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Tales from the Gesta Romanorum

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of Tales from the Gesta Romanorum is here in full — 173 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Charles[Translator] Swan • Curated US English Learning Edition
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Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.
“We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.”
“First, then, comes ‘I have expended’: what?—my life—in judgment, in advice, in authority.
‘I have given’—equipments to my servants and warriors, charity to the needy.
‘I have kept’—exact justice.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending

A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Tales from the Gesta Romanorum

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of Tales from the Gesta Romanorum is here in full — 173 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/34 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.
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“We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.”
/wiː kənˈfes aʊərˈselvz ˈkɑːŋkərd sed ˈhɜːrbərt wen ðə nekst ˈiːvnɪŋ wɑːz kʌm jɔːr oʊld mʌŋks ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ɪz tuː ˈrekəndaɪt fɔːr ʌs/
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“First, then, comes ‘I have expended’: what?—my life—in judgment, in advice, in authority.
Line 4
‘I have given’—equipments to my servants and warriors, charity to the needy.
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‘I have kept’—exact justice.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Curiosities noun US /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsətiz/

plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading “Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Epitaph noun US /ˈepətæf/

an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there

From this reading “Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.”

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equipments noun US /ɪˈkwɪpmənts/

plural of “equipment” — an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading “‘I have given’—equipments to my servants and warriors, charity to the needy.”

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expended verb US /ɪkˈspendɪd/

past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully

From this reading ““First, then, comes ‘I have expended’: what?—my life—in judgment, in advice, in authority.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Fairs noun US /ferz/

plural of “fair” — a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.

From this reading “Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.”

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monk's noun US /mʌŋks/

possessive form of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

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needy adjective US /ˈniːdi/

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading “‘I have given’—equipments to my servants and warriors, charity to the needy.”

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recondite adjective US /ˈrekəndaɪt/

difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge

From this reading ““We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.””

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

next evening adjective + noun

In this reading ““We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.””

2,283 times in 426,211 chapters
LITTLE BIRD adjective + noun

In this reading “Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.”

5,198 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 62

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading “First, then, comes ‘I have expended’: what?—my life—in judgment, in advice, in authority.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
AncientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading ‘I have given’—equipments to my servants and warriors, charity to the needy.

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authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading “First, then, comes ‘I have expended’: what?—my life—in judgment, in advice, in authority.

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BIRDnounUS /bɜːrd/

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
BURDENSnounUS /ˈbɜːrdənz/

plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.

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Byrkes

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.

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charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading ‘I have given’—equipments to my servants and warriors, charity to the needy.

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comeverbUS /kʌm/

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

From this reading “We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.”

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comesnounUS /kʌmz/

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading “First, then, comes ‘I have expended’: what?—my life—in judgment, in advice, in authority.

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confessverbUS /kənˈfes/

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading “We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.”

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conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/

past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading “We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/

of or pertaining to or typical of Europe

From this reading Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
CuriositiesnounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsətiz/

plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
EpitaphnounUS /ˈepətæf/

an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there

From this reading Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.

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equipmentsnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənts/

plural of “equipment” — an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading ‘I have given’—equipments to my servants and warriors, charity to the needy.

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eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading “We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading ‘I have kept’—exact justice.

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expendedverbUS /ɪkˈspendɪd/

past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully

From this reading “First, then, comes ‘I have expended’: what?—my life—in judgment, in advice, in authority.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FairsnounUS /ferz/

plural of “fair” — a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.

From this reading Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.

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FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “First, then, comes ‘I have expended’: what?—my life—in judgment, in advice, in authority.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.”

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Gesta

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.

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givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading ‘I have given’—equipments to my servants and warriors, charity to the needy.

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “First, then, comes ‘I have expended’: what?—my life—in judgment, in advice, in authority.

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HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading “We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.”

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading “First, then, comes ‘I have expended’: what?—my life—in judgment, in advice, in authority.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading “First, then, comes ‘I have expended’: what?—my life—in judgment, in advice, in authority.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading “We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading “First, then, comes ‘I have expended’: what?—my life—in judgment, in advice, in authority.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading ‘I have kept’—exact justice.

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keptadjectiveUS /kept/

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading ‘I have kept’—exact justice.

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LAYverbUS /leɪ/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.

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learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading “We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.”

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LIFEnounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
LITTLEadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ModernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
monk'snounUS /mʌŋks/

possessive form of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading “We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “First, then, comes ‘I have expended’: what?—my life—in judgment, in advice, in authority.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
needyadjectiveUS /ˈniːdi/

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading ‘I have given’—equipments to my servants and warriors, charity to the needy.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Nischnei-Novgorod

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.

Pending verification
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading “We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
reconditeadjectiveUS /ˈrekəndaɪt/

difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge

From this reading “We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/

a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

From this reading Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading ‘I have given’—equipments to my servants and warriors, charity to the needy.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “First, then, comes ‘I have expended’: what?—my life—in judgment, in advice, in authority.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
THISdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading ‘I have given’—equipments to my servants and warriors, charity to the needy.

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tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading “We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading ‘I have given’—equipments to my servants and warriors, charity to the needy.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading “We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.”

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WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “First, then, comes ‘I have expended’: what?—my life—in judgment, in advice, in authority.

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whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading “We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/

a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire

From this reading Curiosities of the Gesta—Byrkes’ Epitaph—THE LAY OF THE LITTLE BIRD—OF THE BURDENS OF THIS LIFE—Ancient Fairs—Winchester—Modern Continental Fairs—Russia—Nischnei-Novgorod.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “We confess ourselves conquered,” said Herbert, when the next evening was come; “your old monk’s learning is too recondite for us.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 7 of Tales from the Gesta Romanorum by Charles[Translator] Swan holds 173 sentences, grouped into 35 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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A word that appears in the opening chapter of Tales from the Gesta Romanorum; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
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A word that appears in the opening chapter of Tales from the Gesta Romanorum; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.