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From this reading Frank and Charlie Sheridan, Cavendish Boyle and Alfred Montgomery.[13] Alas! only one of that little band now remains to whom I can say, “Do you remember?”
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The architect’s monogram may still be found over a small door in Fountain Court, to mark where he lodged.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Frank and Charlie Sheridan, Cavendish Boyle and Alfred Montgomery.[13] Alas! only one of that little band now remains to whom I can say, “Do you remember?”
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading Frank and Charlie Sheridan, Cavendish Boyle and Alfred Montgomery.[13] Alas! only one of that little band now remains to whom I can say, “Do you remember?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
architect'snounUS /ˈɑːrkətekts/
possessive form of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading The architect’s monogram may still be found over a small door in Fountain Court, to mark where he lodged.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Frank and Charlie Sheridan, Cavendish Boyle and Alfred Montgomery.[13] Alas! only one of that little band now remains to whom I can say, “Do you remember?”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The architect’s monogram may still be found over a small door in Fountain Court, to mark where he lodged.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Those beautiful boyish voices which still echo in my ears, and make sweet, sad music in my memory!
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading Those beautiful boyish voices which still echo in my ears, and make sweet, sad music in my memory!
BoylenounUS /bɔɪl/
United States writer (1902-1992)
From this reading Frank and Charlie Sheridan, Cavendish Boyle and Alfred Montgomery.[13] Alas! only one of that little band now remains to whom I can say, “Do you remember?”
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Frank and Charlie Sheridan, Cavendish Boyle and Alfred Montgomery.[13] Alas! only one of that little band now remains to whom I can say, “Do you remember?”
CavendishnounUS /ˈkævəndɪʃ/
British chemist and physicist who established that water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen and who calculated the density of the earth (1731-1810)
From this reading Frank and Charlie Sheridan, Cavendish Boyle and Alfred Montgomery.[13] Alas! only one of that little band now remains to whom I can say, “Do you remember?”
ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
Charlie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frank and Charlie Sheridan, Cavendish Boyle and Alfred Montgomery.[13] Alas! only one of that little band now remains to whom I can say, “Do you remember?”
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Frank and Charlie Sheridan, Cavendish Boyle and Alfred Montgomery.[13] Alas! only one of that little band now remains to whom I can say, “Do you remember?”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The architect’s monogram may still be found over a small door in Fountain Court, to mark where he lodged.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Those beautiful boyish voices which still echo in my ears, and make sweet, sad music in my memory!
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading Those beautiful boyish voices which still echo in my ears, and make sweet, sad music in my memory!
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
set up or found
From this reading The architect’s monogram may still be found over a small door in Fountain Court, to mark where he lodged.
FountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading The architect’s monogram may still be found over a small door in Fountain Court, to mark where he lodged.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank and Charlie Sheridan, Cavendish Boyle and Alfred Montgomery.[13] Alas! only one of that little band now remains to whom I can say, “Do you remember?”
HAMPTONnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The architect’s monogram may still be found over a small door in Fountain Court, to mark where he lodged.
the state of being honored
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Frank and Charlie Sheridan, Cavendish Boyle and Alfred Montgomery.[13] Alas! only one of that little band now remains to whom I can say, “Do you remember?”
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The architect’s monogram may still be found over a small door in Fountain Court, to mark where he lodged.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
engage in
From this reading Those beautiful boyish voices which still echo in my ears, and make sweet, sad music in my memory!
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The architect’s monogram may still be found over a small door in Fountain Court, to mark where he lodged.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The architect’s monogram may still be found over a small door in Fountain Court, to mark where he lodged.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Those beautiful boyish voices which still echo in my ears, and make sweet, sad music in my memory!
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
monogramnounUS /ˈmɑːnəɡræm/
a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing
From this reading The architect’s monogram may still be found over a small door in Fountain Court, to mark where he lodged.
MontgomerynounUS /mɑːntˈɡʌmri/
Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
From this reading Frank and Charlie Sheridan, Cavendish Boyle and Alfred Montgomery.[13] Alas! only one of that little band now remains to whom I can say, “Do you remember?”
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Those beautiful boyish voices which still echo in my ears, and make sweet, sad music in my memory!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Those beautiful boyish voices which still echo in my ears, and make sweet, sad music in my memory!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Frank and Charlie Sheridan, Cavendish Boyle and Alfred Montgomery.[13] Alas! only one of that little band now remains to whom I can say, “Do you remember?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
and nothing more
From this reading Frank and Charlie Sheridan, Cavendish Boyle and Alfred Montgomery.[13] Alas! only one of that little band now remains to whom I can say, “Do you remember?”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The architect’s monogram may still be found over a small door in Fountain Court, to mark where he lodged.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
quartettenoun
four performers or singers who perform together
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Frank and Charlie Sheridan, Cavendish Boyle and Alfred Montgomery.[13] Alas! only one of that little band now remains to whom I can say, “Do you remember?”
To recall to mind.
From this reading Frank and Charlie Sheridan, Cavendish Boyle and Alfred Montgomery.[13] Alas! only one of that little band now remains to whom I can say, “Do you remember?”
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Those beautiful boyish voices which still echo in my ears, and make sweet, sad music in my memory!
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
express in words
From this reading Frank and Charlie Sheridan, Cavendish Boyle and Alfred Montgomery.[13] Alas! only one of that little band now remains to whom I can say, “Do you remember?”
serenaders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading Frank and Charlie Sheridan, Cavendish Boyle and Alfred Montgomery.[13] Alas! only one of that little band now remains to whom I can say, “Do you remember?”
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
term of address for a man
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The architect’s monogram may still be found over a small door in Fountain Court, to mark where he lodged.
make square
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
not in physical motion
From this reading The architect’s monogram may still be found over a small door in Fountain Court, to mark where he lodged.
summer'snounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Those beautiful boyish voices which still echo in my ears, and make sweet, sad music in my memory!
TennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frank and Charlie Sheridan, Cavendish Boyle and Alfred Montgomery.[13] Alas! only one of that little band now remains to whom I can say, “Do you remember?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The architect’s monogram may still be found over a small door in Fountain Court, to mark where he lodged.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Those beautiful boyish voices which still echo in my ears, and make sweet, sad music in my memory!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
in or at the place that
From this reading The architect’s monogram may still be found over a small door in Fountain Court, to mark where he lodged.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
which person or people
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Frank and Charlie Sheridan, Cavendish Boyle and Alfred Montgomery.[13] Alas! only one of that little band now remains to whom I can say, “Do you remember?”
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our windows looked out on the Chapel Court on one side, and Tennis Court Lane on the other; and under those windows I often listened of a summer’s night, with mingled pride and rapture, to a quartette of serenaders, who sang there in Mary’s honour.
Wolseyan
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From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
WrennounUS /ren/
English architect who designed more than fifty London churches (1632-1723)
From this reading LIFE AT HAMPTON COURT Our apartments were situated in the older, or Wolseyan, portion of the building, not in the square edifice which Sir Christopher Wren built for Dutch William.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Frank and Charlie Sheridan, Cavendish Boyle and Alfred Montgomery.[13] Alas! only one of that little band now remains to whom I can say, “Do you remember?”
