7th
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From this reading On the 7th of June there was a sitting of the king's council, and there was a very full attendance of members of the council of state.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the 7th of June there was a sitting of the king's council, and there was a very full attendance of members of the council of state.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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(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 All the interest of the session was, as usual, centred in the contentions between the rival ambitions of the houses of Montmorency and Lorraine, represented on this occasion in the council by the constable himself and the cardinal.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading All the interest of the session was, as usual, centred in the contentions between the rival ambitions of the houses of Montmorency and Lorraine, represented on this occasion in the council by the constable himself and the cardinal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the 7th of June there was a sitting of the king's council, and there was a very full attendance of members of the council of state.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
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ArchbishopnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/
a bishop of highest rank
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All the interest of the session was, as usual, centred in the contentions between the rival ambitions of the houses of Montmorency and Lorraine, represented on this occasion in the council by the constable himself and the cardinal.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
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attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading On the 7th of June there was a sitting of the king's council, and there was a very full attendance of members of the council of state.
baredadjectiveUS /berd/
having the head uncovered
From this reading Vicomte d'Exmès, in his capacity of captain of the Guards, stood near the door, with bared sword.
Bertrand
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in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading All the interest of the session was, as usual, centred in the contentions between the rival ambitions of the houses of Montmorency and Lorraine, represented on this occasion in the council by the constable himself and the cardinal.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
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a male with the same parents as someone else
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading All the interest of the session was, as usual, centred in the contentions between the rival ambitions of the houses of Montmorency and Lorraine, represented on this occasion in the council by the constable himself and the cardinal.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Vicomte d'Exmès, in his capacity of captain of the Guards, stood near the door, with bared sword.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Vicomte d'Exmès, in his capacity of captain of the Guards, stood near the door, with bared sword.
CardinalnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəl/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
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centred
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From this reading All the interest of the session was, as usual, centred in the contentions between the rival ambitions of the houses of Montmorency and Lorraine, represented on this occasion in the council by the constable himself and the cardinal.
chancellornounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
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King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
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Comtenoun
French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study
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constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading All the interest of the session was, as usual, centred in the contentions between the rival ambitions of the houses of Montmorency and Lorraine, represented on this occasion in the council by the constable himself and the cardinal.
contentionsnounUS /kənˈtenʃənz/
plural of “contention” — a point asserted as part of an argument
From this reading All the interest of the session was, as usual, centred in the contentions between the rival ambitions of the houses of Montmorency and Lorraine, represented on this occasion in the council by the constable himself and the cardinal.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading On the 7th of June there was a sitting of the king's council, and there was a very full attendance of members of the council of state.
d'Aumale
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d'Exmès
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From this reading Vicomte d'Exmès, in his capacity of captain of the Guards, stood near the door, with bared sword.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
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a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Vicomte d'Exmès, in his capacity of captain of the Guards, stood near the door, with bared sword.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading On the 7th of June there was a sitting of the king's council, and there was a very full attendance of members of the council of state.
GuardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Vicomte d'Exmès, in his capacity of captain of the Guards, stood near the door, with bared sword.
GuisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
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Henri
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used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading All the interest of the session was, as usual, centred in the contentions between the rival ambitions of the houses of Montmorency and Lorraine, represented on this occasion in the council by the constable himself and the cardinal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading All the interest of the session was, as usual, centred in the contentions between the rival ambitions of the houses of Montmorency and Lorraine, represented on this occasion in the council by the constable himself and the cardinal.
Humières
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IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading All the interest of the session was, as usual, centred in the contentions between the rival ambitions of the houses of Montmorency and Lorraine, represented on this occasion in the council by the constable himself and the cardinal.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading On the 7th of June there was a sitting of the king's council, and there was a very full attendance of members of the council of state.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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Lenville
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LorrainenounUS /lərˈeɪn/
an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits
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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 On the 7th of June there was a sitting of the king's council, and there was a very full attendance of members of the council of state.
Montmorency
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near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Vicomte d'Exmès, in his capacity of captain of the Guards, stood near the door, with bared sword.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading All the interest of the session was, as usual, centred in the contentions between the rival ambitions of the houses of Montmorency and Lorraine, represented on this occasion in the council by the constable himself and the cardinal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the 7th of June there was a sitting of the king's council, and there was a very full attendance of members of the council of state.
OliviernounUS /ˌoʊˈlɪviːeɪ/
English actor best know for his Shakespearean roles (1907-1989)
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the 7th of June there was a sitting of the king's council, and there was a very full attendance of members of the council of state.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PEACE OR WAR?
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading PEACE OR WAR?
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
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princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
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ReimsnounUS /riːmz/
a city in northeastern France to the east of Paris; scene of the coronation of most French kings; site of the unconditional German surrender in 1945 at the end of World War II
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representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading All the interest of the session was, as usual, centred in the contentions between the rival ambitions of the houses of Montmorency and Lorraine, represented on this occasion in the council by the constable himself and the cardinal.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading All the interest of the session was, as usual, centred in the contentions between the rival ambitions of the houses of Montmorency and Lorraine, represented on this occasion in the council by the constable himself and the cardinal.
Saint-André
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SedannounUS /səˈdæn/
a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors
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sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading All the interest of the session was, as usual, centred in the contentions between the rival ambitions of the houses of Montmorency and Lorraine, represented on this occasion in the council by the constable himself and the cardinal.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading On the 7th of June there was a sitting of the king's council, and there was a very full attendance of members of the council of state.
a male human offspring
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the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading On the 7th of June there was a sitting of the king's council, and there was a very full attendance of members of the council of state.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Vicomte d'Exmès, in his capacity of captain of the Guards, stood near the door, with bared sword.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Vicomte d'Exmès, in his capacity of captain of the Guards, stood near the door, with bared sword.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the 7th of June there was a sitting of the king's council, and there was a very full attendance of members of the council of state.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the 7th of June there was a sitting of the king's council, and there was a very full attendance of members of the council of state.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading All the interest of the session was, as usual, centred in the contentions between the rival ambitions of the houses of Montmorency and Lorraine, represented on this occasion in the council by the constable himself and the cardinal.
precisely as stated
From this reading On the 7th of June there was a sitting of the king's council, and there was a very full attendance of members of the council of state.
Vicomte
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the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading PEACE OR WAR?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the 7th of June there was a sitting of the king's council, and there was a very full attendance of members of the council of state.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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in the company of; together with
From this reading Vicomte d'Exmès, in his capacity of captain of the Guards, stood near the door, with bared sword.
