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King Henry V

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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King.
My Lord of Warwick, and my Brother Gloster, Follow Fluellen closely at the heeles.
The Gloue which I haue giuen him for a fauour, May haply purchase him a box a'th' eare.
It is the Souldiers: I by bargaine should Weare it my selfe.
Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.
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King Henry V

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of King Henry V is here in full — 160 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/32 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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King.
/kɪŋ/
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My Lord of Warwick, and my Brother Gloster, Follow Fluellen closely at the heeles.
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The Gloue which I haue giuen him for a fauour, May haply purchase him a box a'th' eare.
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It is the Souldiers: I by bargaine should Weare it my selfe.
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Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

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arise verb US /ərˈaɪz/

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading “Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.”

blunt adjective US /blʌnt/

having a broad or rounded end

From this reading “Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.”

closely adverb US /ˈkloʊsli/

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading “My Lord of Warwick, and my Brother Gloster, Follow Fluellen closely at the heeles.”

doe noun US /doʊ/

the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977

From this reading “Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.”

Gunpowder noun US /ˈɡʌnpaʊdər/

a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks

From this reading “Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.”

purchase noun US /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading “The Gloue which I haue giuen him for a fauour, May haply purchase him a box a'th' eare.”

valiant adj US /ˈvæl.jənt/

Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)

From this reading “Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.”

Warwick noun US /ˈwɔːrwɪk/

English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)

From this reading “My Lord of Warwick, and my Brother Gloster, Follow Fluellen closely at the heeles.”

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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 Gloue which I haue giuen him for a fauour, May haply purchase him a box a'th' eare.

a'th

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From this reading The Gloue which I haue giuen him for a fauour, May haply purchase him a box a'th' eare.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading My Lord of Warwick, and my Brother Gloster, Follow Fluellen closely at the heeles.

ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading My Lord of Warwick, and my Brother Gloster, Follow Fluellen closely at the heeles.

bargaine

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

From this reading It is the Souldiers: I by bargaine should Weare it my selfe.

bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

bluntadjectiveUS /blʌnt/

having a broad or rounded end

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

boxnounUS /bɑːks/

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The Gloue which I haue giuen him for a fauour, May haply purchase him a box a'th' eare.

BrothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading My Lord of Warwick, and my Brother Gloster, Follow Fluellen closely at the heeles.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is the Souldiers: I by bargaine should Weare it my selfe.

Cholernoun

an irritable petulant feeling

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading My Lord of Warwick, and my Brother Gloster, Follow Fluellen closely at the heeles.

CousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

doenounUS /doʊ/

the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

eare

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From this reading The Gloue which I haue giuen him for a fauour, May haply purchase him a box a'th' eare.

fauour

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From this reading The Gloue which I haue giuen him for a fauour, May haply purchase him a box a'th' eare.

Fluellen

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

From this reading My Lord of Warwick, and my Brother Gloster, Follow Fluellen closely at the heeles.

FollowverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading My Lord of Warwick, and my Brother Gloster, Follow Fluellen closely at the heeles.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Gloue which I haue giuen him for a fauour, May haply purchase him a box a'th' eare.

giuen

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

From this reading The Gloue which I haue giuen him for a fauour, May haply purchase him a box a'th' eare.

Gloster

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

From this reading My Lord of Warwick, and my Brother Gloster, Follow Fluellen closely at the heeles.

Gloue

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

From this reading The Gloue which I haue giuen him for a fauour, May haply purchase him a box a'th' eare.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

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

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

GunpowdernounUS /ˈɡʌnpaʊdər/

a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

haplyadverb

by accident

From this reading The Gloue which I haue giuen him for a fauour, May haply purchase him a box a'th' eare.

haue

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

From this reading The Gloue which I haue giuen him for a fauour, May haply purchase him a box a'th' eare.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

heeles

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

From this reading My Lord of Warwick, and my Brother Gloster, Follow Fluellen closely at the heeles.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading The Gloue which I haue giuen him for a fauour, May haply purchase him a box a'th' eare.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The Gloue which I haue giuen him for a fauour, May haply purchase him a box a'th' eare.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

iniurie

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

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading It is the Souldiers: I by bargaine should Weare it my selfe.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is the Souldiers: I by bargaine should Weare it my selfe.

iudge

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

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

keepe

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

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

KingnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading King.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading My Lord of Warwick, and my Brother Gloster, Follow Fluellen closely at the heeles.

Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The Gloue which I haue giuen him for a fauour, May haply purchase him a box a'th' eare.

mischiefe

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

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

MydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My Lord of Warwick, and my Brother Gloster, Follow Fluellen closely at the heeles.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading My Lord of Warwick, and my Brother Gloster, Follow Fluellen closely at the heeles.

purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading The Gloue which I haue giuen him for a fauour, May haply purchase him a box a'th' eare.

quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/

with speed

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

returne

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

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

selfe

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

From this reading It is the Souldiers: I by bargaine should Weare it my selfe.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It is the Souldiers: I by bargaine should Weare it my selfe.

sodaine

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

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

Souldier

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

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

Souldiers

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

From this reading It is the Souldiers: I by bargaine should Weare it my selfe.

strikeverbUS /straɪk/

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading My Lord of Warwick, and my Brother Gloster, Follow Fluellen closely at the heeles.

toucht

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

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/

Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

WarwicknounUS /ˈwɔːrwɪk/

English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)

From this reading My Lord of Warwick, and my Brother Gloster, Follow Fluellen closely at the heeles.

Weare

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

From this reading It is the Souldiers: I by bargaine should Weare it my selfe.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading The Gloue which I haue giuen him for a fauour, May haply purchase him a box a'th' eare.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Follow good Cousin Warwick: If that the Souldier strike him, as I iudge By his blunt bearing, he will keepe his word; Some sodaine mischiefe may arise of it: For I doe know Fluellen valiant, And toucht with Choler, hot as Gunpowder, And quickly will returne an iniurie.

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Henry
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Shakespeare
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