Chapter XXXIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In the centre, within a space enclosed by a balustrade, sat the nobles and the Deputies of eighteen towns.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the end of the table at which they sat stood the Grand Pensionary’s chair--empty during a debate for the first time in twenty years.

a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

From this reading In the centre, within a space enclosed by a balustrade, sat the nobles and the Deputies of eighteen towns.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind this chair were the benches, filled by the councillor deputies; next them a table belonging to the Deputies of Haarlem, Delft, Leyden, and Brill.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading Behind this chair were the benches, filled by the councillor deputies; next them a table belonging to the Deputies of Haarlem, Delft, Leyden, and Brill.

plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person

From this reading Behind this chair were the benches, filled by the councillor deputies; next them a table belonging to the Deputies of Haarlem, Delft, Leyden, and Brill.

European food fish

From this reading Behind this chair were the benches, filled by the councillor deputies; next them a table belonging to the Deputies of Haarlem, Delft, Leyden, and Brill.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the centre, within a space enclosed by a balustrade, sat the nobles and the Deputies of eighteen towns.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading The sunshine filled the great chamber, showing the tapestry on the walls, the marble chimney-pieces, the painted ceiling, in the full dazzle of their gorgeous colours.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading In the centre, within a space enclosed by a balustrade, sat the nobles and the Deputies of eighteen towns.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading At the end of the table at which they sat stood the Grand Pensionary’s chair--empty during a debate for the first time in twenty years.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading The sunshine filled the great chamber, showing the tapestry on the walls, the marble chimney-pieces, the painted ceiling, in the full dazzle of their gorgeous colours.

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From this reading The sunshine filled the great chamber, showing the tapestry on the walls, the marble chimney-pieces, the painted ceiling, in the full dazzle of their gorgeous colours.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading The sunshine filled the great chamber, showing the tapestry on the walls, the marble chimney-pieces, the painted ceiling, in the full dazzle of their gorgeous colours.

a member of a council

From this reading Behind this chair were the benches, filled by the councillor deputies; next them a table belonging to the Deputies of Haarlem, Delft, Leyden, and Brill.

plural of “count” — the total number counted

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light

From this reading The sunshine filled the great chamber, showing the tapestry on the walls, the marble chimney-pieces, the painted ceiling, in the full dazzle of their gorgeous colours.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

argue with one another

From this reading At the end of the table at which they sat stood the Grand Pensionary’s chair--empty during a debate for the first time in twenty years.

a style of glazed earthenware; usually white with blue decoration

From this reading Behind this chair were the benches, filled by the councillor deputies; next them a table belonging to the Deputies of Haarlem, Delft, Leyden, and Brill.

plural of “deputy” — someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading In the centre, within a space enclosed by a balustrade, sat the nobles and the Deputies of eighteen towns.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading At the end of the table at which they sat stood the Grand Pensionary’s chair--empty during a debate for the first time in twenty years.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading In the centre, within a space enclosed by a balustrade, sat the nobles and the Deputies of eighteen towns.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading At the end of the table at which they sat stood the Grand Pensionary’s chair--empty during a debate for the first time in twenty years.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading In the centre, within a space enclosed by a balustrade, sat the nobles and the Deputies of eighteen towns.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the end of the table at which they sat stood the Grand Pensionary’s chair--empty during a debate for the first time in twenty years.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The sunshine filled the great chamber, showing the tapestry on the walls, the marble chimney-pieces, the painted ceiling, in the full dazzle of their gorgeous colours.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At the end of the table at which they sat stood the Grand Pensionary’s chair--empty during a debate for the first time in twenty years.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The sunshine filled the great chamber, showing the tapestry on the walls, the marble chimney-pieces, the painted ceiling, in the full dazzle of their gorgeous colours.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading The sunshine filled the great chamber, showing the tapestry on the walls, the marble chimney-pieces, the painted ceiling, in the full dazzle of their gorgeous colours.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading At the end of the table at which they sat stood the Grand Pensionary’s chair--empty during a debate for the first time in twenty years.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The sunshine filled the great chamber, showing the tapestry on the walls, the marble chimney-pieces, the painted ceiling, in the full dazzle of their gorgeous colours.

