adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning King Charles I. was haled by a strong guard before the high court which was to judge him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The throng was terrific, and it was not till after much pushing and some fighting that our friends reached their destination.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All London was crowding to the doors of the house.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The throng was terrific, and it was not till after much pushing and some fighting that our friends reached their destination.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
arm-chair
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From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The next morning King Charles I. was haled by a strong guard before the high court which was to judge him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next morning King Charles I. was haled by a strong guard before the high court which was to judge him.
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading The next morning King Charles I. was haled by a strong guard before the high court which was to judge him.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The next morning King Charles I. was haled by a strong guard before the high court which was to judge him.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading All London was crowding to the doors of the house.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading The throng was terrific, and it was not till after much pushing and some fighting that our friends reached their destination.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading All London was crowding to the doors of the house.
doubletnoun
a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
fightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading The throng was terrific, and it was not till after much pushing and some fighting that our friends reached their destination.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The throng was terrific, and it was not till after much pushing and some fighting that our friends reached their destination.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The next morning King Charles I. was haled by a strong guard before the high court which was to judge him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
haled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning King Charles I. was haled by a strong guard before the high court which was to judge him.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The next morning King Charles I. was haled by a strong guard before the high court which was to judge him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next morning King Charles I. was haled by a strong guard before the high court which was to judge him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading All London was crowding to the doors of the house.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The next morning King Charles I. was haled by a strong guard before the high court which was to judge him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The throng was terrific, and it was not till after much pushing and some fighting that our friends reached their destination.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The next morning King Charles I. was haled by a strong guard before the high court which was to judge him.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The next morning King Charles I. was haled by a strong guard before the high court which was to judge him.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading All London was crowding to the doors of the house.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning King Charles I. was haled by a strong guard before the high court which was to judge him.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The throng was terrific, and it was not till after much pushing and some fighting that our friends reached their destination.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning King Charles I. was haled by a strong guard before the high court which was to judge him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The throng was terrific, and it was not till after much pushing and some fighting that our friends reached their destination.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All London was crowding to the doors of the house.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The throng was terrific, and it was not till after much pushing and some fighting that our friends reached their destination.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
Porthos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading The throng was terrific, and it was not till after much pushing and some fighting that our friends reached their destination.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The throng was terrific, and it was not till after much pushing and some fighting that our friends reached their destination.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
rownounUS /roʊ/
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The throng was terrific, and it was not till after much pushing and some fighting that our friends reached their destination.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The next morning King Charles I. was haled by a strong guard before the high court which was to judge him.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading The throng was terrific, and it was not till after much pushing and some fighting that our friends reached their destination.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The throng was terrific, and it was not till after much pushing and some fighting that our friends reached their destination.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Trial.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The throng was terrific, and it was not till after much pushing and some fighting that our friends reached their destination.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading The throng was terrific, and it was not till after much pushing and some fighting that our friends reached their destination.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The throng was terrific, and it was not till after much pushing and some fighting that our friends reached their destination.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning King Charles I. was haled by a strong guard before the high court which was to judge him.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
TrialnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/
the act of testing something
From this reading The Trial.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning King Charles I. was haled by a strong guard before the high court which was to judge him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next morning King Charles I. was haled by a strong guard before the high court which was to judge him.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When they did so they found the three lower rows of benches already occupied; but being anxious not to be too conspicuous, all, with the exception of Porthos, who had a fancy to display his red doublet, were quite satisfied with their places, the more so as chance had brought them to the centre of their row, so that they were exactly opposite the arm-chair prepared for the royal prisoner.
