hunt them forth to soothe the sore conscience of that tyrannical old man in Versailles?
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading Victor Amadeus did not obey King Louis without a struggle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the French ambassador put the matter in a light which speedily convinced Victor Amadeus.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why should he harry and hunt them forth to soothe the sore conscience of that tyrannical old man in Versailles?
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was content with his Vaudois subjects; they were industrious and law-abiding, and they were a valuable defence against invasion from the west, and a check upon the bandits of the Alps.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Victor Amadeus did not obey King Louis without a struggle.
