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The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay
The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.
Gossips were the Count of Champagne, the Earl of Leicester, and (by proxy) the Queen-Mother.
He was named Fulke.
At the moment of anointing the church-bell was rung; and at that moment Gilles de Gurdun spat upon the pavement outside.
Saint-Pol said to him, 'We must do better than that, Gilles.'
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The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay is here in full — 667 sentences across 134 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/133 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.
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Gossips were the Count of Champagne, the Earl of Leicester, and (by proxy) the Queen-Mother.
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He was named Fulke.
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At the moment of anointing the church-bell was rung; and at that moment Gilles de Gurdun spat upon the pavement outside.
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Saint-Pol said to him, 'We must do better than that, Gilles.'

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Abbot noun US /ˈæbət/

the superior of an abbey of monks

From this reading “CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.”

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Gossips noun US /ˈɡɑːsəps/

plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading “Gossips were the Count of Champagne, the Earl of Leicester, and (by proxy) the Queen-Mother.”

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Lazarus noun US /ˈlæzərəs/

the person who Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb; this miracle caused the enemies of Jesus to begin the plan to put him to death

From this reading “CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.”

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Leicester noun US /ˈlestər/

a largely agricultural county in central England

From this reading “Gossips were the Count of Champagne, the Earl of Leicester, and (by proxy) the Queen-Mother.”

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marquess noun US /ˈmɑːrkwəs/

nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count

From this reading “CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.”

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proxy noun US /ˈprɑːksi/

a person authorized to act for another

From this reading “Gossips were the Count of Champagne, the Earl of Leicester, and (by proxy) the Queen-Mother.”

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rung noun US /rʌŋ/

a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

From this reading “At the moment of anointing the church-bell was rung; and at that moment Gilles de Gurdun spat upon the pavement outside.”

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spat verb US /spæt/

come down like raindrops

From this reading “At the moment of anointing the church-bell was rung; and at that moment Gilles de Gurdun spat upon the pavement outside.”

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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 CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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AbbotnounUS /ˈæbət/

the superior of an abbey of monks

From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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anointingnoun

the act of applying oil or an oily liquid

From this reading At the moment of anointing the church-bell was rung; and at that moment Gilles de Gurdun spat upon the pavement outside.

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AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the moment of anointing the church-bell was rung; and at that moment Gilles de Gurdun spat upon the pavement outside.

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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 Saint-Pol said to him, 'We must do better than that, Gilles.'

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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ChampagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/

a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there

From this reading Gossips were the Count of Champagne, the Earl of Leicester, and (by proxy) the Queen-Mother.

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ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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church-bell

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From this reading At the moment of anointing the church-bell was rung; and at that moment Gilles de Gurdun spat upon the pavement outside.

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CONCERNINGverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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CountverbUS /kaʊnt/

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Gossips were the Count of Champagne, the Earl of Leicester, and (by proxy) the Queen-Mother.

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DaynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading At the moment of anointing the church-bell was rung; and at that moment Gilles de Gurdun spat upon the pavement outside.

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doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Saint-Pol said to him, 'We must do better than that, Gilles.'

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EarlnounUS /ɜːrl/

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading Gossips were the Count of Champagne, the Earl of Leicester, and (by proxy) the Queen-Mother.

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FLIESnounUS /flaɪz/

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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Fulke

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From this reading He was named Fulke.

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Gilles

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

From this reading At the moment of anointing the church-bell was rung; and at that moment Gilles de Gurdun spat upon the pavement outside.

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GossipsnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəps/

plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading Gossips were the Count of Champagne, the Earl of Leicester, and (by proxy) the Queen-Mother.

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Gurdun

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From this reading At the moment of anointing the church-bell was rung; and at that moment Gilles de Gurdun spat upon the pavement outside.

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HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He was named Fulke.

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himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading Saint-Pol said to him, 'We must do better than that, Gilles.'

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InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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Jehane

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From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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KnightsnounUS /naɪts/

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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Lammasnoun

commemorates Saint Peter's miraculous deliverance from prison; a quarter day in Scotland; a harvest festival in England

From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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LazarusnounUS /ˈlæzərəs/

the person who Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb; this miracle caused the enemies of Jesus to begin the plan to put him to death

From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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LeicesternounUS /ˈlestər/

a largely agricultural county in central England

From this reading Gossips were the Count of Champagne, the Earl of Leicester, and (by proxy) the Queen-Mother.

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madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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MARQUESSnounUS /ˈmɑːrkwəs/

nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count

From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading At the moment of anointing the church-bell was rung; and at that moment Gilles de Gurdun spat upon the pavement outside.

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MONTFERRAT

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From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Saint-Pol said to him, 'We must do better than that, Gilles.'

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namedverbUS /neɪmd/

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

From this reading He was named Fulke.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading At the moment of anointing the church-bell was rung; and at that moment Gilles de Gurdun spat upon the pavement outside.

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pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading At the moment of anointing the church-bell was rung; and at that moment Gilles de Gurdun spat upon the pavement outside.

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Poictiers

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From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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proxynounUS /ˈprɑːksi/

a person authorized to act for another

From this reading Gossips were the Count of Champagne, the Earl of Leicester, and (by proxy) the Queen-Mother.

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Queen-Mother

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

From this reading Gossips were the Count of Champagne, the Earl of Leicester, and (by proxy) the Queen-Mother.

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Richard

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From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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rungnounUS /rʌŋ/

a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

From this reading At the moment of anointing the church-bell was rung; and at that moment Gilles de Gurdun spat upon the pavement outside.

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saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Saint-Pol said to him, 'We must do better than that, Gilles.'

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SaintnounUS /seɪnt/

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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SAINT-POL

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

From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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sonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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spatverbUS /spæt/

come down like raindrops

From this reading At the moment of anointing the church-bell was rung; and at that moment Gilles de Gurdun spat upon the pavement outside.

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thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Saint-Pol said to him, 'We must do better than that, Gilles.'

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At the moment of anointing the church-bell was rung; and at that moment Gilles de Gurdun spat upon the pavement outside.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Saint-Pol said to him, 'We must do better than that, Gilles.'

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TOWERnounUS /ˈtaʊər/

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading At the moment of anointing the church-bell was rung; and at that moment Gilles de Gurdun spat upon the pavement outside.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading CONCERNING THE TOWER OF FLIES, SAINT-POL, AND THE MARQUESS OF MONTFERRAT In the church of Saint Lazarus of the Knights, on Lammas Day, the son of Richard and Jehane was made a Christian by the Abbot of Poictiers.

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WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Saint-Pol said to him, 'We must do better than that, Gilles.'

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Gossips were the Count of Champagne, the Earl of Leicester, and (by proxy) the Queen-Mother.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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