used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I could do so this moment," he said with a deprecating smile, "but I like to make sure that the leaders of my people agree with my decisions, as much as possible.
consider or hold as true
From this reading "But I can tell you now that I am more than ever disposed to accept your invitation.
advisorsnounUS /ædˈvaɪzərz/
plural of “advisor” — an expert who gives advice
From this reading "I will call my advisors together, and discuss this matter with them," he said.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading I could do so this moment," he said with a deprecating smile, "but I like to make sure that the leaders of my people agree with my decisions, as much as possible.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "But I can tell you now that I am more than ever disposed to accept your invitation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The five had finished eating by now, and the Ruler rose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I could do so this moment," he said with a deprecating smile, "but I like to make sure that the leaders of my people agree with my decisions, as much as possible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I can tell you now that I am more than ever disposed to accept your invitation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The five had finished eating by now, and the Ruler rose.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I will call my advisors together, and discuss this matter with them," he said.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But I can tell you now that I am more than ever disposed to accept your invitation.
ChambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading I will have a servant show you to my study, where you can discuss your own plans while my ministers, my son and myself talk in the Council Chambers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could do so this moment," he said with a deprecating smile, "but I like to make sure that the leaders of my people agree with my decisions, as much as possible.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading I will have a servant show you to my study, where you can discuss your own plans while my ministers, my son and myself talk in the Council Chambers.
decisionsnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒənz/
plural of “decision” — the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading I could do so this moment," he said with a deprecating smile, "but I like to make sure that the leaders of my people agree with my decisions, as much as possible.
deprecatingadjectiveUS /ˈdeprəkeɪtɪŋ/
tending to diminish or disparage
From this reading I could do so this moment," he said with a deprecating smile, "but I like to make sure that the leaders of my people agree with my decisions, as much as possible.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading "I will call my advisors together, and discuss this matter with them," he said.
having made preparations
From this reading "But I can tell you now that I am more than ever disposed to accept your invitation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I could do so this moment," he said with a deprecating smile, "but I like to make sure that the leaders of my people agree with my decisions, as much as possible.
the act of consuming food
From this reading The five had finished eating by now, and the Ruler rose.
at any time
From this reading "But I can tell you now that I am more than ever disposed to accept your invitation.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The five had finished eating by now, and the Ruler rose.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The five had finished eating by now, and the Ruler rose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The five had finished eating by now, and the Ruler rose.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I will have a servant show you to my study, where you can discuss your own plans while my ministers, my son and myself talk in the Council Chambers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I will call my advisors together, and discuss this matter with them," he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will call my advisors together, and discuss this matter with them," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I will have a servant show you to my study, where you can discuss your own plans while my ministers, my son and myself talk in the Council Chambers.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading "But I can tell you now that I am more than ever disposed to accept your invitation.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading I could do so this moment," he said with a deprecating smile, "but I like to make sure that the leaders of my people agree with my decisions, as much as possible.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I could do so this moment," he said with a deprecating smile, "but I like to make sure that the leaders of my people agree with my decisions, as much as possible.
engage in
From this reading I could do so this moment," he said with a deprecating smile, "but I like to make sure that the leaders of my people agree with my decisions, as much as possible.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I will call my advisors together, and discuss this matter with them," he said.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading I will have a servant show you to my study, where you can discuss your own plans while my ministers, my son and myself talk in the Council Chambers.
a particular point in time
From this reading I could do so this moment," he said with a deprecating smile, "but I like to make sure that the leaders of my people agree with my decisions, as much as possible.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "But I can tell you now that I am more than ever disposed to accept your invitation.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I could do so this moment," he said with a deprecating smile, "but I like to make sure that the leaders of my people agree with my decisions, as much as possible.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I will call my advisors together, and discuss this matter with them," he said.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I will have a servant show you to my study, where you can discuss your own plans while my ministers, my son and myself talk in the Council Chambers.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The five had finished eating by now, and the Ruler rose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I could do so this moment," he said with a deprecating smile, "but I like to make sure that the leaders of my people agree with my decisions, as much as possible.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I will have a servant show you to my study, where you can discuss your own plans while my ministers, my son and myself talk in the Council Chambers.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I could do so this moment," he said with a deprecating smile, "but I like to make sure that the leaders of my people agree with my decisions, as much as possible.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading I will have a servant show you to my study, where you can discuss your own plans while my ministers, my son and myself talk in the Council Chambers.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I could do so this moment," he said with a deprecating smile, "but I like to make sure that the leaders of my people agree with my decisions, as much as possible.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The five had finished eating by now, and the Ruler rose.
RulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading The five had finished eating by now, and the Ruler rose.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I will call my advisors together, and discuss this matter with them," he said.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading I will have a servant show you to my study, where you can discuss your own plans while my ministers, my son and myself talk in the Council Chambers.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I will have a servant show you to my study, where you can discuss your own plans while my ministers, my son and myself talk in the Council Chambers.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading I could do so this moment," he said with a deprecating smile, "but I like to make sure that the leaders of my people agree with my decisions, as much as possible.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I could do so this moment," he said with a deprecating smile, "but I like to make sure that the leaders of my people agree with my decisions, as much as possible.
a male human offspring
From this reading I will have a servant show you to my study, where you can discuss your own plans while my ministers, my son and myself talk in the Council Chambers.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I will have a servant show you to my study, where you can discuss your own plans while my ministers, my son and myself talk in the Council Chambers.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I could do so this moment," he said with a deprecating smile, "but I like to make sure that the leaders of my people agree with my decisions, as much as possible.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I will have a servant show you to my study, where you can discuss your own plans while my ministers, my son and myself talk in the Council Chambers.
express in words
From this reading "But I can tell you now that I am more than ever disposed to accept your invitation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "But I can tell you now that I am more than ever disposed to accept your invitation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But I can tell you now that I am more than ever disposed to accept your invitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The five had finished eating by now, and the Ruler rose.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I will call my advisors together, and discuss this matter with them," he said.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I will call my advisors together, and discuss this matter with them," he said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But I can tell you now that I am more than ever disposed to accept your invitation.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "I will call my advisors together, and discuss this matter with them," he said.
in or at the place that
From this reading I will have a servant show you to my study, where you can discuss your own plans while my ministers, my son and myself talk in the Council Chambers.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I will have a servant show you to my study, where you can discuss your own plans while my ministers, my son and myself talk in the Council Chambers.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will call my advisors together, and discuss this matter with them," he said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I will call my advisors together, and discuss this matter with them," he said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But I can tell you now that I am more than ever disposed to accept your invitation.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But I can tell you now that I am more than ever disposed to accept your invitation.
