actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading They did not stay to inquire what he had done, or, indeed, to think whether his action would tend to further any scheme of their own; it was enough that he had shown defiance to the powers that be.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Strange stories grew current in this manner, which served to keep the excitement alive until more definite news were forthcoming.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They did not stay to inquire what he had done, or, indeed, to think whether his action would tend to further any scheme of their own; it was enough that he had shown defiance to the powers that be.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
BARONnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading THE TRUE WORTH OF BARON PETRESCU There was excitement in Sturatzberg.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was unwonted stir in the secret societies and clubs, sympathy being with Ellerey, since he had in some manner offended the Government.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading There was unwonted stir in the secret societies and clubs, sympathy being with Ellerey, since he had in some manner offended the Government.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
currentnounUS /ˈkɜːrənt/
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Strange stories grew current in this manner, which served to keep the excitement alive until more definite news were forthcoming.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading They did not stay to inquire what he had done, or, indeed, to think whether his action would tend to further any scheme of their own; it was enough that he had shown defiance to the powers that be.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Strange stories grew current in this manner, which served to keep the excitement alive until more definite news were forthcoming.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not stay to inquire what he had done, or, indeed, to think whether his action would tend to further any scheme of their own; it was enough that he had shown defiance to the powers that be.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading They did not stay to inquire what he had done, or, indeed, to think whether his action would tend to further any scheme of their own; it was enough that he had shown defiance to the powers that be.
Ellerey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They did not stay to inquire what he had done, or, indeed, to think whether his action would tend to further any scheme of their own; it was enough that he had shown defiance to the powers that be.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE TRUE WORTH OF BARON PETRESCU There was excitement in Sturatzberg.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading Strange stories grew current in this manner, which served to keep the excitement alive until more definite news were forthcoming.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading They did not stay to inquire what he had done, or, indeed, to think whether his action would tend to further any scheme of their own; it was enough that he had shown defiance to the powers that be.
gatesnounUS /ɡeɪts/
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading There was unwonted stir in the secret societies and clubs, sympathy being with Ellerey, since he had in some manner offended the Government.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Strange stories grew current in this manner, which served to keep the excitement alive until more definite news were forthcoming.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was unwonted stir in the secret societies and clubs, sympathy being with Ellerey, since he had in some manner offended the Government.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was unwonted stir in the secret societies and clubs, sympathy being with Ellerey, since he had in some manner offended the Government.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
HorsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TRUE WORTH OF BARON PETRESCU There was excitement in Sturatzberg.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading They did not stay to inquire what he had done, or, indeed, to think whether his action would tend to further any scheme of their own; it was enough that he had shown defiance to the powers that be.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading They did not stay to inquire what he had done, or, indeed, to think whether his action would tend to further any scheme of their own; it was enough that he had shown defiance to the powers that be.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Strange stories grew current in this manner, which served to keep the excitement alive until more definite news were forthcoming.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Strange stories grew current in this manner, which served to keep the excitement alive until more definite news were forthcoming.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Strange stories grew current in this manner, which served to keep the excitement alive until more definite news were forthcoming.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Strange stories grew current in this manner, which served to keep the excitement alive until more definite news were forthcoming.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not stay to inquire what he had done, or, indeed, to think whether his action would tend to further any scheme of their own; it was enough that he had shown defiance to the powers that be.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRUE WORTH OF BARON PETRESCU There was excitement in Sturatzberg.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading There was unwonted stir in the secret societies and clubs, sympathy being with Ellerey, since he had in some manner offended the Government.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They did not stay to inquire what he had done, or, indeed, to think whether his action would tend to further any scheme of their own; it was enough that he had shown defiance to the powers that be.
PETRESCU
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRUE WORTH OF BARON PETRESCU There was excitement in Sturatzberg.
powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading They did not stay to inquire what he had done, or, indeed, to think whether his action would tend to further any scheme of their own; it was enough that he had shown defiance to the powers that be.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
RumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading They did not stay to inquire what he had done, or, indeed, to think whether his action would tend to further any scheme of their own; it was enough that he had shown defiance to the powers that be.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading There was unwonted stir in the secret societies and clubs, sympathy being with Ellerey, since he had in some manner offended the Government.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Strange stories grew current in this manner, which served to keep the excitement alive until more definite news were forthcoming.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They did not stay to inquire what he had done, or, indeed, to think whether his action would tend to further any scheme of their own; it was enough that he had shown defiance to the powers that be.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading There was unwonted stir in the secret societies and clubs, sympathy being with Ellerey, since he had in some manner offended the Government.
societiesnounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading There was unwonted stir in the secret societies and clubs, sympathy being with Ellerey, since he had in some manner offended the Government.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was unwonted stir in the secret societies and clubs, sympathy being with Ellerey, since he had in some manner offended the Government.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They did not stay to inquire what he had done, or, indeed, to think whether his action would tend to further any scheme of their own; it was enough that he had shown defiance to the powers that be.
stirverbUS /stɜːr/
move an implement through
From this reading There was unwonted stir in the secret societies and clubs, sympathy being with Ellerey, since he had in some manner offended the Government.
stopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
plural of “story” — 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 Strange stories grew current in this manner, which served to keep the excitement alive until more definite news were forthcoming.
StrangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange stories grew current in this manner, which served to keep the excitement alive until more definite news were forthcoming.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
Sturatzberg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRUE WORTH OF BARON PETRESCU There was excitement in Sturatzberg.
sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading There was unwonted stir in the secret societies and clubs, sympathy being with Ellerey, since he had in some manner offended the Government.
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading They did not stay to inquire what he had done, or, indeed, to think whether his action would tend to further any scheme of their own; it was enough that he had shown defiance to the powers that be.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRUE WORTH OF BARON PETRESCU There was excitement in Sturatzberg.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE TRUE WORTH OF BARON PETRESCU There was excitement in Sturatzberg.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not stay to inquire what he had done, or, indeed, to think whether his action would tend to further any scheme of their own; it was enough that he had shown defiance to the powers that be.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading They did not stay to inquire what he had done, or, indeed, to think whether his action would tend to further any scheme of their own; it was enough that he had shown defiance to the powers that be.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Strange stories grew current in this manner, which served to keep the excitement alive until more definite news were forthcoming.
thresholdsnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊldz/
plural of “threshold” — the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
TRUEadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading THE TRUE WORTH OF BARON PETRESCU There was excitement in Sturatzberg.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Strange stories grew current in this manner, which served to keep the excitement alive until more definite news were forthcoming.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading There was unwonted stir in the secret societies and clubs, sympathy being with Ellerey, since he had in some manner offended the Government.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TRUE WORTH OF BARON PETRESCU There was excitement in Sturatzberg.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They did not stay to inquire what he had done, or, indeed, to think whether his action would tend to further any scheme of their own; it was enough that he had shown defiance to the powers that be.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading They did not stay to inquire what he had done, or, indeed, to think whether his action would tend to further any scheme of their own; it was enough that he had shown defiance to the powers that be.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Strange stories grew current in this manner, which served to keep the excitement alive until more definite news were forthcoming.
whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was unwonted stir in the secret societies and clubs, sympathy being with Ellerey, since he had in some manner offended the Government.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
WORTHnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading THE TRUE WORTH OF BARON PETRESCU There was excitement in Sturatzberg.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They did not stay to inquire what he had done, or, indeed, to think whether his action would tend to further any scheme of their own; it was enough that he had shown defiance to the powers that be.
