Chapter XIII

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From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

the right to enter

From this reading They demanded admittance in the name of the King, the Regent and the Lieutenant-Governor, and the guard at the gate would certes never have ventured to refuse what they asked.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

(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 REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

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

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

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

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading They demanded admittance in the name of the King, the Regent and the Lieutenant-Governor, and the guard at the gate would certes never have ventured to refuse what they asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They demanded admittance in the name of the King, the Regent and the Lieutenant-Governor, and the guard at the gate would certes never have ventured to refuse what they asked.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

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From this reading They demanded admittance in the name of the King, the Regent and the Lieutenant-Governor, and the guard at the gate would certes never have ventured to refuse what they asked.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

someone who writes chronicles

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

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

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading They demanded admittance in the name of the King, the Regent and the Lieutenant-Governor, and the guard at the gate would certes never have ventured to refuse what they asked.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

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From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading At first the townsfolk were vastly entertained at seeing so many troops; nothing was further from their mind than the thought that these had been sent into the city with evil intent.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading At first the townsfolk were vastly entertained at seeing so many troops; nothing was further from their mind than the thought that these had been sent into the city with evil intent.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At first the townsfolk were vastly entertained at seeing so many troops; nothing was further from their mind than the thought that these had been sent into the city with evil intent.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading At first the townsfolk were vastly entertained at seeing so many troops; nothing was further from their mind than the thought that these had been sent into the city with evil intent.

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From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

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From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading They demanded admittance in the name of the King, the Regent and the Lieutenant-Governor, and the guard at the gate would certes never have ventured to refuse what they asked.

port city in northwestern Belgium and industrial center; famous for cloth industry

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading They demanded admittance in the name of the King, the Regent and the Lieutenant-Governor, and the guard at the gate would certes never have ventured to refuse what they asked.

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

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They demanded admittance in the name of the King, the Regent and the Lieutenant-Governor, and the guard at the gate would certes never have ventured to refuse what they asked.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

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

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading At first the townsfolk were vastly entertained at seeing so many troops; nothing was further from their mind than the thought that these had been sent into the city with evil intent.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At first the townsfolk were vastly entertained at seeing so many troops; nothing was further from their mind than the thought that these had been sent into the city with evil intent.

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

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading They demanded admittance in the name of the King, the Regent and the Lieutenant-Governor, and the guard at the gate would certes never have ventured to refuse what they asked.

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From this reading They demanded admittance in the name of the King, the Regent and the Lieutenant-Governor, and the guard at the gate would certes never have ventured to refuse what they asked.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

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 At first the townsfolk were vastly entertained at seeing so many troops; nothing was further from their mind than the thought that these had been sent into the city with evil intent.

worth remembering

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading At first the townsfolk were vastly entertained at seeing so many troops; nothing was further from their mind than the thought that these had been sent into the city with evil intent.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

used to form the superlative

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading They demanded admittance in the name of the King, the Regent and the Lieutenant-Governor, and the guard at the gate would certes never have ventured to refuse what they asked.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading They demanded admittance in the name of the King, the Regent and the Lieutenant-Governor, and the guard at the gate would certes never have ventured to refuse what they asked.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading At first the townsfolk were vastly entertained at seeing so many troops; nothing was further from their mind than the thought that these had been sent into the city with evil intent.

according to the clock

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

everlastingly; for all time

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

with speed

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading They demanded admittance in the name of the King, the Regent and the Lieutenant-Governor, and the guard at the gate would certes never have ventured to refuse what they asked.

members of a governing board

From this reading They demanded admittance in the name of the King, the Regent and the Lieutenant-Governor, and the guard at the gate would certes never have ventured to refuse what they asked.

plural of “reprisal” — a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading At first the townsfolk were vastly entertained at seeing so many troops; nothing was further from their mind than the thought that these had been sent into the city with evil intent.

a man of rank in the ancient regime

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading At first the townsfolk were vastly entertained at seeing so many troops; nothing was further from their mind than the thought that these had been sent into the city with evil intent.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading At first the townsfolk were vastly entertained at seeing so many troops; nothing was further from their mind than the thought that these had been sent into the city with evil intent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

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

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At first the townsfolk were vastly entertained at seeing so many troops; nothing was further from their mind than the thought that these had been sent into the city with evil intent.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading At first the townsfolk were vastly entertained at seeing so many troops; nothing was further from their mind than the thought that these had been sent into the city with evil intent.

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

From this reading They demanded admittance in the name of the King, the Regent and the Lieutenant-Governor, and the guard at the gate would certes never have ventured to refuse what they asked.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading At first the townsfolk were vastly entertained at seeing so many troops; nothing was further from their mind than the thought that these had been sent into the city with evil intent.

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

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

the people living in a municipality smaller than a city

From this reading At first the townsfolk were vastly entertained at seeing so many troops; nothing was further from their mind than the thought that these had been sent into the city with evil intent.

create by training and teaching

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

soldiers collectively

From this reading At first the townsfolk were vastly entertained at seeing so many troops; nothing was further from their mind than the thought that these had been sent into the city with evil intent.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

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From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading At first the townsfolk were vastly entertained at seeing so many troops; nothing was further from their mind than the thought that these had been sent into the city with evil intent.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading They demanded admittance in the name of the King, the Regent and the Lieutenant-Governor, and the guard at the gate would certes never have ventured to refuse what they asked.

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From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

a member of the French-speaking people living in Belgium

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

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

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

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

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

at the time that

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

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

From this reading REPRISALS I It is to the seigneur de Vaernewyck--that excellent and faithful chronicler--that we are indebted for the most detailed account of all the events which occurred in the city of Ghent during those few memorable days in October.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The weather, he tells us, had been perpetually rainy, and the days were drawing in rapidly, for it was then the 19th of the month, and what with the sky so perpetually overcast it was nearly dark when close upon five o’clock in the afternoon the ensigns of the companies of Walloon soldiery first entered the city by the Waalpoort.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading So the gaffers and gossips stood about in the streets and open places staring at the fine pageant, and the women and children gaped at the soldiers from the windows of their houses, all in perfect good humour and little dreaming of the terrible misery which these soldiers were bringing in their train into the beautiful city of Ghent.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They demanded admittance in the name of the King, the Regent and the Lieutenant-Governor, and the guard at the gate would certes never have ventured to refuse what they asked.