Chapter XVII · Philip's Mandate

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

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

at or in the front

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

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

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

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

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

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

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

the two together, not just one

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

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From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He knew, by means of secret information, that the Regent had received dispatches from the King during her son's marriage festivities, and had kept them concealed.

past form of “cajole” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

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

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

not accessible to view

From this reading He knew, by means of secret information, that the Regent had received dispatches from the King during her son's marriage festivities, and had kept them concealed.

gotten under control

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

plural of “dispatch” — an official report (usually sent in haste)

From this reading He knew, by means of secret information, that the Regent had received dispatches from the King during her son's marriage festivities, and had kept them concealed.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He knew, by means of secret information, that the Regent had received dispatches from the King during her son's marriage festivities, and had kept them concealed.

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From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading He knew, by means of secret information, that the Regent had received dispatches from the King during her son's marriage festivities, and had kept them concealed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He knew, by means of secret information, that the Regent had received dispatches from the King during her son's marriage festivities, and had kept them concealed.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

depressingly dark

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

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

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

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

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

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

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He knew, by means of secret information, that the Regent had received dispatches from the King during her son's marriage festivities, and had kept them concealed.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

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

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

subdued or brought low in condition or status

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

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

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

a message received and understood

From this reading He knew, by means of secret information, that the Regent had received dispatches from the King during her son's marriage festivities, and had kept them concealed.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He knew, by means of secret information, that the Regent had received dispatches from the King during her son's marriage festivities, and had kept them concealed.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading He knew, by means of secret information, that the Regent had received dispatches from the King during her son's marriage festivities, and had kept them concealed.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew, by means of secret information, that the Regent had received dispatches from the King during her son's marriage festivities, and had kept them concealed.

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 He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

the quality of being loyal

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading He knew, by means of secret information, that the Regent had received dispatches from the King during her son's marriage festivities, and had kept them concealed.

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

From this reading He knew, by means of secret information, that the Regent had received dispatches from the King during her son's marriage festivities, and had kept them concealed.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

information about recent and important events

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

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From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading The Prince too was uneasy.

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He knew, by means of secret information, that the Regent had received dispatches from the King during her son's marriage festivities, and had kept them concealed.

members of a governing board

From this reading He knew, by means of secret information, that the Regent had received dispatches from the King during her son's marriage festivities, and had kept them concealed.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

cut with a saw

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading He knew, by means of secret information, that the Regent had received dispatches from the King during her son's marriage festivities, and had kept them concealed.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading He knew, by means of secret information, that the Regent had received dispatches from the King during her son's marriage festivities, and had kept them concealed.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

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

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He knew, by means of secret information, that the Regent had received dispatches from the King during her son's marriage festivities, and had kept them concealed.

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

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

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

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

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

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The Prince too was uneasy.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

precisely as stated

From this reading He did not think this seemed as if they contained good news; he saw everything very gloomy and black ahead, very troubled and difficult, but at least he hoped that the King had taken up some definite attitude.

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

From this reading Egmont was silent, uneasy, almost sullen; he felt that Philip was not carrying out the golden promises he had made in Madrid, and that he had been more or less deceived and cajoled; and though his loyalty was not shaken, he was humiliated at appearing as a man of straw in the eyes of William of Orange.

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

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

which person or people

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

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From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading William of Orange rode up to the beautiful Brabant palace in company with Egmont, who had been dining with him, and several gentlemen who were in attendance on both the noblemen.