75
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From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
76
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From this reading THE MOST NOBLE THE MARQUIS ’76 dawned softly.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was importunate, and it was straightway prorogued.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the continent Louis still waged war on Holland, but Turenne was dead at Saltzbach, and De Ruyter dead in Italy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the continent Louis still waged war on Holland, but Turenne was dead at Saltzbach, and De Ruyter dead in Italy.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading A congress was held at Nimeguen, but the war continued, the Prince of Orange doggedly holding his enemy in check.
congressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading A congress was held at Nimeguen, but the war continued, the Prince of Orange doggedly holding his enemy in check.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading On the continent Louis still waged war on Holland, but Turenne was dead at Saltzbach, and De Ruyter dead in Italy.
without stop or interruption
From this reading A congress was held at Nimeguen, but the war continued, the Prince of Orange doggedly holding his enemy in check.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading THE MOST NOBLE THE MARQUIS ’76 dawned softly.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading On the continent Louis still waged war on Holland, but Turenne was dead at Saltzbach, and De Ruyter dead in Italy.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading On the continent Louis still waged war on Holland, but Turenne was dead at Saltzbach, and De Ruyter dead in Italy.
doggedlyadverbUS /ˈdɔːɡədli/
with obstinate determination
From this reading A congress was held at Nimeguen, but the war continued, the Prince of Orange doggedly holding his enemy in check.
an opposing military force
From this reading A congress was held at Nimeguen, but the war continued, the Prince of Orange doggedly holding his enemy in check.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
divisible by two
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
let have
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A congress was held at Nimeguen, but the war continued, the Prince of Orange doggedly holding his enemy in check.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A congress was held at Nimeguen, but the war continued, the Prince of Orange doggedly holding his enemy in check.
the act of retaining something
From this reading A congress was held at Nimeguen, but the war continued, the Prince of Orange doggedly holding his enemy in check.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading On the continent Louis still waged war on Holland, but Turenne was dead at Saltzbach, and De Ruyter dead in Italy.
importunateadjective
expressing persistant and earnest entreaty
From this reading It was importunate, and it was straightway prorogued.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
insinuateverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪnjuːeɪt/
introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading On the continent Louis still waged war on Holland, but Turenne was dead at Saltzbach, and De Ruyter dead in Italy.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading On the continent Louis still waged war on Holland, but Turenne was dead at Saltzbach, and De Ruyter dead in Italy.
MARQUISnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading THE MOST NOBLE THE MARQUIS ’76 dawned softly.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE MOST NOBLE THE MARQUIS ’76 dawned softly.
Nimeguen
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From this reading A congress was held at Nimeguen, but the war continued, the Prince of Orange doggedly holding his enemy in check.
not any; not one
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
NOBLEadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading THE MOST NOBLE THE MARQUIS ’76 dawned softly.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the continent Louis still waged war on Holland, but Turenne was dead at Saltzbach, and De Ruyter dead in Italy.
OrangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading A congress was held at Nimeguen, but the war continued, the Prince of Orange doggedly holding his enemy in check.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading A congress was held at Nimeguen, but the war continued, the Prince of Orange doggedly holding his enemy in check.
prorogued
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From this reading It was importunate, and it was straightway prorogued.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
Ruyter
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From this reading On the continent Louis still waged war on Holland, but Turenne was dead at Saltzbach, and De Ruyter dead in Italy.
Saltzbach
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From this reading On the continent Louis still waged war on Holland, but Turenne was dead at Saltzbach, and De Ruyter dead in Italy.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
with low volume
From this reading THE MOST NOBLE THE MARQUIS ’76 dawned softly.
not in physical motion
From this reading On the continent Louis still waged war on Holland, but Turenne was dead at Saltzbach, and De Ruyter dead in Italy.
straightwayadverb
at once
From this reading It was importunate, and it was straightway prorogued.
surplusnounUS /ˈsɜːrpləs/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOST NOBLE THE MARQUIS ’76 dawned softly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
Turenne
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From this reading On the continent Louis still waged war on Holland, but Turenne was dead at Saltzbach, and De Ruyter dead in Italy.
wagedverbUS /weɪdʒd/
past form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
From this reading On the continent Louis still waged war on Holland, but Turenne was dead at Saltzbach, and De Ruyter dead in Italy.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading On the continent Louis still waged war on Holland, but Turenne was dead at Saltzbach, and De Ruyter dead in Italy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In England there was no Parliament, for in November of ’75 it had refused Charles a grant of money; had even dared to insinuate that he should be in possession of a surplus.
