adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading His face, before so serious, had now reassumed its usual merry and shrewd expression; his large eyes again glittered with humor and mischief.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Slowly and lost in gloomy thought, John Heywood walked toward his lodgings.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
bed-chamber
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From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His face, before so serious, had now reassumed its usual merry and shrewd expression; his large eyes again glittered with humor and mischief.
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading John Heywood had just crossed this second courtyard, when all at once loud, wrangling voices, and the clear, peculiar ring of a box on the ear, startled him out of his meditations.
castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading John Heywood had just crossed this second courtyard, when all at once loud, wrangling voices, and the clear, peculiar ring of a box on the ear, startled him out of his meditations.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
court-jesters
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From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading John Heywood had just crossed this second courtyard, when all at once loud, wrangling voices, and the clear, peculiar ring of a box on the ear, startled him out of his meditations.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading John Heywood had just crossed this second courtyard, when all at once loud, wrangling voices, and the clear, peculiar ring of a box on the ear, startled him out of his meditations.
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading John Heywood had just crossed this second courtyard, when all at once loud, wrangling voices, and the clear, peculiar ring of a box on the ear, startled him out of his meditations.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His face, before so serious, had now reassumed its usual merry and shrewd expression; his large eyes again glittered with humor and mischief.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading His face, before so serious, had now reassumed its usual merry and shrewd expression; his large eyes again glittered with humor and mischief.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face, before so serious, had now reassumed its usual merry and shrewd expression; his large eyes again glittered with humor and mischief.
foolnounUS /fuːl/
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading His face, before so serious, had now reassumed its usual merry and shrewd expression; his large eyes again glittered with humor and mischief.
gloomyadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/
depressingly dark
From this reading Slowly and lost in gloomy thought, John Heywood walked toward his lodgings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading John Heywood had just crossed this second courtyard, when all at once loud, wrangling voices, and the clear, peculiar ring of a box on the ear, startled him out of his meditations.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stopped and listened.
Heywood
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From this reading Slowly and lost in gloomy thought, John Heywood walked toward his lodgings.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John Heywood had just crossed this second courtyard, when all at once loud, wrangling voices, and the clear, peculiar ring of a box on the ear, startled him out of his meditations.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Slowly and lost in gloomy thought, John Heywood walked toward his lodgings.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading His face, before so serious, had now reassumed its usual merry and shrewd expression; his large eyes again glittered with humor and mischief.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Slowly and lost in gloomy thought, John Heywood walked toward his lodgings.
inneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/
located inward
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His face, before so serious, had now reassumed its usual merry and shrewd expression; his large eyes again glittered with humor and mischief.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Slowly and lost in gloomy thought, John Heywood walked toward his lodgings.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading John Heywood had just crossed this second courtyard, when all at once loud, wrangling voices, and the clear, peculiar ring of a box on the ear, startled him out of his meditations.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His face, before so serious, had now reassumed its usual merry and shrewd expression; his large eyes again glittered with humor and mischief.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He stopped and listened.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading Slowly and lost in gloomy thought, John Heywood walked toward his lodgings.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Slowly and lost in gloomy thought, John Heywood walked toward his lodgings.
loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading John Heywood had just crossed this second courtyard, when all at once loud, wrangling voices, and the clear, peculiar ring of a box on the ear, startled him out of his meditations.
meditationsnounUS /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading John Heywood had just crossed this second courtyard, when all at once loud, wrangling voices, and the clear, peculiar ring of a box on the ear, startled him out of his meditations.
merryadjectiveUS /ˈmeri/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading His face, before so serious, had now reassumed its usual merry and shrewd expression; his large eyes again glittered with humor and mischief.
mischiefnounUS /ˈmɪstʃəf/
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading His face, before so serious, had now reassumed its usual merry and shrewd expression; his large eyes again glittered with humor and mischief.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His face, before so serious, had now reassumed its usual merry and shrewd expression; his large eyes again glittered with humor and mischief.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading John Heywood had just crossed this second courtyard, when all at once loud, wrangling voices, and the clear, peculiar ring of a box on the ear, startled him out of his meditations.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading John Heywood had just crossed this second courtyard, when all at once loud, wrangling voices, and the clear, peculiar ring of a box on the ear, startled him out of his meditations.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading John Heywood had just crossed this second courtyard, when all at once loud, wrangling voices, and the clear, peculiar ring of a box on the ear, startled him out of his meditations.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading John Heywood had just crossed this second courtyard, when all at once loud, wrangling voices, and the clear, peculiar ring of a box on the ear, startled him out of his meditations.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
reassumed
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From this reading His face, before so serious, had now reassumed its usual merry and shrewd expression; his large eyes again glittered with humor and mischief.
respectableadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektəbəl/
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
ringverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading John Heywood had just crossed this second courtyard, when all at once loud, wrangling voices, and the clear, peculiar ring of a box on the ear, startled him out of his meditations.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading His face, before so serious, had now reassumed its usual merry and shrewd expression; his large eyes again glittered with humor and mischief.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading His face, before so serious, had now reassumed its usual merry and shrewd expression; his large eyes again glittered with humor and mischief.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
SlowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly and lost in gloomy thought, John Heywood walked toward his lodgings.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading John Heywood had just crossed this second courtyard, when all at once loud, wrangling voices, and the clear, peculiar ring of a box on the ear, startled him out of his meditations.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He stopped and listened.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading John Heywood had just crossed this second courtyard, when all at once loud, wrangling voices, and the clear, peculiar ring of a box on the ear, startled him out of his meditations.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Slowly and lost in gloomy thought, John Heywood walked toward his lodgings.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Slowly and lost in gloomy thought, John Heywood walked toward his lodgings.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading His face, before so serious, had now reassumed its usual merry and shrewd expression; his large eyes again glittered with humor and mischief.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
voicesnounUS /ˈvɔɪsəz/
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading John Heywood had just crossed this second courtyard, when all at once loud, wrangling voices, and the clear, peculiar ring of a box on the ear, startled him out of his meditations.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Slowly and lost in gloomy thought, John Heywood walked toward his lodgings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading John Heywood had just crossed this second courtyard, when all at once loud, wrangling voices, and the clear, peculiar ring of a box on the ear, startled him out of his meditations.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
WhitehallnounUS /ˈwaɪthɔːl/
a wide street in London stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament; site of many government offices
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading These lodgings were situated in the second or inner court of the vast palace of Whitehall, in that wing of the castle which contained the apartments of all the higher officers of the royal household, and so those of the court-jesters also; for the king’s fool was at that period a very important and respectable personage, who occupied a rank equal to that of a gentleman of the royal bed-chamber.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His face, before so serious, had now reassumed its usual merry and shrewd expression; his large eyes again glittered with humor and mischief.
wranglingnounUS /ˈræŋɡəlɪŋ/
an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)
From this reading John Heywood had just crossed this second courtyard, when all at once loud, wrangling voices, and the clear, peculiar ring of a box on the ear, startled him out of his meditations.
