used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Netherland army, composed principally of Walloons, under the command of the incapable Marquis Havre, the reckless de Heze and other nobles appeared before the capital, to prevent the worst.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the twentieth of October Mastricht fell into the Spaniards' hands, and was cruelly pillaged.
AntwerpnounUS /ˈæntwərp/
a busy port and financial center in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river; it has long been a center for the diamond industry and the first stock exchange was opened there in 1460
From this reading The garrison of Antwerp rose and began to make common cause with the friends of the mutineers in the citadel.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A Netherland army, composed principally of Walloons, under the command of the incapable Marquis Havre, the reckless de Heze and other nobles appeared before the capital, to prevent the worst.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading A Netherland army, composed principally of Walloons, under the command of the incapable Marquis Havre, the reckless de Heze and other nobles appeared before the capital, to prevent the worst.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A Netherland army, composed principally of Walloons, under the command of the incapable Marquis Havre, the reckless de Heze and other nobles appeared before the capital, to prevent the worst.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The garrison of Antwerp rose and began to make common cause with the friends of the mutineers in the citadel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Governor Champagny saw his own person and the cause of order seriously threatened by the despots in the fortress, which dominated the town.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading A Netherland army, composed principally of Walloons, under the command of the incapable Marquis Havre, the reckless de Heze and other nobles appeared before the capital, to prevent the worst.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The garrison of Antwerp rose and began to make common cause with the friends of the mutineers in the citadel.
Champagny
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From this reading Governor Champagny saw his own person and the cause of order seriously threatened by the despots in the fortress, which dominated the town.
citadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading The garrison of Antwerp rose and began to make common cause with the friends of the mutineers in the citadel.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Foreign merchants fled from the imperilled city.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading A Netherland army, composed principally of Walloons, under the command of the incapable Marquis Havre, the reckless de Heze and other nobles appeared before the capital, to prevent the worst.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The garrison of Antwerp rose and began to make common cause with the friends of the mutineers in the citadel.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading A Netherland army, composed principally of Walloons, under the command of the incapable Marquis Havre, the reckless de Heze and other nobles appeared before the capital, to prevent the worst.
cruellyadverbUS /ˈkruːli/
excessively
From this reading On the twentieth of October Mastricht fell into the Spaniards' hands, and was cruelly pillaged.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A Netherland army, composed principally of Walloons, under the command of the incapable Marquis Havre, the reckless de Heze and other nobles appeared before the capital, to prevent the worst.
despots
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From this reading Governor Champagny saw his own person and the cause of order seriously threatened by the despots in the fortress, which dominated the town.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading Governor Champagny saw his own person and the cause of order seriously threatened by the despots in the fortress, which dominated the town.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading On the twentieth of October Mastricht fell into the Spaniards' hands, and was cruelly pillaged.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Foreign merchants fled from the imperilled city.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Foreign merchants fled from the imperilled city.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading Governor Champagny saw his own person and the cause of order seriously threatened by the despots in the fortress, which dominated the town.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The garrison of Antwerp rose and began to make common cause with the friends of the mutineers in the citadel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Foreign merchants fled from the imperilled city.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The garrison of Antwerp rose and began to make common cause with the friends of the mutineers in the citadel.
the head of a state government
From this reading Governor Champagny saw his own person and the cause of order seriously threatened by the despots in the fortress, which dominated the town.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading On the twentieth of October Mastricht fell into the Spaniards' hands, and was cruelly pillaged.
Havre
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From this reading A Netherland army, composed principally of Walloons, under the command of the incapable Marquis Havre, the reckless de Heze and other nobles appeared before the capital, to prevent the worst.
Heze
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From this reading A Netherland army, composed principally of Walloons, under the command of the incapable Marquis Havre, the reckless de Heze and other nobles appeared before the capital, to prevent the worst.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Governor Champagny saw his own person and the cause of order seriously threatened by the despots in the fortress, which dominated the town.
imperilled
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From this reading Foreign merchants fled from the imperilled city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The garrison of Antwerp rose and began to make common cause with the friends of the mutineers in the citadel.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading A Netherland army, composed principally of Walloons, under the command of the incapable Marquis Havre, the reckless de Heze and other nobles appeared before the capital, to prevent the worst.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On the twentieth of October Mastricht fell into the Spaniards' hands, and was cruelly pillaged.
engage in
From this reading The garrison of Antwerp rose and began to make common cause with the friends of the mutineers in the citadel.
