used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Parliament was about to meet, and the Emperor was to open it with a speech delivered by himself.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Parliament was about to meet, and the Emperor was to open it with a speech delivered by himself.
advisersnounUS /ædˈvaɪzərz/
plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
(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 Emperor desired that all reference to it should be omitted.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
alteringnounUS /ˈɔːltərɪŋ/
the sterilization of an animal
From this reading Much difference of opinion existed as to whether reference should be made to the question of altering the nature of the succession.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Parliament was about to meet, and the Emperor was to open it with a speech delivered by himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Much difference of opinion existed as to whether reference should be made to the question of altering the nature of the succession.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Much difference of opinion existed as to whether reference should be made to the question of altering the nature of the succession.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Parliament was about to meet, and the Emperor was to open it with a speech delivered by himself.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
recognizable; marked
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Parliament was about to meet, and the Emperor was to open it with a speech delivered by himself.
depriveverbUS /dɪˈpraɪv/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
wanted intensely
From this reading The Emperor desired that all reference to it should be omitted.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Much difference of opinion existed as to whether reference should be made to the question of altering the nature of the succession.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Parliament was about to meet, and the Emperor was to open it with a speech delivered by himself.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Much difference of opinion existed as to whether reference should be made to the question of altering the nature of the succession.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
highest in quality
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
Hardinge
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From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Parliament was about to meet, and the Emperor was to open it with a speech delivered by himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Parliament was about to meet, and the Emperor was to open it with a speech delivered by himself.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Much difference of opinion existed as to whether reference should be made to the question of altering the nature of the succession.
come together
From this reading Parliament was about to meet, and the Emperor was to open it with a speech delivered by himself.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much difference of opinion existed as to whether reference should be made to the question of altering the nature of the succession.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Much difference of opinion existed as to whether reference should be made to the question of altering the nature of the succession.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Much difference of opinion existed as to whether reference should be made to the question of altering the nature of the succession.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading The Emperor desired that all reference to it should be omitted.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Parliament was about to meet, and the Emperor was to open it with a speech delivered by himself.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Much difference of opinion existed as to whether reference should be made to the question of altering the nature of the succession.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Parliament was about to meet, and the Emperor was to open it with a speech delivered by himself.
PARTIALadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading PARTIAL VICTORY.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Much difference of opinion existed as to whether reference should be made to the question of altering the nature of the succession.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Much difference of opinion existed as to whether reference should be made to the question of altering the nature of the succession.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Much difference of opinion existed as to whether reference should be made to the question of altering the nature of the succession.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Parliament was about to meet, and the Emperor was to open it with a speech delivered by himself.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Much difference of opinion existed as to whether reference should be made to the question of altering the nature of the succession.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Emperor desired that all reference to it should be omitted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Parliament was about to meet, and the Emperor was to open it with a speech delivered by himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Parliament was about to meet, and the Emperor was to open it with a speech delivered by himself.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told Mrs. Hardinge frankly he had decided not to agree to an alteration, but he said his greatest pain in refusing was the consciousness that it might deprive him of his present advisers.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading PARTIAL VICTORY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Parliament was about to meet, and the Emperor was to open it with a speech delivered by himself.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Much difference of opinion existed as to whether reference should be made to the question of altering the nature of the succession.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Parliament was about to meet, and the Emperor was to open it with a speech delivered by himself.
