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The Decameron (Day 1 to Day 5)
The Decameron (Day 1 to Day 5)

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of The Decameron (Day 1 to Day 5) is here in full — 395 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.
The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.
Being risen from the Table, according to the Queenes command, Madam _Æmilia_ led the dance, and the ditty following, was sung by Madam _Pampinea_, being answered by all the rest, as a Chorus.
_The Song.
And if not I, what Lady elsee can sing, Of those delights, which kind contentment bring?
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The Decameron (Day 1 to Day 5)

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of The Decameron (Day 1 to Day 5) is here in full — 395 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.
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The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.
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Being risen from the Table, according to the Queenes command, Madam _Æmilia_ led the dance, and the ditty following, was sung by Madam _Pampinea_, being answered by all the rest, as a Chorus.
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_The Song.
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And if not I, what Lady elsee can sing, Of those delights, which kind contentment bring?

Learner Dictionary

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

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commended verb US /kəˈmendɪd/

past form of “commend” — express approval of

From this reading “Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.”

daintily adverb US /ˈdeɪntəliː/

in a dainty and fastidious manner

From this reading “The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.”

ditty noun US /ˈdɪti/

a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung)

From this reading “Being risen from the Table, according to the Queenes command, Madam _Æmilia_ led the dance, and the ditty following, was sung by Madam _Pampinea_, being answered by all the rest, as a Chorus.”

licensing verb US /ˈlaɪsənsɪŋ/

-ing form of “license” — authorize officially

From this reading “Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.”

listed adjective US /ˈlɪstəd/

on a list

From this reading “Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.”

prosecuted verb US /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd/

past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading “Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.”

sate verb US /seɪt/

fill to satisfaction

From this reading “The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.”

sported verb US /ˈspɔːrtɪd/

past form of “sport” — wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

From this reading “The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.”

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.

from the Table preposition + article + noun counted as “from … table”

In this reading “Being risen from the Table, according to the Queenes command, Madam _Æmilia_ led the dance, and the ditty following, was sung by Madam _Pampinea_, being answered by all the rest, as a Chorus.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.

accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Being risen from the Table, according to the Queenes command, Madam _Æmilia_ led the dance, and the ditty following, was sung by Madam _Pampinea_, being answered by all the rest, as a Chorus.

accordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

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 Being risen from the Table, according to the Queenes command, Madam _Æmilia_ led the dance, and the ditty following, was sung by Madam _Pampinea_, being answered by all the rest, as a Chorus.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Being risen from the Table, according to the Queenes command, Madam _Æmilia_ led the dance, and the ditty following, was sung by Madam _Pampinea_, being answered by all the rest, as a Chorus.

aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Being risen from the Table, according to the Queenes command, Madam _Æmilia_ led the dance, and the ditty following, was sung by Madam _Pampinea_, being answered by all the rest, as a Chorus.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

bringverbUS /brɪŋ/

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading And if not I, what Lady elsee can sing, Of those delights, which kind contentment bring?

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Being risen from the Table, according to the Queenes command, Madam _Æmilia_ led the dance, and the ditty following, was sung by Madam _Pampinea_, being answered by all the rest, as a Chorus.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading And if not I, what Lady elsee can sing, Of those delights, which kind contentment bring?

ChorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading Being risen from the Table, according to the Queenes command, Madam _Æmilia_ led the dance, and the ditty following, was sung by Madam _Pampinea_, being answered by all the rest, as a Chorus.

commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Being risen from the Table, according to the Queenes command, Madam _Æmilia_ led the dance, and the ditty following, was sung by Madam _Pampinea_, being answered by all the rest, as a Chorus.

commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/

past form of “commend” — express approval of

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/

happiness with one's situation in life

From this reading And if not I, what Lady elsee can sing, Of those delights, which kind contentment bring?

daintilyadverbUS /ˈdeɪntəliː/

in a dainty and fastidious manner

From this reading The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.

dancenounUS /dæns/

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Being risen from the Table, according to the Queenes command, Madam _Æmilia_ led the dance, and the ditty following, was sung by Madam _Pampinea_, being answered by all the rest, as a Chorus.

deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/

(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading And if not I, what Lady elsee can sing, Of those delights, which kind contentment bring?

dittynounUS /ˈdɪti/

a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung)

