used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If possible, we must see that Drakovics resigns, and has not to be dismissed; but that is not so important as the necessity of preventing his bringing on a constitutional crisis.
addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
matters of personal concern
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If possible, we must see that Drakovics resigns, and has not to be dismissed; but that is not so important as the necessity of preventing his bringing on a constitutional crisis.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If possible, we must see that Drakovics resigns, and has not to be dismissed; but that is not so important as the necessity of preventing his bringing on a constitutional crisis.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If possible, we must see that Drakovics resigns, and has not to be dismissed; but that is not so important as the necessity of preventing his bringing on a constitutional crisis.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “We must bring things to a head as soon as possible--have no more haggling negotiations.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading If possible, we must see that Drakovics resigns, and has not to be dismissed; but that is not so important as the necessity of preventing his bringing on a constitutional crisis.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If possible, we must see that Drakovics resigns, and has not to be dismissed; but that is not so important as the necessity of preventing his bringing on a constitutional crisis.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading If possible, we must see that Drakovics resigns, and has not to be dismissed; but that is not so important as the necessity of preventing his bringing on a constitutional crisis.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading If possible, we must see that Drakovics resigns, and has not to be dismissed; but that is not so important as the necessity of preventing his bringing on a constitutional crisis.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading If possible, we must see that Drakovics resigns, and has not to be dismissed; but that is not so important as the necessity of preventing his bringing on a constitutional crisis.
Drakovics
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From this reading If possible, we must see that Drakovics resigns, and has not to be dismissed; but that is not so important as the necessity of preventing his bringing on a constitutional crisis.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading “But how would you propose to force his hand, as you said just now?”
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
hagglingnounUS /ˈhæɡəlɪŋ/
an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)
From this reading “We must bring things to a head as soon as possible--have no more haggling negotiations.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “But how would you propose to force his hand, as you said just now?”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If possible, we must see that Drakovics resigns, and has not to be dismissed; but that is not so important as the necessity of preventing his bringing on a constitutional crisis.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “We must bring things to a head as soon as possible--have no more haggling negotiations.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “We must bring things to a head as soon as possible--have no more haggling negotiations.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If possible, we must see that Drakovics resigns, and has not to be dismissed; but that is not so important as the necessity of preventing his bringing on a constitutional crisis.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But how would you propose to force his hand, as you said just now?”
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If possible, we must see that Drakovics resigns, and has not to be dismissed; but that is not so important as the necessity of preventing his bringing on a constitutional crisis.
of great significance or value
From this reading If possible, we must see that Drakovics resigns, and has not to be dismissed; but that is not so important as the necessity of preventing his bringing on a constitutional crisis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If possible, we must see that Drakovics resigns, and has not to be dismissed; but that is not so important as the necessity of preventing his bringing on a constitutional crisis.
and nothing more
From this reading “But how would you propose to force his hand, as you said just now?”
LegislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
Mirkovics
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From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading If possible, we must see that Drakovics resigns, and has not to be dismissed; but that is not so important as the necessity of preventing his bringing on a constitutional crisis.
negotiationsnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading “We must bring things to a head as soon as possible--have no more haggling negotiations.
not any; not one
From this reading “We must bring things to a head as soon as possible--have no more haggling negotiations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If possible, we must see that Drakovics resigns, and has not to be dismissed; but that is not so important as the necessity of preventing his bringing on a constitutional crisis.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “But how would you propose to force his hand, as you said just now?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
capable of happening or existing
From this reading If possible, we must see that Drakovics resigns, and has not to be dismissed; but that is not so important as the necessity of preventing his bringing on a constitutional crisis.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
preventingverbUS /prɪˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading If possible, we must see that Drakovics resigns, and has not to be dismissed; but that is not so important as the necessity of preventing his bringing on a constitutional crisis.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “But how would you propose to force his hand, as you said just now?”
regencynounUS /ˈriːdʒənsi/
the period of time during which a regent governs
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
resignsverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnz/
third-person singular of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading If possible, we must see that Drakovics resigns, and has not to be dismissed; but that is not so important as the necessity of preventing his bringing on a constitutional crisis.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If possible, we must see that Drakovics resigns, and has not to be dismissed; but that is not so important as the necessity of preventing his bringing on a constitutional crisis.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If possible, we must see that Drakovics resigns, and has not to be dismissed; but that is not so important as the necessity of preventing his bringing on a constitutional crisis.
in the near future
From this reading “We must bring things to a head as soon as possible--have no more haggling negotiations.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
at the time that
From this reading “The more I think of the state of affairs,” said Cyril to Prince Mirkovics, when they were alone, “the more I am convinced that we must hurry things on.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading His aim will be to get up a strife between the Crown and the Legislature, which might end in her Majesty’s being deprived of the regency, and every day that passes adds to his power for mischief.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “But how would you propose to force his hand, as you said just now?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But how would you propose to force his hand, as you said just now?”
