AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading ‘I have walked round the gallery above the hall,’ said Berenger.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Die in terror of thy guiltiness, Dream on, dream on of bloody deeds and death, Fainting, despair, despairing yield thy breath KING RICHARD III.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading ‘You look stronger, M. le Baron; have you yet left your room?’
Berenger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading Die in terror of thy guiltiness, Dream on, dream on of bloody deeds and death, Fainting, despair, despairing yield thy breath KING RICHARD III.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Die in terror of thy guiltiness, Dream on, dream on of bloody deeds and death, Fainting, despair, despairing yield thy breath KING RICHARD III.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Die in terror of thy guiltiness, Dream on, dream on of bloody deeds and death, Fainting, despair, despairing yield thy breath KING RICHARD III.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Die in terror of thy guiltiness, Dream on, dream on of bloody deeds and death, Fainting, despair, despairing yield thy breath KING RICHARD III.
despairnounUS /dɪˈsper/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Die in terror of thy guiltiness, Dream on, dream on of bloody deeds and death, Fainting, despair, despairing yield thy breath KING RICHARD III.
despairingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪŋ/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Die in terror of thy guiltiness, Dream on, dream on of bloody deeds and death, Fainting, despair, despairing yield thy breath KING RICHARD III.
DieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Die in terror of thy guiltiness, Dream on, dream on of bloody deeds and death, Fainting, despair, despairing yield thy breath KING RICHARD III.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
down-stairs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘I have not gone down-stairs; that is for to-morrow.’
DreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Die in terror of thy guiltiness, Dream on, dream on of bloody deeds and death, Fainting, despair, despairing yield thy breath KING RICHARD III.
FaintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading Die in terror of thy guiltiness, Dream on, dream on of bloody deeds and death, Fainting, despair, despairing yield thy breath KING RICHARD III.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘I have not gone down-stairs; that is for to-morrow.’
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading ‘I have walked round the gallery above the hall,’ said Berenger.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading ‘I have not gone down-stairs; that is for to-morrow.’
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
guiltinessnoun
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading Die in terror of thy guiltiness, Dream on, dream on of bloody deeds and death, Fainting, despair, despairing yield thy breath KING RICHARD III.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading ‘I have walked round the gallery above the hall,’ said Berenger.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘You look stronger, M. le Baron; have you yet left your room?’
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘I have walked round the gallery above the hall,’ said Berenger.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Die in terror of thy guiltiness, Dream on, dream on of bloody deeds and death, Fainting, despair, despairing yield thy breath KING RICHARD III.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Die in terror of thy guiltiness, Dream on, dream on of bloody deeds and death, Fainting, despair, despairing yield thy breath KING RICHARD III.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘I have not gone down-stairs; that is for to-morrow.’
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
KINGnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Die in terror of thy guiltiness, Dream on, dream on of bloody deeds and death, Fainting, despair, despairing yield thy breath KING RICHARD III.
knockverbUS /nɑːk/
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
lenounUS /lə/
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading ‘You look stronger, M. le Baron; have you yet left your room?’
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading ‘You look stronger, M. le Baron; have you yet left your room?’
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ‘You look stronger, M. le Baron; have you yet left your room?’
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading ‘You look stronger, M. le Baron; have you yet left your room?’
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘I have not gone down-stairs; that is for to-morrow.’
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Die in terror of thy guiltiness, Dream on, dream on of bloody deeds and death, Fainting, despair, despairing yield thy breath KING RICHARD III.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Die in terror of thy guiltiness, Dream on, dream on of bloody deeds and death, Fainting, despair, despairing yield thy breath KING RICHARD III.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
processionsnounUS /proʊˈseʃənz/
plural of “procession” — (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
Queen-mother
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
RICHARD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Die in terror of thy guiltiness, Dream on, dream on of bloody deeds and death, Fainting, despair, despairing yield thy breath KING RICHARD III.
Rogation-tide
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading ‘You look stronger, M. le Baron; have you yet left your room?’
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading ‘I have walked round the gallery above the hall,’ said Berenger.
RoyaltynounUS /ˈrɔɪəlti/
payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘I have walked round the gallery above the hall,’ said Berenger.
secretariesnounUS /ˈsekrəteriz/
plural of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading ‘You look stronger, M. le Baron; have you yet left your room?’
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
terrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Die in terror of thy guiltiness, Dream on, dream on of bloody deeds and death, Fainting, despair, despairing yield thy breath KING RICHARD III.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Die in terror of thy guiltiness, Dream on, dream on of bloody deeds and death, Fainting, despair, despairing yield thy breath KING RICHARD III.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘I have not gone down-stairs; that is for to-morrow.’
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading ‘I have walked round the gallery above the hall,’ said Berenger.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A few days later, when Berenger had sent out Philip, under the keeping of the secretaries, to see the Queen-mother represent Royalty in one of the grand processions of Rogation-tide, the gentle knock came to his door that always announced the arrival of his good surgeon.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading ‘You look stronger, M. le Baron; have you yet left your room?’
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading Die in terror of thy guiltiness, Dream on, dream on of bloody deeds and death, Fainting, despair, despairing yield thy breath KING RICHARD III.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘You look stronger, M. le Baron; have you yet left your room?’
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘You look stronger, M. le Baron; have you yet left your room?’
