used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading All day the Ruard’s family had been in a state of acute alarm.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading All day the Ruard’s family had been in a state of acute alarm.
(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 All day the Ruard’s family had been in a state of acute alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The late attack on the Pensionary, the popular feeling in Dordt, the burning of the pictures in the Stadhuis, the menacing aspect of the streets, all combined to render them grievously uneasy.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The late attack on the Pensionary, the popular feeling in Dordt, the burning of the pictures in the Stadhuis, the menacing aspect of the streets, all combined to render them grievously uneasy.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All day the Ruard’s family had been in a state of acute alarm.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
the act of burning something
From this reading The late attack on the Pensionary, the popular feeling in Dordt, the burning of the pictures in the Stadhuis, the menacing aspect of the streets, all combined to render them grievously uneasy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
civicadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvɪk/
of or relating or belonging to a city
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading The late attack on the Pensionary, the popular feeling in Dordt, the burning of the pictures in the Stadhuis, the menacing aspect of the streets, all combined to render them grievously uneasy.
CORNELIUS
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From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
counterpartnounUS /ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/
a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All day the Ruard’s family had been in a state of acute alarm.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
Dordt
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From this reading The late attack on the Pensionary, the popular feeling in Dordt, the burning of the pictures in the Stadhuis, the menacing aspect of the streets, all combined to render them grievously uneasy.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
a social unit living together
From this reading All day the Ruard’s family had been in a state of acute alarm.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The late attack on the Pensionary, the popular feeling in Dordt, the burning of the pictures in the Stadhuis, the menacing aspect of the streets, all combined to render them grievously uneasy.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
with resolute determination
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
grievouslyadverbUS /ˈɡriːvəsli/
in a grievous manner
From this reading The late attack on the Pensionary, the popular feeling in Dordt, the burning of the pictures in the Stadhuis, the menacing aspect of the streets, all combined to render them grievously uneasy.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All day the Ruard’s family had been in a state of acute alarm.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All day the Ruard’s family had been in a state of acute alarm.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The late attack on the Pensionary, the popular feeling in Dordt, the burning of the pictures in the Stadhuis, the menacing aspect of the streets, all combined to render them grievously uneasy.
latenessnounUS /ˈleɪtnəs/
quality of coming late or later in time
From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
a woman of refinement
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The late attack on the Pensionary, the popular feeling in Dordt, the burning of the pictures in the Stadhuis, the menacing aspect of the streets, all combined to render them grievously uneasy.
murderousadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
not any; not one
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The late attack on the Pensionary, the popular feeling in Dordt, the burning of the pictures in the Stadhuis, the menacing aspect of the streets, all combined to render them grievously uneasy.
and nothing more
From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
Pensionarynoun
the beneficiary of a pension fund
From this reading The late attack on the Pensionary, the popular feeling in Dordt, the burning of the pictures in the Stadhuis, the menacing aspect of the streets, all combined to render them grievously uneasy.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The late attack on the Pensionary, the popular feeling in Dordt, the burning of the pictures in the Stadhuis, the menacing aspect of the streets, all combined to render them grievously uneasy.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading The late attack on the Pensionary, the popular feeling in Dordt, the burning of the pictures in the Stadhuis, the menacing aspect of the streets, all combined to render them grievously uneasy.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
promptitudenoun
the characteristic of doing things without delay
From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading The late attack on the Pensionary, the popular feeling in Dordt, the burning of the pictures in the Stadhuis, the menacing aspect of the streets, all combined to render them grievously uneasy.
repulsedverbUS /riˈpʌlst/
past form of “repulse” — force or drive back
From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
Ruard
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From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
Ruard's
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From this reading All day the Ruard’s family had been in a state of acute alarm.
only a very short time before
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
Stadhuis
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From this reading The late attack on the Pensionary, the popular feeling in Dordt, the burning of the pictures in the Stadhuis, the menacing aspect of the streets, all combined to render them grievously uneasy.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading All day the Ruard’s family had been in a state of acute alarm.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The late attack on the Pensionary, the popular feeling in Dordt, the burning of the pictures in the Stadhuis, the menacing aspect of the streets, all combined to render them grievously uneasy.
subdueverbUS /səbˈduː/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
suspicious-looking
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From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The late attack on the Pensionary, the popular feeling in Dordt, the burning of the pictures in the Stadhuis, the menacing aspect of the streets, all combined to render them grievously uneasy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading The late attack on the Pensionary, the popular feeling in Dordt, the burning of the pictures in the Stadhuis, the menacing aspect of the streets, all combined to render them grievously uneasy.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Only a few days previously three suspicious-looking strangers had demanded to see the Ruard, and on being refused, on account of the lateness of the hour, had attempted to force a way in, and had only been repulsed by the promptitude of the servant in calling help.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Madam de Witt firmly believed that this was a murderous plot--a counterpart to that to which her brother-in-law had fallen a victim, and her fine courage could not subdue the terror inspired by the surroundings of hate, malice, and fury against which her helpless husband had no weapon.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
WITT
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From this reading CORNELIUS DE WITT The agitated secretary, the triumphant captain, and a vast crowd of excited citizens whom the civic guard could scarce restrain, proceeded to the house of M. Cornelius de Witt.
