used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading But as surely as Sunday came round, and with it a clean house and leisure to chat with the neighbours, the Burgomaster's hour came too, and with it the mob of women shaking crooked fingers at him, and bursting his ears with their shrill abuse.
(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 Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
bakingnounUS /ˈbeɪkɪŋ/
making bread or cake or pastry etc.
From this reading Between whiles, being busy with scrubbing and baking, and washing their children, they were quiet enough.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Between whiles, being busy with scrubbing and baking, and washing their children, they were quiet enough.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between whiles, being busy with scrubbing and baking, and washing their children, they were quiet enough.
fearless and daring
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
burghernounUS /ˈbɜːrɡər/
a citizen of an English borough
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
Burgomaster'snounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəmæstərz/
possessive form of “burgomaster” — a mayor of a municipality in Germany or Holland or Flanders or Austria
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading But as surely as Sunday came round, and with it a clean house and leisure to chat with the neighbours, the Burgomaster's hour came too, and with it the mob of women shaking crooked fingers at him, and bursting his ears with their shrill abuse.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Between whiles, being busy with scrubbing and baking, and washing their children, they were quiet enough.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But as surely as Sunday came round, and with it a clean house and leisure to chat with the neighbours, the Burgomaster's hour came too, and with it the mob of women shaking crooked fingers at him, and bursting his ears with their shrill abuse.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading But as surely as Sunday came round, and with it a clean house and leisure to chat with the neighbours, the Burgomaster's hour came too, and with it the mob of women shaking crooked fingers at him, and bursting his ears with their shrill abuse.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Between whiles, being busy with scrubbing and baking, and washing their children, they were quiet enough.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading But as surely as Sunday came round, and with it a clean house and leisure to chat with the neighbours, the Burgomaster's hour came too, and with it the mob of women shaking crooked fingers at him, and bursting his ears with their shrill abuse.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading But as surely as Sunday came round, and with it a clean house and leisure to chat with the neighbours, the Burgomaster's hour came too, and with it the mob of women shaking crooked fingers at him, and bursting his ears with their shrill abuse.
the first light of day
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
dwindledverbUS /ˈdwɪndəld/
past form of “dwindle” — become smaller or lose substance
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading But as surely as Sunday came round, and with it a clean house and leisure to chat with the neighbours, the Burgomaster's hour came too, and with it the mob of women shaking crooked fingers at him, and bursting his ears with their shrill abuse.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Between whiles, being busy with scrubbing and baking, and washing their children, they were quiet enough.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading But as surely as Sunday came round, and with it a clean house and leisure to chat with the neighbours, the Burgomaster's hour came too, and with it the mob of women shaking crooked fingers at him, and bursting his ears with their shrill abuse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
set up or found
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
FourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the thirteenth in position
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
a state of high honor
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
gruesomeadjectiveUS /ˈɡruːsəm/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But as surely as Sunday came round, and with it a clean house and leisure to chat with the neighbours, the Burgomaster's hour came too, and with it the mob of women shaking crooked fingers at him, and bursting his ears with their shrill abuse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But as surely as Sunday came round, and with it a clean house and leisure to chat with the neighbours, the Burgomaster's hour came too, and with it the mob of women shaking crooked fingers at him, and bursting his ears with their shrill abuse.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
of the present time and place
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
inhabitant's
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From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But as surely as Sunday came round, and with it a clean house and leisure to chat with the neighbours, the Burgomaster's hour came too, and with it the mob of women shaking crooked fingers at him, and bursting his ears with their shrill abuse.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading But as surely as Sunday came round, and with it a clean house and leisure to chat with the neighbours, the Burgomaster's hour came too, and with it the mob of women shaking crooked fingers at him, and bursting his ears with their shrill abuse.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading But as surely as Sunday came round, and with it a clean house and leisure to chat with the neighbours, the Burgomaster's hour came too, and with it the mob of women shaking crooked fingers at him, and bursting his ears with their shrill abuse.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading But as surely as Sunday came round, and with it a clean house and leisure to chat with the neighbours, the Burgomaster's hour came too, and with it the mob of women shaking crooked fingers at him, and bursting his ears with their shrill abuse.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
on one occasion
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
pompousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːmpəs/
puffed up with vanity
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Between whiles, being busy with scrubbing and baking, and washing their children, they were quiet enough.
restiveadjectiveUS /ˈrestɪv/
being in a tense state
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading But as surely as Sunday came round, and with it a clean house and leisure to chat with the neighbours, the Burgomaster's hour came too, and with it the mob of women shaking crooked fingers at him, and bursting his ears with their shrill abuse.
scrubbingnounUS /ˈskrʌbɪŋ/
the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
From this reading Between whiles, being busy with scrubbing and baking, and washing their children, they were quiet enough.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading But as surely as Sunday came round, and with it a clean house and leisure to chat with the neighbours, the Burgomaster's hour came too, and with it the mob of women shaking crooked fingers at him, and bursting his ears with their shrill abuse.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
dependable
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading But as surely as Sunday came round, and with it a clean house and leisure to chat with the neighbours, the Burgomaster's hour came too, and with it the mob of women shaking crooked fingers at him, and bursting his ears with their shrill abuse.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But as surely as Sunday came round, and with it a clean house and leisure to chat with the neighbours, the Burgomaster's hour came too, and with it the mob of women shaking crooked fingers at him, and bursting his ears with their shrill abuse.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
townsfolknounUS /ˈtaʊnzfoʊk/
the people living in a municipality smaller than a city
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
volubleadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːljəbəl/
marked by a ready flow of speech
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading Between whiles, being busy with scrubbing and baking, and washing their children, they were quiet enough.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
at the time that
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
whilesnounUS /waɪlz/
plural of “while” — a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
From this reading Between whiles, being busy with scrubbing and baking, and washing their children, they were quiet enough.
which person or people
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
Witt
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From this reading He was a bold man, but he began to dream at night of De Witt and his fate--of which he knew, with many gruesome particulars; and, from a stout and pompous burgher, he dwindled in six weeks to a lean and morose old tyrant.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Whether the good townsfolk were as brave in private--when at home with their wives, for instance--may be doubted; but this for certain, the Burgomaster's trouble lay all with the women.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Whether they had less faith in the great Louis, Fourteenth of the name, King of France--who, indeed, seemed in these days less superior to a world in arms than in the dawn of his glory--or they found the oldest inhabitant's tales too precisely to the point, they had a way of growing restive once a week, besieged the good Burgomaster's house, and demanded--with a thousand shrill and voluble tongues--immediate surrender on terms.
