used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And to express his gratitude to the citizens for their enduring heroism during all the long weary months, he determined to present the city with a gift.
(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 And to express his gratitude to the citizens for their enduring heroism during all the long weary months, he determined to present the city with a gift.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading And to express his gratitude to the citizens for their enduring heroism during all the long weary months, he determined to present the city with a gift.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In due time the work of reconstructing the dykes commenced, and the exhausted city once more lifted up its head, smiling to meet its renewal of life.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In due time the work of reconstructing the dykes commenced, and the exhausted city once more lifted up its head, smiling to meet its renewal of life.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE GREAT DAY Four months had passed since the lifting of the great siege of Leyden.
characterized by great determination
From this reading And to express his gratitude to the citizens for their enduring heroism during all the long weary months, he determined to present the city with a gift.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No one rejoiced more over the wonderful victory than did the Prince of Orange.
drainverbUS /dreɪn/
flow off gradually
From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In due time the work of reconstructing the dykes commenced, and the exhausted city once more lifted up its head, smiling to meet its renewal of life.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading And to express his gratitude to the citizens for their enduring heroism during all the long weary months, he determined to present the city with a gift.
dykesnounUS /daɪks/
plural of “dyke” — (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading In due time the work of reconstructing the dykes commenced, and the exhausted city once more lifted up its head, smiling to meet its renewal of life.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading And to express his gratitude to the citizens for their enduring heroism during all the long weary months, he determined to present the city with a gift.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading In due time the work of reconstructing the dykes commenced, and the exhausted city once more lifted up its head, smiling to meet its renewal of life.
give expression to
From this reading And to express his gratitude to the citizens for their enduring heroism during all the long weary months, he determined to present the city with a gift.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And to express his gratitude to the citizens for their enduring heroism during all the long weary months, he determined to present the city with a gift.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE GREAT DAY Four months had passed since the lifting of the great siege of Leyden.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
galesnounUS /ɡeɪlz/
plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading And to express his gratitude to the citizens for their enduring heroism during all the long weary months, he determined to present the city with a gift.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading And to express his gratitude to the citizens for their enduring heroism during all the long weary months, he determined to present the city with a gift.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT DAY Four months had passed since the lifting of the great siege of Leyden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE GREAT DAY Four months had passed since the lifting of the great siege of Leyden.
half-drowned
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From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And to express his gratitude to the citizens for their enduring heroism during all the long weary months, he determined to present the city with a gift.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In due time the work of reconstructing the dykes commenced, and the exhausted city once more lifted up its head, smiling to meet its renewal of life.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading And to express his gratitude to the citizens for their enduring heroism during all the long weary months, he determined to present the city with a gift.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And to express his gratitude to the citizens for their enduring heroism during all the long weary months, he determined to present the city with a gift.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In due time the work of reconstructing the dykes commenced, and the exhausted city once more lifted up its head, smiling to meet its renewal of life.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In due time the work of reconstructing the dykes commenced, and the exhausted city once more lifted up its head, smiling to meet its renewal of life.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
LeydennounUS /ˈlaɪdən/
a city in the western Netherlands; residence of the Pilgrim Fathers for 11 years before they sailed for America in 1620
From this reading THE GREAT DAY Four months had passed since the lifting of the great siege of Leyden.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In due time the work of reconstructing the dykes commenced, and the exhausted city once more lifted up its head, smiling to meet its renewal of life.
held up in the air
From this reading In due time the work of reconstructing the dykes commenced, and the exhausted city once more lifted up its head, smiling to meet its renewal of life.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading THE GREAT DAY Four months had passed since the lifting of the great siege of Leyden.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading And to express his gratitude to the citizens for their enduring heroism during all the long weary months, he determined to present the city with a gift.
come together
From this reading In due time the work of reconstructing the dykes commenced, and the exhausted city once more lifted up its head, smiling to meet its renewal of life.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE GREAT DAY Four months had passed since the lifting of the great siege of Leyden.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In due time the work of reconstructing the dykes commenced, and the exhausted city once more lifted up its head, smiling to meet its renewal of life.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREAT DAY Four months had passed since the lifting of the great siege of Leyden.
on one occasion
From this reading In due time the work of reconstructing the dykes commenced, and the exhausted city once more lifted up its head, smiling to meet its renewal of life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one rejoiced more over the wonderful victory than did the Prince of Orange.
OrangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading No one rejoiced more over the wonderful victory than did the Prince of Orange.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading No one rejoiced more over the wonderful victory than did the Prince of Orange.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE GREAT DAY Four months had passed since the lifting of the great siege of Leyden.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And to express his gratitude to the citizens for their enduring heroism during all the long weary months, he determined to present the city with a gift.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading No one rejoiced more over the wonderful victory than did the Prince of Orange.
reconstructingverbUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “reconstruct” — reassemble mentally
From this reading In due time the work of reconstructing the dykes commenced, and the exhausted city once more lifted up its head, smiling to meet its renewal of life.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading No one rejoiced more over the wonderful victory than did the Prince of Orange.
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading In due time the work of reconstructing the dykes commenced, and the exhausted city once more lifted up its head, smiling to meet its renewal of life.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading THE GREAT DAY Four months had passed since the lifting of the great siege of Leyden.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE GREAT DAY Four months had passed since the lifting of the great siege of Leyden.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading In due time the work of reconstructing the dykes commenced, and the exhausted city once more lifted up its head, smiling to meet its renewal of life.
soddenadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːdən/
wet through and through; thoroughly wet
From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT DAY Four months had passed since the lifting of the great siege of Leyden.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In due time the work of reconstructing the dykes commenced, and the exhausted city once more lifted up its head, smiling to meet its renewal of life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In due time the work of reconstructing the dykes commenced, and the exhausted city once more lifted up its head, smiling to meet its renewal of life.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading No one rejoiced more over the wonderful victory than did the Prince of Orange.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading And to express his gratitude to the citizens for their enduring heroism during all the long weary months, he determined to present the city with a gift.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading No sooner had the Spaniards effected their retreat than the gales shifted, the wind changed to the east, the sea retreated and left the waters to drain from the sodden, half-drowned fields.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And to express his gratitude to the citizens for their enduring heroism during all the long weary months, he determined to present the city with a gift.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading No one rejoiced more over the wonderful victory than did the Prince of Orange.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In due time the work of reconstructing the dykes commenced, and the exhausted city once more lifted up its head, smiling to meet its renewal of life.
