(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 Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before the night came and ere that Commission had finished its labours much more had to be done.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It is true," D'Aligre said to the others seated with him, "that he overheard the plot discussed at Basle.
BasedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
BaslenounUS /ˈbæsəl/
a city in northwestern Switzerland
From this reading "It is true," D'Aligre said to the others seated with him, "that he overheard the plot discussed at Basle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before the night came and ere that Commission had finished its labours much more had to be done.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the night came and ere that Commission had finished its labours much more had to be done.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading One of the witnesses, however, had been spared the pain of testifying, since Boisfleury's evidence was considered enough--that one being Humphrey West.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
Boisfleury's
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From this reading One of the witnesses, however, had been spared the pain of testifying, since Boisfleury's evidence was considered enough--that one being Humphrey West.
BrusselsnounUS /ˈbrʌsəlz/
the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading But all that he heard is nothing in comparison with what we now know to have taken place in Brussels, in Normandy, and elsewhere.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But all that he heard is nothing in comparison with what we now know to have taken place in Brussels, in Normandy, and elsewhere.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Before the night came and ere that Commission had finished its labours much more had to be done.
CommissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Before the night came and ere that Commission had finished its labours much more had to be done.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading But all that he heard is nothing in comparison with what we now know to have taken place in Brussels, in Normandy, and elsewhere.
carefully weighed
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
D'Aligre
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From this reading "It is true," D'Aligre said to the others seated with him, "that he overheard the plot discussed at Basle.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading "It is true," D'Aligre said to the others seated with him, "that he overheard the plot discussed at Basle.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Before the night came and ere that Commission had finished its labours much more had to be done.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading But all that he heard is nothing in comparison with what we now know to have taken place in Brussels, in Normandy, and elsewhere.
Enden
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From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading One of the witnesses, however, had been spared the pain of testifying, since Boisfleury's evidence was considered enough--that one being Humphrey West.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Before the night came and ere that Commission had finished its labours much more had to be done.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading One of the witnesses, however, had been spared the pain of testifying, since Boisfleury's evidence was considered enough--that one being Humphrey West.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Before the night came and ere that Commission had finished its labours much more had to be done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before the night came and ere that Commission had finished its labours much more had to be done.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But all that he heard is nothing in comparison with what we now know to have taken place in Brussels, in Normandy, and elsewhere.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is true," D'Aligre said to the others seated with him, "that he overheard the plot discussed at Basle.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But all that he heard is nothing in comparison with what we now know to have taken place in Brussels, in Normandy, and elsewhere.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is true," D'Aligre said to the others seated with him, "that he overheard the plot discussed at Basle.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading One of the witnesses, however, had been spared the pain of testifying, since Boisfleury's evidence was considered enough--that one being Humphrey West.
Humphrey
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From this reading One of the witnesses, however, had been spared the pain of testifying, since Boisfleury's evidence was considered enough--that one being Humphrey West.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
interrogatoriesnounUS /ˌɪnteˈrɑːɡətɔːriz/
plural of “interrogatory” — formal systematic questioning
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is true," D'Aligre said to the others seated with him, "that he overheard the plot discussed at Basle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is true," D'Aligre said to the others seated with him, "that he overheard the plot discussed at Basle.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Before the night came and ere that Commission had finished its labours much more had to be done.
JudgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But all that he heard is nothing in comparison with what we now know to have taken place in Brussels, in Normandy, and elsewhere.
labours
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From this reading Before the night came and ere that Commission had finished its labours much more had to be done.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Before the night came and ere that Commission had finished its labours much more had to be done.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Before the night came and ere that Commission had finished its labours much more had to be done.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Before the night came and ere that Commission had finished its labours much more had to be done.
NormandynounUS /ˈnɔːrməndi/
a former province of northwestern France on the English channel; divided into Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie
From this reading But all that he heard is nothing in comparison with what we now know to have taken place in Brussels, in Normandy, and elsewhere.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But all that he heard is nothing in comparison with what we now know to have taken place in Brussels, in Normandy, and elsewhere.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But all that he heard is nothing in comparison with what we now know to have taken place in Brussels, in Normandy, and elsewhere.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
others
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From this reading "It is true," D'Aligre said to the others seated with him, "that he overheard the plot discussed at Basle.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading "It is true," D'Aligre said to the others seated with him, "that he overheard the plot discussed at Basle.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading One of the witnesses, however, had been spared the pain of testifying, since Boisfleury's evidence was considered enough--that one being Humphrey West.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But all that he heard is nothing in comparison with what we now know to have taken place in Brussels, in Normandy, and elsewhere.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading "It is true," D'Aligre said to the others seated with him, "that he overheard the plot discussed at Basle.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is true," D'Aligre said to the others seated with him, "that he overheard the plot discussed at Basle.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "It is true," D'Aligre said to the others seated with him, "that he overheard the plot discussed at Basle.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading One of the witnesses, however, had been spared the pain of testifying, since Boisfleury's evidence was considered enough--that one being Humphrey West.
not in physical motion
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But all that he heard is nothing in comparison with what we now know to have taken place in Brussels, in Normandy, and elsewhere.
express in words
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
testifyingverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading One of the witnesses, however, had been spared the pain of testifying, since Boisfleury's evidence was considered enough--that one being Humphrey West.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before the night came and ere that Commission had finished its labours much more had to be done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before the night came and ere that Commission had finished its labours much more had to be done.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before the night came and ere that Commission had finished its labours much more had to be done.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "It is true," D'Aligre said to the others seated with him, "that he overheard the plot discussed at Basle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
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 Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But all that he heard is nothing in comparison with what we now know to have taken place in Brussels, in Normandy, and elsewhere.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading One of the witnesses, however, had been spared the pain of testifying, since Boisfleury's evidence was considered enough--that one being Humphrey West.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
which person or people
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading One of the witnesses, however, had been spared the pain of testifying, since Boisfleury's evidence was considered enough--that one being Humphrey West.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Based upon such matter as had been extracted from them in the numerous interrogatories to which they had all been subjected since their arrest, each and every one had been examined by the Court, while, with one exception--that of Van den Enden, who had not been believed and who was reserved for something still worse than examination, namely torture--what they had told or refused to tell was considered sufficient for the purposes of the Judges.
