used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
(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 It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Now, M. de Crosne,” said the queen, “it is our turn for an explanation.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading M. de Crosne had felt himself in no slight degree embarrassed since his interview with the king and queen.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew, however, that he had but done his duty, and he entered, therefore, tranquilly, with a smile on his face.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
CROSNE
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From this reading M. DE CROSNE.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading M. DE CROSNE.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading M. de Crosne had felt himself in no slight degree embarrassed since his interview with the king and queen.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He knew, however, that he had but done his duty, and he entered, therefore, tranquilly, with a smile on his face.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He knew, however, that he had but done his duty, and he entered, therefore, tranquilly, with a smile on his face.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading M. de Crosne had felt himself in no slight degree embarrassed since his interview with the king and queen.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He knew, however, that he had but done his duty, and he entered, therefore, tranquilly, with a smile on his face.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading “Now, M. de Crosne,” said the queen, “it is our turn for an explanation.”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He knew, however, that he had but done his duty, and he entered, therefore, tranquilly, with a smile on his face.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading M. de Crosne had felt himself in no slight degree embarrassed since his interview with the king and queen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Now, M. de Crosne,” said the queen, “it is our turn for an explanation.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading M. de Crosne had felt himself in no slight degree embarrassed since his interview with the king and queen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading M. de Crosne had felt himself in no slight degree embarrassed since his interview with the king and queen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading M. de Crosne had felt himself in no slight degree embarrassed since his interview with the king and queen.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He knew, however, that he had but done his duty, and he entered, therefore, tranquilly, with a smile on his face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading M. de Crosne had felt himself in no slight degree embarrassed since his interview with the king and queen.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading M. de Crosne had felt himself in no slight degree embarrassed since his interview with the king and queen.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Now, M. de Crosne,” said the queen, “it is our turn for an explanation.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading M. de Crosne had felt himself in no slight degree embarrassed since his interview with the king and queen.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew, however, that he had but done his duty, and he entered, therefore, tranquilly, with a smile on his face.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. DE CROSNE.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
not any; not one
From this reading M. de Crosne had felt himself in no slight degree embarrassed since his interview with the king and queen.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now, M. de Crosne,” said the queen, “it is our turn for an explanation.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He knew, however, that he had but done his duty, and he entered, therefore, tranquilly, with a smile on his face.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Now, M. de Crosne,” said the queen, “it is our turn for an explanation.”
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading M. de Crosne had felt himself in no slight degree embarrassed since his interview with the king and queen.
queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now, M. de Crosne,” said the queen, “it is our turn for an explanation.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading M. de Crosne had felt himself in no slight degree embarrassed since his interview with the king and queen.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading M. de Crosne had felt himself in no slight degree embarrassed since his interview with the king and queen.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He knew, however, that he had but done his duty, and he entered, therefore, tranquilly, with a smile on his face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading M. de Crosne had felt himself in no slight degree embarrassed since his interview with the king and queen.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He knew, however, that he had but done his duty, and he entered, therefore, tranquilly, with a smile on his face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
tranquillyadverb
without emotional agitation
From this reading He knew, however, that he had but done his duty, and he entered, therefore, tranquilly, with a smile on his face.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading “Now, M. de Crosne,” said the queen, “it is our turn for an explanation.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading M. de Crosne had felt himself in no slight degree embarrassed since his interview with the king and queen.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was no light matter to have the care of the interests of a crown and of the fame of a queen; and he feared that he was about to encounter all the weight of a woman’s anger and a queen’s indignation.
