Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

later than; following

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

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

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

any thing at all

From this reading He then broke the seals, and read; but as he proceeded, notwithstanding his great command over his own feelings, it was clear, from the contraction of his brow, and the quivering of his lip, that the tale therein written was anything but pleasing.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

weapons considered collectively

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric often with pictorial designs

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

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From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

lacking funds

From this reading He then broke the seals, and read; but as he proceeded, notwithstanding his great command over his own feelings, it was clear, from the contraction of his brow, and the quivering of his lip, that the tale therein written was anything but pleasing.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading He then broke the seals, and read; but as he proceeded, notwithstanding his great command over his own feelings, it was clear, from the contraction of his brow, and the quivering of his lip, that the tale therein written was anything but pleasing.

a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

in a busy manner

From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

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

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

object formed by a mold

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

rid of obstructions

From this reading He then broke the seals, and read; but as he proceeded, notwithstanding his great command over his own feelings, it was clear, from the contraction of his brow, and the quivering of his lip, that the tale therein written was anything but pleasing.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading He then broke the seals, and read; but as he proceeded, notwithstanding his great command over his own feelings, it was clear, from the contraction of his brow, and the quivering of his lip, that the tale therein written was anything but pleasing.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)

From this reading He then broke the seals, and read; but as he proceeded, notwithstanding his great command over his own feelings, it was clear, from the contraction of his brow, and the quivering of his lip, that the tale therein written was anything but pleasing.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

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

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

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

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

-ing form of “debate” — argue with one another

From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

having lost your job

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

an opposing military force

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

an old word for “before”

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

bringing death

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading He then broke the seals, and read; but as he proceeded, notwithstanding his great command over his own feelings, it was clear, from the contraction of his brow, and the quivering of his lip, that the tale therein written was anything but pleasing.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

a medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He then broke the seals, and read; but as he proceeded, notwithstanding his great command over his own feelings, it was clear, from the contraction of his brow, and the quivering of his lip, that the tale therein written was anything but pleasing.

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From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

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

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

destroyed or killed

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

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

From this reading He then broke the seals, and read; but as he proceeded, notwithstanding his great command over his own feelings, it was clear, from the contraction of his brow, and the quivering of his lip, that the tale therein written was anything but pleasing.

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

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

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

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

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

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

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

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

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

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He then broke the seals, and read; but as he proceeded, notwithstanding his great command over his own feelings, it was clear, from the contraction of his brow, and the quivering of his lip, that the tale therein written was anything but pleasing.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

set down according to a plan

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading He then broke the seals, and read; but as he proceeded, notwithstanding his great command over his own feelings, it was clear, from the contraction of his brow, and the quivering of his lip, that the tale therein written was anything but pleasing.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

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 About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

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From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

a person who carries a message

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

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

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

used to form the superlative

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading He then broke the seals, and read; but as he proceeded, notwithstanding his great command over his own feelings, it was clear, from the contraction of his brow, and the quivering of his lip, that the tale therein written was anything but pleasing.

according to the clock

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

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

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

above and across; more than

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He then broke the seals, and read; but as he proceeded, notwithstanding his great command over his own feelings, it was clear, from the contraction of his brow, and the quivering of his lip, that the tale therein written was anything but pleasing.

plural of “packet” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

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From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

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

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading He then broke the seals, and read; but as he proceeded, notwithstanding his great command over his own feelings, it was clear, from the contraction of his brow, and the quivering of his lip, that the tale therein written was anything but pleasing.

having a point

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading He then broke the seals, and read; but as he proceeded, notwithstanding his great command over his own feelings, it was clear, from the contraction of his brow, and the quivering of his lip, that the tale therein written was anything but pleasing.

a shaky motion

From this reading He then broke the seals, and read; but as he proceeded, notwithstanding his great command over his own feelings, it was clear, from the contraction of his brow, and the quivering of his lip, that the tale therein written was anything but pleasing.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

with speed

From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He then broke the seals, and read; but as he proceeded, notwithstanding his great command over his own feelings, it was clear, from the contraction of his brow, and the quivering of his lip, that the tale therein written was anything but pleasing.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

established irrevocably

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters

From this reading He then broke the seals, and read; but as he proceeded, notwithstanding his great command over his own feelings, it was clear, from the contraction of his brow, and the quivering of his lip, that the tale therein written was anything but pleasing.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

with sternness; in a severe manner

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

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 He then broke the seals, and read; but as he proceeded, notwithstanding his great command over his own feelings, it was clear, from the contraction of his brow, and the quivering of his lip, that the tale therein written was anything but pleasing.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

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

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He then broke the seals, and read; but as he proceeded, notwithstanding his great command over his own feelings, it was clear, from the contraction of his brow, and the quivering of his lip, that the tale therein written was anything but pleasing.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading He then broke the seals, and read; but as he proceeded, notwithstanding his great command over his own feelings, it was clear, from the contraction of his brow, and the quivering of his lip, that the tale therein written was anything but pleasing.

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

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

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

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

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

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

information about recent and important events

From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

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

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

in the direction of

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Casting them on the table, after a moment's deep thought, the young citizen laid his hand sternly upon the papers, and approaching the lamp towards them, pointed to the fatal tidings from Arras, saying to his keen companion--"This is sad! this is terrible!

an ancient city of Sumer located on a former channel of the Euphrates River

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

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From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

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

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

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

From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

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

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.

during the time that

From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Such were the tidings that reached Albert Maurice, while busily debating with Ganay, in a private chamber of the Hotel de Ville, the means of raising, as rapidly as possible, a large force for the defence of the country.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading He then broke the seals, and read; but as he proceeded, notwithstanding his great command over his own feelings, it was clear, from the contraction of his brow, and the quivering of his lip, that the tale therein written was anything but pleasing.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading About seven o'clock at night, a post arrived in Ghent, bearing the unwelcome intelligence that Hesden, Montreul, Boulogne, Cambray, and many other places, had yielded to the arms of France; that Philippe de Crevec[oe]ur, the oldest and most tried servant of the house of Burgundy, had gone over to the enemy; and that Arras itself was lost to Flanders.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The messenger delivered the sealed packets into the hands of the young President, with notice that they were of the utmost importance; but, ere he opened them, Albert Maurice dismissed the bearer calmly, and finished the phrase which his entrance had interrupted.