used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His Highness reached here yesterday at three o’clock; his yacht sailed through shipping dressed with flags, and these vessels answered his salutes with a triple discharge of their guns.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading The Abbey was so full of people in carriages and on foot that it was hardly possible to reach the Prince’s apartments.
(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 MIDDELBURG “Crowds came in on all sides, the streets were nearly impassable; windows, roofs, even masts and trees, black with spectators.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MIDDELBURG “Crowds came in on all sides, the streets were nearly impassable; windows, roofs, even masts and trees, black with spectators.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading His Highness reached here yesterday at three o’clock; his yacht sailed through shipping dressed with flags, and these vessels answered his salutes with a triple discharge of their guns.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The Abbey was so full of people in carriages and on foot that it was hardly possible to reach the Prince’s apartments.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The Magistrates of the town had come down to the quay to receive him; the burgher companies were under arms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading MIDDELBURG “Crowds came in on all sides, the streets were nearly impassable; windows, roofs, even masts and trees, black with spectators.
burghernounUS /ˈbɜːrɡər/
a citizen of an English borough
From this reading The Magistrates of the town had come down to the quay to receive him; the burgher companies were under arms.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MIDDELBURG “Crowds came in on all sides, the streets were nearly impassable; windows, roofs, even masts and trees, black with spectators.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The Abbey was so full of people in carriages and on foot that it was hardly possible to reach the Prince’s apartments.
civicadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvɪk/
of or relating or belonging to a city
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Magistrates of the town had come down to the quay to receive him; the burgher companies were under arms.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The Magistrates of the town had come down to the quay to receive him; the burgher companies were under arms.
CrowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading MIDDELBURG “Crowds came in on all sides, the streets were nearly impassable; windows, roofs, even masts and trees, black with spectators.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading His Highness reached here yesterday at three o’clock; his yacht sailed through shipping dressed with flags, and these vessels answered his salutes with a triple discharge of their guns.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Magistrates of the town had come down to the quay to receive him; the burgher companies were under arms.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading His Highness reached here yesterday at three o’clock; his yacht sailed through shipping dressed with flags, and these vessels answered his salutes with a triple discharge of their guns.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
divisible by two
From this reading MIDDELBURG “Crowds came in on all sides, the streets were nearly impassable; windows, roofs, even masts and trees, black with spectators.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
fireworksnounUS /ˈfaɪrwɜːrks/
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading His Highness reached here yesterday at three o’clock; his yacht sailed through shipping dressed with flags, and these vessels answered his salutes with a triple discharge of their guns.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The Abbey was so full of people in carriages and on foot that it was hardly possible to reach the Prince’s apartments.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The Abbey was so full of people in carriages and on foot that it was hardly possible to reach the Prince’s apartments.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading His Highness reached here yesterday at three o’clock; his yacht sailed through shipping dressed with flags, and these vessels answered his salutes with a triple discharge of their guns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Magistrates of the town had come down to the quay to receive him; the burgher companies were under arms.
only a very short time before
From this reading The Abbey was so full of people in carriages and on foot that it was hardly possible to reach the Prince’s apartments.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading His Highness reached here yesterday at three o’clock; his yacht sailed through shipping dressed with flags, and these vessels answered his salutes with a triple discharge of their guns.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Magistrates of the town had come down to the quay to receive him; the burgher companies were under arms.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
the state of being honored
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
impassableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
From this reading MIDDELBURG “Crowds came in on all sides, the streets were nearly impassable; windows, roofs, even masts and trees, black with spectators.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MIDDELBURG “Crowds came in on all sides, the streets were nearly impassable; windows, roofs, even masts and trees, black with spectators.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Abbey was so full of people in carriages and on foot that it was hardly possible to reach the Prince’s apartments.
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 The Magistrates of the town had come down to the quay to receive him; the burgher companies were under arms.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading MIDDELBURG “Crowds came in on all sides, the streets were nearly impassable; windows, roofs, even masts and trees, black with spectators.
