adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
alarmnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
appeases
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From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Speak! or, by the eternal vengeance of mine arm, thy whole machinery shall perish at sound of this my trumpet!"
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "What art thou?" exclaimed Don Quixote on his potent steed.
assailverbUS /əˈseɪl/
attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
AstonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Speak! or, by the eternal vengeance of mine arm, thy whole machinery shall perish at sound of this my trumpet!"
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
Baron'snounUS /ˈbærənz/
possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
bellowingnounUS /ˈbeloʊɪŋ/
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
bridling
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From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
bullsnounUS /bʊlz/
plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
cricketsnounUS /ˈkrɪkəts/
plural of “cricket” — leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
deludesverbUS /dɪˈluːdz/
third-person singular of “delude” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
DonnounUS /dɑːn/
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
eternaladjectiveUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Speak! or, by the eternal vengeance of mine arm, thy whole machinery shall perish at sound of this my trumpet!"
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What art thou?" exclaimed Don Quixote on his potent steed.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
Gog
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
LordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading Speak! or, by the eternal vengeance of mine arm, thy whole machinery shall perish at sound of this my trumpet!"
Magog
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From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
Mayor'snounUS /ˈmeɪərz/
possessive form of “mayor” — the head of a city government
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Speak! or, by the eternal vengeance of mine arm, thy whole machinery shall perish at sound of this my trumpet!"
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Speak! or, by the eternal vengeance of mine arm, thy whole machinery shall perish at sound of this my trumpet!"
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What art thou?" exclaimed Don Quixote on his potent steed.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Speak! or, by the eternal vengeance of mine arm, thy whole machinery shall perish at sound of this my trumpet!"
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
perishverbUS /ˈperɪʃ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Speak! or, by the eternal vengeance of mine arm, thy whole machinery shall perish at sound of this my trumpet!"
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading "What art thou?" exclaimed Don Quixote on his potent steed.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
Quixote
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Speak! or, by the eternal vengeance of mine arm, thy whole machinery shall perish at sound of this my trumpet!"
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
snailnounUS /sneɪl/
freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Speak! or, by the eternal vengeance of mine arm, thy whole machinery shall perish at sound of this my trumpet!"
soundedverbUS /ˈsaʊndɪd/
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
SpeakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading Speak! or, by the eternal vengeance of mine arm, thy whole machinery shall perish at sound of this my trumpet!"
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
SphinxnounUS /sfɪŋks/
an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading "What art thou?" exclaimed Don Quixote on his potent steed.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
stylenounUS /staɪl/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Speak! or, by the eternal vengeance of mine arm, thy whole machinery shall perish at sound of this my trumpet!"
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "What art thou?" exclaimed Don Quixote on his potent steed.
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Speak! or, by the eternal vengeance of mine arm, thy whole machinery shall perish at sound of this my trumpet!"
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading Speak! or, by the eternal vengeance of mine arm, thy whole machinery shall perish at sound of this my trumpet!"
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading Speak! or, by the eternal vengeance of mine arm, thy whole machinery shall perish at sound of this my trumpet!"
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What art thou?" exclaimed Don Quixote on his potent steed.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Astonished at so rude a salutation, the great Sphinx stopped short, and bridling up herself, drew in her head, like a snail when it touches something that it does not like: the bulls set up a horrid bellowing, the crickets sounded an alarm, and Gog and Magog advanced before the rest.
Whittington
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From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Speak! or, by the eternal vengeance of mine arm, thy whole machinery shall perish at sound of this my trumpet!"
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don Quixote, who in his turn is attacked by Gog and Magog--Lord Whittington, with the Lord Mayor's show, comes to the assistance of Don Quixote--Gog and Magog assail his Lordship--Lord Whittington makes a speech, and deludes Gog and Magog to his party--A general scene of uproar and battle among the company, until the Baron, with great presence of mind, appeases the tumult._
