AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the excitement caused by the search for Captain Ellerey the city was ready to believe anything.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Comparatively few had heard the news from the returned horsemen's own lips, and from much reporting the tale had grown out of all knowledge.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SIX LOYAL MEN From the Northern to the Southern, from the Eastern to the Western gates Sturatzberg was in an uproar.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Excitement was in every face, and the wildest rumors were given credence.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading After the excitement caused by the search for Captain Ellerey the city was ready to believe anything.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the guards at the gates were doubled and companies of soldiers were met in the streets, it was firmly believed that the brigands were marching in overwhelming numbers upon the city.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading After the excitement caused by the search for Captain Ellerey the city was ready to believe anything.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading When the guards at the gates were doubled and companies of soldiers were met in the streets, it was firmly believed that the brigands were marching in overwhelming numbers upon the city.
brigands
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From this reading When the guards at the gates were doubled and companies of soldiers were met in the streets, it was firmly believed that the brigands were marching in overwhelming numbers upon the city.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After the excitement caused by the search for Captain Ellerey the city was ready to believe anything.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading After the excitement caused by the search for Captain Ellerey the city was ready to believe anything.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading After the excitement caused by the search for Captain Ellerey the city was ready to believe anything.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading When the guards at the gates were doubled and companies of soldiers were met in the streets, it was firmly believed that the brigands were marching in overwhelming numbers upon the city.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading When the guards at the gates were doubled and companies of soldiers were met in the streets, it was firmly believed that the brigands were marching in overwhelming numbers upon the city.
ComparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Comparatively few had heard the news from the returned horsemen's own lips, and from much reporting the tale had grown out of all knowledge.
credencenounUS /ˈkriːdəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading Excitement was in every face, and the wildest rumors were given credence.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading When the guards at the gates were doubled and companies of soldiers were met in the streets, it was firmly believed that the brigands were marching in overwhelming numbers upon the city.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading SIX LOYAL MEN From the Northern to the Southern, from the Eastern to the Western gates Sturatzberg was in an uproar.
Ellerey
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From this reading After the excitement caused by the search for Captain Ellerey the city was ready to believe anything.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Excitement was in every face, and the wildest rumors were given credence.
ExcitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Excitement was in every face, and the wildest rumors were given credence.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Excitement was in every face, and the wildest rumors were given credence.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Comparatively few had heard the news from the returned horsemen's own lips, and from much reporting the tale had grown out of all knowledge.
firmlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrmli/
with resolute determination
From this reading When the guards at the gates were doubled and companies of soldiers were met in the streets, it was firmly believed that the brigands were marching in overwhelming numbers upon the city.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the excitement caused by the search for Captain Ellerey the city was ready to believe anything.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SIX LOYAL MEN From the Northern to the Southern, from the Eastern to the Western gates Sturatzberg was in an uproar.
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 SIX LOYAL MEN From the Northern to the Southern, from the Eastern to the Western gates Sturatzberg was in an uproar.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Excitement was in every face, and the wildest rumors were given credence.
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Comparatively few had heard the news from the returned horsemen's own lips, and from much reporting the tale had grown out of all knowledge.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading When the guards at the gates were doubled and companies of soldiers were met in the streets, it was firmly believed that the brigands were marching in overwhelming numbers upon the city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Comparatively few had heard the news from the returned horsemen's own lips, and from much reporting the tale had grown out of all knowledge.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Comparatively few had heard the news from the returned horsemen's own lips, and from much reporting the tale had grown out of all knowledge.
horsemen's
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From this reading Comparatively few had heard the news from the returned horsemen's own lips, and from much reporting the tale had grown out of all knowledge.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIX LOYAL MEN From the Northern to the Southern, from the Eastern to the Western gates Sturatzberg was in an uproar.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the guards at the gates were doubled and companies of soldiers were met in the streets, it was firmly believed that the brigands were marching in overwhelming numbers upon the city.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Comparatively few had heard the news from the returned horsemen's own lips, and from much reporting the tale had grown out of all knowledge.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Comparatively few had heard the news from the returned horsemen's own lips, and from much reporting the tale had grown out of all knowledge.
LOYALadjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading SIX LOYAL MEN From the Northern to the Southern, from the Eastern to the Western gates Sturatzberg was in an uproar.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading When the guards at the gates were doubled and companies of soldiers were met in the streets, it was firmly believed that the brigands were marching in overwhelming numbers upon the city.
MENnounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading SIX LOYAL MEN From the Northern to the Southern, from the Eastern to the Western gates Sturatzberg was in an uproar.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading When the guards at the gates were doubled and companies of soldiers were met in the streets, it was firmly believed that the brigands were marching in overwhelming numbers upon the city.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Comparatively few had heard the news from the returned horsemen's own lips, and from much reporting the tale had grown out of all knowledge.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Comparatively few had heard the news from the returned horsemen's own lips, and from much reporting the tale had grown out of all knowledge.
NorthernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading SIX LOYAL MEN From the Northern to the Southern, from the Eastern to the Western gates Sturatzberg was in an uproar.
numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading When the guards at the gates were doubled and companies of soldiers were met in the streets, it was firmly believed that the brigands were marching in overwhelming numbers upon the city.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the guards at the gates were doubled and companies of soldiers were met in the streets, it was firmly believed that the brigands were marching in overwhelming numbers upon the city.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Comparatively few had heard the news from the returned horsemen's own lips, and from much reporting the tale had grown out of all knowledge.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading When the guards at the gates were doubled and companies of soldiers were met in the streets, it was firmly believed that the brigands were marching in overwhelming numbers upon the city.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Comparatively few had heard the news from the returned horsemen's own lips, and from much reporting the tale had grown out of all knowledge.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading After the excitement caused by the search for Captain Ellerey the city was ready to believe anything.
reportingnounUS /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading Comparatively few had heard the news from the returned horsemen's own lips, and from much reporting the tale had grown out of all knowledge.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Comparatively few had heard the news from the returned horsemen's own lips, and from much reporting the tale had grown out of all knowledge.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Excitement was in every face, and the wildest rumors were given credence.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading After the excitement caused by the search for Captain Ellerey the city was ready to believe anything.
SIXnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading SIX LOYAL MEN From the Northern to the Southern, from the Eastern to the Western gates Sturatzberg was in an uproar.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading When the guards at the gates were doubled and companies of soldiers were met in the streets, it was firmly believed that the brigands were marching in overwhelming numbers upon the city.
SouthernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading SIX LOYAL MEN From the Northern to the Southern, from the Eastern to the Western gates Sturatzberg was in an uproar.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When the guards at the gates were doubled and companies of soldiers were met in the streets, it was firmly believed that the brigands were marching in overwhelming numbers upon the city.
Sturatzberg
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From this reading SIX LOYAL MEN From the Northern to the Southern, from the Eastern to the Western gates Sturatzberg was in an uproar.
talenounUS /teɪl/
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 Comparatively few had heard the news from the returned horsemen's own lips, and from much reporting the tale had grown out of all knowledge.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the guards at the gates were doubled and companies of soldiers were met in the streets, it was firmly believed that the brigands were marching in overwhelming numbers upon the city.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIX LOYAL MEN From the Northern to the Southern, from the Eastern to the Western gates Sturatzberg was in an uproar.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIX LOYAL MEN From the Northern to the Southern, from the Eastern to the Western gates Sturatzberg was in an uproar.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When the guards at the gates were doubled and companies of soldiers were met in the streets, it was firmly believed that the brigands were marching in overwhelming numbers upon the city.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading SIX LOYAL MEN From the Northern to the Southern, from the Eastern to the Western gates Sturatzberg was in an uproar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIX LOYAL MEN From the Northern to the Southern, from the Eastern to the Western gates Sturatzberg was in an uproar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Excitement was in every face, and the wildest rumors were given credence.
WesternadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading SIX LOYAL MEN From the Northern to the Southern, from the Eastern to the Western gates Sturatzberg was in an uproar.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the guards at the gates were doubled and companies of soldiers were met in the streets, it was firmly believed that the brigands were marching in overwhelming numbers upon the city.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Excitement was in every face, and the wildest rumors were given credence.
