adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Given a leader those men would have laid hands upon pikes and muskets, and gone to the Chevalier's rescue.
adonounUS /əˈduː/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
anti-cardinalist
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From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I observed them, the thought did cross my mind that I might contrive a pretty fight in the rose garden of Canaples were I so inclined.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
Blois
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From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
Canaples
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From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
CardinalnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəl/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
ChevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
Chevalier's
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From this reading Given a leader those men would have laid hands upon pikes and muskets, and gone to the Chevalier's rescue.
ChâteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
contriveverbUS /kənˈtraɪv/
make or work out a plan for; devise
From this reading As I observed them, the thought did cross my mind that I might contrive a pretty fight in the rose garden of Canaples were I so inclined.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
crossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading As I observed them, the thought did cross my mind that I might contrive a pretty fight in the rose garden of Canaples were I so inclined.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading Dame!
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As I observed them, the thought did cross my mind that I might contrive a pretty fight in the rose garden of Canaples were I so inclined.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading As I observed them, the thought did cross my mind that I might contrive a pretty fight in the rose garden of Canaples were I so inclined.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading As I observed them, the thought did cross my mind that I might contrive a pretty fight in the rose garden of Canaples were I so inclined.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
GivenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Given a leader those men would have laid hands upon pikes and muskets, and gone to the Chevalier's rescue.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Given a leader those men would have laid hands upon pikes and muskets, and gone to the Chevalier's rescue.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Given a leader those men would have laid hands upon pikes and muskets, and gone to the Chevalier's rescue.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Given a leader those men would have laid hands upon pikes and muskets, and gone to the Chevalier's rescue.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I observed them, the thought did cross my mind that I might contrive a pretty fight in the rose garden of Canaples were I so inclined.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading As I observed them, the thought did cross my mind that I might contrive a pretty fight in the rose garden of Canaples were I so inclined.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading Given a leader those men would have laid hands upon pikes and muskets, and gone to the Chevalier's rescue.
leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Given a leader those men would have laid hands upon pikes and muskets, and gone to the Chevalier's rescue.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
MennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As I observed them, the thought did cross my mind that I might contrive a pretty fight in the rose garden of Canaples were I so inclined.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As I observed them, the thought did cross my mind that I might contrive a pretty fight in the rose garden of Canaples were I so inclined.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
muskets
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From this reading Given a leader those men would have laid hands upon pikes and muskets, and gone to the Chevalier's rescue.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As I observed them, the thought did cross my mind that I might contrive a pretty fight in the rose garden of Canaples were I so inclined.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading As I observed them, the thought did cross my mind that I might contrive a pretty fight in the rose garden of Canaples were I so inclined.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
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 What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
pasquinadenoun
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
pikesnounUS /paɪks/
plural of “pike” — a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading Given a leader those men would have laid hands upon pikes and muskets, and gone to the Chevalier's rescue.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading As I observed them, the thought did cross my mind that I might contrive a pretty fight in the rose garden of Canaples were I so inclined.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading Given a leader those men would have laid hands upon pikes and muskets, and gone to the Chevalier's rescue.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As I observed them, the thought did cross my mind that I might contrive a pretty fight in the rose garden of Canaples were I so inclined.
scaffoldnounUS /ˈskæfəld/
a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As I observed them, the thought did cross my mind that I might contrive a pretty fight in the rose garden of Canaples were I so inclined.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As I observed them, the thought did cross my mind that I might contrive a pretty fight in the rose garden of Canaples were I so inclined.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Given a leader those men would have laid hands upon pikes and muskets, and gone to the Chevalier's rescue.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As I observed them, the thought did cross my mind that I might contrive a pretty fight in the rose garden of Canaples were I so inclined.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
treasonnounUS /ˈtriːzən/
a crime that undermines the offender's government
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
troopersnounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Given a leader those men would have laid hands upon pikes and muskets, and gone to the Chevalier's rescue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As I observed them, the thought did cross my mind that I might contrive a pretty fight in the rose garden of Canaples were I so inclined.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Men gathered in little knots at street corners, and with sullen brows and threatening gestures they talked of the affair; and the more they talked, the more clouded grew their looks, and more than one anti-cardinalist pasquinade was heard in Blois that day.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What an ado there was next day in Blois, when the news came that the troopers had installed themselves at the Château de Canaples and that the Chevalier had been arrested for treason by order of the Lord Cardinal, and that he would be taken to Paris, and--probably--the scaffold.
