used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How are we to decline the honour he thinks he is doing us, without wounding beyond redress his pride both as a man and a king?
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Suppose that, to gain time, we reply that his proposition cannot be accepted without some consideration; suppose we allow him to hope, and our position becomes thereby more dangerous?
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading We are really alarmed.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Suppose that, to gain time, we reply that his proposition cannot be accepted without some consideration; suppose we allow him to hope, and our position becomes thereby more dangerous?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How are we to decline the honour he thinks he is doing us, without wounding beyond redress his pride both as a man and a king?
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading De Morin is averse from this, and is of opinion that we should appear scandalized, without, at the same time, wounding the King's vanity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are really alarmed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The demand has its ludicrous aspect, but, preferred by Munza, whose character we know, it is formidable as well.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The demand has its ludicrous aspect, but, preferred by Munza, whose character we know, it is formidable as well.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading De Morin is averse from this, and is of opinion that we should appear scandalized, without, at the same time, wounding the King's vanity.
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading De Morin is averse from this, and is of opinion that we should appear scandalized, without, at the same time, wounding the King's vanity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Suppose that, to gain time, we reply that his proposition cannot be accepted without some consideration; suppose we allow him to hope, and our position becomes thereby more dangerous?
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Suppose that, to gain time, we reply that his proposition cannot be accepted without some consideration; suppose we allow him to hope, and our position becomes thereby more dangerous?
on the far side of; further than
From this reading How are we to decline the honour he thinks he is doing us, without wounding beyond redress his pride both as a man and a king?
the two together, not just one
From this reading How are we to decline the honour he thinks he is doing us, without wounding beyond redress his pride both as a man and a king?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The demand has its ludicrous aspect, but, preferred by Munza, whose character we know, it is formidable as well.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The demand has its ludicrous aspect, but, preferred by Munza, whose character we know, it is formidable as well.
cannot
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From this reading Suppose that, to gain time, we reply that his proposition cannot be accepted without some consideration; suppose we allow him to hope, and our position becomes thereby more dangerous?
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The demand has its ludicrous aspect, but, preferred by Munza, whose character we know, it is formidable as well.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Suppose that, to gain time, we reply that his proposition cannot be accepted without some consideration; suppose we allow him to hope, and our position becomes thereby more dangerous?
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Suppose that, to gain time, we reply that his proposition cannot be accepted without some consideration; suppose we allow him to hope, and our position becomes thereby more dangerous?
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading De Morin is averse from this, and is of opinion that we should appear scandalized, without, at the same time, wounding the King's vanity.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading How are we to decline the honour he thinks he is doing us, without wounding beyond redress his pride both as a man and a king?
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The demand has its ludicrous aspect, but, preferred by Munza, whose character we know, it is formidable as well.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading How are we to decline the honour he thinks he is doing us, without wounding beyond redress his pride both as a man and a king?
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading The demand has its ludicrous aspect, but, preferred by Munza, whose character we know, it is formidable as well.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading De Morin is averse from this, and is of opinion that we should appear scandalized, without, at the same time, wounding the King's vanity.
obtain
From this reading Suppose that, to gain time, we reply that his proposition cannot be accepted without some consideration; suppose we allow him to hope, and our position becomes thereby more dangerous?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The demand has its ludicrous aspect, but, preferred by Munza, whose character we know, it is formidable as well.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How are we to decline the honour he thinks he is doing us, without wounding beyond redress his pride both as a man and a king?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Suppose that, to gain time, we reply that his proposition cannot be accepted without some consideration; suppose we allow him to hope, and our position becomes thereby more dangerous?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How are we to decline the honour he thinks he is doing us, without wounding beyond redress his pride both as a man and a king?
the state of being honored
From this reading How are we to decline the honour he thinks he is doing us, without wounding beyond redress his pride both as a man and a king?
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Suppose that, to gain time, we reply that his proposition cannot be accepted without some consideration; suppose we allow him to hope, and our position becomes thereby more dangerous?
How
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From this reading How are we to decline the honour he thinks he is doing us, without wounding beyond redress his pride both as a man and a king?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The demand has its ludicrous aspect, but, preferred by Munza, whose character we know, it is formidable as well.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The demand has its ludicrous aspect, but, preferred by Munza, whose character we know, it is formidable as well.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The demand has its ludicrous aspect, but, preferred by Munza, whose character we know, it is formidable as well.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading How are we to decline the honour he thinks he is doing us, without wounding beyond redress his pride both as a man and a king?