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From this reading Behind this chair were the benches, filled by the councillor deputies; next them a table belonging to the Deputies of Haarlem, Delft, Leyden, and Brill.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

a city in the western Netherlands; residence of the Pilgrim Fathers for 11 years before they sailed for America in 1620

From this reading Behind this chair were the benches, filled by the councillor deputies; next them a table belonging to the Deputies of Haarlem, Delft, Leyden, and Brill.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading The sunshine filled the great chamber, showing the tapestry on the walls, the marble chimney-pieces, the painted ceiling, in the full dazzle of their gorgeous colours.

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From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

and nothing more

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Behind this chair were the benches, filled by the councillor deputies; next them a table belonging to the Deputies of Haarlem, Delft, Leyden, and Brill.

plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm

From this reading In the centre, within a space enclosed by a balustrade, sat the nobles and the Deputies of eighteen towns.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The sunshine filled the great chamber, showing the tapestry on the walls, the marble chimney-pieces, the painted ceiling, in the full dazzle of their gorgeous colours.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

coated with paint

From this reading The sunshine filled the great chamber, showing the tapestry on the walls, the marble chimney-pieces, the painted ceiling, in the full dazzle of their gorgeous colours.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

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From this reading At the end of the table at which they sat stood the Grand Pensionary’s chair--empty during a debate for the first time in twenty years.

plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading In the centre, within a space enclosed by a balustrade, sat the nobles and the Deputies of eighteen towns.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading The sunshine filled the great chamber, showing the tapestry on the walls, the marble chimney-pieces, the painted ceiling, in the full dazzle of their gorgeous colours.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading In the centre, within a space enclosed by a balustrade, sat the nobles and the Deputies of eighteen towns.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading At the end of the table at which they sat stood the Grand Pensionary’s chair--empty during a debate for the first time in twenty years.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The sunshine filled the great chamber, showing the tapestry on the walls, the marble chimney-pieces, the painted ceiling, in the full dazzle of their gorgeous colours.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading At the end of the table at which they sat stood the Grand Pensionary’s chair--empty during a debate for the first time in twenty years.

something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy

From this reading The sunshine filled the great chamber, showing the tapestry on the walls, the marble chimney-pieces, the painted ceiling, in the full dazzle of their gorgeous colours.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Behind this chair were the benches, filled by the councillor deputies; next them a table belonging to the Deputies of Haarlem, Delft, Leyden, and Brill.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At the end of the table at which they sat stood the Grand Pensionary’s chair--empty during a debate for the first time in twenty years.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Behind this chair were the benches, filled by the councillor deputies; next them a table belonging to the Deputies of Haarlem, Delft, Leyden, and Brill.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the end of the table at which they sat stood the Grand Pensionary’s chair--empty during a debate for the first time in twenty years.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Behind this chair were the benches, filled by the councillor deputies; next them a table belonging to the Deputies of Haarlem, Delft, Leyden, and Brill.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading In the centre, within a space enclosed by a balustrade, sat the nobles and the Deputies of eighteen towns.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The sunshine filled the great chamber, showing the tapestry on the walls, the marble chimney-pieces, the painted ceiling, in the full dazzle of their gorgeous colours.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

at the time that

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading At the end of the table at which they sat stood the Grand Pensionary’s chair--empty during a debate for the first time in twenty years.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading In the centre, within a space enclosed by a balustrade, sat the nobles and the Deputies of eighteen towns.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.

a late time of life

From this reading IN THE ASSEMBLY In the old Palace of the Princes of Orange, that had been the dwelling of the Counts of Holland when the Hague was merely their hunting estate, and now for twenty years the meeting-place for the Government of John de Witt, Their High Mightinesses, the States, were assembled.