used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading Thus the patriots achieved the capture of the first town, and commenced the long war that was to end only with the establishment of the Free Republic of the Netherlands.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
(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 During this two hours almost all the inhabitants left the town, taking with them their most valuable property.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading During this two hours almost all the inhabitants left the town, taking with them their most valuable property.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No harm was done to such of the inhabitants of the town as remained.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the expiration of the time the beggars landed.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
beggarsnounUS /ˈbeɡərz/
plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading At the expiration of the time the beggars landed.
bonfirenounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪər/
a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Thus the patriots achieved the capture of the first town, and commenced the long war that was to end only with the establishment of the Free Republic of the Netherlands.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Thus the patriots achieved the capture of the first town, and commenced the long war that was to end only with the establishment of the Free Republic of the Netherlands.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading No harm was done to such of the inhabitants of the town as remained.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this two hours almost all the inhabitants left the town, taking with them their most valuable property.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Thus the patriots achieved the capture of the first town, and commenced the long war that was to end only with the establishment of the Free Republic of the Netherlands.
expirationnounUS /ˌekspərˈeɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading At the expiration of the time the beggars landed.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Thus the patriots achieved the capture of the first town, and commenced the long war that was to end only with the establishment of the Free Republic of the Netherlands.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Thus the patriots achieved the capture of the first town, and commenced the long war that was to end only with the establishment of the Free Republic of the Netherlands.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading No harm was done to such of the inhabitants of the town as remained.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading During this two hours almost all the inhabitants left the town, taking with them their most valuable property.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading During this two hours almost all the inhabitants left the town, taking with them their most valuable property.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading At the expiration of the time the beggars landed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading During this two hours almost all the inhabitants left the town, taking with them their most valuable property.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Thus the patriots achieved the capture of the first town, and commenced the long war that was to end only with the establishment of the Free Republic of the Netherlands.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
Marck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
used to form the superlative
From this reading During this two hours almost all the inhabitants left the town, taking with them their most valuable property.
NetherlandsnounUS /ˈneðərləndz/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading Thus the patriots achieved the capture of the first town, and commenced the long war that was to end only with the establishment of the Free Republic of the Netherlands.
not any; not one
From this reading No harm was done to such of the inhabitants of the town as remained.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the expiration of the time the beggars landed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
and nothing more
From this reading Thus the patriots achieved the capture of the first town, and commenced the long war that was to end only with the establishment of the Free Republic of the Netherlands.
patriotsnounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading Thus the patriots achieved the capture of the first town, and commenced the long war that was to end only with the establishment of the Free Republic of the Netherlands.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading During this two hours almost all the inhabitants left the town, taking with them their most valuable property.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading No harm was done to such of the inhabitants of the town as remained.
not used up
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading Thus the patriots achieved the capture of the first town, and commenced the long war that was to end only with the establishment of the Free Republic of the Netherlands.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No harm was done to such of the inhabitants of the town as remained.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading During this two hours almost all the inhabitants left the town, taking with them their most valuable property.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus the patriots achieved the capture of the first town, and commenced the long war that was to end only with the establishment of the Free Republic of the Netherlands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During this two hours almost all the inhabitants left the town, taking with them their most valuable property.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During this two hours almost all the inhabitants left the town, taking with them their most valuable property.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading During this two hours almost all the inhabitants left the town, taking with them their most valuable property.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this two hours almost all the inhabitants left the town, taking with them their most valuable property.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the patriots achieved the capture of the first town, and commenced the long war that was to end only with the establishment of the Free Republic of the Netherlands.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the expiration of the time the beggars landed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus the patriots achieved the capture of the first town, and commenced the long war that was to end only with the establishment of the Free Republic of the Netherlands.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading During this two hours almost all the inhabitants left the town, taking with them their most valuable property.
Treslong
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few of those remaining in the city made a faint attempt at resistance; but Treslong forced an entrance by the southern gate, and De la Marck made a bonfire against the northern gate and then battered it down with the end of an old mast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During this two hours almost all the inhabitants left the town, taking with them their most valuable property.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading During this two hours almost all the inhabitants left the town, taking with them their most valuable property.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Thus the patriots achieved the capture of the first town, and commenced the long war that was to end only with the establishment of the Free Republic of the Netherlands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus the patriots achieved the capture of the first town, and commenced the long war that was to end only with the establishment of the Free Republic of the Netherlands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During this two hours almost all the inhabitants left the town, taking with them their most valuable property.
