used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HIGH TITLE OF HONOR IS CONFERRED UPON HIM.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading THE EMPRESS'S APARTMENT ON FIRE, BY ACCIDENT; THE AUTHOR INSTRUMENTAL IN SAVING THE REST OF THE PALACE.
AMBASSADORSnounUS /æmˈbæsədərz/
plural of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading AMBASSADORS ARRIVE FROM THE EMPEROR OF BLEFUSCU, AND SUE FOR PEACE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE AUTHOR, BY AN EXTRAORDINARY STRATAGEM, PREVENTS AN INVASION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AMBASSADORS ARRIVE FROM THE EMPEROR OF BLEFUSCU, AND SUE FOR PEACE.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading THE EMPRESS'S APARTMENT ON FIRE, BY ACCIDENT; THE AUTHOR INSTRUMENTAL IN SAVING THE REST OF THE PALACE.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading AMBASSADORS ARRIVE FROM THE EMPEROR OF BLEFUSCU, AND SUE FOR PEACE.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading THE AUTHOR, BY AN EXTRAORDINARY STRATAGEM, PREVENTS AN INVASION.
BLEFUSCU
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From this reading AMBASSADORS ARRIVE FROM THE EMPEROR OF BLEFUSCU, AND SUE FOR PEACE.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE AUTHOR, BY AN EXTRAORDINARY STRATAGEM, PREVENTS AN INVASION.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading The empire of Blefuscu is an island, situate to the north northeast of Lilliput, from whence it is parted only by a channel of eight hundred yards wide.
CONFERREDverbUS /kənˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading A HIGH TITLE OF HONOR IS CONFERRED UPON HIM.
being one more than seven
From this reading The empire of Blefuscu is an island, situate to the north northeast of Lilliput, from whence it is parted only by a channel of eight hundred yards wide.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading AMBASSADORS ARRIVE FROM THE EMPEROR OF BLEFUSCU, AND SUE FOR PEACE.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading The empire of Blefuscu is an island, situate to the north northeast of Lilliput, from whence it is parted only by a channel of eight hundred yards wide.
EMPRESS'S
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From this reading THE EMPRESS'S APARTMENT ON FIRE, BY ACCIDENT; THE AUTHOR INSTRUMENTAL IN SAVING THE REST OF THE PALACE.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading THE AUTHOR, BY AN EXTRAORDINARY STRATAGEM, PREVENTS AN INVASION.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE EMPRESS'S APARTMENT ON FIRE, BY ACCIDENT; THE AUTHOR INSTRUMENTAL IN SAVING THE REST OF THE PALACE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AMBASSADORS ARRIVE FROM THE EMPEROR OF BLEFUSCU, AND SUE FOR PEACE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AMBASSADORS ARRIVE FROM THE EMPEROR OF BLEFUSCU, AND SUE FOR PEACE.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A HIGH TITLE OF HONOR IS CONFERRED UPON HIM.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A HIGH TITLE OF HONOR IS CONFERRED UPON HIM.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading A HIGH TITLE OF HONOR IS CONFERRED UPON HIM.
ten 10s
From this reading The empire of Blefuscu is an island, situate to the north northeast of Lilliput, from whence it is parted only by a channel of eight hundred yards wide.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE EMPRESS'S APARTMENT ON FIRE, BY ACCIDENT; THE AUTHOR INSTRUMENTAL IN SAVING THE REST OF THE PALACE.
INSTRUMENTALadjectiveUS /ˌɪnstrəˈmentəl/
relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments
From this reading THE EMPRESS'S APARTMENT ON FIRE, BY ACCIDENT; THE AUTHOR INSTRUMENTAL IN SAVING THE REST OF THE PALACE.
INVASIONnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading THE AUTHOR, BY AN EXTRAORDINARY STRATAGEM, PREVENTS AN INVASION.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A HIGH TITLE OF HONOR IS CONFERRED UPON HIM.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The empire of Blefuscu is an island, situate to the north northeast of Lilliput, from whence it is parted only by a channel of eight hundred yards wide.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The empire of Blefuscu is an island, situate to the north northeast of Lilliput, from whence it is parted only by a channel of eight hundred yards wide.
Lilliputnoun
a land imagined by Jonathan Swift that was inhabited by tiny people
From this reading The empire of Blefuscu is an island, situate to the north northeast of Lilliput, from whence it is parted only by a channel of eight hundred yards wide.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The empire of Blefuscu is an island, situate to the north northeast of Lilliput, from whence it is parted only by a channel of eight hundred yards wide.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading The empire of Blefuscu is an island, situate to the north northeast of Lilliput, from whence it is parted only by a channel of eight hundred yards wide.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HIGH TITLE OF HONOR IS CONFERRED UPON HIM.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE EMPRESS'S APARTMENT ON FIRE, BY ACCIDENT; THE AUTHOR INSTRUMENTAL IN SAVING THE REST OF THE PALACE.
and nothing more
From this reading The empire of Blefuscu is an island, situate to the north northeast of Lilliput, from whence it is parted only by a channel of eight hundred yards wide.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE EMPRESS'S APARTMENT ON FIRE, BY ACCIDENT; THE AUTHOR INSTRUMENTAL IN SAVING THE REST OF THE PALACE.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading The empire of Blefuscu is an island, situate to the north northeast of Lilliput, from whence it is parted only by a channel of eight hundred yards wide.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading AMBASSADORS ARRIVE FROM THE EMPEROR OF BLEFUSCU, AND SUE FOR PEACE.
PREVENTSverbUS /prɪˈvents/
third-person singular of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading THE AUTHOR, BY AN EXTRAORDINARY STRATAGEM, PREVENTS AN INVASION.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE EMPRESS'S APARTMENT ON FIRE, BY ACCIDENT; THE AUTHOR INSTRUMENTAL IN SAVING THE REST OF THE PALACE.
SAVINGnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading THE EMPRESS'S APARTMENT ON FIRE, BY ACCIDENT; THE AUTHOR INSTRUMENTAL IN SAVING THE REST OF THE PALACE.
situateverbUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪt/
determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of, as if by an instrument or by a survey
From this reading The empire of Blefuscu is an island, situate to the north northeast of Lilliput, from whence it is parted only by a channel of eight hundred yards wide.
STRATAGEMnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəm/
a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading THE AUTHOR, BY AN EXTRAORDINARY STRATAGEM, PREVENTS AN INVASION.
SUEverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading AMBASSADORS ARRIVE FROM THE EMPEROR OF BLEFUSCU, AND SUE FOR PEACE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AUTHOR, BY AN EXTRAORDINARY STRATAGEM, PREVENTS AN INVASION.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading A HIGH TITLE OF HONOR IS CONFERRED UPON HIM.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The empire of Blefuscu is an island, situate to the north northeast of Lilliput, from whence it is parted only by a channel of eight hundred yards wide.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A HIGH TITLE OF HONOR IS CONFERRED UPON HIM.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading The empire of Blefuscu is an island, situate to the north northeast of Lilliput, from whence it is parted only by a channel of eight hundred yards wide.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The empire of Blefuscu is an island, situate to the north northeast of Lilliput, from whence it is parted only by a channel of eight hundred yards wide.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The empire of Blefuscu is an island, situate to the north northeast of Lilliput, from whence it is parted only by a channel of eight hundred yards wide.