From this reading Being risen from the Table, according to the Queenes command, Madam _Æmilia_ led the dance, and the ditty following, was sung by Madam _Pampinea_, being answered by all the rest, as a Chorus.

doenounUS /doʊ/

the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

downe

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

From this reading The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.

elsee

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

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

faredverbUS /ferd/

past form of “fare” — proceed or get along

From this reading The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Being risen from the Table, according to the Queenes command, Madam _Æmilia_ led the dance, and the ditty following, was sung by Madam _Pampinea_, being answered by all the rest, as a Chorus.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Being risen from the Table, according to the Queenes command, Madam _Æmilia_ led the dance, and the ditty following, was sung by Madam _Pampinea_, being answered by all the rest, as a Chorus.

GardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.

GentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

houre

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

From this reading The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.

houshold

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

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading And if not I, what Lady elsee can sing, Of those delights, which kind contentment bring?

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And if not I, what Lady elsee can sing, Of those delights, which kind contentment bring?

instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading And if not I, what Lady elsee can sing, Of those delights, which kind contentment bring?

LadiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.

LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading And if not I, what Lady elsee can sing, Of those delights, which kind contentment bring?

lednounUS /led/

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Being risen from the Table, according to the Queenes command, Madam _Æmilia_ led the dance, and the ditty following, was sung by Madam _Pampinea_, being answered by all the rest, as a Chorus.

licensingverbUS /ˈlaɪsənsɪŋ/

-ing form of “license” — authorize officially

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

listedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstəd/

on a list

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

MadamnounUS /ˈmædəm/

a woman of refinement

From this reading Being risen from the Table, according to the Queenes command, Madam _Æmilia_ led the dance, and the ditty following, was sung by Madam _Pampinea_, being answered by all the rest, as a Chorus.

masternounUS /ˈmæstər/

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And if not I, what Lady elsee can sing, Of those delights, which kind contentment bring?

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

Pampinea

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

From this reading Being risen from the Table, according to the Queenes command, Madam _Æmilia_ led the dance, and the ditty following, was sung by Madam _Pampinea_, being answered by all the rest, as a Chorus.

prosecutedverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd/

past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

Queenes

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

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

QueensnounUS /kwiːnz/

a borough of New York City

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Being risen from the Table, according to the Queenes command, Madam _Æmilia_ led the dance, and the ditty following, was sung by Madam _Pampinea_, being answered by all the rest, as a Chorus.

risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Being risen from the Table, according to the Queenes command, Madam _Æmilia_ led the dance, and the ditty following, was sung by Madam _Pampinea_, being answered by all the rest, as a Chorus.

RoyaltynounUS /ˈrɔɪəlti/

payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

sateverbUS /seɪt/

fill to satisfaction

From this reading The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.

servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

shold

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From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

singverbUS /sɪŋ/

deliver by singing

From this reading And if not I, what Lady elsee can sing, Of those delights, which kind contentment bring?

SongnounUS /sɔːŋ/

a short musical composition with words

From this reading _The Song.

sportedverbUS /ˈspɔːrtɪd/

past form of “sport” — wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

From this reading The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.

sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

sungnounUS /sʌŋ/

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading Being risen from the Table, according to the Queenes command, Madam _Æmilia_ led the dance, and the ditty following, was sung by Madam _Pampinea_, being answered by all the rest, as a Chorus.

suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.

TablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.

thereupon

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From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading And if not I, what Lady elsee can sing, Of those delights, which kind contentment bring?

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.

walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.

wherein

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From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Every one commended the Queens deliberation, concluding that it shold be accordingly prosecuted: and thereupon, the master of the houshold was called, to give him order for that evenings Table service, and what elsee concerned the time of the Queenes Royalty, wherein he was sufficiently instructed: which being done, the company arose, licensing every one to doe what they listed.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading The Ladies and Gentlemen walked to the Garden, and having sported themselves there a while; when the houre of supper came, they sate downe, and fared very daintily.

Æmilia

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From this reading Being risen from the Table, according to the Queenes command, Madam _Æmilia_ led the dance, and the ditty following, was sung by Madam _Pampinea_, being answered by all the rest, as a Chorus.

Chapter 6 of The Decameron (Day 1 to Day 5) by Giovanni Boccaccio holds 395 sentences, grouped into 79 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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