adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading It was in this arched passage-way that, according to little Robert Ingoldsby's report, the bachelors were lying in wait for Myles.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Gascoyne's plan was that Myles should enter the court alone, the Knights of the Rose lying ambushed behind the angle of the armory building until the bachelors should show themselves.
ambushedverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃt/
past form of “ambush” — wait in hiding to attack
From this reading Gascoyne's plan was that Myles should enter the court alone, the Knights of the Rose lying ambushed behind the angle of the armory building until the bachelors should show themselves.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Gascoyne's plan was that Myles should enter the court alone, the Knights of the Rose lying ambushed behind the angle of the armory building until the bachelors should show themselves.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
ArmorynounUS /ˈɑːrməri/
a collection of resources
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His heart beat more quickly than it was wont, and he gripped his cudgel behind his back, looking sharply this way and that, so as not to be taken unawares by a flank movement of his enemies.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
bachelorsnounUS /ˈbætʃlərz/
plural of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married
From this reading It was in this arched passage-way that, according to little Robert Ingoldsby's report, the bachelors were lying in wait for Myles.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His heart beat more quickly than it was wont, and he gripped his cudgel behind his back, looking sharply this way and that, so as not to be taken unawares by a flank movement of his enemies.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not without trepidation that Myles walked alone into the court, which happened then to be silent and empty.
beatverbUS /biːt/
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading His heart beat more quickly than it was wont, and he gripped his cudgel behind his back, looking sharply this way and that, so as not to be taken unawares by a flank movement of his enemies.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Gascoyne's plan was that Myles should enter the court alone, the Knights of the Rose lying ambushed behind the angle of the armory building until the bachelors should show themselves.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Gascoyne's plan was that Myles should enter the court alone, the Knights of the Rose lying ambushed behind the angle of the armory building until the bachelors should show themselves.
ButterynounUS /ˈbʌtəri/
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His heart beat more quickly than it was wont, and he gripped his cudgel behind his back, looking sharply this way and that, so as not to be taken unawares by a flank movement of his enemies.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
cudgelnounUS /ˈkʌdʒəl/
a club that is used as a weapon
From this reading His heart beat more quickly than it was wont, and he gripped his cudgel behind his back, looking sharply this way and that, so as not to be taken unawares by a flank movement of his enemies.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading It was not without trepidation that Myles walked alone into the court, which happened then to be silent and empty.
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading His heart beat more quickly than it was wont, and he gripped his cudgel behind his back, looking sharply this way and that, so as not to be taken unawares by a flank movement of his enemies.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading Gascoyne's plan was that Myles should enter the court alone, the Knights of the Rose lying ambushed behind the angle of the armory building until the bachelors should show themselves.
flanknounUS /flæŋk/
the side of military or naval formation
From this reading His heart beat more quickly than it was wont, and he gripped his cudgel behind his back, looking sharply this way and that, so as not to be taken unawares by a flank movement of his enemies.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was in this arched passage-way that, according to little Robert Ingoldsby's report, the bachelors were lying in wait for Myles.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
Gascoyne's
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From this reading Gascoyne's plan was that Myles should enter the court alone, the Knights of the Rose lying ambushed behind the angle of the armory building until the bachelors should show themselves.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading His heart beat more quickly than it was wont, and he gripped his cudgel behind his back, looking sharply this way and that, so as not to be taken unawares by a flank movement of his enemies.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It was not without trepidation that Myles walked alone into the court, which happened then to be silent and empty.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His heart beat more quickly than it was wont, and he gripped his cudgel behind his back, looking sharply this way and that, so as not to be taken unawares by a flank movement of his enemies.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His heart beat more quickly than it was wont, and he gripped his cudgel behind his back, looking sharply this way and that, so as not to be taken unawares by a flank movement of his enemies.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His heart beat more quickly than it was wont, and he gripped his cudgel behind his back, looking sharply this way and that, so as not to be taken unawares by a flank movement of his enemies.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
Ingoldsby's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was in this arched passage-way that, according to little Robert Ingoldsby's report, the bachelors were lying in wait for Myles.
inneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/
located inward
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was not without trepidation that Myles walked alone into the court, which happened then to be silent and empty.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
KnightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading Gascoyne's plan was that Myles should enter the court alone, the Knights of the Rose lying ambushed behind the angle of the armory building until the bachelors should show themselves.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was in this arched passage-way that, according to little Robert Ingoldsby's report, the bachelors were lying in wait for Myles.
lockedverbUS /lɑːkt/
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading His heart beat more quickly than it was wont, and he gripped his cudgel behind his back, looking sharply this way and that, so as not to be taken unawares by a flank movement of his enemies.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading It was in this arched passage-way that, according to little Robert Ingoldsby's report, the bachelors were lying in wait for Myles.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His heart beat more quickly than it was wont, and he gripped his cudgel behind his back, looking sharply this way and that, so as not to be taken unawares by a flank movement of his enemies.
movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading His heart beat more quickly than it was wont, and he gripped his cudgel behind his back, looking sharply this way and that, so as not to be taken unawares by a flank movement of his enemies.
