used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is a curious coincidence that this tower, after a lapse of four centuries and a half, should become the residence of an architect possessing the genius of Wykeham, and who, like him, had rebuilt the kingly edifice--SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE.
(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 When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is a curious coincidence that this tower, after a lapse of four centuries and a half, should become the residence of an architect possessing the genius of Wykeham, and who, like him, had rebuilt the kingly edifice--SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Originally secretary to Edward the Third, this remarkable man became Bishop of Winchester and prelate of the Garter.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading It is a curious coincidence that this tower, after a lapse of four centuries and a half, should become the residence of an architect possessing the genius of Wykeham, and who, like him, had rebuilt the kingly edifice--SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He made good his word by founding the collegiate school at Winchester, and erecting New College at Oxford.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When the Winchester Tower was finished, he caused the words, HOC FECIT WYKEHAM, to be carved upon it; and the king, offended at his presumption, Wykeham turned away his displeasure by declaring that the inscription meant that the castle had made him, and not that he had made the castle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Originally secretary to Edward the Third, this remarkable man became Bishop of Winchester and prelate of the Garter.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It is a curious coincidence that this tower, after a lapse of four centuries and a half, should become the residence of an architect possessing the genius of Wykeham, and who, like him, had rebuilt the kingly edifice--SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Originally secretary to Edward the Third, this remarkable man became Bishop of Winchester and prelate of the Garter.
bishopricnoun
the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
bishopsnounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
plural of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He made good his word by founding the collegiate school at Winchester, and erecting New College at Oxford.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading When the Winchester Tower was finished, he caused the words, HOC FECIT WYKEHAM, to be carved upon it; and the king, offended at his presumption, Wykeham turned away his displeasure by declaring that the inscription meant that the castle had made him, and not that he had made the castle.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading When the Winchester Tower was finished, he caused the words, HOC FECIT WYKEHAM, to be carved upon it; and the king, offended at his presumption, Wykeham turned away his displeasure by declaring that the inscription meant that the castle had made him, and not that he had made the castle.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading When the Winchester Tower was finished, he caused the words, HOC FECIT WYKEHAM, to be carved upon it; and the king, offended at his presumption, Wykeham turned away his displeasure by declaring that the inscription meant that the castle had made him, and not that he had made the castle.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading It is a curious coincidence that this tower, after a lapse of four centuries and a half, should become the residence of an architect possessing the genius of Wykeham, and who, like him, had rebuilt the kingly edifice--SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading It is a curious coincidence that this tower, after a lapse of four centuries and a half, should become the residence of an architect possessing the genius of Wykeham, and who, like him, had rebuilt the kingly edifice--SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading He made good his word by founding the collegiate school at Winchester, and erecting New College at Oxford.
collegiateadjectiveUS /kəˈliːdʒɪt/
of or resembling or typical of a college or college students
From this reading He made good his word by founding the collegiate school at Winchester, and erecting New College at Oxford.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It is a curious coincidence that this tower, after a lapse of four centuries and a half, should become the residence of an architect possessing the genius of Wykeham, and who, like him, had rebuilt the kingly edifice--SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading When the Winchester Tower was finished, he caused the words, HOC FECIT WYKEHAM, to be carved upon it; and the king, offended at his presumption, Wykeham turned away his displeasure by declaring that the inscription meant that the castle had made him, and not that he had made the castle.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading When the Winchester Tower was finished, he caused the words, HOC FECIT WYKEHAM, to be carved upon it; and the king, offended at his presumption, Wykeham turned away his displeasure by declaring that the inscription meant that the castle had made him, and not that he had made the castle.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It is a curious coincidence that this tower, after a lapse of four centuries and a half, should become the residence of an architect possessing the genius of Wykeham, and who, like him, had rebuilt the kingly edifice--SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE.
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 Originally secretary to Edward the Third, this remarkable man became Bishop of Winchester and prelate of the Garter.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
erectingnounUS /ɪˈrektɪŋ/
the act of building or putting up
From this reading He made good his word by founding the collegiate school at Winchester, and erecting New College at Oxford.
at any time
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
FECIT
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From this reading When the Winchester Tower was finished, he caused the words, HOC FECIT WYKEHAM, to be carved upon it; and the king, offended at his presumption, Wykeham turned away his displeasure by declaring that the inscription meant that the castle had made him, and not that he had made the castle.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When the Winchester Tower was finished, he caused the words, HOC FECIT WYKEHAM, to be carved upon it; and the king, offended at his presumption, Wykeham turned away his displeasure by declaring that the inscription meant that the castle had made him, and not that he had made the castle.
foundingnounUS /ˈfaʊndɪŋ/
the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
From this reading He made good his word by founding the collegiate school at Winchester, and erecting New College at Oxford.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It is a curious coincidence that this tower, after a lapse of four centuries and a half, should become the residence of an architect possessing the genius of Wykeham, and who, like him, had rebuilt the kingly edifice--SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE.
