adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RICHARD summoned a small boat, and with two stout men-at-arms, of whom Adam de Gourdon was one, prepared again to cross the river.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading RICHARD summoned a small boat, and with two stout men-at-arms, of whom Adam de Gourdon was one, prepared again to cross the river.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading RICHARD summoned a small boat, and with two stout men-at-arms, of whom Adam de Gourdon was one, prepared again to cross the river.
amazeverbUS /əˈmeɪz/
affect with wonder
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RICHARD summoned a small boat, and with two stout men-at-arms, of whom Adam de Gourdon was one, prepared again to cross the river.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
Bessee
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From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading RICHARD summoned a small boat, and with two stout men-at-arms, of whom Adam de Gourdon was one, prepared again to cross the river.
boat-loads
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From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
ChristnounUS /kraɪst/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading THE OLD KNIGHT OF THE HOSPITAL “The warriors of the sacred grave, Who looked to Christ for laws.”
comfits
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From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
crossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading RICHARD summoned a small boat, and with two stout men-at-arms, of whom Adam de Gourdon was one, prepared again to cross the river.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading RICHARD summoned a small boat, and with two stout men-at-arms, of whom Adam de Gourdon was one, prepared again to cross the river.
dog'snounUS /dɔːɡz/
possessive form of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
eatingnounUS /ˈiːtɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
entreatynounUS /enˈtriːti/
earnest or urgent request
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE OLD KNIGHT OF THE HOSPITAL “The warriors of the sacred grave, Who looked to Christ for laws.”
Gourdon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RICHARD summoned a small boat, and with two stout men-at-arms, of whom Adam de Gourdon was one, prepared again to cross the river.
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading THE OLD KNIGHT OF THE HOSPITAL “The warriors of the sacred grave, Who looked to Christ for laws.”
guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
HOSPITALnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəl/
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading THE OLD KNIGHT OF THE HOSPITAL “The warriors of the sacred grave, Who looked to Christ for laws.”
HoughtonnounUS /ˈhɔːtən/
United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)
From this reading _Lord Houghton_.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
kneenounUS /niː/
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
KNIGHTnounUS /naɪt/
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 THE OLD KNIGHT OF THE HOSPITAL “The warriors of the sacred grave, Who looked to Christ for laws.”
lawsnounUS /lɔːz/
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading THE OLD KNIGHT OF THE HOSPITAL “The warriors of the sacred grave, Who looked to Christ for laws.”
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
Leonillo
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From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE OLD KNIGHT OF THE HOSPITAL “The warriors of the sacred grave, Who looked to Christ for laws.”
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading _Lord Houghton_.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
men-at-arms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RICHARD summoned a small boat, and with two stout men-at-arms, of whom Adam de Gourdon was one, prepared again to cross the river.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OLD KNIGHT OF THE HOSPITAL “The warriors of the sacred grave, Who looked to Christ for laws.”
OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD KNIGHT OF THE HOSPITAL “The warriors of the sacred grave, Who looked to Christ for laws.”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading RICHARD summoned a small boat, and with two stout men-at-arms, of whom Adam de Gourdon was one, prepared again to cross the river.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading RICHARD summoned a small boat, and with two stout men-at-arms, of whom Adam de Gourdon was one, prepared again to cross the river.
PrincessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
RICHARD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RICHARD summoned a small boat, and with two stout men-at-arms, of whom Adam de Gourdon was one, prepared again to cross the river.
Richard'snounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading RICHARD summoned a small boat, and with two stout men-at-arms, of whom Adam de Gourdon was one, prepared again to cross the river.
sacredadjectiveUS /ˈseɪkrəd/
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading THE OLD KNIGHT OF THE HOSPITAL “The warriors of the sacred grave, Who looked to Christ for laws.”
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading RICHARD summoned a small boat, and with two stout men-at-arms, of whom Adam de Gourdon was one, prepared again to cross the river.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
stairsnounUS /sterz/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
stoutadjectiveUS /staʊt/
dependable
From this reading RICHARD summoned a small boat, and with two stout men-at-arms, of whom Adam de Gourdon was one, prepared again to cross the river.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading RICHARD summoned a small boat, and with two stout men-at-arms, of whom Adam de Gourdon was one, prepared again to cross the river.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD KNIGHT OF THE HOSPITAL “The warriors of the sacred grave, Who looked to Christ for laws.”
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OLD KNIGHT OF THE HOSPITAL “The warriors of the sacred grave, Who looked to Christ for laws.”
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading RICHARD summoned a small boat, and with two stout men-at-arms, of whom Adam de Gourdon was one, prepared again to cross the river.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading THE OLD KNIGHT OF THE HOSPITAL “The warriors of the sacred grave, Who looked to Christ for laws.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RICHARD summoned a small boat, and with two stout men-at-arms, of whom Adam de Gourdon was one, prepared again to cross the river.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Little Bessee seemed quite comforted when on her way back to her father, and sat on Richard’s knee, eating the comfits with which the Princess had provided her, and making him cut a figure that seemed somewhat to amaze the other boat-loads whom they encountered on the river.
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading THE OLD KNIGHT OF THE HOSPITAL “The warriors of the sacred grave, Who looked to Christ for laws.”
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading RICHARD summoned a small boat, and with two stout men-at-arms, of whom Adam de Gourdon was one, prepared again to cross the river.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading Leonillo ran down the stone stairs with a wistful look of entreaty and it occurred to both Richard and Adam, that, could the child only lead them to the place where her father had sat, the dog’s scent might prove their most efficient guide.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading RICHARD summoned a small boat, and with two stout men-at-arms, of whom Adam de Gourdon was one, prepared again to cross the river.
