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Cardinal Pole

Chapter XXXVII

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BY WHOM THE WEDDING BREAKFAST WAS INTERRUPTED.
The next day was a joyous one for Og, since it saw him indissolubly bound to the object of his affections.
The marriage took place in the little chapel on the Tower Green, and the edifice was crowded during the ceremonial.
At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.
It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.
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Cardinal Pole

Chapter XXXVII

Chapter 37 of Cardinal Pole is here in full — 206 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/41 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
BY WHOM THE WEDDING BREAKFAST WAS INTERRUPTED.
/baɪ huːm ðə ˈwedɪŋ ˈbrekfəst wɑːz ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
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The next day was a joyous one for Og, since it saw him indissolubly bound to the object of his affections.
Line 3
The marriage took place in the little chapel on the Tower Green, and the edifice was crowded during the ceremonial.
/ðə ˈmerɪdʒ tʊk pleɪs ɪn ðə ˈlɪtəl ˈtʃæpəl ɑːn ðə ˈtaʊər ɡriːn ənd ðə ˈedəfəs wɑːz ˈkraʊdəd ˈdʊrɪŋ ðə ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/
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At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.
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It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.

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.

adjourned verb US /əˈdʒɜːrnd/

past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session

From this reading “At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.”

auspicious adjective US /ɑːˈspɪʃəs/

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

From this reading “At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.”

ceremonial noun US /ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading “The marriage took place in the little chapel on the Tower Green, and the edifice was crowded during the ceremonial.”

copious adjective US /ˈkoʊpiəs/

large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)

From this reading “At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.”

demolished adjective US /dɪˈmɑːlɪʃt/

torn down and broken up

From this reading “It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.”

gusto noun US /ˈɡʌstoʊ/

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading “It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.”

purveyor noun US /pərˈveɪər/

someone who supplies provisions (especially food)

From this reading “At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.”

warders noun US /ˈwɔːrdərz/

plural of “warder” — a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners

From this reading “At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.”

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.

perfectly satisfied adverb + adjective

In this reading “It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.”

next day adjective + noun

In this reading “The next day was a joyous one for Og, since it saw him indissolubly bound to the object of his affections.”

full justice adjective + noun

In this reading “At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.”

happy couple adjective + noun

In this reading “At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.”

took place verb + noun counted as “take place”

come to pass

In this reading “The marriage took place in the little chapel on the Tower Green, and the edifice was crowded during the ceremonial.”

little chapel adjective + noun

In this reading “The marriage took place in the little chapel on the Tower Green, and the edifice was crowded during the ceremonial.”

good things adjective + noun

In this reading “At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The next day was a joyous one for Og, since it saw him indissolubly bound to the object of his affections.

adjournedverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrnd/

past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/

plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking

From this reading The next day was a joyous one for Og, since it saw him indissolubly bound to the object of his affections.

agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The marriage took place in the little chapel on the Tower Green, and the edifice was crowded during the ceremonial.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

auspiciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈspɪʃəs/

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/

confined by bonds

From this reading The next day was a joyous one for Og, since it saw him indissolubly bound to the object of his affections.

BREAKFASTverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/

eat an early morning meal

From this reading BY WHOM THE WEDDING BREAKFAST WAS INTERRUPTED.

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY WHOM THE WEDDING BREAKFAST WAS INTERRUPTED.

ceremonialnounUS /ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading The marriage took place in the little chapel on the Tower Green, and the edifice was crowded during the ceremonial.

chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading The marriage took place in the little chapel on the Tower Green, and the edifice was crowded during the ceremonial.

closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

copiousadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊpiəs/

large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The marriage took place in the little chapel on the Tower Green, and the edifice was crowded during the ceremonial.

damenounUS /deɪm/

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day was a joyous one for Og, since it saw him indissolubly bound to the object of his affections.

demolishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɑːlɪʃt/

torn down and broken up

From this reading It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.

dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The marriage took place in the little chapel on the Tower Green, and the edifice was crowded during the ceremonial.

edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The marriage took place in the little chapel on the Tower Green, and the edifice was crowded during the ceremonial.

enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.

excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The next day was a joyous one for Og, since it saw him indissolubly bound to the object of his affections.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

GreennounUS /ɡriːn/

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The marriage took place in the little chapel on the Tower Green, and the edifice was crowded during the ceremonial.

guestsnounUS /ɡests/

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.

gustonounUS /ˈɡʌstoʊ/

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The next day was a joyous one for Og, since it saw him indissolubly bound to the object of his affections.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading The next day was a joyous one for Og, since it saw him indissolubly bound to the object of his affections.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The marriage took place in the little chapel on the Tower Green, and the edifice was crowded during the ceremonial.

indissolubly

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From this reading The next day was a joyous one for Og, since it saw him indissolubly bound to the object of his affections.

INTERRUPTEDadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/

discontinued temporarily

From this reading BY WHOM THE WEDDING BREAKFAST WAS INTERRUPTED.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The next day was a joyous one for Og, since it saw him indissolubly bound to the object of his affections.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading The next day was a joyous one for Og, since it saw him indissolubly bound to the object of his affections.

justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

kinsfolknoun

people descended from a common ancestor

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

KitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The marriage took place in the little chapel on the Tower Green, and the edifice was crowded during the ceremonial.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading The marriage took place in the little chapel on the Tower Green, and the edifice was crowded during the ceremonial.

neednounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day was a joyous one for Og, since it saw him indissolubly bound to the object of his affections.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.

objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The next day was a joyous one for Og, since it saw him indissolubly bound to the object of his affections.

occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next day was a joyous one for Og, since it saw him indissolubly bound to the object of his affections.

Og

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From this reading The next day was a joyous one for Og, since it saw him indissolubly bound to the object of his affections.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The marriage took place in the little chapel on the Tower Green, and the edifice was crowded during the ceremonial.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The next day was a joyous one for Og, since it saw him indissolubly bound to the object of his affections.

pantler

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

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.

PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The marriage took place in the little chapel on the Tower Green, and the edifice was crowded during the ceremonial.

preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

purveyornounUS /pərˈveɪər/

someone who supplies provisions (especially food)

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/

a rate that is rapid

From this reading It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.

repastnoun

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/

filled with satisfaction

From this reading It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.

sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading The next day was a joyous one for Og, since it saw him indissolubly bound to the object of his affections.

scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/

only a very short time before

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The next day was a joyous one for Og, since it saw him indissolubly bound to the object of his affections.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

StonenounUS /stoʊn/

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading BY WHOM THE WEDDING BREAKFAST WAS INTERRUPTED.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.

themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The next day was a joyous one for Og, since it saw him indissolubly bound to the object of his affections.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The marriage took place in the little chapel on the Tower Green, and the edifice was crowded during the ceremonial.

TowernounUS /ˈtaʊər/

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading The marriage took place in the little chapel on the Tower Green, and the edifice was crowded during the ceremonial.

Trusbut

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From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

vocationnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

wardersnounUS /ˈwɔːrdərz/

plural of “warder” — a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading BY WHOM THE WEDDING BREAKFAST WAS INTERRUPTED.

WEDDINGnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading BY WHOM THE WEDDING BREAKFAST WAS INTERRUPTED.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

WHOMpronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading BY WHOM THE WEDDING BREAKFAST WAS INTERRUPTED.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading At its close, the happy couple adjourned, with their kinsfolk and friends, to the Stone Kitchen, where a copious and excellent repast had been prepared by Peter Trusbut, the pantler, who still exercised his vocation as purveyor to the warders of the Tower; and it need scarcely be said that full justice was done to the many good things provided by him on this auspicious occasion.

worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading It was always agreeable to Peter Trusbut and his worthy dame to see their guests enjoy themselves, and the rapidity and gusto with which the dishes were now demolished perfectly satisfied them.

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