Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading In 1506 Windsor was the scene of great festivity, in consequence of the unexpected arrival of Philip, King of Castile, and his queen, who had been driven by stress of weather into Weymouth.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The establishment was enriched in later times by a valuable library, bequeathed to it by the Earl of Ranelagh.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In 1506 Windsor was the scene of great festivity, in consequence of the unexpected arrival of Philip, King of Castile, and his queen, who had been driven by stress of weather into Weymouth.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading In 1506 Windsor was the scene of great festivity, in consequence of the unexpected arrival of Philip, King of Castile, and his queen, who had been driven by stress of weather into Weymouth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In 1506 Windsor was the scene of great festivity, in consequence of the unexpected arrival of Philip, King of Castile, and his queen, who had been driven by stress of weather into Weymouth.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

past form of “bequeath” — leave or give by will after one's death

From this reading The establishment was enriched in later times by a valuable library, bequeathed to it by the Earl of Ranelagh.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The establishment was enriched in later times by a valuable library, bequeathed to it by the Earl of Ranelagh.

plural of “canon” — a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

a region of central Spain; a former kingdom that comprised most of modern Spain and united with Aragon to form Spain in 1479

From this reading In 1506 Windsor was the scene of great festivity, in consequence of the unexpected arrival of Philip, King of Castile, and his queen, who had been driven by stress of weather into Weymouth.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The royal visitors remained for several weeks at the castle, during which it continued a scene of revelry, intermixed with the sports of the chase.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading At the same time Philip was invested with the Order of the Garter, and installed in the chapel of St. George.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading The royal visitors remained for several weeks at the castle, during which it continued a scene of revelry, intermixed with the sports of the chase.

plural of “cloister” — residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

of or resembling or typical of a college or college students

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading In 1506 Windsor was the scene of great festivity, in consequence of the unexpected arrival of Philip, King of Castile, and his queen, who had been driven by stress of weather into Weymouth.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The royal visitors remained for several weeks at the castle, during which it continued a scene of revelry, intermixed with the sports of the chase.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

the specified day of the month

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading In 1506 Windsor was the scene of great festivity, in consequence of the unexpected arrival of Philip, King of Castile, and his queen, who had been driven by stress of weather into Weymouth.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The royal visitors remained for several weeks at the castle, during which it continued a scene of revelry, intermixed with the sports of the chase.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading The establishment was enriched in later times by a valuable library, bequeathed to it by the Earl of Ranelagh.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality

From this reading The establishment was enriched in later times by a valuable library, bequeathed to it by the Earl of Ranelagh.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading The establishment was enriched in later times by a valuable library, bequeathed to it by the Earl of Ranelagh.

any joyous diversion

From this reading In 1506 Windsor was the scene of great festivity, in consequence of the unexpected arrival of Philip, King of Castile, and his queen, who had been driven by stress of weather into Weymouth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The royal visitors remained for several weeks at the castle, during which it continued a scene of revelry, intermixed with the sports of the chase.

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 At the same time Philip was invested with the Order of the Garter, and installed in the chapel of St. George.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading At the same time Philip was invested with the Order of the Garter, and installed in the chapel of St. George.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In 1506 Windsor was the scene of great festivity, in consequence of the unexpected arrival of Philip, King of Castile, and his queen, who had been driven by stress of weather into Weymouth.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In 1506 Windsor was the scene of great festivity, in consequence of the unexpected arrival of Philip, King of Castile, and his queen, who had been driven by stress of weather into Weymouth.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In 1506 Windsor was the scene of great festivity, in consequence of the unexpected arrival of Philip, King of Castile, and his queen, who had been driven by stress of weather into Weymouth.

