adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/
to or in a foreign country
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IN PURPLE AND RED AND GOLD The attack upon the Countess Mavrodin's house had commenced soon after daybreak.
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 At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN PURPLE AND RED AND GOLD The attack upon the Countess Mavrodin's house had commenced soon after daybreak.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
attacknounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading IN PURPLE AND RED AND GOLD The attack upon the Countess Mavrodin's house had commenced soon after daybreak.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading That the Princess could not long elude recapture seemed certain, and her brief triumph had been dearly paid for.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading That the Princess could not long elude recapture seemed certain, and her brief triumph had been dearly paid for.
circulateverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪt/
become widely known and passed on
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
CitizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Citizens lying dead in the streets were a grim reminder of the reality of law and order.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading IN PURPLE AND RED AND GOLD The attack upon the Countess Mavrodin's house had commenced soon after daybreak.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That the Princess could not long elude recapture seemed certain, and her brief triumph had been dearly paid for.
CountessnounUS /ˈkaʊntəs/
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading IN PURPLE AND RED AND GOLD The attack upon the Countess Mavrodin's house had commenced soon after daybreak.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading IN PURPLE AND RED AND GOLD The attack upon the Countess Mavrodin's house had commenced soon after daybreak.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Citizens lying dead in the streets were a grim reminder of the reality of law and order.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading That the Princess could not long elude recapture seemed certain, and her brief triumph had been dearly paid for.
desperateadjectiveUS /ˈdesprɪt/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
eludeverbUS /ɪˈluːd/
escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading That the Princess could not long elude recapture seemed certain, and her brief triumph had been dearly paid for.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
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 At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That the Princess could not long elude recapture seemed certain, and her brief triumph had been dearly paid for.
GOLDnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading IN PURPLE AND RED AND GOLD The attack upon the Countess Mavrodin's house had commenced soon after daybreak.
grimadjectiveUS /ɡrɪm/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Citizens lying dead in the streets were a grim reminder of the reality of law and order.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN PURPLE AND RED AND GOLD The attack upon the Countess Mavrodin's house had commenced soon after daybreak.
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That the Princess could not long elude recapture seemed certain, and her brief triumph had been dearly paid for.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN PURPLE AND RED AND GOLD The attack upon the Countess Mavrodin's house had commenced soon after daybreak.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN PURPLE AND RED AND GOLD The attack upon the Countess Mavrodin's house had commenced soon after daybreak.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Citizens lying dead in the streets were a grim reminder of the reality of law and order.
lessonnounUS /ˈlesən/
a unit of instruction
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
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 That the Princess could not long elude recapture seemed certain, and her brief triumph had been dearly paid for.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Citizens lying dead in the streets were a grim reminder of the reality of law and order.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
Maritza's
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From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
Mavrodin's
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From this reading IN PURPLE AND RED AND GOLD The attack upon the Countess Mavrodin's house had commenced soon after daybreak.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
onslaughtnounUS /ˈɔːnslɔːt/
a sudden and severe onset of trouble
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Citizens lying dead in the streets were a grim reminder of the reality of law and order.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading That the Princess could not long elude recapture seemed certain, and her brief triumph had been dearly paid for.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
PrincessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
PURPLEnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəl/
a purple color or pigment
From this reading IN PURPLE AND RED AND GOLD The attack upon the Countess Mavrodin's house had commenced soon after daybreak.
quelledadjectiveUS /kweld/
subdued or overcome
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
realitynounUS /ˌriːˈælətiː/
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Citizens lying dead in the streets were a grim reminder of the reality of law and order.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
recaptureverbUS /riˈkæptʃər/
experience anew
From this reading That the Princess could not long elude recapture seemed certain, and her brief triumph had been dearly paid for.
recurrencenounUS /rɪˈkɜːrəns/
happening again (especially at regular intervals)
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
REDnounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading IN PURPLE AND RED AND GOLD The attack upon the Countess Mavrodin's house had commenced soon after daybreak.
remindernounUS /riˈmaɪndər/
a message that helps you remember something
From this reading Citizens lying dead in the streets were a grim reminder of the reality of law and order.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
riotersnounUS /ˈraɪətərz/
plural of “rioter” — troublemaker who participates in a violent disturbance of the peace; someone who rises up against the constituted authority
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
salutaryadjectiveUS /ˈsæljəteri/
tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That the Princess could not long elude recapture seemed certain, and her brief triumph had been dearly paid for.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading IN PURPLE AND RED AND GOLD The attack upon the Countess Mavrodin's house had commenced soon after daybreak.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN PURPLE AND RED AND GOLD The attack upon the Countess Mavrodin's house had commenced soon after daybreak.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
triumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading That the Princess could not long elude recapture seemed certain, and her brief triumph had been dearly paid for.
troopsnounUS /truːps/
soldiers collectively
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN PURPLE AND RED AND GOLD The attack upon the Countess Mavrodin's house had commenced soon after daybreak.
vantagenounUS /ˈvæntədʒ/
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At that early hour few persons were abroad in the streets except the soldiers, who had been hastily marched to all points of vantage in the city as soon as the escape of the Princess became known; but it was not until an hour or two later that the news of the attack, and the desperate resistance the soldiers had met with, began to circulate.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When the riot, which had resulted in Maritza's rescue, had been quelled, and the rioters had melted away before the onslaught of the troops, it was hoped that a salutary lesson had been administered which would prevent any recurrence of open rebellion.
