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Margery (Gred) — Complete
Margery (Gred) — Complete

Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

Chapter 27 of Margery (Gred) — Complete is here in full — 163 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The month of October had come; the Forest claimed us once more, and indeed at that season I was needed at the Forest lodge.
A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.
Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.
A much lesser fleet went forth from Venice late in the year and came to anchor there again, loaded with spices, in the month of March or not later than April.
Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.
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Archivist
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Margery (Gred) — Complete

Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

Chapter 27 of Margery (Gred) — Complete is here in full — 163 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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

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The month of October had come; the Forest claimed us once more, and indeed at that season I was needed at the Forest lodge.
/ðə mʌnθ ʌv ɑːkˈtoʊbər hæd kʌm ðə ˈfɔːrəst kleɪmd ʌs wʌns mɔːr ənd ˌɪnˈdiːd æt ðæt ˈsiːzən aɪ wɑːz ˈniːdəd æt ðə ˈfɔːrəst lɑːdʒ/
Line 2
A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.
Line 3
Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.
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A much lesser fleet went forth from Venice late in the year and came to anchor there again, loaded with spices, in the month of March or not later than April.
/ə mʌtʃ ˈlesər fliːt went fɔːrθ frʌm ˈvenəs leɪt ɪn ðə jɪr ənd keɪm tuː ˈæŋkər ðer əˈɡen ˈloʊdɪd wɪð ˈspaɪsəz ɪn ðə mʌnθ ʌv mɑːrtʃ ɔːr nɑːt ˈleɪtər ðæn ˈeɪprəl/
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Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.

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.

galleons noun US /ˈɡæliənz/

plural of “galleon” — a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries

From this reading “Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.”

lesser adjective US /ˈlesər/

of less size or importance

From this reading “A much lesser fleet went forth from Venice late in the year and came to anchor there again, loaded with spices, in the month of March or not later than April.”

Levant noun US /ləˈvænt/

a heavy morocco often used in bookbinding

From this reading “Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.”

Lido noun US /ˈliːdoʊ/

a recreational facility including a swimming pool for water sports

From this reading “Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.”

Nuremberg noun US /ˈnʊrəmbərɡ/

a city in southeastern Germany; site of Allied trials of Nazi war criminals (1945-46)

From this reading “Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.”

spices noun US /ˈspaɪsəz/

plural of “spice” — aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative

From this reading “A much lesser fleet went forth from Venice late in the year and came to anchor there again, loaded with spices, in the month of March or not later than April.”

unfaithful adjective US /ənˈfeɪθfəl/

not true to duty or obligation or promises

From this reading “A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.”

Venetian noun US /vəˈniːʃən/

a resident of Venice

From this reading “Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.”

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25th

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From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

8th

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From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/

although

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading A much lesser fleet went forth from Venice late in the year and came to anchor there again, loaded with spices, in the month of March or not later than April.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The month of October had come; the Forest claimed us once more, and indeed at that season I was needed at the Forest lodge.

Ann

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From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.

AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading A much lesser fleet went forth from Venice late in the year and came to anchor there again, loaded with spices, in the month of March or not later than April.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The month of October had come; the Forest claimed us once more, and indeed at that season I was needed at the Forest lodge.

attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A much lesser fleet went forth from Venice late in the year and came to anchor there again, loaded with spices, in the month of March or not later than April.

casenounUS /keɪs/

an occurrence of something

From this reading Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.

chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading The month of October had come; the Forest claimed us once more, and indeed at that season I was needed at the Forest lodge.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The month of October had come; the Forest claimed us once more, and indeed at that season I was needed at the Forest lodge.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

dueadjectiveUS /duː/

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

fleetnounUS /fliːt/

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading A much lesser fleet went forth from Venice late in the year and came to anchor there again, loaded with spices, in the month of March or not later than April.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.

ForestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The month of October had come; the Forest claimed us once more, and indeed at that season I was needed at the Forest lodge.

forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A much lesser fleet went forth from Venice late in the year and came to anchor there again, loaded with spices, in the month of March or not later than April.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

galleonsnounUS /ˈɡæliənz/

plural of “galleon” — a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries

From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

grand-uncle's

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From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading The month of October had come; the Forest claimed us once more, and indeed at that season I was needed at the Forest lodge.

halfadjectiveUS /hæf/

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

HenceadverbUS /hens/

for this reason

From this reading Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

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 A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading The month of October had come; the Forest claimed us once more, and indeed at that season I was needed at the Forest lodge.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The month of October had come; the Forest claimed us once more, and indeed at that season I was needed at the Forest lodge.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading A much lesser fleet went forth from Venice late in the year and came to anchor there again, loaded with spices, in the month of March or not later than April.

lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A much lesser fleet went forth from Venice late in the year and came to anchor there again, loaded with spices, in the month of March or not later than April.

lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/

of less size or importance

From this reading A much lesser fleet went forth from Venice late in the year and came to anchor there again, loaded with spices, in the month of March or not later than April.

