Robertson
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Ascendant
Chievres had acquired over the mind of the young monarch the ascendant not only of a tutor, but of a parent.
Ascertain
Muncer assured them that the design was approved of by Heaven, and that the Almighty had in a dream ascertained him of its effects.
Avocate
He, at last, . . . avocated the cause to Rome.
Battle
The cavalry, by way of distinction, was called the battle, and on it alone depended the fate of every action.
Conduct
Attacked the Spaniards . . . with great impetuosity, but with so little conduct, that his forces were totally routed.
Fortuitous
It was from causes seemingly fortuitous . . . that all the mighty effects of the Reformation flowed.
Majesty
In all the public writs which he [Emperor Charles V.] now issued as King of Spain, he assumed the title of Majesty, and required it from his subjects as a mark of respect. Before that time all the monarchs of Europe were satisfied with the appellation of Highness or Grace.
Recollection
From such an education Charles contracted habits of gravity and recollection.
Represent
He represented Rizzio's credit with the queen to be the chief and only obstacle to his success in that demand.
Sink
A courtly willingness to sink obnoxious truths.
Subsist
He laid waste the adjacent country in order to render it more difficult for the enemy to subsist their army.
Vicariate
The vicariate of that part of Germany which is governed by the Saxon laws devolved on the elector of Saxony.
Waste
Wasted by such a course of life, the infirmities of age daily grew on him.