GarternounUS /ˈɡɑːrtər/
a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
From this reading Originally secretary to Edward the Third, this remarkable man became Bishop of Winchester and prelate of the Garter.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading It is a curious coincidence that this tower, after a lapse of four centuries and a half, should become the residence of an architect possessing the genius of Wykeham, and who, like him, had rebuilt the kingly edifice--SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He made good his word by founding the collegiate school at Winchester, and erecting New College at Oxford.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the Winchester Tower was finished, he caused the words, HOC FECIT WYKEHAM, to be carved upon it; and the king, offended at his presumption, Wykeham turned away his displeasure by declaring that the inscription meant that the castle had made him, and not that he had made the castle.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It is a curious coincidence that this tower, after a lapse of four centuries and a half, should become the residence of an architect possessing the genius of Wykeham, and who, like him, had rebuilt the kingly edifice--SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He made good his word by founding the collegiate school at Winchester, and erecting New College at Oxford.
HOC
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From this reading When the Winchester Tower was finished, he caused the words, HOC FECIT WYKEHAM, to be carved upon it; and the king, offended at his presumption, Wykeham turned away his displeasure by declaring that the inscription meant that the castle had made him, and not that he had made the castle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading When the Winchester Tower was finished, he caused the words, HOC FECIT WYKEHAM, to be carved upon it; and the king, offended at his presumption, Wykeham turned away his displeasure by declaring that the inscription meant that the castle had made him, and not that he had made the castle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
JEFFRY
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From this reading It is a curious coincidence that this tower, after a lapse of four centuries and a half, should become the residence of an architect possessing the genius of Wykeham, and who, like him, had rebuilt the kingly edifice--SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading When the Winchester Tower was finished, he caused the words, HOC FECIT WYKEHAM, to be carved upon it; and the king, offended at his presumption, Wykeham turned away his displeasure by declaring that the inscription meant that the castle had made him, and not that he had made the castle.
kinglyadjectiveUS /ˈkɪŋli/
having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king
From this reading It is a curious coincidence that this tower, after a lapse of four centuries and a half, should become the residence of an architect possessing the genius of Wykeham, and who, like him, had rebuilt the kingly edifice--SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading It is a curious coincidence that this tower, after a lapse of four centuries and a half, should become the residence of an architect possessing the genius of Wykeham, and who, like him, had rebuilt the kingly edifice--SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is a curious coincidence that this tower, after a lapse of four centuries and a half, should become the residence of an architect possessing the genius of Wykeham, and who, like him, had rebuilt the kingly edifice--SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made good his word by founding the collegiate school at Winchester, and erecting New College at Oxford.
engage in
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Originally secretary to Edward the Third, this remarkable man became Bishop of Winchester and prelate of the Garter.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading When the Winchester Tower was finished, he caused the words, HOC FECIT WYKEHAM, to be carved upon it; and the king, offended at his presumption, Wykeham turned away his displeasure by declaring that the inscription meant that the castle had made him, and not that he had made the castle.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He made good his word by founding the collegiate school at Winchester, and erecting New College at Oxford.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the Winchester Tower was finished, he caused the words, HOC FECIT WYKEHAM, to be carved upon it; and the king, offended at his presumption, Wykeham turned away his displeasure by declaring that the inscription meant that the castle had made him, and not that he had made the castle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Originally secretary to Edward the Third, this remarkable man became Bishop of Winchester and prelate of the Garter.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading When the Winchester Tower was finished, he caused the words, HOC FECIT WYKEHAM, to be carved upon it; and the king, offended at his presumption, Wykeham turned away his displeasure by declaring that the inscription meant that the castle had made him, and not that he had made the castle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
OriginallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading Originally secretary to Edward the Third, this remarkable man became Bishop of Winchester and prelate of the Garter.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading He made good his word by founding the collegiate school at Winchester, and erecting New College at Oxford.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It is a curious coincidence that this tower, after a lapse of four centuries and a half, should become the residence of an architect possessing the genius of Wykeham, and who, like him, had rebuilt the kingly edifice--SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE.
