adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/
to or in a foreign country
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading She added that although she had never seen him she would know him in any disguise and would point him out.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She added that although she had never seen him she would know him in any disguise and would point him out.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She added that although she had never seen him she would know him in any disguise and would point him out.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
beggedverbUS /beɡd/
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading In it she said she had come a hundred and fifty leagues to bring him good news, and begged the privilege of delivering it in person.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In it she said she had come a hundred and fifty leagues to bring him good news, and begged the privilege of delivering it in person.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
CastlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading We were now within six leagues of the King, who was at the Castle of Chinon.
Chinon
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From this reading We were now within six leagues of the King, who was at the Castle of Chinon.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
commissionedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪʃənd/
(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
deliveringverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading In it she said she had come a hundred and fifty leagues to bring him good news, and begged the privilege of delivering it in person.
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading Joan dictated a letter to him at once, and I wrote it.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading She added that although she had never seen him she would know him in any disguise and would point him out.
Fierbois
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From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading In it she said she had come a hundred and fifty leagues to bring him good news, and begged the privilege of delivering it in person.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
Gien
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From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In it she said she had come a hundred and fifty leagues to bring him good news, and begged the privilege of delivering it in person.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In it she said she had come a hundred and fifty leagues to bring him good news, and begged the privilege of delivering it in person.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Joan dictated a letter to him at once, and I wrote it.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading In it she said she had come a hundred and fifty leagues to bring him good news, and begged the privilege of delivering it in person.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Joan dictated a letter to him at once, and I wrote it.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In it she said she had come a hundred and fifty leagues to bring him good news, and begged the privilege of delivering it in person.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
Joan
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From this reading Joan dictated a letter to him at once, and I wrote it.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading We were now within six leagues of the King, who was at the Castle of Chinon.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She added that although she had never seen him she would know him in any disguise and would point him out.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading We were now within six leagues of the King, who was at the Castle of Chinon.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Joan dictated a letter to him at once, and I wrote it.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She added that although she had never seen him she would know him in any disguise and would point him out.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We were now within six leagues of the King, who was at the Castle of Chinon.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Joan dictated a letter to him at once, and I wrote it.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She added that although she had never seen him she would know him in any disguise and would point him out.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading In it she said she had come a hundred and fifty leagues to bring him good news, and begged the privilege of delivering it in person.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading She added that although she had never seen him she would know him in any disguise and would point him out.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading In it she said she had come a hundred and fifty leagues to bring him good news, and begged the privilege of delivering it in person.
pushedverbUS /pʊʃt/
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
RESTEDadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In it she said she had come a hundred and fifty leagues to bring him good news, and begged the privilege of delivering it in person.
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She added that although she had never seen him she would know him in any disguise and would point him out.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In it she said she had come a hundred and fifty leagues to bring him good news, and begged the privilege of delivering it in person.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading We were now within six leagues of the King, who was at the Castle of Chinon.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were now within six leagues of the King, who was at the Castle of Chinon.
whereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading We were now within six leagues of the King, who was at the Castle of Chinon.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading We were now within six leagues of the King, who was at the Castle of Chinon.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She added that although she had never seen him she would know him in any disguise and would point him out.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Joan dictated a letter to him at once, and I wrote it.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading WE RESTED and otherwise refreshed ourselves two or three hours at Gien, but by that time the news was abroad that the young girl commissioned of God to deliver France was come; wherefore, such a press of people flocked to our quarters to get sight of her that it seemed best to seek a quieter place; so we pushed on and halted at a small village called Fierbois.