MIDDELBURG
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From this reading MIDDELBURG “Crowds came in on all sides, the streets were nearly impassable; windows, roofs, even masts and trees, black with spectators.
militianounUS /məˈlɪʃə/
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading MIDDELBURG “Crowds came in on all sides, the streets were nearly impassable; windows, roofs, even masts and trees, black with spectators.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading His Highness reached here yesterday at three o’clock; his yacht sailed through shipping dressed with flags, and these vessels answered his salutes with a triple discharge of their guns.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Abbey was so full of people in carriages and on foot that it was hardly possible to reach the Prince’s apartments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MIDDELBURG “Crowds came in on all sides, the streets were nearly impassable; windows, roofs, even masts and trees, black with spectators.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Abbey was so full of people in carriages and on foot that it was hardly possible to reach the Prince’s apartments.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The Abbey was so full of people in carriages and on foot that it was hardly possible to reach the Prince’s apartments.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The Abbey was so full of people in carriages and on foot that it was hardly possible to reach the Prince’s apartments.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading The Magistrates of the town had come down to the quay to receive him; the burgher companies were under arms.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The Abbey was so full of people in carriages and on foot that it was hardly possible to reach the Prince’s apartments.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading His Highness reached here yesterday at three o’clock; his yacht sailed through shipping dressed with flags, and these vessels answered his salutes with a triple discharge of their guns.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The Magistrates of the town had come down to the quay to receive him; the burgher companies were under arms.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading MIDDELBURG “Crowds came in on all sides, the streets were nearly impassable; windows, roofs, even masts and trees, black with spectators.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading His Highness reached here yesterday at three o’clock; his yacht sailed through shipping dressed with flags, and these vessels answered his salutes with a triple discharge of their guns.
salutesnounUS /səˈluːts/
plural of “salute” — an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading His Highness reached here yesterday at three o’clock; his yacht sailed through shipping dressed with flags, and these vessels answered his salutes with a triple discharge of their guns.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading MIDDELBURG “Crowds came in on all sides, the streets were nearly impassable; windows, roofs, even masts and trees, black with spectators.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Abbey was so full of people in carriages and on foot that it was hardly possible to reach the Prince’s apartments.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading MIDDELBURG “Crowds came in on all sides, the streets were nearly impassable; windows, roofs, even masts and trees, black with spectators.
Stadhuis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
not in physical motion
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading MIDDELBURG “Crowds came in on all sides, the streets were nearly impassable; windows, roofs, even masts and trees, black with spectators.
express in words
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Abbey was so full of people in carriages and on foot that it was hardly possible to reach the Prince’s apartments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MIDDELBURG “Crowds came in on all sides, the streets were nearly impassable; windows, roofs, even masts and trees, black with spectators.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His Highness reached here yesterday at three o’clock; his yacht sailed through shipping dressed with flags, and these vessels answered his salutes with a triple discharge of their guns.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading His Highness reached here yesterday at three o’clock; his yacht sailed through shipping dressed with flags, and these vessels answered his salutes with a triple discharge of their guns.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading His Highness reached here yesterday at three o’clock; his yacht sailed through shipping dressed with flags, and these vessels answered his salutes with a triple discharge of their guns.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His Highness reached here yesterday at three o’clock; his yacht sailed through shipping dressed with flags, and these vessels answered his salutes with a triple discharge of their guns.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Abbey was so full of people in carriages and on foot that it was hardly possible to reach the Prince’s apartments.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The Magistrates of the town had come down to the quay to receive him; the burgher companies were under arms.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading MIDDELBURG “Crowds came in on all sides, the streets were nearly impassable; windows, roofs, even masts and trees, black with spectators.
tripleverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/
increase threefold
From this reading His Highness reached here yesterday at three o’clock; his yacht sailed through shipping dressed with flags, and these vessels answered his salutes with a triple discharge of their guns.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Magistrates of the town had come down to the quay to receive him; the burgher companies were under arms.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading His Highness reached here yesterday at three o’clock; his yacht sailed through shipping dressed with flags, and these vessels answered his salutes with a triple discharge of their guns.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Abbey was so full of people in carriages and on foot that it was hardly possible to reach the Prince’s apartments.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MIDDELBURG “Crowds came in on all sides, the streets were nearly impassable; windows, roofs, even masts and trees, black with spectators.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading MIDDELBURG “Crowds came in on all sides, the streets were nearly impassable; windows, roofs, even masts and trees, black with spectators.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MIDDELBURG “Crowds came in on all sides, the streets were nearly impassable; windows, roofs, even masts and trees, black with spectators.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading His Highness reached here yesterday at three o’clock; his yacht sailed through shipping dressed with flags, and these vessels answered his salutes with a triple discharge of their guns.
the day immediately before today
From this reading His Highness reached here yesterday at three o’clock; his yacht sailed through shipping dressed with flags, and these vessels answered his salutes with a triple discharge of their guns.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Nor must I forget to tell Your Highness that during the two hours the Prince stood at the window the civic militia fired salutes in his honour,--and they are still sending up fireworks from the Stadhuis.
