used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading There was also a paragraph about A. Fish, Esquire’s, lecture upon the “Unreasonableness of ability,” which the editor advised everybody to try and hear.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was also a paragraph about A. Fish, Esquire’s, lecture upon the “Unreasonableness of ability,” which the editor advised everybody to try and hear.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
speak to
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading There was also a paragraph about A. Fish, Esquire’s, lecture upon the “Unreasonableness of ability,” which the editor advised everybody to try and hear.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE next morning all was excitement at the palace.
in addition
From this reading There was also a paragraph about A. Fish, Esquire’s, lecture upon the “Unreasonableness of ability,” which the editor advised everybody to try and hear.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE next morning all was excitement at the palace.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
AUnounUS /oʊ/
a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
From this reading “AU REVOIR.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
breakfast-table
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From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading There was also a paragraph about A. Fish, Esquire’s, lecture upon the “Unreasonableness of ability,” which the editor advised everybody to try and hear.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
Esquire'snounUS /ˈeskwaɪrz/
possessive form of “esquire” — (Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood
From this reading There was also a paragraph about A. Fish, Esquire’s, lecture upon the “Unreasonableness of ability,” which the editor advised everybody to try and hear.
every person
From this reading There was also a paragraph about A. Fish, Esquire’s, lecture upon the “Unreasonableness of ability,” which the editor advised everybody to try and hear.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE next morning all was excitement at the palace.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading There was also a paragraph about A. Fish, Esquire’s, lecture upon the “Unreasonableness of ability,” which the editor advised everybody to try and hear.
flusterverbUS /ˈflʌstər/
be flustered; behave in a confused manner
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
set up or found
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading There was also a paragraph about A. Fish, Esquire’s, lecture upon the “Unreasonableness of ability,” which the editor advised everybody to try and hear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
a message received and understood
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
and nothing more
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
Kis-Smee
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From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading There was also a paragraph about A. Fish, Esquire’s, lecture upon the “Unreasonableness of ability,” which the editor advised everybody to try and hear.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE next morning all was excitement at the palace.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE next morning all was excitement at the palace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE next morning all was excitement at the palace.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading There was also a paragraph about A. Fish, Esquire’s, lecture upon the “Unreasonableness of ability,” which the editor advised everybody to try and hear.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
REVOIR
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From this reading “AU REVOIR.”
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
express in words
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
surprisinglyadverbUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/
in a surprising manner
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE next morning all was excitement at the palace.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was also a paragraph about A. Fish, Esquire’s, lecture upon the “Unreasonableness of ability,” which the editor advised everybody to try and hear.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was also a paragraph about A. Fish, Esquire’s, lecture upon the “Unreasonableness of ability,” which the editor advised everybody to try and hear.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading There was also a paragraph about A. Fish, Esquire’s, lecture upon the “Unreasonableness of ability,” which the editor advised everybody to try and hear.
Unreasonableness
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From this reading There was also a paragraph about A. Fish, Esquire’s, lecture upon the “Unreasonableness of ability,” which the editor advised everybody to try and hear.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was also a paragraph about A. Fish, Esquire’s, lecture upon the “Unreasonableness of ability,” which the editor advised everybody to try and hear.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE next morning all was excitement at the palace.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
at the time that
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
Whyer
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From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The news of our return had spread abroad, and in the morning copy of the _Daily Whyer_, which his Majesty found on the breakfast-table when we went down, a full and, I must say, surprisingly accurate account of the interview appeared, together with the information that his Majesty would attend Parliament in state in the afternoon, and that an address from the throne would be read, in which certain changes in the Government would be suggested.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading His Majesty was in quite a fluster, and we spent several hours in preparing an elaborate written speech which he was to read out in the afternoon; and then, having settled this and other matters to our satisfaction, we took Kis-Smee out for a little walk just before luncheon.
