adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The third--the Bishop of Arras--also showed a friendly spirit toward the Emperor's love affair.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The third--the Bishop of Arras--also showed a friendly spirit toward the Emperor's love affair.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this conversation the two men who, in different positions, stood nearest to the Emperor Charles, placed no obstacle in Barbara's way.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Charles summoned her there almost daily, and always at different hours.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading The third--the Bishop of Arras--also showed a friendly spirit toward the Emperor's love affair.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Charles summoned her there almost daily, and always at different hours.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Charles summoned her there almost daily, and always at different hours.
Arrasnoun
a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric often with pictorial designs
From this reading The third--the Bishop of Arras--also showed a friendly spirit toward the Emperor's love affair.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Charles summoned her there almost daily, and always at different hours.
Barbara
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From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
Barbara's
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From this reading After this conversation the two men who, in different positions, stood nearest to the Emperor Charles, placed no obstacle in Barbara's way.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
beliefnounUS /bɪˈliːf/
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading This was done to strengthen the courtiers and the citizens of Ratisbon in the belief that Barbara owed his favour solely to her singing.
BishopnounUS /ˈbɪʃəp/
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading The third--the Bishop of Arras--also showed a friendly spirit toward the Emperor's love affair.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading After this conversation the two men who, in different positions, stood nearest to the Emperor Charles, placed no obstacle in Barbara's way.
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading This was done to strengthen the courtiers and the citizens of Ratisbon in the belief that Barbara owed his favour solely to her singing.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading After this conversation the two men who, in different positions, stood nearest to the Emperor Charles, placed no obstacle in Barbara's way.
courtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading This was done to strengthen the courtiers and the citizens of Ratisbon in the belief that Barbara owed his favour solely to her singing.
CrossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Charles summoned her there almost daily, and always at different hours.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading After this conversation the two men who, in different positions, stood nearest to the Emperor Charles, placed no obstacle in Barbara's way.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This was done to strengthen the courtiers and the citizens of Ratisbon in the belief that Barbara owed his favour solely to her singing.
EmperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading After this conversation the two men who, in different positions, stood nearest to the Emperor Charles, placed no obstacle in Barbara's way.
Emperor'snounUS /ˈempərərz/
possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading The third--the Bishop of Arras--also showed a friendly spirit toward the Emperor's love affair.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
favournounUS /ˈfeɪvər/
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading This was done to strengthen the courtiers and the citizens of Ratisbon in the belief that Barbara owed his favour solely to her singing.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The third--the Bishop of Arras--also showed a friendly spirit toward the Emperor's love affair.
GoldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Charles summoned her there almost daily, and always at different hours.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Charles summoned her there almost daily, and always at different hours.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After this conversation the two men who, in different positions, stood nearest to the Emperor Charles, placed no obstacle in Barbara's way.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The third--the Bishop of Arras--also showed a friendly spirit toward the Emperor's love affair.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading After this conversation the two men who, in different positions, stood nearest to the Emperor Charles, placed no obstacle in Barbara's way.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
nearestadverbUS /ˈnɪrəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading After this conversation the two men who, in different positions, stood nearest to the Emperor Charles, placed no obstacle in Barbara's way.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading After this conversation the two men who, in different positions, stood nearest to the Emperor Charles, placed no obstacle in Barbara's way.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading After this conversation the two men who, in different positions, stood nearest to the Emperor Charles, placed no obstacle in Barbara's way.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The third--the Bishop of Arras--also showed a friendly spirit toward the Emperor's love affair.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading This was done to strengthen the courtiers and the citizens of Ratisbon in the belief that Barbara owed his favour solely to her singing.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading After this conversation the two men who, in different positions, stood nearest to the Emperor Charles, placed no obstacle in Barbara's way.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading After this conversation the two men who, in different positions, stood nearest to the Emperor Charles, placed no obstacle in Barbara's way.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
Ratisbon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was done to strengthen the courtiers and the citizens of Ratisbon in the belief that Barbara owed his favour solely to her singing.
sangnounUS /sæŋ/
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The third--the Bishop of Arras--also showed a friendly spirit toward the Emperor's love affair.
singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading This was done to strengthen the courtiers and the citizens of Ratisbon in the belief that Barbara owed his favour solely to her singing.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading This was done to strengthen the courtiers and the citizens of Ratisbon in the belief that Barbara owed his favour solely to her singing.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The third--the Bishop of Arras--also showed a friendly spirit toward the Emperor's love affair.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading After this conversation the two men who, in different positions, stood nearest to the Emperor Charles, placed no obstacle in Barbara's way.
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading This was done to strengthen the courtiers and the citizens of Ratisbon in the belief that Barbara owed his favour solely to her singing.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Charles summoned her there almost daily, and always at different hours.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was done to strengthen the courtiers and the citizens of Ratisbon in the belief that Barbara owed his favour solely to her singing.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After this conversation the two men who, in different positions, stood nearest to the Emperor Charles, placed no obstacle in Barbara's way.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Charles summoned her there almost daily, and always at different hours.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The third--the Bishop of Arras--also showed a friendly spirit toward the Emperor's love affair.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this conversation the two men who, in different positions, stood nearest to the Emperor Charles, placed no obstacle in Barbara's way.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After this conversation the two men who, in different positions, stood nearest to the Emperor Charles, placed no obstacle in Barbara's way.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The third--the Bishop of Arras--also showed a friendly spirit toward the Emperor's love affair.
TrueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After this conversation the two men who, in different positions, stood nearest to the Emperor Charles, placed no obstacle in Barbara's way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was done to strengthen the courtiers and the citizens of Ratisbon in the belief that Barbara owed his favour solely to her singing.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After this conversation the two men who, in different positions, stood nearest to the Emperor Charles, placed no obstacle in Barbara's way.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading After this conversation the two men who, in different positions, stood nearest to the Emperor Charles, placed no obstacle in Barbara's way.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading True, he had not been taken into his confidence, but he rarely failed to be present when Barbara sang with the boy choir, or alone, in the Golden Cross, before the monarch or distinguished guests.
