1646
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From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading 'Tis hard indeed to see us powerless to move, now that the season for campaigning is just opening, and when by advancing we could cut the Bavarians off from Austria.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Indeed, I cannot believe that he is really deceived; he must know that that crafty old fox the duke is not to be relied upon in any way, and that he is merely trying to save time.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Hector was not present with the army during the last three campaigns of the war.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading 'Tis hard indeed to see us powerless to move, now that the season for campaigning is just opening, and when by advancing we could cut the Bavarians off from Austria.
BavarianounUS /bəˈveriə/
a state in southern Germany famous for its beer; site of an automobile factory
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
Bavarians
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From this reading 'Tis hard indeed to see us powerless to move, now that the season for campaigning is just opening, and when by advancing we could cut the Bavarians off from Austria.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, I cannot believe that he is really deceived; he must know that that crafty old fox the duke is not to be relied upon in any way, and that he is merely trying to save time.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Indeed, I cannot believe that he is really deceived; he must know that that crafty old fox the duke is not to be relied upon in any way, and that he is merely trying to save time.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'Tis hard indeed to see us powerless to move, now that the season for campaigning is just opening, and when by advancing we could cut the Bavarians off from Austria.
campaigningnounUS /kæmˈpeɪnɪŋ/
the campaign of a candidate to be elected
From this reading 'Tis hard indeed to see us powerless to move, now that the season for campaigning is just opening, and when by advancing we could cut the Bavarians off from Austria.
campaignsnounUS /kæmˈpeɪnz/
plural of “campaign” — a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Hector was not present with the army during the last three campaigns of the war.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
cannot
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From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
colonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
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 “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading 'Tis hard indeed to see us powerless to move, now that the season for campaigning is just opening, and when by advancing we could cut the Bavarians off from Austria.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Indeed, I cannot believe that he is really deceived; he must know that that crafty old fox the duke is not to be relied upon in any way, and that he is merely trying to save time.
crossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading 'Tis hard indeed to see us powerless to move, now that the season for campaigning is just opening, and when by advancing we could cut the Bavarians off from Austria.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Indeed, I cannot believe that he is really deceived; he must know that that crafty old fox the duke is not to be relied upon in any way, and that he is merely trying to save time.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
dukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Indeed, I cannot believe that he is really deceived; he must know that that crafty old fox the duke is not to be relied upon in any way, and that he is merely trying to save time.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Hector was not present with the army during the last three campaigns of the war.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
foxnounUS /fɑːks/
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Indeed, I cannot believe that he is really deceived; he must know that that crafty old fox the duke is not to be relied upon in any way, and that he is merely trying to save time.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 'Tis hard indeed to see us powerless to move, now that the season for campaigning is just opening, and when by advancing we could cut the Bavarians off from Austria.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading 'Tis hard indeed to see us powerless to move, now that the season for campaigning is just opening, and when by advancing we could cut the Bavarians off from Austria.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading Hector was not present with the army during the last three campaigns of the war.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
hoodwinkverbUS /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/
influence by slyness
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
how
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From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, I cannot believe that he is really deceived; he must know that that crafty old fox the duke is not to be relied upon in any way, and that he is merely trying to save time.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, I cannot believe that he is really deceived; he must know that that crafty old fox the duke is not to be relied upon in any way, and that he is merely trying to save time.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
ItalynounUS /ˈɪtəli/
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 “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading 'Tis hard indeed to see us powerless to move, now that the season for campaigning is just opening, and when by advancing we could cut the Bavarians off from Austria.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Indeed, I cannot believe that he is really deceived; he must know that that crafty old fox the duke is not to be relied upon in any way, and that he is merely trying to save time.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Hector was not present with the army during the last three campaigns of the war.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
marshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
Mazarin
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From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed, I cannot believe that he is really deceived; he must know that that crafty old fox the duke is not to be relied upon in any way, and that he is merely trying to save time.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading 'Tis hard indeed to see us powerless to move, now that the season for campaigning is just opening, and when by advancing we could cut the Bavarians off from Austria.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Indeed, I cannot believe that he is really deceived; he must know that that crafty old fox the duke is not to be relied upon in any way, and that he is merely trying to save time.
neutraladjectiveUS /ˈnuːtrəl/
having no personal preference
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hector was not present with the army during the last three campaigns of the war.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading 'Tis hard indeed to see us powerless to move, now that the season for campaigning is just opening, and when by advancing we could cut the Bavarians off from Austria.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hector was not present with the army during the last three campaigns of the war.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading 'Tis hard indeed to see us powerless to move, now that the season for campaigning is just opening, and when by advancing we could cut the Bavarians off from Austria.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Indeed, I cannot believe that he is really deceived; he must know that that crafty old fox the duke is not to be relied upon in any way, and that he is merely trying to save time.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading 'Tis hard indeed to see us powerless to move, now that the season for campaigning is just opening, and when by advancing we could cut the Bavarians off from Austria.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading 'Tis hard indeed to see us powerless to move, now that the season for campaigning is just opening, and when by advancing we could cut the Bavarians off from Austria.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Hector was not present with the army during the last three campaigns of the war.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Indeed, I cannot believe that he is really deceived; he must know that that crafty old fox the duke is not to be relied upon in any way, and that he is merely trying to save time.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
reliedverbUS /rɪˈlaɪd/
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading Indeed, I cannot believe that he is really deceived; he must know that that crafty old fox the duke is not to be relied upon in any way, and that he is merely trying to save time.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
RhinenounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading Indeed, I cannot believe that he is really deceived; he must know that that crafty old fox the duke is not to be relied upon in any way, and that he is merely trying to save time.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading 'Tis hard indeed to see us powerless to move, now that the season for campaigning is just opening, and when by advancing we could cut the Bavarians off from Austria.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'Tis hard indeed to see us powerless to move, now that the season for campaigning is just opening, and when by advancing we could cut the Bavarians off from Austria.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
subsisted
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From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hector was not present with the army during the last three campaigns of the war.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Hector was not present with the army during the last three campaigns of the war.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Indeed, I cannot believe that he is really deceived; he must know that that crafty old fox the duke is not to be relied upon in any way, and that he is merely trying to save time.
TisnounUS /tɪz/
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading 'Tis hard indeed to see us powerless to move, now that the season for campaigning is just opening, and when by advancing we could cut the Bavarians off from Austria.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading Indeed, I cannot believe that he is really deceived; he must know that that crafty old fox the duke is not to be relied upon in any way, and that he is merely trying to save time.
Turenne
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From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Indeed, I cannot believe that he is really deceived; he must know that that crafty old fox the duke is not to be relied upon in any way, and that he is merely trying to save time.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Tis hard indeed to see us powerless to move, now that the season for campaigning is just opening, and when by advancing we could cut the Bavarians off from Austria.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Hector was not present with the army during the last three campaigns of the war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hector was not present with the army during the last three campaigns of the war.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Indeed, I cannot believe that he is really deceived; he must know that that crafty old fox the duke is not to be relied upon in any way, and that he is merely trying to save time.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 'Tis hard indeed to see us powerless to move, now that the season for campaigning is just opening, and when by advancing we could cut the Bavarians off from Austria.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He had joined Turenne in April, 1646, and shared in the general disappointment when the order was received that the army was not to cross the Rhine, because Bavaria had promised to remain neutral if it did not do so.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hector was not present with the army during the last three campaigns of the war.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “I cannot think,” the marshal said to him a day or two after he received the order--for he had always maintained the same pleasant relations with Hector that had subsisted between them in Italy, and placed the most entire confidence in the discretion of the young colonel--“how Mazarin can allow Bavaria to hoodwink him.
