12th
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From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
1678
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From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sundry Paris tradesmen had known him as Captain Edwards, and at the moment were longing to know more of him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the register of the Benedictine lay-brothers he had been entered as James Singleton.
BenedictinenounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪktin/
a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict
From this reading In the register of the Benedictine lay-brothers he had been entered as James Singleton.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Sundry Paris tradesmen had known him as Captain Edwards, and at the moment were longing to know more of him.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In a certain secret and tortuous correspondence he figured as Octavius, and you may still read his sprawling script in the Record Office.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
Copshaw
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From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading In a certain secret and tortuous correspondence he figured as Octavius, and you may still read his sprawling script in the Record Office.
EdwardnounUS /ˈedwərd/
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
EdwardsnounUS /ˈedwərdz/
American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)
From this reading Sundry Paris tradesmen had known him as Captain Edwards, and at the moment were longing to know more of him.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading In the register of the Benedictine lay-brothers he had been entered as James Singleton.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading In a certain secret and tortuous correspondence he figured as Octavius, and you may still read his sprawling script in the Record Office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the register of the Benedictine lay-brothers he had been entered as James Singleton.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a personage of many names.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sundry Paris tradesmen had known him as Captain Edwards, and at the moment were longing to know more of him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In a certain secret and tortuous correspondence he figured as Octavius, and you may still read his sprawling script in the Record Office.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading In the register of the Benedictine lay-brothers he had been entered as James Singleton.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Sundry Paris tradesmen had known him as Captain Edwards, and at the moment were longing to know more of him.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
lay-brothers
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From this reading In the register of the Benedictine lay-brothers he had been entered as James Singleton.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
longingnounUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Sundry Paris tradesmen had known him as Captain Edwards, and at the moment were longing to know more of him.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was a personage of many names.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In a certain secret and tortuous correspondence he figured as Octavius, and you may still read his sprawling script in the Record Office.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Sundry Paris tradesmen had known him as Captain Edwards, and at the moment were longing to know more of him.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sundry Paris tradesmen had known him as Captain Edwards, and at the moment were longing to know more of him.
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading He was a personage of many names.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
Octavius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a certain secret and tortuous correspondence he figured as Octavius, and you may still read his sprawling script in the Record Office.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
OfficenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In a certain secret and tortuous correspondence he figured as Octavius, and you may still read his sprawling script in the Record Office.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Sundry Paris tradesmen had known him as Captain Edwards, and at the moment were longing to know more of him.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading He was a personage of many names.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In a certain secret and tortuous correspondence he figured as Octavius, and you may still read his sprawling script in the Record Office.
RecordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading In a certain secret and tortuous correspondence he figured as Octavius, and you may still read his sprawling script in the Record Office.
registerverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading In the register of the Benedictine lay-brothers he had been entered as James Singleton.
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
SavoynounUS /səˈvɔɪ/
a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
scriptnounUS /skrɪpt/
a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
From this reading In a certain secret and tortuous correspondence he figured as Octavius, and you may still read his sprawling script in the Record Office.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading In a certain secret and tortuous correspondence he figured as Octavius, and you may still read his sprawling script in the Record Office.
SingletonnounUS /ˈsɪŋɡəltən/
a single object (as distinguished from a pair)
From this reading In the register of the Benedictine lay-brothers he had been entered as James Singleton.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
SomersetnounUS /ˈsʌmərset/
a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
sprawlingnounUS /ˈsprɔːlɪŋ/
an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about
From this reading In a certain secret and tortuous correspondence he figured as Octavius, and you may still read his sprawling script in the Record Office.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading In a certain secret and tortuous correspondence he figured as Octavius, and you may still read his sprawling script in the Record Office.
SundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Sundry Paris tradesmen had known him as Captain Edwards, and at the moment were longing to know more of him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
tortuousadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃəwəs/
highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious
From this reading In a certain secret and tortuous correspondence he figured as Octavius, and you may still read his sprawling script in the Record Office.
tradesmennounUS /ˈtreɪdzmən/
plural of “tradesman” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading Sundry Paris tradesmen had known him as Captain Edwards, and at the moment were longing to know more of him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a personage of many names.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sundry Paris tradesmen had known him as Captain Edwards, and at the moment were longing to know more of him.
westnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading At a little after six o'clock on the evening of Saturday, 12th October, in the year 1678, the man known commonly as Edward Copshaw came to a halt opposite the narrow entry of the Savoy, just west of the Queen's palace of Somerset House.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In a certain secret and tortuous correspondence he figured as Octavius, and you may still read his sprawling script in the Record Office.
