Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading It may be necessary, however, to state how such a bold and sweeping measure--a measure so full of difficulties, and so likely to encounter strenuous opposition--had been carried into effect.

speak to

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

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

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

(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 The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

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

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

deviating from the general or common order or type

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

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

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

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

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It may be necessary, however, to state how such a bold and sweeping measure--a measure so full of difficulties, and so likely to encounter strenuous opposition--had been carried into effect.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

fearless and daring

From this reading It may be necessary, however, to state how such a bold and sweeping measure--a measure so full of difficulties, and so likely to encounter strenuous opposition--had been carried into effect.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

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From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It may be necessary, however, to state how such a bold and sweeping measure--a measure so full of difficulties, and so likely to encounter strenuous opposition--had been carried into effect.

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

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

without doubt or question

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

brought together in one place

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

being joined in close association

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading It may be necessary, however, to state how such a bold and sweeping measure--a measure so full of difficulties, and so likely to encounter strenuous opposition--had been carried into effect.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It may be necessary, however, to state how such a bold and sweeping measure--a measure so full of difficulties, and so likely to encounter strenuous opposition--had been carried into effect.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

come together

From this reading It may be necessary, however, to state how such a bold and sweeping measure--a measure so full of difficulties, and so likely to encounter strenuous opposition--had been carried into effect.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

divisible by two

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

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

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

with no protection or shield

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

the organ of sight

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

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

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

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

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

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

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It may be necessary, however, to state how such a bold and sweeping measure--a measure so full of difficulties, and so likely to encounter strenuous opposition--had been carried into effect.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

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

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

in a rhetorically grandiloquent manner

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

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

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

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

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

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

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

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

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

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From this reading It may be necessary, however, to state how such a bold and sweeping measure--a measure so full of difficulties, and so likely to encounter strenuous opposition--had been carried into effect.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It may be necessary, however, to state how such a bold and sweeping measure--a measure so full of difficulties, and so likely to encounter strenuous opposition--had been carried into effect.

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From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

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From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

culpably involved

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

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

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It may be necessary, however, to state how such a bold and sweeping measure--a measure so full of difficulties, and so likely to encounter strenuous opposition--had been carried into effect.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It may be necessary, however, to state how such a bold and sweeping measure--a measure so full of difficulties, and so likely to encounter strenuous opposition--had been carried into effect.

set down according to a plan

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading It may be necessary, however, to state how such a bold and sweeping measure--a measure so full of difficulties, and so likely to encounter strenuous opposition--had been carried into effect.

in like or similar manner

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

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From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be necessary, however, to state how such a bold and sweeping measure--a measure so full of difficulties, and so likely to encounter strenuous opposition--had been carried into effect.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading It may be necessary, however, to state how such a bold and sweeping measure--a measure so full of difficulties, and so likely to encounter strenuous opposition--had been carried into effect.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

a person hired to fight for another country than their own

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

properly deserved

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

absolutely essential

From this reading It may be necessary, however, to state how such a bold and sweeping measure--a measure so full of difficulties, and so likely to encounter strenuous opposition--had been carried into effect.

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

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

not any; not one

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading It may be necessary, however, to state how such a bold and sweeping measure--a measure so full of difficulties, and so likely to encounter strenuous opposition--had been carried into effect.

a severe or trying experience

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

established beyond doubt

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

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From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It may be necessary, however, to state how such a bold and sweeping measure--a measure so full of difficulties, and so likely to encounter strenuous opposition--had been carried into effect.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

in the near future

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

that is looked for

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading It may be necessary, however, to state how such a bold and sweeping measure--a measure so full of difficulties, and so likely to encounter strenuous opposition--had been carried into effect.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading It may be necessary, however, to state how such a bold and sweeping measure--a measure so full of difficulties, and so likely to encounter strenuous opposition--had been carried into effect.

past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading It may be necessary, however, to state how such a bold and sweeping measure--a measure so full of difficulties, and so likely to encounter strenuous opposition--had been carried into effect.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

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

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

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

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

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

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

up to a particular time

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

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

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

the act of testing something

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

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

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.

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

From this reading No favour was shown to any one; and, as soon as the assembly met, Albert Maurice, so averse, in general, to deeds of violence, proposed in quick succession, and with an eager light in his eye, which proved how deeply his personal feelings were implicated, the names of the victims who were to be exposed to the fiery ordeal of a public trial, under such an excited and furious state of the popular mind.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

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

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

during the time that

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

which person or people

From this reading The Lords of Hugonet and Imbercourt had, as we have seen, been arrested by their commands; but this was not all, and every individual of any weight, who was clearly connected with what was called the French party at the court, had likewise been committed to prison.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading While such events had been passing without the gates of Ghent, the estates of Flanders and Brabant--as the members somewhat grandiloquently styled the anomalous assemblage which had been collected in that city--had prolonged their sittings till night had shaken hands with morning.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading With bold and sweeping positions, supported by extraordinary eloquence, he laid it down, in his opening address, as a first grand principle, that those who sought to unite Flanders with France were declared enemies to their native country; and he went on to assume, that even those who could show that no mercenary motive influenced them, were worthy, at least, of banishment, while those who could be proved to have been bought by France, merited nothing less than death.