adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading True, death seemed certain in the tower, but it had been kept at bay until now almost miraculously, it seemed to him, and a faith in Captain Ellerey had grown up in him.
actingnounUS /ˈæktɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading True, death seemed certain in the tower, but it had been kept at bay until now almost miraculously, it seemed to him, and a faith in Captain Ellerey had grown up in him.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading True, death seemed certain in the tower, but it had been kept at bay until now almost miraculously, it seemed to him, and a faith in Captain Ellerey had grown up in him.
Anton
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From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading True, death seemed certain in the tower, but it had been kept at bay until now almost miraculously, it seemed to him, and a faith in Captain Ellerey had grown up in him.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
attractedverbUS /əˈtræktɪd/
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
baynounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading True, death seemed certain in the tower, but it had been kept at bay until now almost miraculously, it seemed to him, and a faith in Captain Ellerey had grown up in him.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading True, death seemed certain in the tower, but it had been kept at bay until now almost miraculously, it seemed to him, and a faith in Captain Ellerey had grown up in him.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
brigands
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From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, death seemed certain in the tower, but it had been kept at bay until now almost miraculously, it seemed to him, and a faith in Captain Ellerey had grown up in him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading True, death seemed certain in the tower, but it had been kept at bay until now almost miraculously, it seemed to him, and a faith in Captain Ellerey had grown up in him.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading True, death seemed certain in the tower, but it had been kept at bay until now almost miraculously, it seemed to him, and a faith in Captain Ellerey had grown up in him.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading During his long hours of watching on the roof, it had been comparatively easy to communicate with the brigands on the plateau.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading During his long hours of watching on the roof, it had been comparatively easy to communicate with the brigands on the plateau.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading True, death seemed certain in the tower, but it had been kept at bay until now almost miraculously, it seemed to him, and a faith in Captain Ellerey had grown up in him.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
disclosingverbUS /dɪˈskloʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During his long hours of watching on the roof, it had been comparatively easy to communicate with the brigands on the plateau.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading During his long hours of watching on the roof, it had been comparatively easy to communicate with the brigands on the plateau.
Ellerey
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From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading True, death seemed certain in the tower, but it had been kept at bay until now almost miraculously, it seemed to him, and a faith in Captain Ellerey had grown up in him.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading True, death seemed certain in the tower, but it had been kept at bay until now almost miraculously, it seemed to him, and a faith in Captain Ellerey had grown up in him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading True, death seemed certain in the tower, but it had been kept at bay until now almost miraculously, it seemed to him, and a faith in Captain Ellerey had grown up in him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading During his long hours of watching on the roof, it had been comparatively easy to communicate with the brigands on the plateau.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading True, death seemed certain in the tower, but it had been kept at bay until now almost miraculously, it seemed to him, and a faith in Captain Ellerey had grown up in him.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading True, death seemed certain in the tower, but it had been kept at bay until now almost miraculously, it seemed to him, and a faith in Captain Ellerey had grown up in him.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
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 During his long hours of watching on the roof, it had been comparatively easy to communicate with the brigands on the plateau.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
miraculouslyadverbUS /mərˈækjələsli/
in a miraculous manner
From this reading True, death seemed certain in the tower, but it had been kept at bay until now almost miraculously, it seemed to him, and a faith in Captain Ellerey had grown up in him.
moreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading True, death seemed certain in the tower, but it had been kept at bay until now almost miraculously, it seemed to him, and a faith in Captain Ellerey had grown up in him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During his long hours of watching on the roof, it had been comparatively easy to communicate with the brigands on the plateau.
optimismnounUS /ˈɑːptəmɪzəm/
the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading During his long hours of watching on the roof, it had been comparatively easy to communicate with the brigands on the plateau.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
PrincessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
Princess'snounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
possessive form of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading During his long hours of watching on the roof, it had been comparatively easy to communicate with the brigands on the plateau.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading True, death seemed certain in the tower, but it had been kept at bay until now almost miraculously, it seemed to him, and a faith in Captain Ellerey had grown up in him.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
STRONGHOLDnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊld/
a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
towernounUS /ˈtaʊər/
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading True, death seemed certain in the tower, but it had been kept at bay until now almost miraculously, it seemed to him, and a faith in Captain Ellerey had grown up in him.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
TrueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, death seemed certain in the tower, but it had been kept at bay until now almost miraculously, it seemed to him, and a faith in Captain Ellerey had grown up in him.
unmolestedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnməˈlestɪd/
not interfered with, disturbed, or harmed
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading True, death seemed certain in the tower, but it had been kept at bay until now almost miraculously, it seemed to him, and a faith in Captain Ellerey had grown up in him.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading True, death seemed certain in the tower, but it had been kept at bay until now almost miraculously, it seemed to him, and a faith in Captain Ellerey had grown up in him.
Vasilici
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From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
VASILICI'S
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From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN VASILICI'S STRONGHOLD Although Anton had declared to Ellerey that there was no certainty that the Princess had failed, he did not believe in his own optimism.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading During his long hours of watching on the roof, it had been comparatively easy to communicate with the brigands on the plateau.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading During his long hours of watching on the roof, it had been comparatively easy to communicate with the brigands on the plateau.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Princess's resolution to deliver herself to the brigands appeared little short of madness to Anton; he even considered whether he would not be acting in her best interests by disclosing the plan to Ellerey; and he felt a traitor even when he carried out her commands.
wrappedadjectiveUS /ræpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Having attracted their attention, he dropped a paper, wrapped round a piece of stone, telling them who the youth really was, that she was ready to go with them to Vasilici, on condition that her companions were allowed to leave the hills unmolested; that she had in her possession the token which Vasilici expected and was, moreover, the bearer of a message which those who were with her would not allow her to deliver.
