andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
armouredadjective
used of animals; provided with protective covering
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
beheldverbUS /biˈheld/
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
brainnounUS /breɪn/
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
claspedverbUS /klæspt/
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
daisnounUS /deɪz/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
dieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "Sire, sire, I will die for him!"
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
dulledadjectiveUS /dʌld/
having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
entreatingverbUS /enˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “entreat” — ask for or request earnestly
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Sire, sire, I will die for him!"
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Villon's heart leaped to his throat when he saw her.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Villon's heart leaped to his throat when he saw her.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
herald'snounUS /ˈherəldz/
possessive form of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Sire, sire, I will die for him!"
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Villon's heart leaped to his throat when he saw her.
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Sire, sire, I will die for him!"
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
kneesnounUS /niːz/
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
leapedverbUS /lept/
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Villon's heart leaped to his throat when he saw her.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
LookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
MENnounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
Montjoye's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
SireverbUS /ˈsaɪər/
make (offspring) by reproduction
From this reading "Sire, sire, I will die for him!"
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
SPEAKverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
stickverbUS /stɪk/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Villon's heart leaped to his throat when he saw her.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
tottered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
Villonnoun
French poet (flourished around 1460)
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
Villon's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Villon's heart leaped to his throat when he saw her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Villon's heart leaped to his throat when he saw her.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Sire, sire, I will die for him!"
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Looking wildly around her, she saw where Villon stood, an armoured figure held captive, and without attempting to realize the meaning of what she beheld, she dropped her stick and tottered forward to the dais, where she fell on her knees with clasped, entreating hands.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "WE SPEAK TO MEN" It fell this time upon fresh ears, the ears of an old woman who was patiently pushing her way through the crowd in her effort to reach her humble lodging.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading She had succeeded in making her way to the open space as the last words of the herald's offer were being spoken, and suddenly her dulled brain caught the full significance of Montjoye's speech.
