used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARVING TOWN Many of the leading citizens, hearing of Van Voorden's arrival, called in the course of the evening.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The conversation, of course, turned upon the state of public affairs in Flanders; and Van Voorden inquired particularly as to the feeling in Bruges, and the sides taken by leading citizens there.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Bruges has always been a rival to Ghent, and there has been little good-will between the cities.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The lower class are undoubtedly in favour of Ghent; but among the traders and principal families the feeling is the other way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The conversation, of course, turned upon the state of public affairs in Flanders; and Van Voorden inquired particularly as to the feeling in Bruges, and the sides taken by leading citizens there.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lower class are undoubtedly in favour of Ghent; but among the traders and principal families the feeling is the other way.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A STARVING TOWN Many of the leading citizens, hearing of Van Voorden's arrival, called in the course of the evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The conversation, of course, turned upon the state of public affairs in Flanders; and Van Voorden inquired particularly as to the feeling in Bruges, and the sides taken by leading citizens there.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Bruges has always been a rival to Ghent, and there has been little good-will between the cities.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Bruges has always been a rival to Ghent, and there has been little good-will between the cities.
BrugesnounUS /ˈbruːdʒɪz/
a city in northwestern Belgium that is connected by canal to the North Sea; in the 13th century it was a leading member of the Hanseatic League; the old city (known as the City of Bridges) is a popular tourist attraction
From this reading The conversation, of course, turned upon the state of public affairs in Flanders; and Van Voorden inquired particularly as to the feeling in Bruges, and the sides taken by leading citizens there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The lower class are undoubtedly in favour of Ghent; but among the traders and principal families the feeling is the other way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The conversation, of course, turned upon the state of public affairs in Flanders; and Van Voorden inquired particularly as to the feeling in Bruges, and the sides taken by leading citizens there.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A STARVING TOWN Many of the leading citizens, hearing of Van Voorden's arrival, called in the course of the evening.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "Bruges has always been a rival to Ghent, and there has been little good-will between the cities.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading A STARVING TOWN Many of the leading citizens, hearing of Van Voorden's arrival, called in the course of the evening.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The lower class are undoubtedly in favour of Ghent; but among the traders and principal families the feeling is the other way.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation, of course, turned upon the state of public affairs in Flanders; and Van Voorden inquired particularly as to the feeling in Bruges, and the sides taken by leading citizens there.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A STARVING TOWN Many of the leading citizens, hearing of Van Voorden's arrival, called in the course of the evening.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "That is difficult to say," one of the merchants replied.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A STARVING TOWN Many of the leading citizens, hearing of Van Voorden's arrival, called in the course of the evening.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading The lower class are undoubtedly in favour of Ghent; but among the traders and principal families the feeling is the other way.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading The lower class are undoubtedly in favour of Ghent; but among the traders and principal families the feeling is the other way.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The conversation, of course, turned upon the state of public affairs in Flanders; and Van Voorden inquired particularly as to the feeling in Bruges, and the sides taken by leading citizens there.
FlandersnounUS /ˈflændərz/
a medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands
From this reading The conversation, of course, turned upon the state of public affairs in Flanders; and Van Voorden inquired particularly as to the feeling in Bruges, and the sides taken by leading citizens there.
GhentnounUS /ɡent/
port city in northwestern Belgium and industrial center; famous for cloth industry
From this reading "Bruges has always been a rival to Ghent, and there has been little good-will between the cities.
good-will
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From this reading "Bruges has always been a rival to Ghent, and there has been little good-will between the cities.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Bruges has always been a rival to Ghent, and there has been little good-will between the cities.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading A STARVING TOWN Many of the leading citizens, hearing of Van Voorden's arrival, called in the course of the evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STARVING TOWN Many of the leading citizens, hearing of Van Voorden's arrival, called in the course of the evening.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading The conversation, of course, turned upon the state of public affairs in Flanders; and Van Voorden inquired particularly as to the feeling in Bruges, and the sides taken by leading citizens there.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is difficult to say," one of the merchants replied.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A STARVING TOWN Many of the leading citizens, hearing of Van Voorden's arrival, called in the course of the evening.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Bruges has always been a rival to Ghent, and there has been little good-will between the cities.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The lower class are undoubtedly in favour of Ghent; but among the traders and principal families the feeling is the other way.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A STARVING TOWN Many of the leading citizens, hearing of Van Voorden's arrival, called in the course of the evening.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading "That is difficult to say," one of the merchants replied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STARVING TOWN Many of the leading citizens, hearing of Van Voorden's arrival, called in the course of the evening.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "That is difficult to say," one of the merchants replied.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The lower class are undoubtedly in favour of Ghent; but among the traders and principal families the feeling is the other way.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The conversation, of course, turned upon the state of public affairs in Flanders; and Van Voorden inquired particularly as to the feeling in Bruges, and the sides taken by leading citizens there.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The lower class are undoubtedly in favour of Ghent; but among the traders and principal families the feeling is the other way.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The conversation, of course, turned upon the state of public affairs in Flanders; and Van Voorden inquired particularly as to the feeling in Bruges, and the sides taken by leading citizens there.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "That is difficult to say," one of the merchants replied.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading "Bruges has always been a rival to Ghent, and there has been little good-will between the cities.
express in words
From this reading "That is difficult to say," one of the merchants replied.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The conversation, of course, turned upon the state of public affairs in Flanders; and Van Voorden inquired particularly as to the feeling in Bruges, and the sides taken by leading citizens there.
STARVINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrvɪŋ/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading A STARVING TOWN Many of the leading citizens, hearing of Van Voorden's arrival, called in the course of the evening.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The conversation, of course, turned upon the state of public affairs in Flanders; and Van Voorden inquired particularly as to the feeling in Bruges, and the sides taken by leading citizens there.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The conversation, of course, turned upon the state of public affairs in Flanders; and Van Voorden inquired particularly as to the feeling in Bruges, and the sides taken by leading citizens there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is difficult to say," one of the merchants replied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STARVING TOWN Many of the leading citizens, hearing of Van Voorden's arrival, called in the course of the evening.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The conversation, of course, turned upon the state of public affairs in Flanders; and Van Voorden inquired particularly as to the feeling in Bruges, and the sides taken by leading citizens there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The conversation, of course, turned upon the state of public affairs in Flanders; and Van Voorden inquired particularly as to the feeling in Bruges, and the sides taken by leading citizens there.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A STARVING TOWN Many of the leading citizens, hearing of Van Voorden's arrival, called in the course of the evening.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading The lower class are undoubtedly in favour of Ghent; but among the traders and principal families the feeling is the other way.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The conversation, of course, turned upon the state of public affairs in Flanders; and Van Voorden inquired particularly as to the feeling in Bruges, and the sides taken by leading citizens there.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The lower class are undoubtedly in favour of Ghent; but among the traders and principal families the feeling is the other way.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The conversation, of course, turned upon the state of public affairs in Flanders; and Van Voorden inquired particularly as to the feeling in Bruges, and the sides taken by leading citizens there.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading A STARVING TOWN Many of the leading citizens, hearing of Van Voorden's arrival, called in the course of the evening.
Voorden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The conversation, of course, turned upon the state of public affairs in Flanders; and Van Voorden inquired particularly as to the feeling in Bruges, and the sides taken by leading citizens there.
Voorden's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STARVING TOWN Many of the leading citizens, hearing of Van Voorden's arrival, called in the course of the evening.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The lower class are undoubtedly in favour of Ghent; but among the traders and principal families the feeling is the other way.