prelatenounUS /ˈprelɪt/
a senior clergyman and dignitary
From this reading Originally secretary to Edward the Third, this remarkable man became Bishop of Winchester and prelate of the Garter.
presumptionnounUS /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/
an assumption that is taken for granted
From this reading When the Winchester Tower was finished, he caused the words, HOC FECIT WYKEHAM, to be carved upon it; and the king, offended at his presumption, Wykeham turned away his displeasure by declaring that the inscription meant that the castle had made him, and not that he had made the castle.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
rebuiltverbUS /riˈbɪlt/
inflected form of “rebuild” — build again
From this reading It is a curious coincidence that this tower, after a lapse of four centuries and a half, should become the residence of an architect possessing the genius of Wykeham, and who, like him, had rebuilt the kingly edifice--SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
unusual or striking
From this reading Originally secretary to Edward the Third, this remarkable man became Bishop of Winchester and prelate of the Garter.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It is a curious coincidence that this tower, after a lapse of four centuries and a half, should become the residence of an architect possessing the genius of Wykeham, and who, like him, had rebuilt the kingly edifice--SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
an educational institution
From this reading He made good his word by founding the collegiate school at Winchester, and erecting New College at Oxford.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Originally secretary to Edward the Third, this remarkable man became Bishop of Winchester and prelate of the Garter.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is a curious coincidence that this tower, after a lapse of four centuries and a half, should become the residence of an architect possessing the genius of Wykeham, and who, like him, had rebuilt the kingly edifice--SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE.
term of address for a man
From this reading It is a curious coincidence that this tower, after a lapse of four centuries and a half, should become the residence of an architect possessing the genius of Wykeham, and who, like him, had rebuilt the kingly edifice--SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE.
solicitedverbUS /səˈlɪsɪtɪd/
past form of “solicit” — make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
in the near future
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Originally secretary to Edward the Third, this remarkable man became Bishop of Winchester and prelate of the Garter.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Originally secretary to Edward the Third, this remarkable man became Bishop of Winchester and prelate of the Garter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Originally secretary to Edward the Third, this remarkable man became Bishop of Winchester and prelate of the Garter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Originally secretary to Edward the Third, this remarkable man became Bishop of Winchester and prelate of the Garter.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading When the Winchester Tower was finished, he caused the words, HOC FECIT WYKEHAM, to be carved upon it; and the king, offended at his presumption, Wykeham turned away his displeasure by declaring that the inscription meant that the castle had made him, and not that he had made the castle.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When the Winchester Tower was finished, he caused the words, HOC FECIT WYKEHAM, to be carved upon it; and the king, offended at his presumption, Wykeham turned away his displeasure by declaring that the inscription meant that the castle had made him, and not that he had made the castle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When the Winchester Tower was finished, he caused the words, HOC FECIT WYKEHAM, to be carved upon it; and the king, offended at his presumption, Wykeham turned away his displeasure by declaring that the inscription meant that the castle had made him, and not that he had made the castle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
at the time that
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
which person or people
From this reading It is a curious coincidence that this tower, after a lapse of four centuries and a half, should become the residence of an architect possessing the genius of Wykeham, and who, like him, had rebuilt the kingly edifice--SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE.
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/
a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
From this reading Originally secretary to Edward the Third, this remarkable man became Bishop of Winchester and prelate of the Garter.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He made good his word by founding the collegiate school at Winchester, and erecting New College at Oxford.
the words that are spoken
From this reading When the Winchester Tower was finished, he caused the words, HOC FECIT WYKEHAM, to be carved upon it; and the king, offended at his presumption, Wykeham turned away his displeasure by declaring that the inscription meant that the castle had made him, and not that he had made the castle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When he solicited the bishopric, it is said that Edward told him he was neither a priest nor a scholar; to which he replied that he would soon be the one, and in regard to the other, he would make more scholars than all the bishops of England ever did.
WYATVILLE
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From this reading It is a curious coincidence that this tower, after a lapse of four centuries and a half, should become the residence of an architect possessing the genius of Wykeham, and who, like him, had rebuilt the kingly edifice--SIR JEFFRY WYATVILLE.
WYKEHAMnoun
English prelate and statesman; founded a college at Oxford and Winchester College in Winchester; served as chancellor of England and bishop of Winchester (1324-1404)
From this reading When the Winchester Tower was finished, he caused the words, HOC FECIT WYKEHAM, to be carved upon it; and the king, offended at his presumption, Wykeham turned away his displeasure by declaring that the inscription meant that the castle had made him, and not that he had made the castle.