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading A Netherland army, composed principally of Walloons, under the command of the incapable Marquis Havre, the reckless de Heze and other nobles appeared before the capital, to prevent the worst.
Mastricht
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From this reading On the twentieth of October Mastricht fell into the Spaniards' hands, and was cruelly pillaged.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading Foreign merchants fled from the imperilled city.
mutineersnounUS /ˌmjuːtɪˈnɪrz/
plural of “mutineer” — someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)
From this reading The garrison of Antwerp rose and began to make common cause with the friends of the mutineers in the citadel.
Netherland
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From this reading A Netherland army, composed principally of Walloons, under the command of the incapable Marquis Havre, the reckless de Heze and other nobles appeared before the capital, to prevent the worst.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading A Netherland army, composed principally of Walloons, under the command of the incapable Marquis Havre, the reckless de Heze and other nobles appeared before the capital, to prevent the worst.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading On the twentieth of October Mastricht fell into the Spaniards' hands, and was cruelly pillaged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the twentieth of October Mastricht fell into the Spaniards' hands, and was cruelly pillaged.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the twentieth of October Mastricht fell into the Spaniards' hands, and was cruelly pillaged.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Governor Champagny saw his own person and the cause of order seriously threatened by the despots in the fortress, which dominated the town.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A Netherland army, composed principally of Walloons, under the command of the incapable Marquis Havre, the reckless de Heze and other nobles appeared before the capital, to prevent the worst.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Governor Champagny saw his own person and the cause of order seriously threatened by the despots in the fortress, which dominated the town.
a human being
From this reading Governor Champagny saw his own person and the cause of order seriously threatened by the despots in the fortress, which dominated the town.
pillagedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪlɪdʒd/
wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
From this reading On the twentieth of October Mastricht fell into the Spaniards' hands, and was cruelly pillaged.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading A Netherland army, composed principally of Walloons, under the command of the incapable Marquis Havre, the reckless de Heze and other nobles appeared before the capital, to prevent the worst.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading A Netherland army, composed principally of Walloons, under the command of the incapable Marquis Havre, the reckless de Heze and other nobles appeared before the capital, to prevent the worst.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading A Netherland army, composed principally of Walloons, under the command of the incapable Marquis Havre, the reckless de Heze and other nobles appeared before the capital, to prevent the worst.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The garrison of Antwerp rose and began to make common cause with the friends of the mutineers in the citadel.
cut with a saw
From this reading Governor Champagny saw his own person and the cause of order seriously threatened by the despots in the fortress, which dominated the town.
in a serious manner
From this reading Governor Champagny saw his own person and the cause of order seriously threatened by the despots in the fortress, which dominated the town.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading On the twentieth of October Mastricht fell into the Spaniards' hands, and was cruelly pillaged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the twentieth of October Mastricht fell into the Spaniards' hands, and was cruelly pillaged.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Governor Champagny saw his own person and the cause of order seriously threatened by the despots in the fortress, which dominated the town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The garrison of Antwerp rose and began to make common cause with the friends of the mutineers in the citadel.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Governor Champagny saw his own person and the cause of order seriously threatened by the despots in the fortress, which dominated the town.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading On the twentieth of October Mastricht fell into the Spaniards' hands, and was cruelly pillaged.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A Netherland army, composed principally of Walloons, under the command of the incapable Marquis Havre, the reckless de Heze and other nobles appeared before the capital, to prevent the worst.
Walloonsnoun
an ethnic group speaking a dialect of French and living in southern and eastern Belgium and neighboring parts of France
From this reading A Netherland army, composed principally of Walloons, under the command of the incapable Marquis Havre, the reckless de Heze and other nobles appeared before the capital, to prevent the worst.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the twentieth of October Mastricht fell into the Spaniards' hands, and was cruelly pillaged.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Governor Champagny saw his own person and the cause of order seriously threatened by the despots in the fortress, which dominated the town.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The garrison of Antwerp rose and began to make common cause with the friends of the mutineers in the citadel.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading A Netherland army, composed principally of Walloons, under the command of the incapable Marquis Havre, the reckless de Heze and other nobles appeared before the capital, to prevent the worst.
