Chapter XXIII · Under Which King?

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading “Your Majesty will relate to us your adventures?” said the Princess, when they were seated at table.

later than; following

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

(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 “I can’t at all understand that confession myself,” said Caerleon, smiling, “for the men who made it had the best possible means of knowing what had really happened to us.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Your Majesty will relate to us your adventures?” said the Princess, when they were seated at table.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading I suppose the rumour was a mere blind, intended to distract our attention from the real plot.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading “I can’t at all understand that confession myself,” said Caerleon, smiling, “for the men who made it had the best possible means of knowing what had really happened to us.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading I suppose the rumour was a mere blind, intended to distract our attention from the real plot.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I can’t at all understand that confession myself,” said Caerleon, smiling, “for the men who made it had the best possible means of knowing what had really happened to us.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I can’t at all understand that confession myself,” said Caerleon, smiling, “for the men who made it had the best possible means of knowing what had really happened to us.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading “I can’t at all understand that confession myself,” said Caerleon, smiling, “for the men who made it had the best possible means of knowing what had really happened to us.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

the ceremony of installing a new monarch

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

made known or openly avowed

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

draw someone's attention away from something

From this reading I suppose the rumour was a mere blind, intended to distract our attention from the real plot.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I can’t at all understand that confession myself,” said Caerleon, smiling, “for the men who made it had the best possible means of knowing what had really happened to us.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading “I can’t at all understand that confession myself,” said Caerleon, smiling, “for the men who made it had the best possible means of knowing what had really happened to us.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I can’t at all understand that confession myself,” said Caerleon, smiling, “for the men who made it had the best possible means of knowing what had really happened to us.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

plural of “insurgent” — a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading I suppose the rumour was a mere blind, intended to distract our attention from the real plot.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I can’t at all understand that confession myself,” said Caerleon, smiling, “for the men who made it had the best possible means of knowing what had really happened to us.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading “I can’t at all understand that confession myself,” said Caerleon, smiling, “for the men who made it had the best possible means of knowing what had really happened to us.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “I can’t at all understand that confession myself,” said Caerleon, smiling, “for the men who made it had the best possible means of knowing what had really happened to us.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading “Your Majesty will relate to us your adventures?” said the Princess, when they were seated at table.

a republic on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading “I can’t at all understand that confession myself,” said Caerleon, smiling, “for the men who made it had the best possible means of knowing what had really happened to us.

the force of workers available

From this reading “I can’t at all understand that confession myself,” said Caerleon, smiling, “for the men who made it had the best possible means of knowing what had really happened to us.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading I suppose the rumour was a mere blind, intended to distract our attention from the real plot.

used to form the superlative

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading “I can’t at all understand that confession myself,” said Caerleon, smiling, “for the men who made it had the best possible means of knowing what had really happened to us.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I can’t at all understand that confession myself,” said Caerleon, smiling, “for the men who made it had the best possible means of knowing what had really happened to us.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

and nothing more

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I suppose the rumour was a mere blind, intended to distract our attention from the real plot.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading I suppose the rumour was a mere blind, intended to distract our attention from the real plot.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading “I can’t at all understand that confession myself,” said Caerleon, smiling, “for the men who made it had the best possible means of knowing what had really happened to us.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading “Your Majesty will relate to us your adventures?” said the Princess, when they were seated at table.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading I suppose the rumour was a mere blind, intended to distract our attention from the real plot.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading “I can’t at all understand that confession myself,” said Caerleon, smiling, “for the men who made it had the best possible means of knowing what had really happened to us.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading “Your Majesty will relate to us your adventures?” said the Princess, when they were seated at table.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading I suppose the rumour was a mere blind, intended to distract our attention from the real plot.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Your Majesty will relate to us your adventures?” said the Princess, when they were seated at table.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading “Your Majesty will relate to us your adventures?” said the Princess, when they were seated at table.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading “I can’t at all understand that confession myself,” said Caerleon, smiling, “for the men who made it had the best possible means of knowing what had really happened to us.

in a grave and sedate manner

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

express a supposition

From this reading I suppose the rumour was a mere blind, intended to distract our attention from the real plot.

required or under orders

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading “Your Majesty will relate to us your adventures?” said the Princess, when they were seated at table.

carry out

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “Your Majesty will relate to us your adventures?” said the Princess, when they were seated at table.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Your Majesty will relate to us your adventures?” said the Princess, when they were seated at table.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “Your Majesty will relate to us your adventures?” said the Princess, when they were seated at table.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading “I can’t at all understand that confession myself,” said Caerleon, smiling, “for the men who made it had the best possible means of knowing what had really happened to us.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Your Majesty will relate to us your adventures?” said the Princess, when they were seated at table.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

(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 Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “Your Majesty will relate to us your adventures?” said the Princess, when they were seated at table.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “I can’t at all understand that confession myself,” said Caerleon, smiling, “for the men who made it had the best possible means of knowing what had really happened to us.

at the time that

From this reading “Your Majesty will relate to us your adventures?” said the Princess, when they were seated at table.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

which person or people

From this reading “I can’t at all understand that confession myself,” said Caerleon, smiling, “for the men who made it had the best possible means of knowing what had really happened to us.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Your Majesty will relate to us your adventures?” said the Princess, when they were seated at table.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

the day immediately before today

From this reading Well, to go back to the beginning of everything, it seems, from what my brother has since told me, that he and Drakovics had some idea that an attempt would be made on my life at the coronation, which was to take place to-day--or yesterday--or was it the day before?--I am in a state of utter confusion now as to the day of the week.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “At present we know only that the insurgents declared most solemnly that they had killed you, and that we find you are here in Malta several days after your supposed death.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Your Majesty will relate to us your adventures?” said the Princess, when they were seated at table.