used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The eyes of the whole world were turned towards Kiel, and more wonderful rumors still flashed backwards and forwards along the wires throughout Europe.
AmbassadorsnounUS /æmˈbæsədərz/
plural of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading At an unusually early hour Monsieur Grisson, supported now by two members of his ministry, received a visit from the Russian and German Ambassadors, Prince Korndoff and Count von Munchen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At an unusually early hour Monsieur Grisson, supported now by two members of his ministry, received a visit from the Russian and German Ambassadors, Prince Korndoff and Count von Munchen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A great mobilization can be kept secret up to a certain point, but when men and ships are collected and ready the truth must out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At an unusually early hour Monsieur Grisson, supported now by two members of his ministry, received a visit from the Russian and German Ambassadors, Prince Korndoff and Count von Munchen.
backwardsadverbUS /ˈbækwərdz/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading The eyes of the whole world were turned towards Kiel, and more wonderful rumors still flashed backwards and forwards along the wires throughout Europe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A great mobilization can be kept secret up to a certain point, but when men and ships are collected and ready the truth must out.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A great mobilization can be kept secret up to a certain point, but when men and ships are collected and ready the truth must out.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A great mobilization can be kept secret up to a certain point, but when men and ships are collected and ready the truth must out.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
circumstantialadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈstænʃəl/
fully detailed and specific about particulars
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading A great mobilization can be kept secret up to a certain point, but when men and ships are collected and ready the truth must out.
competitorsnounUS /kəmˈpetətərz/
plural of “competitor” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading At an unusually early hour Monsieur Grisson, supported now by two members of his ministry, received a visit from the Russian and German Ambassadors, Prince Korndoff and Count von Munchen.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
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 At an unusually early hour Monsieur Grisson, supported now by two members of his ministry, received a visit from the Russian and German Ambassadors, Prince Korndoff and Count von Munchen.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading The eyes of the whole world were turned towards Kiel, and more wonderful rumors still flashed backwards and forwards along the wires throughout Europe.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The eyes of the whole world were turned towards Kiel, and more wonderful rumors still flashed backwards and forwards along the wires throughout Europe.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The eyes of the whole world were turned towards Kiel, and more wonderful rumors still flashed backwards and forwards along the wires throughout Europe.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
forwardsadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdz/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The eyes of the whole world were turned towards Kiel, and more wonderful rumors still flashed backwards and forwards along the wires throughout Europe.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
a person of German nationality
From this reading At an unusually early hour Monsieur Grisson, supported now by two members of his ministry, received a visit from the Russian and German Ambassadors, Prince Korndoff and Count von Munchen.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great mobilization can be kept secret up to a certain point, but when men and ships are collected and ready the truth must out.
Grisson
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From this reading At an unusually early hour Monsieur Grisson, supported now by two members of his ministry, received a visit from the Russian and German Ambassadors, Prince Korndoff and Count von Munchen.
half-million
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halfpennynoun
an English coin worth half a penny
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At an unusually early hour Monsieur Grisson, supported now by two members of his ministry, received a visit from the Russian and German Ambassadors, Prince Korndoff and Count von Munchen.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading A great mobilization can be kept secret up to a certain point, but when men and ships are collected and ready the truth must out.
Kiel
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From this reading The eyes of the whole world were turned towards Kiel, and more wonderful rumors still flashed backwards and forwards along the wires throughout Europe.
Korndoff
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From this reading At an unusually early hour Monsieur Grisson, supported now by two members of his ministry, received a visit from the Russian and German Ambassadors, Prince Korndoff and Count von Munchen.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading At an unusually early hour Monsieur Grisson, supported now by two members of his ministry, received a visit from the Russian and German Ambassadors, Prince Korndoff and Count von Munchen.
the force of workers available
From this reading A great mobilization can be kept secret up to a certain point, but when men and ships are collected and ready the truth must out.
ministrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading At an unusually early hour Monsieur Grisson, supported now by two members of his ministry, received a visit from the Russian and German Ambassadors, Prince Korndoff and Count von Munchen.
