united by being of the same opinion
From this reading The magistrates agreed that it would be madness to resist, and determined to fly at once.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
Alva's
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From this reading The deputies on arriving on board were assured that no injury was intended to the citizens or private property, but only the overthrow of Alva's government, and two hours were given them to decide upon the surrender of the town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading This statement completed the dismay that had been caused at the arrival of the fleet.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The deputies on arriving on board were assured that no injury was intended to the citizens or private property, but only the overthrow of Alva's government, and two hours were given them to decide upon the surrender of the town.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The deputies on arriving on board were assured that no injury was intended to the citizens or private property, but only the overthrow of Alva's government, and two hours were given them to decide upon the surrender of the town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This statement completed the dismay that had been caused at the arrival of the fleet.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The deputies on arriving on board were assured that no injury was intended to the citizens or private property, but only the overthrow of Alva's government, and two hours were given them to decide upon the surrender of the town.
burghers
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From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading This statement completed the dismay that had been caused at the arrival of the fleet.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The deputies on arriving on board were assured that no injury was intended to the citizens or private property, but only the overthrow of Alva's government, and two hours were given them to decide upon the surrender of the town.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading This statement completed the dismay that had been caused at the arrival of the fleet.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading The deputies on arriving on board were assured that no injury was intended to the citizens or private property, but only the overthrow of Alva's government, and two hours were given them to decide upon the surrender of the town.
deputiesnounUS /ˈdepjətiz/
plural of “deputy” — someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The magistrates agreed that it would be madness to resist, and determined to fly at once.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading This statement completed the dismay that had been caused at the arrival of the fleet.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading This statement completed the dismay that had been caused at the arrival of the fleet.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The magistrates agreed that it would be madness to resist, and determined to fly at once.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The deputies on arriving on board were assured that no injury was intended to the citizens or private property, but only the overthrow of Alva's government, and two hours were given them to decide upon the surrender of the town.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The deputies on arriving on board were assured that no injury was intended to the citizens or private property, but only the overthrow of Alva's government, and two hours were given them to decide upon the surrender of the town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The deputies on arriving on board were assured that no injury was intended to the citizens or private property, but only the overthrow of Alva's government, and two hours were given them to decide upon the surrender of the town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading The deputies on arriving on board were assured that no injury was intended to the citizens or private property, but only the overthrow of Alva's government, and two hours were given them to decide upon the surrender of the town.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The deputies on arriving on board were assured that no injury was intended to the citizens or private property, but only the overthrow of Alva's government, and two hours were given them to decide upon the surrender of the town.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The magistrates agreed that it would be madness to resist, and determined to fly at once.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading The magistrates agreed that it would be madness to resist, and determined to fly at once.
magistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
Marck
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From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
used to form the superlative
From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
not any; not one
From this reading The deputies on arriving on board were assured that no injury was intended to the citizens or private property, but only the overthrow of Alva's government, and two hours were given them to decide upon the surrender of the town.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This statement completed the dismay that had been caused at the arrival of the fleet.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The deputies on arriving on board were assured that no injury was intended to the citizens or private property, but only the overthrow of Alva's government, and two hours were given them to decide upon the surrender of the town.
on one occasion
From this reading The magistrates agreed that it would be madness to resist, and determined to fly at once.
and nothing more
From this reading The deputies on arriving on board were assured that no injury was intended to the citizens or private property, but only the overthrow of Alva's government, and two hours were given them to decide upon the surrender of the town.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The deputies on arriving on board were assured that no injury was intended to the citizens or private property, but only the overthrow of Alva's government, and two hours were given them to decide upon the surrender of the town.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
overthrownounUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
From this reading The deputies on arriving on board were assured that no injury was intended to the citizens or private property, but only the overthrow of Alva's government, and two hours were given them to decide upon the surrender of the town.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The deputies on arriving on board were assured that no injury was intended to the citizens or private property, but only the overthrow of Alva's government, and two hours were given them to decide upon the surrender of the town.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The deputies on arriving on board were assured that no injury was intended to the citizens or private property, but only the overthrow of Alva's government, and two hours were given them to decide upon the surrender of the town.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading The magistrates agreed that it would be madness to resist, and determined to fly at once.
express in words
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
transport commercially
From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
in the near future
From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading This statement completed the dismay that had been caused at the arrival of the fleet.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading The deputies on arriving on board were assured that no injury was intended to the citizens or private property, but only the overthrow of Alva's government, and two hours were given them to decide upon the surrender of the town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This statement completed the dismay that had been caused at the arrival of the fleet.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The magistrates agreed that it would be madness to resist, and determined to fly at once.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The deputies on arriving on board were assured that no injury was intended to the citizens or private property, but only the overthrow of Alva's government, and two hours were given them to decide upon the surrender of the town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The deputies on arriving on board were assured that no injury was intended to the citizens or private property, but only the overthrow of Alva's government, and two hours were given them to decide upon the surrender of the town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was asked by the magistrates what force De la Marck had at his disposal, and replied carelessly that he could not say exactly, but that there might be five thousand in all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With much difficulty two of them were persuaded to go out to the ship as deputies, and as soon as they set off most of the leading burghers prepared instantly for flight.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The magistrates agreed that it would be madness to resist, and determined to fly at once.
