used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Van Arenberg, who had still managed to retain the confidence of the burgomaster, was a constant visitor at his house during the short time in the evening that he was at home.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Active and intelligent scouts had been sent out to watch the movements of the enemy, and to bring back due notice of their approach to Leyden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Active and intelligent scouts had been sent out to watch the movements of the enemy, and to bring back due notice of their approach to Leyden.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
move towards
From this reading Active and intelligent scouts had been sent out to watch the movements of the enemy, and to bring back due notice of their approach to Leyden.
Arenberg
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From this reading Van Arenberg, who had still managed to retain the confidence of the burgomaster, was a constant visitor at his house during the short time in the evening that he was at home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The citizens meantime were labouring as before at their fortifications; they well knew that there was no time to spare to complete their work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The citizens meantime were labouring as before at their fortifications; they well knew that there was no time to spare to complete their work.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Active and intelligent scouts had been sent out to watch the movements of the enemy, and to bring back due notice of their approach to Leyden.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Active and intelligent scouts had been sent out to watch the movements of the enemy, and to bring back due notice of their approach to Leyden.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The citizens meantime were labouring as before at their fortifications; they well knew that there was no time to spare to complete their work.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Active and intelligent scouts had been sent out to watch the movements of the enemy, and to bring back due notice of their approach to Leyden.
burgomasternounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəmæstər/
a mayor of a municipality in Germany or Holland or Flanders or Austria
From this reading Van Arenberg, who had still managed to retain the confidence of the burgomaster, was a constant visitor at his house during the short time in the evening that he was at home.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER FIVE.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The citizens meantime were labouring as before at their fortifications; they well knew that there was no time to spare to complete their work.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The citizens meantime were labouring as before at their fortifications; they well knew that there was no time to spare to complete their work.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Van Arenberg, who had still managed to retain the confidence of the burgomaster, was a constant visitor at his house during the short time in the evening that he was at home.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Van Arenberg, who had still managed to retain the confidence of the burgomaster, was a constant visitor at his house during the short time in the evening that he was at home.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Active and intelligent scouts had been sent out to watch the movements of the enemy, and to bring back due notice of their approach to Leyden.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Van Arenberg, who had still managed to retain the confidence of the burgomaster, was a constant visitor at his house during the short time in the evening that he was at home.
an opposing military force
From this reading Active and intelligent scouts had been sent out to watch the movements of the enemy, and to bring back due notice of their approach to Leyden.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Van Arenberg, who had still managed to retain the confidence of the burgomaster, was a constant visitor at his house during the short time in the evening that he was at home.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading CHAPTER FIVE.
fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading The citizens meantime were labouring as before at their fortifications; they well knew that there was no time to spare to complete their work.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Active and intelligent scouts had been sent out to watch the movements of the enemy, and to bring back due notice of their approach to Leyden.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Van Arenberg, who had still managed to retain the confidence of the burgomaster, was a constant visitor at his house during the short time in the evening that he was at home.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Van Arenberg, who had still managed to retain the confidence of the burgomaster, was a constant visitor at his house during the short time in the evening that he was at home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Van Arenberg, who had still managed to retain the confidence of the burgomaster, was a constant visitor at his house during the short time in the evening that he was at home.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Van Arenberg, who had still managed to retain the confidence of the burgomaster, was a constant visitor at his house during the short time in the evening that he was at home.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Van Arenberg, who had still managed to retain the confidence of the burgomaster, was a constant visitor at his house during the short time in the evening that he was at home.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Active and intelligent scouts had been sent out to watch the movements of the enemy, and to bring back due notice of their approach to Leyden.
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 The citizens meantime were labouring as before at their fortifications; they well knew that there was no time to spare to complete their work.
labouringadjective
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading The citizens meantime were labouring as before at their fortifications; they well knew that there was no time to spare to complete their work.
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 Active and intelligent scouts had been sent out to watch the movements of the enemy, and to bring back due notice of their approach to Leyden.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
for more time
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Van Arenberg, who had still managed to retain the confidence of the burgomaster, was a constant visitor at his house during the short time in the evening that he was at home.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading The citizens meantime were labouring as before at their fortifications; they well knew that there was no time to spare to complete their work.
miseriesnounUS /ˈmɪzəriz/
plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Active and intelligent scouts had been sent out to watch the movements of the enemy, and to bring back due notice of their approach to Leyden.
not any; not one
From this reading The citizens meantime were labouring as before at their fortifications; they well knew that there was no time to spare to complete their work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Active and intelligent scouts had been sent out to watch the movements of the enemy, and to bring back due notice of their approach to Leyden.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Active and intelligent scouts had been sent out to watch the movements of the enemy, and to bring back due notice of their approach to Leyden.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Active and intelligent scouts had been sent out to watch the movements of the enemy, and to bring back due notice of their approach to Leyden.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
persuadingverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading Van Arenberg, who had still managed to retain the confidence of the burgomaster, was a constant visitor at his house during the short time in the evening that he was at home.
cut with a saw
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Active and intelligent scouts had been sent out to watch the movements of the enemy, and to bring back due notice of their approach to Leyden.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Active and intelligent scouts had been sent out to watch the movements of the enemy, and to bring back due notice of their approach to Leyden.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Van Arenberg, who had still managed to retain the confidence of the burgomaster, was a constant visitor at his house during the short time in the evening that he was at home.
refrain from harming
From this reading The citizens meantime were labouring as before at their fortifications; they well knew that there was no time to spare to complete their work.
not in physical motion
From this reading Van Arenberg, who had still managed to retain the confidence of the burgomaster, was a constant visitor at his house during the short time in the evening that he was at home.
stout-hearted
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From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The citizens meantime were labouring as before at their fortifications; they well knew that there was no time to spare to complete their work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Active and intelligent scouts had been sent out to watch the movements of the enemy, and to bring back due notice of their approach to Leyden.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Active and intelligent scouts had been sent out to watch the movements of the enemy, and to bring back due notice of their approach to Leyden.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The citizens meantime were labouring as before at their fortifications; they well knew that there was no time to spare to complete their work.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The citizens meantime were labouring as before at their fortifications; they well knew that there was no time to spare to complete their work.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The citizens meantime were labouring as before at their fortifications; they well knew that there was no time to spare to complete their work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Active and intelligent scouts had been sent out to watch the movements of the enemy, and to bring back due notice of their approach to Leyden.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Van Arenberg, who had still managed to retain the confidence of the burgomaster, was a constant visitor at his house during the short time in the evening that he was at home.
someone who visits
From this reading Van Arenberg, who had still managed to retain the confidence of the burgomaster, was a constant visitor at his house during the short time in the evening that he was at home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The citizens meantime were labouring as before at their fortifications; they well knew that there was no time to spare to complete their work.
look attentively
From this reading Active and intelligent scouts had been sent out to watch the movements of the enemy, and to bring back due notice of their approach to Leyden.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The citizens meantime were labouring as before at their fortifications; they well knew that there was no time to spare to complete their work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The citizens meantime were labouring as before at their fortifications; they well knew that there was no time to spare to complete their work.
which person or people
From this reading Van Arenberg, who had still managed to retain the confidence of the burgomaster, was a constant visitor at his house during the short time in the evening that he was at home.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The citizens meantime were labouring as before at their fortifications; they well knew that there was no time to spare to complete their work.
but in spite of that
From this reading The baron, however, was convinced that there was no longer a hope of persuading the stout-hearted magistrate to submit, and yet anxious as he was to get outside and avoid the miseries he saw impending, he could not bring himself to abandon the prospects of winning the fair Lily.
