adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
ARCHERYnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃəri/
the sport of shooting arrows with a bow
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Now, the people who had gathered to study the strangers or tout for their custom, took off their bonnets and bent low, saying: “The King!
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
bonnets
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From this reading Now, the people who had gathered to study the strangers or tout for their custom, took off their bonnets and bent low, saying: “The King!
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
CastlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Now, the people who had gathered to study the strangers or tout for their custom, took off their bonnets and bent low, saying: “The King!
DICKnounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Now, the people who had gathered to study the strangers or tout for their custom, took off their bonnets and bent low, saying: “The King!
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
GREYadjectiveUS /ɡreɪ/
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now, the people who had gathered to study the strangers or tout for their custom, took off their bonnets and bent low, saying: “The King!
hawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
Hugh
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From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
innnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Now, the people who had gathered to study the strangers or tout for their custom, took off their bonnets and bent low, saying: “The King!
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Now, the people who had gathered to study the strangers or tout for their custom, took off their bonnets and bent low, saying: “The King!
market-place
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From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
new-built
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From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
noble-looking
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From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, the people who had gathered to study the strangers or tout for their custom, took off their bonnets and bent low, saying: “The King!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Now, the people who had gathered to study the strangers or tout for their custom, took off their bonnets and bent low, saying: “The King!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now, the people who had gathered to study the strangers or tout for their custom, took off their bonnets and bent low, saying: “The King!
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Now, the people who had gathered to study the strangers or tout for their custom, took off their bonnets and bent low, saying: “The King!
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
SHOWSnounUS /ʃoʊz/
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
strangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Now, the people who had gathered to study the strangers or tout for their custom, took off their bonnets and bent low, saying: “The King!
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Now, the people who had gathered to study the strangers or tout for their custom, took off their bonnets and bent low, saying: “The King!
SuddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now, the people who had gathered to study the strangers or tout for their custom, took off their bonnets and bent low, saying: “The King!
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Now, the people who had gathered to study the strangers or tout for their custom, took off their bonnets and bent low, saying: “The King!
toutnounUS /taʊt/
someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit
From this reading Now, the people who had gathered to study the strangers or tout for their custom, took off their bonnets and bent low, saying: “The King!
toweredverbUS /ˈtaʊərd/
past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the market-place of the little town they pulled rein, while one of them went to search for a good inn at which they might lie, for the place seemed to be very full of people.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
WindsornounUS /ˈwɪnzər/
a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading GREY DICK SHOWS HIS ARCHERY So sorely did the horses need rest, that Hugh and his people could not ride from London till the following morning, and evening was closing in before they found themselves drawing near the gate of Windsor Castle.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
wonderingadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/
showing curiosity
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading Suddenly, as they stood there, wondering at the mighty, new-built keep which towered above them, a trumpet was blown and from round a corner appeared a gay procession of noble-looking men, and with them some ladies, who carried hawk on wrist, all mounted on splendid horses.
