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Boscobel

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of Boscobel is here in full — 186 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.
CHARLES AND CARELESS HIDING IN THE OAK _To face Title._ SITE OF FORT ROYAL 9 JANE LANE PRESENTED TO CHARLES II.
27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223
CHARLES AND JANE LANE SETTING OUT FROM BENTLEY HOUSE 238 ABBOTS LEIGH 272 TRENT HOUSE 293 THE KING'S ROOM IN TRENT HOUSE 306 BOSCOBEL; OR, THE ROYAL OAK.
Book the First.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Boscobel

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of Boscobel is here in full — 186 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/37 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.
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CHARLES AND CARELESS HIDING IN THE OAK _To face Title._ SITE OF FORT ROYAL 9 JANE LANE PRESENTED TO CHARLES II.
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27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223
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CHARLES AND JANE LANE SETTING OUT FROM BENTLEY HOUSE 238 ABBOTS LEIGH 272 TRENT HOUSE 293 THE KING'S ROOM IN TRENT HOUSE 306 BOSCOBEL; OR, THE ROYAL OAK.
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Book the First.
/bʊk ðə fɜːrst/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

closet noun US /ˈklɑːzət/

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading “27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223”

dined verb US /daɪnd/

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading “HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.”

leigh noun US /liː/

English film actress (1913-1967)

From this reading “CHARLES AND JANE LANE SETTING OUT FROM BENTLEY HOUSE 238 ABBOTS LEIGH 272 TRENT HOUSE 293 THE KING'S ROOM IN TRENT HOUSE 306 BOSCOBEL; OR, THE ROYAL OAK.”

salisbury noun US /ˈsælzbəri/

the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe

From this reading “HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.”

site noun US /saɪt/

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading “CHARLES AND CARELESS HIDING IN THE OAK _To face Title._ SITE OF FORT ROYAL 9 JANE LANE PRESENTED TO CHARLES II.”

stonehenge noun US /ˈstoʊnhendʒ/

an ancient megalithic monument in southern England; probably used for ritual purposes

From this reading “HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.”

trent noun US /trent/

a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber

From this reading “CHARLES AND JANE LANE SETTING OUT FROM BENTLEY HOUSE 238 ABBOTS LEIGH 272 TRENT HOUSE 293 THE KING'S ROOM IN TRENT HOUSE 306 BOSCOBEL; OR, THE ROYAL OAK.”

worcester noun US /ˈwʊstər/

United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)

From this reading “27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

DINED AT verb + particle counted as “dine at”

In this reading “HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.”

PLAN OF verb + particle

In this reading “27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223”

All words in this reading · 85

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

110

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From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

128

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From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

137

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From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

159

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From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

163

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From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

1651

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From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

167

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From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

199

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From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

223

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From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

238

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From this reading CHARLES AND JANE LANE SETTING OUT FROM BENTLEY HOUSE 238 ABBOTS LEIGH 272 TRENT HOUSE 293 THE KING'S ROOM IN TRENT HOUSE 306 BOSCOBEL; OR, THE ROYAL OAK.

27

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From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

272

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

From this reading CHARLES AND JANE LANE SETTING OUT FROM BENTLEY HOUSE 238 ABBOTS LEIGH 272 TRENT HOUSE 293 THE KING'S ROOM IN TRENT HOUSE 306 BOSCOBEL; OR, THE ROYAL OAK.

293

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From this reading CHARLES AND JANE LANE SETTING OUT FROM BENTLEY HOUSE 238 ABBOTS LEIGH 272 TRENT HOUSE 293 THE KING'S ROOM IN TRENT HOUSE 306 BOSCOBEL; OR, THE ROYAL OAK.

306

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From this reading CHARLES AND JANE LANE SETTING OUT FROM BENTLEY HOUSE 238 ABBOTS LEIGH 272 TRENT HOUSE 293 THE KING'S ROOM IN TRENT HOUSE 306 BOSCOBEL; OR, THE ROYAL OAK.

