used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The members of the board were seated along both sides of a huge mahogany table, carved around the edges in the old Dutch style.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading Governor Bellamont sat at one end of the table; on his right hand was Colonel De Peyster, then accorded by everyone the handsomest man in the province.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The members of the board were seated along both sides of a huge mahogany table, carved around the edges in the old Dutch style.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was quiet in his manner and evidently much dejected over the miscarriage of his plan, though, as yet, he could have had no idea as to how it had gone wrong.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The members of the board were seated along both sides of a huge mahogany table, carved around the edges in the old Dutch style.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was quiet in his manner and evidently much dejected over the miscarriage of his plan, though, as yet, he could have had no idea as to how it had gone wrong.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading At ten o’clock the next morning the governor’s privy-council was assembled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At ten o’clock the next morning the governor’s privy-council was assembled.
BayardnounUS /ˈbeɪərd/
French soldier said to be fearless and chivalrous (1473-1524)
From this reading At the end opposite to Nicholas Bayard sat the patroon.
Bellamont
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From this reading Governor Bellamont sat at one end of the table; on his right hand was Colonel De Peyster, then accorded by everyone the handsomest man in the province.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The members of the board were seated along both sides of a huge mahogany table, carved around the edges in the old Dutch style.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The members of the board were seated along both sides of a huge mahogany table, carved around the edges in the old Dutch style.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Governor Bellamont sat at one end of the table; on his right hand was Colonel De Peyster, then accorded by everyone the handsomest man in the province.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading The members of the board were seated along both sides of a huge mahogany table, carved around the edges in the old Dutch style.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Governor Bellamont sat at one end of the table; on his right hand was Colonel De Peyster, then accorded by everyone the handsomest man in the province.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was quiet in his manner and evidently much dejected over the miscarriage of his plan, though, as yet, he could have had no idea as to how it had gone wrong.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Governor Bellamont sat at one end of the table; on his right hand was Colonel De Peyster, then accorded by everyone the handsomest man in the province.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading He was quiet in his manner and evidently much dejected over the miscarriage of his plan, though, as yet, he could have had no idea as to how it had gone wrong.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading The members of the board were seated along both sides of a huge mahogany table, carved around the edges in the old Dutch style.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading The members of the board were seated along both sides of a huge mahogany table, carved around the edges in the old Dutch style.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Governor Bellamont sat at one end of the table; on his right hand was Colonel De Peyster, then accorded by everyone the handsomest man in the province.
every person
From this reading Governor Bellamont sat at one end of the table; on his right hand was Colonel De Peyster, then accorded by everyone the handsomest man in the province.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He was quiet in his manner and evidently much dejected over the miscarriage of his plan, though, as yet, he could have had no idea as to how it had gone wrong.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He was quiet in his manner and evidently much dejected over the miscarriage of his plan, though, as yet, he could have had no idea as to how it had gone wrong.
the head of a state government
From this reading Governor Bellamont sat at one end of the table; on his right hand was Colonel De Peyster, then accorded by everyone the handsomest man in the province.
governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading At ten o’clock the next morning the governor’s privy-council was assembled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was quiet in his manner and evidently much dejected over the miscarriage of his plan, though, as yet, he could have had no idea as to how it had gone wrong.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Governor Bellamont sat at one end of the table; on his right hand was Colonel De Peyster, then accorded by everyone the handsomest man in the province.
handsomest
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From this reading Governor Bellamont sat at one end of the table; on his right hand was Colonel De Peyster, then accorded by everyone the handsomest man in the province.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was quiet in his manner and evidently much dejected over the miscarriage of his plan, though, as yet, he could have had no idea as to how it had gone wrong.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was quiet in his manner and evidently much dejected over the miscarriage of his plan, though, as yet, he could have had no idea as to how it had gone wrong.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Governor Bellamont sat at one end of the table; on his right hand was Colonel De Peyster, then accorded by everyone the handsomest man in the province.
how
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From this reading He was quiet in his manner and evidently much dejected over the miscarriage of his plan, though, as yet, he could have had no idea as to how it had gone wrong.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The members of the board were seated along both sides of a huge mahogany table, carved around the edges in the old Dutch style.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was quiet in his manner and evidently much dejected over the miscarriage of his plan, though, as yet, he could have had no idea as to how it had gone wrong.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The members of the board were seated along both sides of a huge mahogany table, carved around the edges in the old Dutch style.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was quiet in his manner and evidently much dejected over the miscarriage of his plan, though, as yet, he could have had no idea as to how it had gone wrong.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading The members of the board were seated along both sides of a huge mahogany table, carved around the edges in the old Dutch style.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Governor Bellamont sat at one end of the table; on his right hand was Colonel De Peyster, then accorded by everyone the handsomest man in the province.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was quiet in his manner and evidently much dejected over the miscarriage of his plan, though, as yet, he could have had no idea as to how it had gone wrong.
