musketeerOne of the main characters in the novel, named after the French infantry soldier who carries a musket.
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A soldier armed with a musket."He served as a musketeer in the king's army."
duelA form of combat one on one, often featured in the novel.
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A prearranged combat between two people, fought with deadly weapons."We resolved the disagreement with a duel."
Fight a duel."They chose to duel at dawn."
intrigueA scheme or plot, a characteristic of political and romantic stories in the novel.
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The secret planning of something illicit or detrimental."The court was full of intrigue."
Arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate."The mystery story intrigued me."
loyaltyA major theme in the novel, loyalty refers to the quality of being faithful.
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A strong feeling of support or allegiance."The loyalty towards the king was unwavering."
nobleRefers to a person of high birth or rank.
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A person of noble rank or birth."The nobles attended the royal court."
Having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles."He was noble in his actions."
cardinalA high official in the Catholic Church. Cardinal Richelieu is one of the main antagonists in the novel.
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A leading dignitary of the Roman Catholic Church."The cardinal held great influence over the king."