Chapter XXVII

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From this reading It was the 15th of August already, and the town had not yet capitulated; but there was much talk about capitulation.

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

From this reading JEAN PEUQUOY THE WEAVER A general council of the military leaders and prominent citizens was being held in the St. Quentin town-hall.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was the 15th of August already, and the town had not yet capitulated; but there was much talk about capitulation.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading Gaspard de Coligny, the gallant admiral, whom the Constable de Montmorency, his uncle, had intrusted with the defence of the place, had determined not to admit the Spaniard until the last extremity.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Gaspard de Coligny, the gallant admiral, whom the Constable de Montmorency, his uncle, had intrusted with the defence of the place, had determined not to admit the Spaniard until the last extremity.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It was the 15th of August already, and the town had not yet capitulated; but there was much talk about capitulation.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

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

From this reading JEAN PEUQUOY THE WEAVER A general council of the military leaders and prominent citizens was being held in the St. Quentin town-hall.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading It was the 15th of August already, and the town had not yet capitulated; but there was much talk about capitulation.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading JEAN PEUQUOY THE WEAVER A general council of the military leaders and prominent citizens was being held in the St. Quentin town-hall.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was the 15th of August already, and the town had not yet capitulated; but there was much talk about capitulation.

past form of “capitulate” — surrender under agreed conditions

From this reading It was the 15th of August already, and the town had not yet capitulated; but there was much talk about capitulation.

a document containing the terms of surrender

From this reading It was the 15th of August already, and the town had not yet capitulated; but there was much talk about capitulation.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading JEAN PEUQUOY THE WEAVER A general council of the military leaders and prominent citizens was being held in the St. Quentin town-hall.

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From this reading Gaspard de Coligny, the gallant admiral, whom the Constable de Montmorency, his uncle, had intrusted with the defence of the place, had determined not to admit the Spaniard until the last extremity.

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading Gaspard de Coligny, the gallant admiral, whom the Constable de Montmorency, his uncle, had intrusted with the defence of the place, had determined not to admit the Spaniard until the last extremity.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading JEAN PEUQUOY THE WEAVER A general council of the military leaders and prominent citizens was being held in the St. Quentin town-hall.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He knew that each day's delay, terrible though it was to the suffering people, might be the salvation of the kingdom.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Gaspard de Coligny, the gallant admiral, whom the Constable de Montmorency, his uncle, had intrusted with the defence of the place, had determined not to admit the Spaniard until the last extremity.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading Gaspard de Coligny, the gallant admiral, whom the Constable de Montmorency, his uncle, had intrusted with the defence of the place, had determined not to admit the Spaniard until the last extremity.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading He knew that each day's delay, terrible though it was to the suffering people, might be the salvation of the kingdom.

a state without friends or money or prospects

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

characterized by great determination

From this reading Gaspard de Coligny, the gallant admiral, whom the Constable de Montmorency, his uncle, had intrusted with the defence of the place, had determined not to admit the Spaniard until the last extremity.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading He knew that each day's delay, terrible though it was to the suffering people, might be the salvation of the kingdom.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

an opposing military force

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading Gaspard de Coligny, the gallant admiral, whom the Constable de Montmorency, his uncle, had intrusted with the defence of the place, had determined not to admit the Spaniard until the last extremity.

obtain

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading Gaspard de Coligny, the gallant admiral, whom the Constable de Montmorency, his uncle, had intrusted with the defence of the place, had determined not to admit the Spaniard until the last extremity.

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From this reading Gaspard de Coligny, the gallant admiral, whom the Constable de Montmorency, his uncle, had intrusted with the defence of the place, had determined not to admit the Spaniard until the last extremity.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading JEAN PEUQUOY THE WEAVER A general council of the military leaders and prominent citizens was being held in the St. Quentin town-hall.

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

From this reading It was the 15th of August already, and the town had not yet capitulated; but there was much talk about capitulation.

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

From this reading He knew that each day's delay, terrible though it was to the suffering people, might be the salvation of the kingdom.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading JEAN PEUQUOY THE WEAVER A general council of the military leaders and prominent citizens was being held in the St. Quentin town-hall.

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

From this reading Gaspard de Coligny, the gallant admiral, whom the Constable de Montmorency, his uncle, had intrusted with the defence of the place, had determined not to admit the Spaniard until the last extremity.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

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

From this reading JEAN PEUQUOY THE WEAVER A general council of the military leaders and prominent citizens was being held in the St. Quentin town-hall.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Gaspard de Coligny, the gallant admiral, whom the Constable de Montmorency, his uncle, had intrusted with the defence of the place, had determined not to admit the Spaniard until the last extremity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the 15th of August already, and the town had not yet capitulated; but there was much talk about capitulation.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading JEAN PEUQUOY THE WEAVER A general council of the military leaders and prominent citizens was being held in the St. Quentin town-hall.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading He knew that each day's delay, terrible though it was to the suffering people, might be the salvation of the kingdom.