mobilizationnounUS /ˌmoʊbələˈzeɪʃən/
act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: "mobilization of the troops"
From this reading A great mobilization can be kept secret up to a certain point, but when men and ships are collected and ready the truth must out.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading At an unusually early hour Monsieur Grisson, supported now by two members of his ministry, received a visit from the Russian and German Ambassadors, Prince Korndoff and Count von Munchen.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The eyes of the whole world were turned towards Kiel, and more wonderful rumors still flashed backwards and forwards along the wires throughout Europe.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
Munchen
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From this reading At an unusually early hour Monsieur Grisson, supported now by two members of his ministry, received a visit from the Russian and German Ambassadors, Prince Korndoff and Count von Munchen.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A great mobilization can be kept secret up to a certain point, but when men and ships are collected and ready the truth must out.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At an unusually early hour Monsieur Grisson, supported now by two members of his ministry, received a visit from the Russian and German Ambassadors, Prince Korndoff and Count von Munchen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A great mobilization can be kept secret up to a certain point, but when men and ships are collected and ready the truth must out.
outdidverbUS /ˈaʊtdɪd/
inflected form of “outdo” — be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
pennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A great mobilization can be kept secret up to a certain point, but when men and ships are collected and ready the truth must out.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading At an unusually early hour Monsieur Grisson, supported now by two members of his ministry, received a visit from the Russian and German Ambassadors, Prince Korndoff and Count von Munchen.
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading A great mobilization can be kept secret up to a certain point, but when men and ships are collected and ready the truth must out.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading At an unusually early hour Monsieur Grisson, supported now by two members of his ministry, received a visit from the Russian and German Ambassadors, Prince Korndoff and Count von Munchen.
rulersnounUS /ˈruːlərz/
plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading The eyes of the whole world were turned towards Kiel, and more wonderful rumors still flashed backwards and forwards along the wires throughout Europe.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading A great mobilization can be kept secret up to a certain point, but when men and ships are collected and ready the truth must out.
sensationalismnounUS /senˈseɪʃənəlɪzəm/
subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading A great mobilization can be kept secret up to a certain point, but when men and ships are collected and ready the truth must out.
shockernounUS /ˈʃɑːkər/
a shockingly bad person
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
six-shilling
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From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
St
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not in physical motion
From this reading The eyes of the whole world were turned towards Kiel, and more wonderful rumors still flashed backwards and forwards along the wires throughout Europe.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
a quantity of money
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading At an unusually early hour Monsieur Grisson, supported now by two members of his ministry, received a visit from the Russian and German Ambassadors, Prince Korndoff and Count von Munchen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The eyes of the whole world were turned towards Kiel, and more wonderful rumors still flashed backwards and forwards along the wires throughout Europe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
in the direction of
From this reading The eyes of the whole world were turned towards Kiel, and more wonderful rumors still flashed backwards and forwards along the wires throughout Europe.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading A great mobilization can be kept secret up to a certain point, but when men and ships are collected and ready the truth must out.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The eyes of the whole world were turned towards Kiel, and more wonderful rumors still flashed backwards and forwards along the wires throughout Europe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At an unusually early hour Monsieur Grisson, supported now by two members of his ministry, received a visit from the Russian and German Ambassadors, Prince Korndoff and Count von Munchen.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading At an unusually early hour Monsieur Grisson, supported now by two members of his ministry, received a visit from the Russian and German Ambassadors, Prince Korndoff and Count von Munchen.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A great mobilization can be kept secret up to a certain point, but when men and ships are collected and ready the truth must out.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading At an unusually early hour Monsieur Grisson, supported now by two members of his ministry, received a visit from the Russian and German Ambassadors, Prince Korndoff and Count von Munchen.
von
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From this reading At an unusually early hour Monsieur Grisson, supported now by two members of his ministry, received a visit from the Russian and German Ambassadors, Prince Korndoff and Count von Munchen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
at the time that
From this reading A great mobilization can be kept secret up to a certain point, but when men and ships are collected and ready the truth must out.
which person or people
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAVED HIS COUNTRY On the following morning the inhabitants of London, Paris, Berlin, and St. Petersburg for a sum varying from a halfpenny to a penny were treated to sensationalism as thrilling as any six-shilling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half-million circulation.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The eyes of the whole world were turned towards Kiel, and more wonderful rumors still flashed backwards and forwards along the wires throughout Europe.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading The eyes of the whole world were turned towards Kiel, and more wonderful rumors still flashed backwards and forwards along the wires throughout Europe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One English and one French newspaper outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their account of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of a meeting and alliance between the rulers of Germany and Russia.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The eyes of the whole world were turned towards Kiel, and more wonderful rumors still flashed backwards and forwards along the wires throughout Europe.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The eyes of the whole world were turned towards Kiel, and more wonderful rumors still flashed backwards and forwards along the wires throughout Europe.