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 The members of the board were seated along both sides of a huge mahogany table, carved around the edges in the old Dutch style.
miscarriagenounUS /mɪˈskerədʒ/
failure of a plan
From this reading He was quiet in his manner and evidently much dejected over the miscarriage of his plan, though, as yet, he could have had no idea as to how it had gone wrong.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At ten o’clock the next morning the governor’s privy-council was assembled.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was quiet in his manner and evidently much dejected over the miscarriage of his plan, though, as yet, he could have had no idea as to how it had gone wrong.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading At ten o’clock the next morning the governor’s privy-council was assembled.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading At the end opposite to Nicholas Bayard sat the patroon.
not any; not one
From this reading He was quiet in his manner and evidently much dejected over the miscarriage of his plan, though, as yet, he could have had no idea as to how it had gone wrong.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At ten o’clock the next morning the governor’s privy-council was assembled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The members of the board were seated along both sides of a huge mahogany table, carved around the edges in the old Dutch style.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The members of the board were seated along both sides of a huge mahogany table, carved around the edges in the old Dutch style.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Governor Bellamont sat at one end of the table; on his right hand was Colonel De Peyster, then accorded by everyone the handsomest man in the province.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Governor Bellamont sat at one end of the table; on his right hand was Colonel De Peyster, then accorded by everyone the handsomest man in the province.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading At the end opposite to Nicholas Bayard sat the patroon.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was quiet in his manner and evidently much dejected over the miscarriage of his plan, though, as yet, he could have had no idea as to how it had gone wrong.
patroon
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From this reading At the end opposite to Nicholas Bayard sat the patroon.
Peyster
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From this reading Governor Bellamont sat at one end of the table; on his right hand was Colonel De Peyster, then accorded by everyone the handsomest man in the province.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He was quiet in his manner and evidently much dejected over the miscarriage of his plan, though, as yet, he could have had no idea as to how it had gone wrong.
privy-council
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From this reading At ten o’clock the next morning the governor’s privy-council was assembled.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Governor Bellamont sat at one end of the table; on his right hand was Colonel De Peyster, then accorded by everyone the handsomest man in the province.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He was quiet in his manner and evidently much dejected over the miscarriage of his plan, though, as yet, he could have had no idea as to how it had gone wrong.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Governor Bellamont sat at one end of the table; on his right hand was Colonel De Peyster, then accorded by everyone the handsomest man in the province.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Governor Bellamont sat at one end of the table; on his right hand was Colonel De Peyster, then accorded by everyone the handsomest man in the province.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The members of the board were seated along both sides of a huge mahogany table, carved around the edges in the old Dutch style.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The members of the board were seated along both sides of a huge mahogany table, carved around the edges in the old Dutch style.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The members of the board were seated along both sides of a huge mahogany table, carved around the edges in the old Dutch style.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The members of the board were seated along both sides of a huge mahogany table, carved around the edges in the old Dutch style.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At ten o’clock the next morning the governor’s privy-council was assembled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At ten o’clock the next morning the governor’s privy-council was assembled.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Governor Bellamont sat at one end of the table; on his right hand was Colonel De Peyster, then accorded by everyone the handsomest man in the province.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was quiet in his manner and evidently much dejected over the miscarriage of his plan, though, as yet, he could have had no idea as to how it had gone wrong.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the end opposite to Nicholas Bayard sat the patroon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At ten o’clock the next morning the governor’s privy-council was assembled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The members of the board were seated along both sides of a huge mahogany table, carved around the edges in the old Dutch style.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He was quiet in his manner and evidently much dejected over the miscarriage of his plan, though, as yet, he could have had no idea as to how it had gone wrong.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was quiet in his manner and evidently much dejected over the miscarriage of his plan, though, as yet, he could have had no idea as to how it had gone wrong.
