andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Wherefore such an order?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Seeing this disposition, King Mob, who fully appreciated the laudable intentions of his own beloved militia, shouted most lustily,-- “Hurrah for the burghers!”
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the fair Rosa, with foreboding doubt, had foretold, so it happened.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
belovedadjectiveUS /bɪˈlʌvd/
dearly loved
From this reading Seeing this disposition, King Mob, who fully appreciated the laudable intentions of his own beloved militia, shouted most lustily,-- “Hurrah for the burghers!”
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
burghers
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From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
commandedverbUS /kəˈmændɪd/
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
Cornelius
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From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Seeing this disposition, King Mob, who fully appreciated the laudable intentions of his own beloved militia, shouted most lustily,-- “Hurrah for the burghers!”
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading As the fair Rosa, with foreboding doubt, had foretold, so it happened.
dragoons
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From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading As the fair Rosa, with foreboding doubt, had foretold, so it happened.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Seeing this disposition, King Mob, who fully appreciated the laudable intentions of his own beloved militia, shouted most lustily,-- “Hurrah for the burghers!”
forebodingnounUS /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading As the fair Rosa, with foreboding doubt, had foretold, so it happened.
foretoldverbUS /fɔːrˈtoʊld/
inflected form of “foretell” — foreshadow or presage
From this reading As the fair Rosa, with foreboding doubt, had foretold, so it happened.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Seeing this disposition, King Mob, who fully appreciated the laudable intentions of his own beloved militia, shouted most lustily,-- “Hurrah for the burghers!”
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the fair Rosa, with foreboding doubt, had foretold, so it happened.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As the fair Rosa, with foreboding doubt, had foretold, so it happened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
HurrahnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading Seeing this disposition, King Mob, who fully appreciated the laudable intentions of his own beloved militia, shouted most lustily,-- “Hurrah for the burghers!”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Seeing this disposition, King Mob, who fully appreciated the laudable intentions of his own beloved militia, shouted most lustily,-- “Hurrah for the burghers!”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the fair Rosa, with foreboding doubt, had foretold, so it happened.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Seeing this disposition, King Mob, who fully appreciated the laudable intentions of his own beloved militia, shouted most lustily,-- “Hurrah for the burghers!”
laudableadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːdəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading Seeing this disposition, King Mob, who fully appreciated the laudable intentions of his own beloved militia, shouted most lustily,-- “Hurrah for the burghers!”
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
lustilyadverb
in a healthy manner
From this reading Seeing this disposition, King Mob, who fully appreciated the laudable intentions of his own beloved militia, shouted most lustily,-- “Hurrah for the burghers!”
militianounUS /məˈlɪʃə/
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
From this reading Seeing this disposition, King Mob, who fully appreciated the laudable intentions of his own beloved militia, shouted most lustily,-- “Hurrah for the burghers!”
MobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading Seeing this disposition, King Mob, who fully appreciated the laudable intentions of his own beloved militia, shouted most lustily,-- “Hurrah for the burghers!”
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Seeing this disposition, King Mob, who fully appreciated the laudable intentions of his own beloved militia, shouted most lustily,-- “Hurrah for the burghers!”
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Seeing this disposition, King Mob, who fully appreciated the laudable intentions of his own beloved militia, shouted most lustily,-- “Hurrah for the burghers!”
parleynounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading As the fair Rosa, with foreboding doubt, had foretold, so it happened.
SeeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing this disposition, King Mob, who fully appreciated the laudable intentions of his own beloved militia, shouted most lustily,-- “Hurrah for the burghers!”
shoutedadjectiveUS /ˈʃaʊtɪd/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Seeing this disposition, King Mob, who fully appreciated the laudable intentions of his own beloved militia, shouted most lustily,-- “Hurrah for the burghers!”
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As the fair Rosa, with foreboding doubt, had foretold, so it happened.
stairsnounUS /sterz/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
StatesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Wherefore such an order?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the fair Rosa, with foreboding doubt, had foretold, so it happened.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Seeing this disposition, King Mob, who fully appreciated the laudable intentions of his own beloved militia, shouted most lustily,-- “Hurrah for the burghers!”
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
Tilly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
townsmen
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From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading As to Count Tilly, who was as prudent as he was firm, he began to parley with the burghers, under the protection of the cocked pistols of his dragoons, explaining to the valiant townsmen, that his order from the States commanded him to guard the prison and its approaches with three companies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
WhereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading “Wherefore such an order?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
WhilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Seeing this disposition, King Mob, who fully appreciated the laudable intentions of his own beloved militia, shouted most lustily,-- “Hurrah for the burghers!”
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the fair Rosa, with foreboding doubt, had foretold, so it happened.
Witt
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From this reading Whilst John de Witt was climbing the narrow winding stairs which led to the prison of his brother Cornelius, the burghers did their best to have the troop of Tilly, which was in their way, removed.