Myles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was in this arched passage-way that, according to little Robert Ingoldsby's report, the bachelors were lying in wait for Myles.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not without trepidation that Myles walked alone into the court, which happened then to be silent and empty.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gascoyne's plan was that Myles should enter the court alone, the Knights of the Rose lying ambushed behind the angle of the armory building until the bachelors should show themselves.
passage-way
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
picket-gate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Gascoyne's plan was that Myles should enter the court alone, the Knights of the Rose lying ambushed behind the angle of the armory building until the bachelors should show themselves.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading His heart beat more quickly than it was wont, and he gripped his cudgel behind his back, looking sharply this way and that, so as not to be taken unawares by a flank movement of his enemies.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading It was in this arched passage-way that, according to little Robert Ingoldsby's report, the bachelors were lying in wait for Myles.
RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading It was in this arched passage-way that, according to little Robert Ingoldsby's report, the bachelors were lying in wait for Myles.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Gascoyne's plan was that Myles should enter the court alone, the Knights of the Rose lying ambushed behind the angle of the armory building until the bachelors should show themselves.
sharplyadverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpli/
in an aggressive manner
From this reading His heart beat more quickly than it was wont, and he gripped his cudgel behind his back, looking sharply this way and that, so as not to be taken unawares by a flank movement of his enemies.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Gascoyne's plan was that Myles should enter the court alone, the Knights of the Rose lying ambushed behind the angle of the armory building until the bachelors should show themselves.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Gascoyne's plan was that Myles should enter the court alone, the Knights of the Rose lying ambushed behind the angle of the armory building until the bachelors should show themselves.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading It was not without trepidation that Myles walked alone into the court, which happened then to be silent and empty.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His heart beat more quickly than it was wont, and he gripped his cudgel behind his back, looking sharply this way and that, so as not to be taken unawares by a flank movement of his enemies.
stone-paved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading His heart beat more quickly than it was wont, and he gripped his cudgel behind his back, looking sharply this way and that, so as not to be taken unawares by a flank movement of his enemies.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His heart beat more quickly than it was wont, and he gripped his cudgel behind his back, looking sharply this way and that, so as not to be taken unawares by a flank movement of his enemies.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in this arched passage-way that, according to little Robert Ingoldsby's report, the bachelors were lying in wait for Myles.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Gascoyne's plan was that Myles should enter the court alone, the Knights of the Rose lying ambushed behind the angle of the armory building until the bachelors should show themselves.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was not without trepidation that Myles walked alone into the court, which happened then to be silent and empty.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was in this arched passage-way that, according to little Robert Ingoldsby's report, the bachelors were lying in wait for Myles.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was in this arched passage-way that, according to little Robert Ingoldsby's report, the bachelors were lying in wait for Myles.
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading It was not without trepidation that Myles walked alone into the court, which happened then to be silent and empty.
unawaresadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈwerz/
without forethought or plan; inadvertently
From this reading His heart beat more quickly than it was wont, and he gripped his cudgel behind his back, looking sharply this way and that, so as not to be taken unawares by a flank movement of his enemies.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Gascoyne's plan was that Myles should enter the court alone, the Knights of the Rose lying ambushed behind the angle of the armory building until the bachelors should show themselves.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It was in this arched passage-way that, according to little Robert Ingoldsby's report, the bachelors were lying in wait for Myles.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading It was not without trepidation that Myles walked alone into the court, which happened then to be silent and empty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His heart beat more quickly than it was wont, and he gripped his cudgel behind his back, looking sharply this way and that, so as not to be taken unawares by a flank movement of his enemies.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was in this arched passage-way that, according to little Robert Ingoldsby's report, the bachelors were lying in wait for Myles.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading From the long, narrow stone-paved Armory Court, and connecting it with the inner Buttery Court, ran a narrow arched passage-way, in which was a picket-gate, closed at night and locked from within.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was not without trepidation that Myles walked alone into the court, which happened then to be silent and empty.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading His heart beat more quickly than it was wont, and he gripped his cudgel behind his back, looking sharply this way and that, so as not to be taken unawares by a flank movement of his enemies.
