adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I ask no more,” the Hollander would say; “to think that I have not lain once in a naked bed since I left home!
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
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 Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “I ask no more,” the Hollander would say; “to think that I have not lain once in a naked bed since I left home!
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When I look at their linen, instead of doffing habit and hose, it is mine eyes and nose I would fain be shut of.”
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “I ask no more,” the Hollander would say; “to think that I have not lain once in a naked bed since I left home!
bedclothesnoun
coverings that are used on a bed
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
BurgundynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəndi/
a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
buyverbUS /baɪ/
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
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 Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
chantedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃæntɪd/
sung or uttered rhythmically in a monotone
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
churlnoun
a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
cleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
customer'snounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
possessive form of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
DenysverbUS /ˈdenɪs/
third-person singular of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Towards sunset they found themselves at equal distances from a little town and a monastery, only the latter was off the road.
doffingverbUS /ˈdɔːfɪŋ/
-ing form of “doff” — remove
From this reading When I look at their linen, instead of doffing habit and hose, it is mine eyes and nose I would fain be shut of.”
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Towards sunset they found themselves at equal distances from a little town and a monastery, only the latter was off the road.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading When I look at their linen, instead of doffing habit and hose, it is mine eyes and nose I would fain be shut of.”
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading When I look at their linen, instead of doffing habit and hose, it is mine eyes and nose I would fain be shut of.”
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
foiblenounUS /ˈfɔɪbəl/
a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Towards sunset they found themselves at equal distances from a little town and a monastery, only the latter was off the road.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Towards sunset they found themselves at equal distances from a little town and a monastery, only the latter was off the road.
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From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
guaranteeingverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiːɪŋ/
-ing form of “guarantee” — give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading When I look at their linen, instead of doffing habit and hose, it is mine eyes and nose I would fain be shut of.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I ask no more,” the Hollander would say; “to think that I have not lain once in a naked bed since I left home!
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
HollandernounUS /ˈhɑːləndər/
a native or inhabitant of Holland
From this reading “I ask no more,” the Hollander would say; “to think that I have not lain once in a naked bed since I left home!
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “I ask no more,” the Hollander would say; “to think that I have not lain once in a naked bed since I left home!
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading When I look at their linen, instead of doffing habit and hose, it is mine eyes and nose I would fain be shut of.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I ask no more,” the Hollander would say; “to think that I have not lain once in a naked bed since I left home!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
incivilitynounUS /ˌɪnsɪˈvɪlɪti/
deliberate discourtesy
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
innsnounUS /ɪnz/
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading When I look at their linen, instead of doffing habit and hose, it is mine eyes and nose I would fain be shut of.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I look at their linen, instead of doffing habit and hose, it is mine eyes and nose I would fain be shut of.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When I look at their linen, instead of doffing habit and hose, it is mine eyes and nose I would fain be shut of.”
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading “I ask no more,” the Hollander would say; “to think that I have not lain once in a naked bed since I left home!
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
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 “I ask no more,” the Hollander would say; “to think that I have not lain once in a naked bed since I left home!
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading When I look at their linen, instead of doffing habit and hose, it is mine eyes and nose I would fain be shut of.”
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When I look at their linen, instead of doffing habit and hose, it is mine eyes and nose I would fain be shut of.”
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I look at their linen, instead of doffing habit and hose, it is mine eyes and nose I would fain be shut of.”
monasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading Towards sunset they found themselves at equal distances from a little town and a monastery, only the latter was off the road.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I ask no more,” the Hollander would say; “to think that I have not lain once in a naked bed since I left home!
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading “I ask no more,” the Hollander would say; “to think that I have not lain once in a naked bed since I left home!
nationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “I ask no more,” the Hollander would say; “to think that I have not lain once in a naked bed since I left home!
nosenounUS /noʊz/
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading When I look at their linen, instead of doffing habit and hose, it is mine eyes and nose I would fain be shut of.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I ask no more,” the Hollander would say; “to think that I have not lain once in a naked bed since I left home!
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Towards sunset they found themselves at equal distances from a little town and a monastery, only the latter was off the road.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading “I ask no more,” the Hollander would say; “to think that I have not lain once in a naked bed since I left home!
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Towards sunset they found themselves at equal distances from a little town and a monastery, only the latter was off the road.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Towards sunset they found themselves at equal distances from a little town and a monastery, only the latter was off the road.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading “I ask no more,” the Hollander would say; “to think that I have not lain once in a naked bed since I left home!
shoesnounUS /ʃuːz/
a particular situation
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
shutverbUS /ʃʌt/
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading When I look at their linen, instead of doffing habit and hose, it is mine eyes and nose I would fain be shut of.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “I ask no more,” the Hollander would say; “to think that I have not lain once in a naked bed since I left home!
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
sunsetnounUS /ˈsʌnset/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Towards sunset they found themselves at equal distances from a little town and a monastery, only the latter was off the road.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When I look at their linen, instead of doffing habit and hose, it is mine eyes and nose I would fain be shut of.”
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Towards sunset they found themselves at equal distances from a little town and a monastery, only the latter was off the road.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I ask no more,” the Hollander would say; “to think that I have not lain once in a naked bed since I left home!
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
throwverbUS /θroʊ/
propel through the air
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I ask no more,” the Hollander would say; “to think that I have not lain once in a naked bed since I left home!
TowardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Towards sunset they found themselves at equal distances from a little town and a monastery, only the latter was off the road.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Towards sunset they found themselves at equal distances from a little town and a monastery, only the latter was off the road.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gerard was almost as eager for this promised land as Denys; for the latter constantly chanted its praises, and at every little annoyance showed him “they did things better in Burgundy;” and above all played on his foible by guaranteeing clean bedclothes at the inns of that polished nation.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When I look at their linen, instead of doffing habit and hose, it is mine eyes and nose I would fain be shut of.”
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Denys carried his love of country so far as to walk twenty leagues in shoes that had exploded, rather than buy of a German churl, who would throw all manner of obstacles in a customer's way, his incivility, his dinner, his body.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I ask no more,” the Hollander would say; “to think that I have not lain once in a naked bed since I left home!
