adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Dismiss your women and attend to the proper business of a king."
actualadjectiveUS /ˈæktʃəwəl/
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Many and many a time, when other women of her kind used their lures to get jewels or titles or estates or actual heaps of money, Nell Gwyn besought the king to aid these needy veterans.
AgainadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Many and many a time, when other women of her kind used their lures to get jewels or titles or estates or actual heaps of money, Nell Gwyn besought the king to aid these needy veterans.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Dismiss your women and attend to the proper business of a king."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading "Dismiss your women and attend to the proper business of a king."
BecauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Because of her efforts Chelsea Hospital was founded.
besought
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From this reading Many and many a time, when other women of her kind used their lures to get jewels or titles or estates or actual heaps of money, Nell Gwyn besought the king to aid these needy veterans.
boughtverbUS /bɑːt/
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Dismiss your women and attend to the proper business of a king."
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You can very easily satisfy them," said Nell Gwyn.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
Chelsea
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From this reading Because of her efforts Chelsea Hospital was founded.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
DismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading "Dismiss your women and attend to the proper business of a king."
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "You can very easily satisfy them," said Nell Gwyn.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Because of her efforts Chelsea Hospital was founded.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Many and many a time, when other women of her kind used their lures to get jewels or titles or estates or actual heaps of money, Nell Gwyn besought the king to aid these needy veterans.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
foughtverbUS /fɔːt/
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading Because of her efforts Chelsea Hospital was founded.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Many and many a time, when other women of her kind used their lures to get jewels or titles or estates or actual heaps of money, Nell Gwyn besought the king to aid these needy veterans.
GwynnounUS /ɡwɪn/
Celtic underworld god
From this reading "You can very easily satisfy them," said Nell Gwyn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading Many and many a time, when other women of her kind used their lures to get jewels or titles or estates or actual heaps of money, Nell Gwyn besought the king to aid these needy veterans.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
HospitalnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəl/
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Because of her efforts Chelsea Hospital was founded.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Many and many a time, when other women of her kind used their lures to get jewels or titles or estates or actual heaps of money, Nell Gwyn besought the king to aid these needy veterans.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Many and many a time, when other women of her kind used their lures to get jewels or titles or estates or actual heaps of money, Nell Gwyn besought the king to aid these needy veterans.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Dismiss your women and attend to the proper business of a king."
luresnounUS /lʊrz/
plural of “lure” — qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
From this reading Many and many a time, when other women of her kind used their lures to get jewels or titles or estates or actual heaps of money, Nell Gwyn besought the king to aid these needy veterans.
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 Many and many a time, when other women of her kind used their lures to get jewels or titles or estates or actual heaps of money, Nell Gwyn besought the king to aid these needy veterans.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Many and many a time, when other women of her kind used their lures to get jewels or titles or estates or actual heaps of money, Nell Gwyn besought the king to aid these needy veterans.
needyadjectiveUS /ˈniːdi/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading Many and many a time, when other women of her kind used their lures to get jewels or titles or estates or actual heaps of money, Nell Gwyn besought the king to aid these needy veterans.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
Nell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You can very easily satisfy them," said Nell Gwyn.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Dismiss your women and attend to the proper business of a king."
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Many and many a time, when other women of her kind used their lures to get jewels or titles or estates or actual heaps of money, Nell Gwyn besought the king to aid these needy veterans.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Many and many a time, when other women of her kind used their lures to get jewels or titles or estates or actual heaps of money, Nell Gwyn besought the king to aid these needy veterans.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading "Dismiss your women and attend to the proper business of a king."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You can very easily satisfy them," said Nell Gwyn.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading "You can very easily satisfy them," said Nell Gwyn.
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Dismiss your women and attend to the proper business of a king."
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Many and many a time, when other women of her kind used their lures to get jewels or titles or estates or actual heaps of money, Nell Gwyn besought the king to aid these needy veterans.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "You can very easily satisfy them," said Nell Gwyn.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Many and many a time, when other women of her kind used their lures to get jewels or titles or estates or actual heaps of money, Nell Gwyn besought the king to aid these needy veterans.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Many and many a time, when other women of her kind used their lures to get jewels or titles or estates or actual heaps of money, Nell Gwyn besought the king to aid these needy veterans.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Many and many a time, when other women of her kind used their lures to get jewels or titles or estates or actual heaps of money, Nell Gwyn besought the king to aid these needy veterans.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Dismiss your women and attend to the proper business of a king."
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
treasurynounUS /ˈtreʒəri/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Many and many a time, when other women of her kind used their lures to get jewels or titles or estates or actual heaps of money, Nell Gwyn besought the king to aid these needy veterans.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "You can very easily satisfy them," said Nell Gwyn.
veteransnounUS /ˈvetərənz/
plural of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading Many and many a time, when other women of her kind used their lures to get jewels or titles or estates or actual heaps of money, Nell Gwyn besought the king to aid these needy veterans.
WarnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Many and many a time, when other women of her kind used their lures to get jewels or titles or estates or actual heaps of money, Nell Gwyn besought the king to aid these needy veterans.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Again, her heart was touched at the misfortunes of the old soldiers who had fought for Charles and for his father during the Civil War, and who were now neglected, while the treasury was emptied for French favorites, and while the policy of England itself was bought and sold in France.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Dismiss your women and attend to the proper business of a king."
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can very easily satisfy them," said Nell Gwyn.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dismiss your women and attend to the proper business of a king."
