used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading To her surprise and annoyance, the Premier showed no disposition to further her wishes.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
move towards
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
Bellaviste
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From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
bridgedverbUS /brɪdʒd/
past form of “bridge” — connect or reduce the distance between
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
broachedadjectiveUS /broʊtʃt/
of a cask or barrel
From this reading Full of enthusiasm for her new idea, she broached the subject to M. Drakovics and Cyril one morning, when the business on which they had come to consult her was ended.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Full of enthusiasm for her new idea, she broached the subject to M. Drakovics and Cyril one morning, when the business on which they had come to consult her was ended.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Full of enthusiasm for her new idea, she broached the subject to M. Drakovics and Cyril one morning, when the business on which they had come to consult her was ended.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Full of enthusiasm for her new idea, she broached the subject to M. Drakovics and Cyril one morning, when the business on which they had come to consult her was ended.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading Full of enthusiasm for her new idea, she broached the subject to M. Drakovics and Cyril one morning, when the business on which they had come to consult her was ended.
the specified day of the month
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
a female human offspring
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
the act of departing
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading To her surprise and annoyance, the Premier showed no disposition to further her wishes.
Drakovics
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From this reading Full of enthusiasm for her new idea, she broached the subject to M. Drakovics and Cyril one morning, when the business on which they had come to consult her was ended.
dreadingverbUS /ˈdredɪŋ/
-ing form of “dread” — be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Full of enthusiasm for her new idea, she broached the subject to M. Drakovics and Cyril one morning, when the business on which they had come to consult her was ended.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Full of enthusiasm for her new idea, she broached the subject to M. Drakovics and Cyril one morning, when the business on which they had come to consult her was ended.
Ernestine
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From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Full of enthusiasm for her new idea, she broached the subject to M. Drakovics and Cyril one morning, when the business on which they had come to consult her was ended.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading To her surprise and annoyance, the Premier showed no disposition to further her wishes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Full of enthusiasm for her new idea, she broached the subject to M. Drakovics and Cyril one morning, when the business on which they had come to consult her was ended.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Full of enthusiasm for her new idea, she broached the subject to M. Drakovics and Cyril one morning, when the business on which they had come to consult her was ended.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
MinistersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Full of enthusiasm for her new idea, she broached the subject to M. Drakovics and Cyril one morning, when the business on which they had come to consult her was ended.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Full of enthusiasm for her new idea, she broached the subject to M. Drakovics and Cyril one morning, when the business on which they had come to consult her was ended.
not any; not one
From this reading To her surprise and annoyance, the Premier showed no disposition to further her wishes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Full of enthusiasm for her new idea, she broached the subject to M. Drakovics and Cyril one morning, when the business on which they had come to consult her was ended.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Full of enthusiasm for her new idea, she broached the subject to M. Drakovics and Cyril one morning, when the business on which they had come to consult her was ended.
and nothing more
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
a human being
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
PremiernounUS /preˈmɪr/
the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
From this reading To her surprise and annoyance, the Premier showed no disposition to further her wishes.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
an angry dispute
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
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 Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — 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 The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
RegentnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
RivieranounUS /ˌrɪviˈerə/
a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To her surprise and annoyance, the Premier showed no disposition to further her wishes.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
in the near future
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Full of enthusiasm for her new idea, she broached the subject to M. Drakovics and Cyril one morning, when the business on which they had come to consult her was ended.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading To her surprise and annoyance, the Premier showed no disposition to further her wishes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Full of enthusiasm for her new idea, she broached the subject to M. Drakovics and Cyril one morning, when the business on which they had come to consult her was ended.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
uncomfortablyadverbUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in physical discomfort
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
precisely as stated
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
Weldart's
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From this reading For some time after these exciting events, there was peace in the Palace at Bellaviste, until the near approach of the date fixed for the Princess of Weldart’s departure for the South of France brought about another difference of opinion between the Regent and her Ministers.
at the time that
From this reading Full of enthusiasm for her new idea, she broached the subject to M. Drakovics and Cyril one morning, when the business on which they had come to consult her was ended.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Indeed, it was the friendly relations existing between the mother and daughter which led to the fresh difficulty already mentioned, for Queen Ernestine, dreading the solitude of the long winter, and finding her life very monotonous and the cares of State uncomfortably heavy, conceived a desire that she and the little King should accompany the Princess to the Riviera.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading To her surprise and annoyance, the Premier showed no disposition to further her wishes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The breach caused by the Queen’s discovery of the part her mother had played with reference to the letter to the Emperor had soon been bridged over, for the young widow in her loneliness could not keep up a quarrel with the only person in whom her position and circumstances permitted her to confide.
