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Temporal Power: A Study in Supremacy
Temporal Power: A Study in Supremacy

Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.
But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.
Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.
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Temporal Power: A Study in Supremacy

Chapter XX · Chapter 20

Chapter 20 of Temporal Power: A Study in Supremacy is here in full — 312 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.
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Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.
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But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.
/bʌt wʌt wɑːz ˈiːvɪn mɔːr dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ tuː ðə ˈkʌntri wɑːz ðə prəˈpoʊzd ˌɪnˈflɪkʃən ʌv nuː ˈhevi ənd ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ ˈtæksəz wɪtʃ hæd bɪˈɡʌn tuː əˈfekt ðə ˈpɑːpjələr maɪnd tuː ðə vɜːrdʒ ʌv rɪˈvoʊlt/
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Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.
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Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

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disperse verb US /dɪˈspɜːrs/

distribute loosely

From this reading “Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.”

indefatigable adjective US /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading “Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.”

infliction noun US /ˌɪnˈflɪkʃən/

the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)

From this reading “But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.”

inscrutable adjective US /ˌɪnˈskruːtəbəl/

of an obscure nature

From this reading “Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.”

irritating adjective US /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading “But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.”

rumours noun US /ˈruːmərz/

plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading “Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.”

self-contained adjective US /ˈselfkənˈteɪnd/

constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself

From this reading “Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.”

Socialist noun US /ˈsoʊʃələst/

a political advocate of socialism

From this reading “AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.”

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ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/

moving forward

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

affectverbUS /əˈfekt/

have an effect upon

From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.

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 Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

ANdeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/

from appearances alone

From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.

appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

AssemblynounUS /əˈsembli/

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

avertedverbUS /əˈvɜːrtɪd/

past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.

beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.

boundsnounUS /baʊndz/

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.

COURTnounUS /kɔːrt/

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.

demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

disperseverbUS /dɪˈspɜːrs/

distribute loosely

From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.

energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/

brought together in one place

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/

close in time; about to occur

From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.

impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/

close in time; about to occur

From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/

becoming greater or larger

From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

inflictionnounUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkʃən/

the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)

From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.

inscrutableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskruːtəbəl/

of an obscure nature

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

invaluably

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From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

INVITATIONnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.

leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

leapsnounUS /liːps/

plural of “leap” — a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

Leroy

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From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

Lotys

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From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

massnounUS /mæs/

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/

a large indefinite number

From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

Pasquin

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

People'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

policenounUS /pəˈliːs/

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.

powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

PressverbUS /pres/

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.

proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.

publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.

recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.

RevolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/

markedly new or introducing radical change

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

RoomsnounUS /ruːmz/

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/

plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.

self-containedadjectiveUS /ˈselfkənˈteɪnd/

constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/

assembly possessing high legislative powers

From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.

Sergius

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From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

SocialistnounUS /ˈsoʊʃələst/

a political advocate of socialism

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.

spokenounUS /spoʊk/

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

springnounUS /sprɪŋ/

the season of growth

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.

summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

taxesnounUS /ˈtæksəz/

plural of “tax” — charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government

From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

Thord

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From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

Troublousadjective

full of trouble

From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.

turnverbUS /tɜːrn/

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

TwiceadverbUS /twaɪs/

two times

From this reading Twice since Lotys had spoken at the People’s Assembly Rooms had Sergius Thord addressed huge mass meetings, which apparently the police had no orders to disperse, and his power over the multitude was increasing by leaps and bounds.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/

a region marking a boundary

From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.

voicenounUS /vɔɪs/

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

WarnounUS /wɔːr/

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading AN INVITATION TO COURT The spring was now advancing into full summer, and some time had passed since the Socialist party had gathered under their leaders to the voice of Lotys.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.

WheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

whereverconjunctionUS /weˈrevər/

in or to any place at all

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But what was even more disturbing to the country, was the proposed infliction of new, heavy and irritating taxes, which had begun to affect the popular mind to the verge of revolt.

workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Whenever he spoke, wherever he worked, the indefatigable Pasquin Leroy was constantly at his side, and he, in his turn began to be recognized by the Revolutionary Committee as one of their most energetic members,--able, resolute, and above all, of an invaluably inscrutable and self-contained demeanour.

worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading Troublous days appeared to be impending for the Senate, and rumours of War,--war sometimes apparently imminent, and again suddenly averted,--had from time to time worried the public through the Press.

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