360

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From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

362

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From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

364

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From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

366

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From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

65

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From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

9

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From this reading CHARLES AND CARELESS HIDING IN THE OAK _To face Title._ SITE OF FORT ROYAL 9 JANE LANE PRESENTED TO CHARLES II.

ABBOTS

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From this reading CHARLES AND JANE LANE SETTING OUT FROM BENTLEY HOUSE 238 ABBOTS LEIGH 272 TRENT HOUSE 293 THE KING'S ROOM IN TRENT HOUSE 306 BOSCOBEL; OR, THE ROYAL OAK.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

BENTLEY

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From this reading CHARLES AND JANE LANE SETTING OUT FROM BENTLEY HOUSE 238 ABBOTS LEIGH 272 TRENT HOUSE 293 THE KING'S ROOM IN TRENT HOUSE 306 BOSCOBEL; OR, THE ROYAL OAK.

BooknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Book the First.

BOSCOBEL

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From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

BRIDGEnounUS /brɪdʒ/

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

CARELESSadjectiveUS /ˈkerləs/

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading CHARLES AND CARELESS HIDING IN THE OAK _To face Title._ SITE OF FORT ROYAL 9 JANE LANE PRESENTED TO CHARLES II.

CHARLESnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

CLOSETnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

COMMANDERYnoun

the position or office of commander

From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

DESBOROUGH

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From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

DINEDverbUS /daɪnd/

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

DREAMnounUS /driːm/

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

ENCOUNTEREDverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading CHARLES AND CARELESS HIDING IN THE OAK _To face Title._ SITE OF FORT ROYAL 9 JANE LANE PRESENTED TO CHARLES II.

FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Book the First.

FORTnounUS /fɔːrt/

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading CHARLES AND CARELESS HIDING IN THE OAK _To face Title._ SITE OF FORT ROYAL 9 JANE LANE PRESENTED TO CHARLES II.

FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CHARLES AND JANE LANE SETTING OUT FROM BENTLEY HOUSE 238 ABBOTS LEIGH 272 TRENT HOUSE 293 THE KING'S ROOM IN TRENT HOUSE 306 BOSCOBEL; OR, THE ROYAL OAK.

FRONTnounUS /frʌnt/

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

GEORGEnounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

HALLnounUS /hɔːl/

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

HEALE

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From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

HIDINGnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading CHARLES AND CARELESS HIDING IN THE OAK _To face Title._ SITE OF FORT ROYAL 9 JANE LANE PRESENTED TO CHARLES II.

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

HOSTnounUS /hoʊst/

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

HOW

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From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

IInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading CHARLES AND CARELESS HIDING IN THE OAK _To face Title._ SITE OF FORT ROYAL 9 JANE LANE PRESENTED TO CHARLES II.

ILLUSTRATIONSnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading CHARLES AND CARELESS HIDING IN THE OAK _To face Title._ SITE OF FORT ROYAL 9 JANE LANE PRESENTED TO CHARLES II.

JANE

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From this reading CHARLES AND CARELESS HIDING IN THE OAK _To face Title._ SITE OF FORT ROYAL 9 JANE LANE PRESENTED TO CHARLES II.

KING'SnounUS /kɪŋz/

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading CHARLES AND JANE LANE SETTING OUT FROM BENTLEY HOUSE 238 ABBOTS LEIGH 272 TRENT HOUSE 293 THE KING'S ROOM IN TRENT HOUSE 306 BOSCOBEL; OR, THE ROYAL OAK.

LADIESnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

LANEnounUS /leɪn/

a narrow way or road

From this reading CHARLES AND CARELESS HIDING IN THE OAK _To face Title._ SITE OF FORT ROYAL 9 JANE LANE PRESENTED TO CHARLES II.

LEIGHnounUS /liː/

English film actress (1913-1967)

From this reading CHARLES AND JANE LANE SETTING OUT FROM BENTLEY HOUSE 238 ABBOTS LEIGH 272 TRENT HOUSE 293 THE KING'S ROOM IN TRENT HOUSE 306 BOSCOBEL; OR, THE ROYAL OAK.

