adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The English Parliament, however, preferred to appoint a Council of Regency, with the Duke of Bedford at its head: to be represented, in his absence only, by the Duke of Gloucester.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading The English Parliament, however, preferred to appoint a Council of Regency, with the Duke of Bedford at its head: to be represented, in his absence only, by the Duke of Gloucester.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading But, the French King dying within two months, the Dauphin instantly asserted his claim to the French throne, and was actually crowned under the title of Charles the Seventh.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading The Parliament would seem to have been wise in this, for Gloucester soon showed himself to be ambitious and troublesome, and, in the gratification of his own personal schemes, gave dangerous offence to the Duke of Burgundy, which was with difficulty adjusted.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading The Parliament would seem to have been wise in this, for Gloucester soon showed himself to be ambitious and troublesome, and, in the gratification of his own personal schemes, gave dangerous offence to the Duke of Burgundy, which was with difficulty adjusted.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Parliament would seem to have been wise in this, for Gloucester soon showed himself to be ambitious and troublesome, and, in the gratification of his own personal schemes, gave dangerous offence to the Duke of Burgundy, which was with difficulty adjusted.
appointverbUS /əˈpɔɪnt/
create and charge with a task or function
From this reading The English Parliament, however, preferred to appoint a Council of Regency, with the Duke of Bedford at its head: to be represented, in his absence only, by the Duke of Gloucester.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As that duke declined the Regency of France, it was bestowed by the poor French King upon the Duke of Bedford.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading But, the French King dying within two months, the Dauphin instantly asserted his claim to the French throne, and was actually crowned under the title of Charles the Seventh.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
Bedford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The English Parliament, however, preferred to appoint a Council of Regency, with the Duke of Bedford at its head: to be represented, in his absence only, by the Duke of Gloucester.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading As that duke declined the Regency of France, it was bestowed by the poor French King upon the Duke of Bedford.
BurgundynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəndi/
a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines
From this reading The Parliament would seem to have been wise in this, for Gloucester soon showed himself to be ambitious and troublesome, and, in the gratification of his own personal schemes, gave dangerous offence to the Duke of Burgundy, which was with difficulty adjusted.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, the French King dying within two months, the Dauphin instantly asserted his claim to the French throne, and was actually crowned under the title of Charles the Seventh.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The English Parliament, however, preferred to appoint a Council of Regency, with the Duke of Bedford at its head: to be represented, in his absence only, by the Duke of Gloucester.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading But, the French King dying within two months, the Dauphin instantly asserted his claim to the French throne, and was actually crowned under the title of Charles the Seventh.
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading But, the French King dying within two months, the Dauphin instantly asserted his claim to the French throne, and was actually crowned under the title of Charles the Seventh.
CouncilnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The English Parliament, however, preferred to appoint a Council of Regency, with the Duke of Bedford at its head: to be represented, in his absence only, by the Duke of Gloucester.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading But, the French King dying within two months, the Dauphin instantly asserted his claim to the French throne, and was actually crowned under the title of Charles the Seventh.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The Parliament would seem to have been wise in this, for Gloucester soon showed himself to be ambitious and troublesome, and, in the gratification of his own personal schemes, gave dangerous offence to the Duke of Burgundy, which was with difficulty adjusted.
DauphinnounUS /ˈdaʊfɪn/
formerly, the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir to the throne
From this reading But, the French King dying within two months, the Dauphin instantly asserted his claim to the French throne, and was actually crowned under the title of Charles the Seventh.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading As that duke declined the Regency of France, it was bestowed by the poor French King upon the Duke of Bedford.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The Parliament would seem to have been wise in this, for Gloucester soon showed himself to be ambitious and troublesome, and, in the gratification of his own personal schemes, gave dangerous offence to the Duke of Burgundy, which was with difficulty adjusted.
DukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading But, the French King dying within two months, the Dauphin instantly asserted his claim to the French throne, and was actually crowned under the title of Charles the Seventh.
ENGLANDnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The English Parliament, however, preferred to appoint a Council of Regency, with the Duke of Bedford at its head: to be represented, in his absence only, by the Duke of Gloucester.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Parliament would seem to have been wise in this, for Gloucester soon showed himself to be ambitious and troublesome, and, in the gratification of his own personal schemes, gave dangerous offence to the Duke of Burgundy, which was with difficulty adjusted.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading As that duke declined the Regency of France, it was bestowed by the poor French King upon the Duke of Bedford.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading As that duke declined the Regency of France, it was bestowed by the poor French King upon the Duke of Bedford.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Parliament would seem to have been wise in this, for Gloucester soon showed himself to be ambitious and troublesome, and, in the gratification of his own personal schemes, gave dangerous offence to the Duke of Burgundy, which was with difficulty adjusted.
GloucesternounUS /ˈɡlɑːstər/
a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading The Parliament would seem to have been wise in this, for Gloucester soon showed himself to be ambitious and troublesome, and, in the gratification of his own personal schemes, gave dangerous offence to the Duke of Burgundy, which was with difficulty adjusted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Parliament would seem to have been wise in this, for Gloucester soon showed himself to be ambitious and troublesome, and, in the gratification of his own personal schemes, gave dangerous offence to the Duke of Burgundy, which was with difficulty adjusted.
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 The English Parliament, however, preferred to appoint a Council of Regency, with the Duke of Bedford at its head: to be represented, in his absence only, by the Duke of Gloucester.
HENRYnounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Parliament would seem to have been wise in this, for Gloucester soon showed himself to be ambitious and troublesome, and, in the gratification of his own personal schemes, gave dangerous offence to the Duke of Burgundy, which was with difficulty adjusted.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The English Parliament, however, preferred to appoint a Council of Regency, with the Duke of Bedford at its head: to be represented, in his absence only, by the Duke of Gloucester.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The English Parliament, however, preferred to appoint a Council of Regency, with the Duke of Bedford at its head: to be represented, in his absence only, by the Duke of Gloucester.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading But, the French King dying within two months, the Dauphin instantly asserted his claim to the French throne, and was actually crowned under the title of Charles the Seventh.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The English Parliament, however, preferred to appoint a Council of Regency, with the Duke of Bedford at its head: to be represented, in his absence only, by the Duke of Gloucester.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading The Parliament would seem to have been wise in this, for Gloucester soon showed himself to be ambitious and troublesome, and, in the gratification of his own personal schemes, gave dangerous offence to the Duke of Burgundy, which was with difficulty adjusted.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Parliament would seem to have been wise in this, for Gloucester soon showed himself to be ambitious and troublesome, and, in the gratification of his own personal schemes, gave dangerous offence to the Duke of Burgundy, which was with difficulty adjusted.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading The English Parliament, however, preferred to appoint a Council of Regency, with the Duke of Bedford at its head: to be represented, in his absence only, by the Duke of Gloucester.
PARTnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The Parliament would seem to have been wise in this, for Gloucester soon showed himself to be ambitious and troublesome, and, in the gratification of his own personal schemes, gave dangerous offence to the Duke of Burgundy, which was with difficulty adjusted.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading As that duke declined the Regency of France, it was bestowed by the poor French King upon the Duke of Bedford.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading The English Parliament, however, preferred to appoint a Council of Regency, with the Duke of Bedford at its head: to be represented, in his absence only, by the Duke of Gloucester.
RegencynounUS /ˈriːdʒənsi/
the period of time during which a regent governs
From this reading The English Parliament, however, preferred to appoint a Council of Regency, with the Duke of Bedford at its head: to be represented, in his absence only, by the Duke of Gloucester.
RegentnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The English Parliament, however, preferred to appoint a Council of Regency, with the Duke of Bedford at its head: to be represented, in his absence only, by the Duke of Gloucester.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The Parliament would seem to have been wise in this, for Gloucester soon showed himself to be ambitious and troublesome, and, in the gratification of his own personal schemes, gave dangerous offence to the Duke of Burgundy, which was with difficulty adjusted.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Parliament would seem to have been wise in this, for Gloucester soon showed himself to be ambitious and troublesome, and, in the gratification of his own personal schemes, gave dangerous offence to the Duke of Burgundy, which was with difficulty adjusted.
SeventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading But, the French King dying within two months, the Dauphin instantly asserted his claim to the French throne, and was actually crowned under the title of Charles the Seventh.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Parliament would seem to have been wise in this, for Gloucester soon showed himself to be ambitious and troublesome, and, in the gratification of his own personal schemes, gave dangerous offence to the Duke of Burgundy, which was with difficulty adjusted.
SIXTHadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The Parliament would seem to have been wise in this, for Gloucester soon showed himself to be ambitious and troublesome, and, in the gratification of his own personal schemes, gave dangerous offence to the Duke of Burgundy, which was with difficulty adjusted.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
thronenounUS /θroʊn/
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading But, the French King dying within two months, the Dauphin instantly asserted his claim to the French throne, and was actually crowned under the title of Charles the Seventh.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading But, the French King dying within two months, the Dauphin instantly asserted his claim to the French throne, and was actually crowned under the title of Charles the Seventh.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The English Parliament, however, preferred to appoint a Council of Regency, with the Duke of Bedford at its head: to be represented, in his absence only, by the Duke of Gloucester.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading The Parliament would seem to have been wise in this, for Gloucester soon showed himself to be ambitious and troublesome, and, in the gratification of his own personal schemes, gave dangerous offence to the Duke of Burgundy, which was with difficulty adjusted.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But, the French King dying within two months, the Dauphin instantly asserted his claim to the French throne, and was actually crowned under the title of Charles the Seventh.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As that duke declined the Regency of France, it was bestowed by the poor French King upon the Duke of Bedford.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Parliament would seem to have been wise in this, for Gloucester soon showed himself to be ambitious and troublesome, and, in the gratification of his own personal schemes, gave dangerous offence to the Duke of Burgundy, which was with difficulty adjusted.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The Parliament would seem to have been wise in this, for Gloucester soon showed himself to be ambitious and troublesome, and, in the gratification of his own personal schemes, gave dangerous offence to the Duke of Burgundy, which was with difficulty adjusted.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH PART THE FIRST It had been the wish of the late King, that while his infant son King Henry the Sixth, at this time only nine months old, was under age, the Duke of Gloucester should be appointed Regent.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The English Parliament, however, preferred to appoint a Council of Regency, with the Duke of Bedford at its head: to be represented, in his absence only, by the Duke of Gloucester.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But, the French King dying within two months, the Dauphin instantly asserted his claim to the French throne, and was actually crowned under the title of Charles the Seventh.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Parliament would seem to have been wise in this, for Gloucester soon showed himself to be ambitious and troublesome, and, in the gratification of his own personal schemes, gave dangerous offence to the Duke of Burgundy, which was with difficulty adjusted.
