adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading Among other sallies of wit that escaped him, there was one circumstance so remarkably adapted to the disposition and genius of his audience, that it were a pity to pass it over in silence.
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading This famous company did not represent regular theatrical pieces, but only a sort of impromptus, in which this noted player always performed the greatest part of the entertainment.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among other sallies of wit that escaped him, there was one circumstance so remarkably adapted to the disposition and genius of his audience, that it were a pity to pass it over in silence.
AmsterdamnounUS /ˈæmstərdæm/
an industrial center and the nominal capital of the Netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat of an important stock exchange; known for its canals and art museum
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
arriveverbUS /ərˈaɪv/
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
AttendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Among other sallies of wit that escaped him, there was one circumstance so remarkably adapted to the disposition and genius of his audience, that it were a pity to pass it over in silence.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
Bentinck's
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From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This famous company did not represent regular theatrical pieces, but only a sort of impromptus, in which this noted player always performed the greatest part of the entertainment.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Among other sallies of wit that escaped him, there was one circumstance so remarkably adapted to the disposition and genius of his audience, that it were a pity to pass it over in silence.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
CompanynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
concernnounUS /kənˈsɜːrn/
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This famous company did not represent regular theatrical pieces, but only a sort of impromptus, in which this noted player always performed the greatest part of the entertainment.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Among other sallies of wit that escaped him, there was one circumstance so remarkably adapted to the disposition and genius of his audience, that it were a pity to pass it over in silence.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading This famous company did not represent regular theatrical pieces, but only a sort of impromptus, in which this noted player always performed the greatest part of the entertainment.
escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Among other sallies of wit that escaped him, there was one circumstance so remarkably adapted to the disposition and genius of his audience, that it were a pity to pass it over in silence.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
extolledverbUS /ɪkˈstoʊld/
inflected form of “extol” — praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading This famous company did not represent regular theatrical pieces, but only a sort of impromptus, in which this noted player always performed the greatest part of the entertainment.
fellow-travellers
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From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
foundrynounUS /ˈfaʊndri/
factory where metal castings are produced
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
gardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
geniusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Among other sallies of wit that escaped him, there was one circumstance so remarkably adapted to the disposition and genius of his audience, that it were a pity to pass it over in silence.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
Haerlem
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From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
Hague
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From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
harlequinnounUS /ˈhɑːrləkwən/
a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
Harwich
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From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
HeronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
impromptus
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From this reading This famous company did not represent regular theatrical pieces, but only a sort of impromptus, in which this noted player always performed the greatest part of the entertainment.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Among other sallies of wit that escaped him, there was one circumstance so remarkably adapted to the disposition and genius of his audience, that it were a pity to pass it over in silence.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
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 A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
LeydennounUS /ˈlaɪdən/
a city in the western Netherlands; residence of the Pilgrim Fathers for 11 years before they sailed for America in 1620
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
machinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
Man-of-Warnoun
a warship intended for combat
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
millersnounUS /ˈmɪlərz/
plural of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
Music-house
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From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This famous company did not represent regular theatrical pieces, but only a sort of impromptus, in which this noted player always performed the greatest part of the entertainment.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
observesverbUS /əbˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “observe” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among other sallies of wit that escaped him, there was one circumstance so remarkably adapted to the disposition and genius of his audience, that it were a pity to pass it over in silence.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading This famous company did not represent regular theatrical pieces, but only a sort of impromptus, in which this noted player always performed the greatest part of the entertainment.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Among other sallies of wit that escaped him, there was one circumstance so remarkably adapted to the disposition and genius of his audience, that it were a pity to pass it over in silence.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Among other sallies of wit that escaped him, there was one circumstance so remarkably adapted to the disposition and genius of his audience, that it were a pity to pass it over in silence.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This famous company did not represent regular theatrical pieces, but only a sort of impromptus, in which this noted player always performed the greatest part of the entertainment.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
PeregrinenounUS /ˈperəɡriːn/
a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading This famous company did not represent regular theatrical pieces, but only a sort of impromptus, in which this noted player always performed the greatest part of the entertainment.
piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading This famous company did not represent regular theatrical pieces, but only a sort of impromptus, in which this noted player always performed the greatest part of the entertainment.
pitynounUS /ˈpɪti/
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Among other sallies of wit that escaped him, there was one circumstance so remarkably adapted to the disposition and genius of his audience, that it were a pity to pass it over in silence.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading This famous company did not represent regular theatrical pieces, but only a sort of impromptus, in which this noted player always performed the greatest part of the entertainment.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
quarrelsnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəlz/
plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading This famous company did not represent regular theatrical pieces, but only a sort of impromptus, in which this noted player always performed the greatest part of the entertainment.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Among other sallies of wit that escaped him, there was one circumstance so remarkably adapted to the disposition and genius of his audience, that it were a pity to pass it over in silence.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading This famous company did not represent regular theatrical pieces, but only a sort of impromptus, in which this noted player always performed the greatest part of the entertainment.
ReturnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
RotterdamnounUS /ˈrɑːtərdæm/
the 2nd largest city in the Netherlands; located in the western Netherlands near the North Sea
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
salliesnounUS /ˈsæliz/
plural of “sally” — witty remark
From this reading Among other sallies of wit that escaped him, there was one circumstance so remarkably adapted to the disposition and genius of his audience, that it were a pity to pass it over in silence.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
separatesnounUS /ˈsepəreɪts/
plural of “separate” — a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Among other sallies of wit that escaped him, there was one circumstance so remarkably adapted to the disposition and genius of his audience, that it were a pity to pass it over in silence.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading This famous company did not represent regular theatrical pieces, but only a sort of impromptus, in which this noted player always performed the greatest part of the entertainment.
Spinhuys
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From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
Stadthouse
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From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading This famous company did not represent regular theatrical pieces, but only a sort of impromptus, in which this noted player always performed the greatest part of the entertainment.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Among other sallies of wit that escaped him, there was one circumstance so remarkably adapted to the disposition and genius of his audience, that it were a pity to pass it over in silence.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
TragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
Vauxhall
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From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
VisitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among other sallies of wit that escaped him, there was one circumstance so remarkably adapted to the disposition and genius of his audience, that it were a pity to pass it over in silence.
whenceadverbUS /wens/
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Being joined by their fellow-travellers in the morning, they made a tour to all the remarkable places in this celebrated village: saw the foundry, the Stadthouse, the Spinhuys, Vauxhall, and Count Bentinck's gardens; and in the evening went to the French comedy, which was directed by a noted harlequin, who had found means to flatter the Dutch taste so effectually, that they extolled him as the greatest actor that ever appeared in the province of Holland.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
windmillnounUS /ˈwɪndmɪl/
a mill that is powered by the wind
From this reading A windmill being exhibited on the scene, harlequin, after having surveyed it with curiosity and admiration, asks one of the millers the use of that machine; and being told that it was a windmill, observes, with some concern, that as there was not the least breath of wind, he could not have the pleasure of seeing it turn round.
witnounUS /wɪt/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Among other sallies of wit that escaped him, there was one circumstance so remarkably adapted to the disposition and genius of his audience, that it were a pity to pass it over in silence.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy--Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War--They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden--Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
