absurditynounUS /əbˈsɜːrdəti/
a message whose content is at variance with reason
From this reading It was called upon to answer to the world which it dishonored by the triumph of its absurdity.
(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 Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But the Twentieth has been judged already by the conscience of the people.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The mysterious power, ancient as the world, was called upon to answer for its misdeeds to the very people it had so long held in bondage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
react verbally
From this reading The mysterious power, ancient as the world, was called upon to answer for its misdeeds to the very people it had so long held in bondage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The mysterious power, ancient as the world, was called upon to answer for its misdeeds to the very people it had so long held in bondage.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the Twentieth has been judged already by the conscience of the people.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
bondagenounUS /ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/
the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power
From this reading The mysterious power, ancient as the world, was called upon to answer for its misdeeds to the very people it had so long held in bondage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Twentieth has been judged already by the conscience of the people.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was called upon to answer to the world which it dishonored by the triumph of its absurdity.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The mysterious power, ancient as the world, was called upon to answer for its misdeeds to the very people it had so long held in bondage.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came the fateful day of the royal judgment.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading But the Twentieth has been judged already by the conscience of the people.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Then came the fateful day of the royal judgment.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
dishonoredadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnərd/
suffering shame
From this reading It was called upon to answer to the world which it dishonored by the triumph of its absurdity.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
dominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
fatefuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtfəl/
having momentous consequences; of decisive importance
From this reading Then came the fateful day of the royal judgment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The mysterious power, ancient as the world, was called upon to answer for its misdeeds to the very people it had so long held in bondage.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The mysterious power, ancient as the world, was called upon to answer for its misdeeds to the very people it had so long held in bondage.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the Twentieth has been judged already by the conscience of the people.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The mysterious power, ancient as the world, was called upon to answer for its misdeeds to the very people it had so long held in bondage.
high-soundingadjective
pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
impunitynounUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːnɪti/
exemption from punishment or loss
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The mysterious power, ancient as the world, was called upon to answer for its misdeeds to the very people it had so long held in bondage.
inflictverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkt/
impose something unpleasant
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The mysterious power, ancient as the world, was called upon to answer for its misdeeds to the very people it had so long held in bondage.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The mysterious power, ancient as the world, was called upon to answer for its misdeeds to the very people it had so long held in bondage.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading But the Twentieth has been judged already by the conscience of the people.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Then came the fateful day of the royal judgment.
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 The mysterious power, ancient as the world, was called upon to answer for its misdeeds to the very people it had so long held in bondage.
the force of workers available
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
misdeedsnounUS /mɪsˈdiːdz/
plural of “misdeed” — improper or wicked or immoral behavior
From this reading The mysterious power, ancient as the world, was called upon to answer for its misdeeds to the very people it had so long held in bondage.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The mysterious power, ancient as the world, was called upon to answer for its misdeeds to the very people it had so long held in bondage.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then came the fateful day of the royal judgment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The mysterious power, ancient as the world, was called upon to answer for its misdeeds to the very people it had so long held in bondage.
a human being
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The mysterious power, ancient as the world, was called upon to answer for its misdeeds to the very people it had so long held in bondage.
the act of punishing
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Then came the fateful day of the royal judgment.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The mysterious power, ancient as the world, was called upon to answer for its misdeeds to the very people it had so long held in bondage.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
StrippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
symbolsnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlz/
plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
express in words
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then came the fateful day of the royal judgment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came the fateful day of the royal judgment.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mysterious power, ancient as the world, was called upon to answer for its misdeeds to the very people it had so long held in bondage.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading It was called upon to answer to the world which it dishonored by the triumph of its absurdity.
TwentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading But the Twentieth has been judged already by the conscience of the people.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The mysterious power, ancient as the world, was called upon to answer for its misdeeds to the very people it had so long held in bondage.
precisely as stated
From this reading The mysterious power, ancient as the world, was called upon to answer for its misdeeds to the very people it had so long held in bondage.
vestingverbUS /ˈvestɪŋ/
-ing form of “vest” — provide with power and authority
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mysterious power, ancient as the world, was called upon to answer for its misdeeds to the very people it had so long held in bondage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was called upon to answer to the world which it dishonored by the triumph of its absurdity.
belonging to which person
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The mysterious power, ancient as the world, was called upon to answer for its misdeeds to the very people it had so long held in bondage.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Stripped of its cap and bells, deprived of its gaudy throne, of its high-sounding titles and of all those queer symbols of dominion, naked it will stand before the people and will tell by whose right and authority it had exercised its rule over millions, vesting in the person of one being the power to do wrong with impunity, to rob men of their freedom, to inflict punishment and death.