MEREadjectiveUS /mɪr/

being nothing more than specified

From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

MOSELEY

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From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

OAKnounUS /oʊk/

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading CHARLES AND CARELESS HIDING IN THE OAK _To face Title._ SITE OF FORT ROYAL 9 JANE LANE PRESENTED TO CHARLES II.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHARLES AND CARELESS HIDING IN THE OAK _To face Title._ SITE OF FORT ROYAL 9 JANE LANE PRESENTED TO CHARLES II.

OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

ORconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading CHARLES AND JANE LANE SETTING OUT FROM BENTLEY HOUSE 238 ABBOTS LEIGH 272 TRENT HOUSE 293 THE KING'S ROOM IN TRENT HOUSE 306 BOSCOBEL; OR, THE ROYAL OAK.

OUTadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading CHARLES AND JANE LANE SETTING OUT FROM BENTLEY HOUSE 238 ABBOTS LEIGH 272 TRENT HOUSE 293 THE KING'S ROOM IN TRENT HOUSE 306 BOSCOBEL; OR, THE ROYAL OAK.

PARTINGnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/

the act of departing politely

From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

PLAINadjectiveUS /pleɪn/

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

PLANverbUS /plæn/

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

POWICK

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

From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

PRESENTEDverbUS /priˈzentɪd/

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading CHARLES AND CARELESS HIDING IN THE OAK _To face Title._ SITE OF FORT ROYAL 9 JANE LANE PRESENTED TO CHARLES II.

RELATEDadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

ROOMnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading CHARLES AND CARELESS HIDING IN THE OAK _To face Title._ SITE OF FORT ROYAL 9 JANE LANE PRESENTED TO CHARLES II.

SALISBURYnounUS /ˈsælzbəri/

the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe

From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

SECRETnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

SETTINGnounUS /ˈsetɪŋ/

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading CHARLES AND JANE LANE SETTING OUT FROM BENTLEY HOUSE 238 ABBOTS LEIGH 272 TRENT HOUSE 293 THE KING'S ROOM IN TRENT HOUSE 306 BOSCOBEL; OR, THE ROYAL OAK.

SITEnounUS /saɪt/

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading CHARLES AND CARELESS HIDING IN THE OAK _To face Title._ SITE OF FORT ROYAL 9 JANE LANE PRESENTED TO CHARLES II.

STONEHENGEnounUS /ˈstoʊnhendʒ/

an ancient megalithic monument in southern England; probably used for ritual purposes

From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

THEYpronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HOW THEY DINED AT THE GEORGE AT MERE; AND HOW THE HOST RELATED HIS DREAM 360 HEALE HOUSE 362 HOW CHARLES ENCOUNTERED DESBOROUGH ON SALISBURY PLAIN 364 THE PARTING AT STONEHENGE 366 ILLUSTRATIONS.

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 CHARLES AND CARELESS HIDING IN THE OAK _To face Title._ SITE OF FORT ROYAL 9 JANE LANE PRESENTED TO CHARLES II.

ToparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading CHARLES AND CARELESS HIDING IN THE OAK _To face Title._ SITE OF FORT ROYAL 9 JANE LANE PRESENTED TO CHARLES II.

TRENTnounUS /trent/

a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber

From this reading CHARLES AND JANE LANE SETTING OUT FROM BENTLEY HOUSE 238 ABBOTS LEIGH 272 TRENT HOUSE 293 THE KING'S ROOM IN TRENT HOUSE 306 BOSCOBEL; OR, THE ROYAL OAK.

VIEWnounUS /vjuː/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

WHITEnounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

WORCESTERnounUS /ˈwʊstər/

United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)

From this reading 27 ROOM IN THE COMMANDERY 65 OLD BRIDGE AT POWICK 110 PLAN OF WORCESTER IN 1651 128 WHITE LADIES 137 BOSCOBEL HOUSE 159 ROOM AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 163 FRONT VIEW OF BOSCOBEL HOUSE 167 CHARLES HIDING IN THE SECRET CLOSET AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE 199 MOSELEY HALL 223

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