abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Here almost every grand house was the abode of one of the condemned.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Here almost every grand house was the abode of one of the condemned.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
armedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE PRINCE GIVES HIS LAST BRIBE But it was when the mob reached the wealthier parts of the city that the horrors of the devastation really began.
BRIBEnounUS /braɪb/
payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
From this reading THE PRINCE GIVES HIS LAST BRIBE But it was when the mob reached the wealthier parts of the city that the horrors of the devastation really began.
bridgesnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE PRINCE GIVES HIS LAST BRIBE But it was when the mob reached the wealthier parts of the city that the horrors of the devastation really began.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE PRINCE GIVES HIS LAST BRIBE But it was when the mob reached the wealthier parts of the city that the horrors of the devastation really began.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading Here almost every grand house was the abode of one of the condemned.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
crippleverbUS /ˈkrɪpəl/
deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
From this reading But the cunning cripple--the vice-president--had provided for this too.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading But the cunning cripple--the vice-president--had provided for this too.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
desperateadjectiveUS /ˈdesprɪt/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
devastationnounUS /ˌdevəˈsteɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading THE PRINCE GIVES HIS LAST BRIBE But it was when the mob reached the wealthier parts of the city that the horrors of the devastation really began.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Here almost every grand house was the abode of one of the condemned.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
ferriesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “ferry” — a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
fledverbUS /fled/
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading True, many of them had fled.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the cunning cripple--the vice-president--had provided for this too.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
GIVESnounUS /ɡɪvz/
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading THE PRINCE GIVES HIS LAST BRIBE But it was when the mob reached the wealthier parts of the city that the horrors of the devastation really began.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Here almost every grand house was the abode of one of the condemned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading True, many of them had fled.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here almost every grand house was the abode of one of the condemned.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PRINCE GIVES HIS LAST BRIBE But it was when the mob reached the wealthier parts of the city that the horrors of the devastation really began.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading THE PRINCE GIVES HIS LAST BRIBE But it was when the mob reached the wealthier parts of the city that the horrors of the devastation really began.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Here almost every grand house was the abode of one of the condemned.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PRINCE GIVES HIS LAST BRIBE But it was when the mob reached the wealthier parts of the city that the horrors of the devastation really began.
LASTadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading THE PRINCE GIVES HIS LAST BRIBE But it was when the mob reached the wealthier parts of the city that the horrors of the devastation really began.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading True, many of them had fled.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading THE PRINCE GIVES HIS LAST BRIBE But it was when the mob reached the wealthier parts of the city that the horrors of the devastation really began.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRINCE GIVES HIS LAST BRIBE But it was when the mob reached the wealthier parts of the city that the horrors of the devastation really began.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here almost every grand house was the abode of one of the condemned.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading THE PRINCE GIVES HIS LAST BRIBE But it was when the mob reached the wealthier parts of the city that the horrors of the devastation really began.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
PRINCEnounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE PRINCE GIVES HIS LAST BRIBE But it was when the mob reached the wealthier parts of the city that the horrors of the devastation really began.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading But the cunning cripple--the vice-president--had provided for this too.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
rangingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪndʒɪŋ/
wandering freely
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE PRINCE GIVES HIS LAST BRIBE But it was when the mob reached the wealthier parts of the city that the horrors of the devastation really began.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE PRINCE GIVES HIS LAST BRIBE But it was when the mob reached the wealthier parts of the city that the horrors of the devastation really began.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
slayingnounUS /ˈsleɪɪŋ/
unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
stationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
suburbsnounUS /ˈsʌbərbz/
plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PRINCE GIVES HIS LAST BRIBE But it was when the mob reached the wealthier parts of the city that the horrors of the devastation really began.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRINCE GIVES HIS LAST BRIBE But it was when the mob reached the wealthier parts of the city that the horrors of the devastation really began.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading True, many of them had fled.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But the cunning cripple--the vice-president--had provided for this too.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But the cunning cripple--the vice-president--had provided for this too.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
TrueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, many of them had fled.
vice-president
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From this reading But the cunning cripple--the vice-president--had provided for this too.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PRINCE GIVES HIS LAST BRIBE But it was when the mob reached the wealthier parts of the city that the horrors of the devastation really began.
wealthieradjectiveUS /ˈwelθiər/
comparative of “wealthy” — having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading THE PRINCE GIVES HIS LAST BRIBE But it was when the mob reached the wealthier parts of the city that the horrors of the devastation really began.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE PRINCE GIVES HIS LAST BRIBE But it was when the mob reached the wealthier parts of the city that the horrors of the devastation really began.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
wretchednessnoun
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
yachtsnounUS /jɑːts/
plural of “yacht” — an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading At the railroad stations, at the bridges and ferries, even on the yachts of the princes, men were stationed who would recognize and seize them; and if they even escaped the dangers of the suburbs, and reached the country, there they found armed bands of desperate peasants, ranging about, slaying every one who did not bear on his face and person the traces of the same wretchedness which they themselves had so long endured.