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading De Morin is averse from this, and is of opinion that we should appear scandalized, without, at the same time, wounding the King's vanity.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The demand has its ludicrous aspect, but, preferred by Munza, whose character we know, it is formidable as well.
ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading The demand has its ludicrous aspect, but, preferred by Munza, whose character we know, it is formidable as well.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading How are we to decline the honour he thinks he is doing us, without wounding beyond redress his pride both as a man and a king?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Suppose that, to gain time, we reply that his proposition cannot be accepted without some consideration; suppose we allow him to hope, and our position becomes thereby more dangerous?
Morin
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From this reading De Morin is averse from this, and is of opinion that we should appear scandalized, without, at the same time, wounding the King's vanity.
Munza
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From this reading The demand has its ludicrous aspect, but, preferred by Munza, whose character we know, it is formidable as well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading De Morin is averse from this, and is of opinion that we should appear scandalized, without, at the same time, wounding the King's vanity.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading De Morin is averse from this, and is of opinion that we should appear scandalized, without, at the same time, wounding the King's vanity.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Suppose that, to gain time, we reply that his proposition cannot be accepted without some consideration; suppose we allow him to hope, and our position becomes thereby more dangerous?
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Suppose that, to gain time, we reply that his proposition cannot be accepted without some consideration; suppose we allow him to hope, and our position becomes thereby more dangerous?
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading The demand has its ludicrous aspect, but, preferred by Munza, whose character we know, it is formidable as well.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading How are we to decline the honour he thinks he is doing us, without wounding beyond redress his pride both as a man and a king?
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Suppose that, to gain time, we reply that his proposition cannot be accepted without some consideration; suppose we allow him to hope, and our position becomes thereby more dangerous?
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading We are really alarmed.
redressnounUS /rɪˈdres/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading How are we to decline the honour he thinks he is doing us, without wounding beyond redress his pride both as a man and a king?
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Suppose that, to gain time, we reply that his proposition cannot be accepted without some consideration; suppose we allow him to hope, and our position becomes thereby more dangerous?
Identical; not different.
From this reading De Morin is averse from this, and is of opinion that we should appear scandalized, without, at the same time, wounding the King's vanity.
scandalizedverbUS /ˈskændəlaɪzd/
past form of “scandalize” — strike with disgust or revulsion
From this reading De Morin is averse from this, and is of opinion that we should appear scandalized, without, at the same time, wounding the King's vanity.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading De Morin is averse from this, and is of opinion that we should appear scandalized, without, at the same time, wounding the King's vanity.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Suppose that, to gain time, we reply that his proposition cannot be accepted without some consideration; suppose we allow him to hope, and our position becomes thereby more dangerous?
express a supposition
From this reading Suppose that, to gain time, we reply that his proposition cannot be accepted without some consideration; suppose we allow him to hope, and our position becomes thereby more dangerous?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Suppose that, to gain time, we reply that his proposition cannot be accepted without some consideration; suppose we allow him to hope, and our position becomes thereby more dangerous?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The demand has its ludicrous aspect, but, preferred by Munza, whose character we know, it is formidable as well.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading Suppose that, to gain time, we reply that his proposition cannot be accepted without some consideration; suppose we allow him to hope, and our position becomes thereby more dangerous?
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading How are we to decline the honour he thinks he is doing us, without wounding beyond redress his pride both as a man and a king?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading De Morin is averse from this, and is of opinion that we should appear scandalized, without, at the same time, wounding the King's vanity.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Suppose that, to gain time, we reply that his proposition cannot be accepted without some consideration; suppose we allow him to hope, and our position becomes thereby more dangerous?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How are we to decline the honour he thinks he is doing us, without wounding beyond redress his pride both as a man and a king?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How are we to decline the honour he thinks he is doing us, without wounding beyond redress his pride both as a man and a king?
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading De Morin is averse from this, and is of opinion that we should appear scandalized, without, at the same time, wounding the King's vanity.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are really alarmed.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The demand has its ludicrous aspect, but, preferred by Munza, whose character we know, it is formidable as well.
belonging to which person
From this reading The demand has its ludicrous aspect, but, preferred by Munza, whose character we know, it is formidable as well.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading How are we to decline the honour he thinks he is doing us, without wounding beyond redress his pride both as a man and a king?
woundingnounUS /ˈwuːndɪŋ/
the act of inflicting a wound
From this reading How are we to decline the honour he thinks he is doing us, without wounding beyond redress his pride both as a man and a king?