LevantnounUS /ləˈvænt/

a heavy morocco often used in bookbinding

From this reading Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.

LidonounUS /ˈliːdoʊ/

a recreational facility including a swimming pool for water sports

From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

likewiseadverbUS /ˈlaɪkwaɪz/

in like or similar manner

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/

filled with a great quantity

From this reading A much lesser fleet went forth from Venice late in the year and came to anchor there again, loaded with spices, in the month of March or not later than April.

lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading The month of October had come; the Forest claimed us once more, and indeed at that season I was needed at the Forest lodge.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

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 A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/

march in a procession

From this reading A much lesser fleet went forth from Venice late in the year and came to anchor there again, loaded with spices, in the month of March or not later than April.

middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.

monthnounUS /mʌnθ/

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The month of October had come; the Forest claimed us once more, and indeed at that season I was needed at the Forest lodge.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The month of October had come; the Forest claimed us once more, and indeed at that season I was needed at the Forest lodge.

MoreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.

moveverbUS /muːv/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The month of October had come; the Forest claimed us once more, and indeed at that season I was needed at the Forest lodge.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A much lesser fleet went forth from Venice late in the year and came to anchor there again, loaded with spices, in the month of March or not later than April.

noughtnoun

a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

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

From this reading Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.

NurembergnounUS /ˈnʊrəmbərɡ/

a city in southeastern Germany; site of Allied trials of Nazi war criminals (1945-46)

From this reading Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.

OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading The month of October had come; the Forest claimed us once more, and indeed at that season I was needed at the Forest lodge.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The month of October had come; the Forest claimed us once more, and indeed at that season I was needed at the Forest lodge.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading The month of October had come; the Forest claimed us once more, and indeed at that season I was needed at the Forest lodge.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.

pastnounUS /pæst/

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

sailedverbUS /seɪld/

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The month of October had come; the Forest claimed us once more, and indeed at that season I was needed at the Forest lodge.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

spicesnounUS /ˈspaɪsəz/

plural of “spice” — aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative

From this reading A much lesser fleet went forth from Venice late in the year and came to anchor there again, loaded with spices, in the month of March or not later than April.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.

surelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A much lesser fleet went forth from Venice late in the year and came to anchor there again, loaded with spices, in the month of March or not later than April.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The month of October had come; the Forest claimed us once more, and indeed at that season I was needed at the Forest lodge.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The month of October had come; the Forest claimed us once more, and indeed at that season I was needed at the Forest lodge.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading A much lesser fleet went forth from Venice late in the year and came to anchor there again, loaded with spices, in the month of March or not later than April.

tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

unfaithfuladjectiveUS /ənˈfeɪθfəl/

not true to duty or obligation or promises

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The month of October had come; the Forest claimed us once more, and indeed at that season I was needed at the Forest lodge.

VenetiannounUS /vəˈniːʃən/

a resident of Venice

From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/

the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction

From this reading A much lesser fleet went forth from Venice late in the year and came to anchor there again, loaded with spices, in the month of March or not later than April.

visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The month of October had come; the Forest claimed us once more, and indeed at that season I was needed at the Forest lodge.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A much lesser fleet went forth from Venice late in the year and came to anchor there again, loaded with spices, in the month of March or not later than April.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Moreover, it was known to us that by far the greater half of the Venetian galleons had sailed from the Lido between the 8th and 25th of the past month, and were due to be at home again by the middle of October or early in November.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Hence now was the time when we might most surely look for tidings from the Levant, and Ann would not be out of the way in case any such might come to Nuremberg.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading A much lesser fleet went forth from Venice late in the year and came to anchor there again, loaded with spices, in the month of March or not later than April.

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading A pressing bidding had likewise come to Ann; yet, albeit her much sitting in my grand-uncle's hot chamber had been visited on her with many a headache, she had made her attendance on him one of her duties and nought could move her to be unfaithful.

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