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

From this reading He knew that each day's delay, terrible though it was to the suffering people, might be the salvation of the kingdom.

immediately past

From this reading Gaspard de Coligny, the gallant admiral, whom the Constable de Montmorency, his uncle, had intrusted with the defence of the place, had determined not to admit the Spaniard until the last extremity.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading JEAN PEUQUOY THE WEAVER A general council of the military leaders and prominent citizens was being held in the St. Quentin town-hall.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He knew that each day's delay, terrible though it was to the suffering people, might be the salvation of the kingdom.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading JEAN PEUQUOY THE WEAVER A general council of the military leaders and prominent citizens was being held in the St. Quentin town-hall.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

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From this reading Gaspard de Coligny, the gallant admiral, whom the Constable de Montmorency, his uncle, had intrusted with the defence of the place, had determined not to admit the Spaniard until the last extremity.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was the 15th of August already, and the town had not yet capitulated; but there was much talk about capitulation.

not any; not one

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was the 15th of August already, and the town had not yet capitulated; but there was much talk about capitulation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JEAN PEUQUOY THE WEAVER A general council of the military leaders and prominent citizens was being held in the St. Quentin town-hall.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He knew that each day's delay, terrible though it was to the suffering people, might be the salvation of the kingdom.

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From this reading JEAN PEUQUOY THE WEAVER A general council of the military leaders and prominent citizens was being held in the St. Quentin town-hall.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading JEAN PEUQUOY THE WEAVER A general council of the military leaders and prominent citizens was being held in the St. Quentin town-hall.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

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From this reading JEAN PEUQUOY THE WEAVER A general council of the military leaders and prominent citizens was being held in the St. Quentin town-hall.

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

From this reading He knew that each day's delay, terrible though it was to the suffering people, might be the salvation of the kingdom.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

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

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading Gaspard de Coligny, the gallant admiral, whom the Constable de Montmorency, his uncle, had intrusted with the defence of the place, had determined not to admit the Spaniard until the last extremity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JEAN PEUQUOY THE WEAVER A general council of the military leaders and prominent citizens was being held in the St. Quentin town-hall.

a state of acute pain

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It was the 15th of August already, and the town had not yet capitulated; but there was much talk about capitulation.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading He knew that each day's delay, terrible though it was to the suffering people, might be the salvation of the kingdom.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He knew that each day's delay, terrible though it was to the suffering people, might be the salvation of the kingdom.

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

From this reading JEAN PEUQUOY THE WEAVER A general council of the military leaders and prominent citizens was being held in the St. Quentin town-hall.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was the 15th of August already, and the town had not yet capitulated; but there was much talk about capitulation.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He knew that each day's delay, terrible though it was to the suffering people, might be the salvation of the kingdom.

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

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It was the 15th of August already, and the town had not yet capitulated; but there was much talk about capitulation.

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From this reading JEAN PEUQUOY THE WEAVER A general council of the military leaders and prominent citizens was being held in the St. Quentin town-hall.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Gaspard de Coligny, the gallant admiral, whom the Constable de Montmorency, his uncle, had intrusted with the defence of the place, had determined not to admit the Spaniard until the last extremity.

up to a particular time

From this reading Gaspard de Coligny, the gallant admiral, whom the Constable de Montmorency, his uncle, had intrusted with the defence of the place, had determined not to admit the Spaniard until the last extremity.

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

From this reading JEAN PEUQUOY THE WEAVER A general council of the military leaders and prominent citizens was being held in the St. Quentin town-hall.

a craftsman who weaves cloth

From this reading JEAN PEUQUOY THE WEAVER A general council of the military leaders and prominent citizens was being held in the St. Quentin town-hall.

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

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Gaspard de Coligny, the gallant admiral, whom the Constable de Montmorency, his uncle, had intrusted with the defence of the place, had determined not to admit the Spaniard until the last extremity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Gaspard de Coligny, the gallant admiral, whom the Constable de Montmorency, his uncle, had intrusted with the defence of the place, had determined not to admit the Spaniard until the last extremity.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The suffering and destitution of the inhabitants were at their height; and since there was no hope of saving the place, and since the enemy, some day, sooner or later, were sure to gain possession, would it not be better to put an end to so much misery?

but in spite of that

From this reading It was the 15th of August already, and the town had not yet capitulated; but there was much talk about capitulation.