used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were, therefore, for avoiding a decisive engagement, and suggested that the army should retreat.
advantageousadjectiveUS /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/
giving an advantage
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
in addition
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN TIME OF WAR The now hastily summoned Council of War was distracted with private fears and disagreements.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The deputy for Zeeland and M. Beverningh, influenced by the Prince, opposed this, and a high argument followed.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading They were, therefore, for avoiding a decisive engagement, and suggested that the army should retreat.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading They were, therefore, for avoiding a decisive engagement, and suggested that the army should retreat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
Beverningh
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From this reading The deputy for Zeeland and M. Beverningh, influenced by the Prince, opposed this, and a high argument followed.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
carefully weighed
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading IN TIME OF WAR The now hastily summoned Council of War was distracted with private fears and disagreements.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading They were, therefore, for avoiding a decisive engagement, and suggested that the army should retreat.
DeputiesnounUS /ˈdepjətiz/
plural of “deputy” — someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading The deputy for Zeeland and M. Beverningh, influenced by the Prince, opposed this, and a high argument followed.
despairedverbUS /dɪˈsperd/
past form of “despair” — abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
disagreementsnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənts/
plural of “disagreement” — a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
From this reading IN TIME OF WAR The now hastily summoned Council of War was distracted with private fears and disagreements.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading IN TIME OF WAR The now hastily summoned Council of War was distracted with private fears and disagreements.
Doesburg
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From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
embassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading They were, therefore, for avoiding a decisive engagement, and suggested that the army should retreat.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading IN TIME OF WAR The now hastily summoned Council of War was distracted with private fears and disagreements.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The deputy for Zeeland and M. Beverningh, influenced by the Prince, opposed this, and a high argument followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were, therefore, for avoiding a decisive engagement, and suggested that the army should retreat.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading IN TIME OF WAR The now hastily summoned Council of War was distracted with private fears and disagreements.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The deputy for Zeeland and M. Beverningh, influenced by the Prince, opposed this, and a high argument followed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN TIME OF WAR The now hastily summoned Council of War was distracted with private fears and disagreements.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading The deputy for Zeeland and M. Beverningh, influenced by the Prince, opposed this, and a high argument followed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
and nothing more
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading IN TIME OF WAR The now hastily summoned Council of War was distracted with private fears and disagreements.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN TIME OF WAR The now hastily summoned Council of War was distracted with private fears and disagreements.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading The deputy for Zeeland and M. Beverningh, influenced by the Prince, opposed this, and a high argument followed.
Pensionarynoun
the beneficiary of a pension fund
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
powerfullyadverbUS /ˈpaʊərfli/
in a powerful manner
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The deputy for Zeeland and M. Beverningh, influenced by the Prince, opposed this, and a high argument followed.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading IN TIME OF WAR The now hastily summoned Council of War was distracted with private fears and disagreements.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading They were, therefore, for avoiding a decisive engagement, and suggested that the army should retreat.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They were, therefore, for avoiding a decisive engagement, and suggested that the army should retreat.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading They were, therefore, for avoiding a decisive engagement, and suggested that the army should retreat.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading IN TIME OF WAR The now hastily summoned Council of War was distracted with private fears and disagreements.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN TIME OF WAR The now hastily summoned Council of War was distracted with private fears and disagreements.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading They were, therefore, for avoiding a decisive engagement, and suggested that the army should retreat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The deputy for Zeeland and M. Beverningh, influenced by the Prince, opposed this, and a high argument followed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN TIME OF WAR The now hastily summoned Council of War was distracted with private fears and disagreements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
treatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading IN TIME OF WAR The now hastily summoned Council of War was distracted with private fears and disagreements.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN TIME OF WAR The now hastily summoned Council of War was distracted with private fears and disagreements.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
belonging to which person
From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN TIME OF WAR The now hastily summoned Council of War was distracted with private fears and disagreements.
Witt
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From this reading The Deputies, whose opinion had to be consulted, and with whom rested the power of final decision, were powerfully affected by the embassy M. de Witt had just sent upon its way to Doesburg.
but in spite of that
From this reading It showed, they thought, both that the Grand Pensionary despaired of saving the country by force of arms, and also that he considered an advantageous treaty might yet be made with Louis.
Zeeland
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From this reading The deputy for Zeeland and M. Beverningh, influenced by the Prince, opposed this, and a high argument followed.
