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A German Pompadour
A German Pompadour

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.
The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.
The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.
Messengers sped away to Urach, carrying the news of Ferrari's attempt and exaggerated reports of the unquiet state of the town.
Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.
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A German Pompadour

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of A German Pompadour is here in full — 341 sentences across 69 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.
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The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.
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The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.
/ðə ˈraɪət ɡruː soʊ ˈsɪriəs ðæt ɪt wɑːz ˈnesəseri tuː kɔːl aʊt ðə taʊn ɡɑːrd ənd ðoʊ ðə nɑːt ʌv ˈvaɪələnt ˈraɪətərz wɑːz ˈiːzəli dɪˈspɜːrst baɪ ðə ˈsoʊldʒərz stɪl ˈdʊrɪŋ ðə hoʊl naɪt ˈstʌtɡərt kənˈtɪnjuːd ɪn æn ˈʌprɔːr ənd fɪrz ʌv ə ˈdeɪndʒərəs dɪˈstɜːrbəns wɜːr ˌentərˈteɪnd/
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Messengers sped away to Urach, carrying the news of Ferrari's attempt and exaggerated reports of the unquiet state of the town.
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Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

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denounced verb US /dɪˈnaʊnst/

past form of “denounce” — speak out against

From this reading “The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.”

dispersed adjective US /dɪˈspɜːrst/

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

From this reading “The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.”

instigator noun US /ˈɪnstəɡeɪtər/

someone who deliberately foments trouble

From this reading “The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.”

Messengers noun US /ˈmesəndʒərz/

plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message

From this reading “Messengers sped away to Urach, carrying the news of Ferrari's attempt and exaggerated reports of the unquiet state of the town.”

resided verb US /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading “The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.”

riot noun US /ˈraɪət/

a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading “The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.”

rioters noun US /ˈraɪətərz/

plural of “rioter” — troublemaker who participates in a violent disturbance of the peace; someone who rises up against the constituted authority

From this reading “The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.”

Stuttgart noun US /ˈstʌtɡərt/

a city in southwestern Germany famous for innovative architecture

From this reading “THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Messengers sped away to Urach, carrying the news of Ferrari's attempt and exaggerated reports of the unquiet state of the town.

attemptedadjectiveUS /əˈtemptɪd/

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

audience-chamber

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From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Messengers sped away to Urach, carrying the news of Ferrari's attempt and exaggerated reports of the unquiet state of the town.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

blindnounUS /blaɪnd/

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

callverbUS /kɔːl/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Messengers sped away to Urach, carrying the news of Ferrari's attempt and exaggerated reports of the unquiet state of the town.

clamouringnoun

loud and persistent outcry from many people

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

without stop or interruption

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

courtnounUS /kɔːrt/

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

crimenounUS /kraɪm/

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

denouncedverbUS /dɪˈnaʊnst/

past form of “denounce” — speak out against

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

destroyverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/

the act of discovering something

From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/

activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/

pleasantly occupied

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading Messengers sped away to Urach, carrying the news of Ferrari's attempt and exaggerated reports of the unquiet state of the town.

fearsnounUS /fɪrz/

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

Ferrari

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From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

Ferrari's

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From this reading Messengers sped away to Urach, carrying the news of Ferrari's attempt and exaggerated reports of the unquiet state of the town.

fierceadjectiveUS /fɪrs/

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

Forstner

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From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/

brought together in one place

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

Graevenitz

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From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

grewverbUS /ɡruː/

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

Highness's

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From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

indignationnounUS /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

instigatornounUS /ˈɪnstəɡeɪtər/

someone who deliberately foments trouble

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

intenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtens/

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

Jaegerhaus

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

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

knotnounUS /nɑːt/

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/

with relatively high volume

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

MARRIAGEnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

MessengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/

plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message

From this reading Messengers sped away to Urach, carrying the news of Ferrari's attempt and exaggerated reports of the unquiet state of the town.

mobnounUS /mɑːb/

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

newsnounUS /nuːz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

pleadingnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋ/

(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

ragenounUS /reɪdʒ/

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading Messengers sped away to Urach, carrying the news of Ferrari's attempt and exaggerated reports of the unquiet state of the town.

residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/

a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

riotersnounUS /ˈraɪətərz/

plural of “rioter” — troublemaker who participates in a violent disturbance of the peace; someone who rises up against the constituted authority

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

SECONDnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

spedverbUS /sped/

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading Messengers sped away to Urach, carrying the news of Ferrari's attempt and exaggerated reports of the unquiet state of the town.

spreadverbUS /spred/

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

statenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Messengers sped away to Urach, carrying the news of Ferrari's attempt and exaggerated reports of the unquiet state of the town.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

StuttgartnounUS /ˈstʌtɡərt/

a city in southwestern Germany famous for innovative architecture

From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

townnounUS /taʊn/

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

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

unquietadjective

characterized by unrest or disorder

From this reading Messengers sped away to Urach, carrying the news of Ferrari's attempt and exaggerated reports of the unquiet state of the town.

uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

Urach

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From this reading Messengers sped away to Urach, carrying the news of Ferrari's attempt and exaggerated reports of the unquiet state of the town.

urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

compelling immediate action

From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

violentadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪələnt/

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

wavenounUS /weɪv/

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading THE SECOND MARRIAGE THE news of the discovery of Ferrari in her Highness's apartments spread through Stuttgart during the evening, and there arose a wave of intense indignation.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Early on the following morning Forstner, who resided for the most part at Stuttgart, finding the Graevenitz court little to his liking, arrived at Urach, and pleading urgent private business was immediately admitted to his Highness's audience-chamber.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The riot grew so serious that it was necessary to call out the town guard, and though the knot of violent rioters was easily dispersed by the soldiers, still during the whole night Stuttgart continued in an uproar, and fears of a dangerous disturbance were entertained.

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The Graevenitz was loudly denounced as the instigator of the attempted crime, and a mob gathered before the Jaegerhaus, clamouring in their fierce, blind rage to destroy the house where the hated woman had resided.

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