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From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The establishment was enriched in later times by a valuable library, bequeathed to it by the Earl of Ranelagh.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading At the same time Philip was invested with the Order of the Garter, and installed in the chapel of St. George.

past form of “intermix” — combine into one

From this reading The royal visitors remained for several weeks at the castle, during which it continued a scene of revelry, intermixed with the sports of the chase.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In 1506 Windsor was the scene of great festivity, in consequence of the unexpected arrival of Philip, King of Castile, and his queen, who had been driven by stress of weather into Weymouth.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading At the same time Philip was invested with the Order of the Garter, and installed in the chapel of St. George.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading In 1506 Windsor was the scene of great festivity, in consequence of the unexpected arrival of Philip, King of Castile, and his queen, who had been driven by stress of weather into Weymouth.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The establishment was enriched in later times by a valuable library, bequeathed to it by the Earl of Ranelagh.

a room where books are kept

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading At the same time Philip was invested with the Order of the Garter, and installed in the chapel of St. George.

by chance

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

an amount of time

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading In 1506 Windsor was the scene of great festivity, in consequence of the unexpected arrival of Philip, King of Castile, and his queen, who had been driven by stress of weather into Weymouth.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading In 1506 Windsor was the scene of great festivity, in consequence of the unexpected arrival of Philip, King of Castile, and his queen, who had been driven by stress of weather into Weymouth.

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From this reading The establishment was enriched in later times by a valuable library, bequeathed to it by the Earl of Ranelagh.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The royal visitors remained for several weeks at the castle, during which it continued a scene of revelry, intermixed with the sports of the chase.

unrestrained merrymaking

From this reading The royal visitors remained for several weeks at the castle, during which it continued a scene of revelry, intermixed with the sports of the chase.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading The royal visitors remained for several weeks at the castle, during which it continued a scene of revelry, intermixed with the sports of the chase.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At the same time Philip was invested with the Order of the Garter, and installed in the chapel of St. George.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading In 1506 Windsor was the scene of great festivity, in consequence of the unexpected arrival of Philip, King of Castile, and his queen, who had been driven by stress of weather into Weymouth.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The royal visitors remained for several weeks at the castle, during which it continued a scene of revelry, intermixed with the sports of the chase.

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading The royal visitors remained for several weeks at the castle, during which it continued a scene of revelry, intermixed with the sports of the chase.

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From this reading At the same time Philip was invested with the Order of the Garter, and installed in the chapel of St. George.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading In 1506 Windsor was the scene of great festivity, in consequence of the unexpected arrival of Philip, King of Castile, and his queen, who had been driven by stress of weather into Weymouth.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the same time Philip was invested with the Order of the Garter, and installed in the chapel of St. George.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The establishment was enriched in later times by a valuable library, bequeathed to it by the Earl of Ranelagh.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading In 1506 Windsor was the scene of great festivity, in consequence of the unexpected arrival of Philip, King of Castile, and his queen, who had been driven by stress of weather into Weymouth.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading The establishment was enriched in later times by a valuable library, bequeathed to it by the Earl of Ranelagh.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading The royal visitors remained for several weeks at the castle, during which it continued a scene of revelry, intermixed with the sports of the chase.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The establishment was enriched in later times by a valuable library, bequeathed to it by the Earl of Ranelagh.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading In 1506 Windsor was the scene of great festivity, in consequence of the unexpected arrival of Philip, King of Castile, and his queen, who had been driven by stress of weather into Weymouth.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The royal visitors remained for several weeks at the castle, during which it continued a scene of revelry, intermixed with the sports of the chase.

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From this reading In 1506 Windsor was the scene of great festivity, in consequence of the unexpected arrival of Philip, King of Castile, and his queen, who had been driven by stress of weather into Weymouth.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading At the lower end of the court, adjoining the canons' houses behind the Horse-shoe Cloisters, stands the Collegiate Library, the date of which is uncertain, though it may perhaps be referred to this period.

which person or people

From this reading In 1506 Windsor was the scene of great festivity, in consequence of the unexpected arrival of Philip, King of Castile, and his queen, who had been driven by stress of weather into Weymouth.

a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit

From this reading In 1506 Windsor was the scene of great festivity, in consequence of the unexpected arrival of Philip, King of Castile, and his queen, who had been driven by stress of weather into Weymouth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The royal visitors remained for several weeks at the castle, during which it continued a scene of revelry, intermixed with the sports of the chase.