used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading For this lack he made up by a fecundity and loudness of speech which impressed all who had not the happiness of his intimate acquaintance.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
how long something has existed
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
(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 For this lack he made up by a fecundity and loudness of speech which impressed all who had not the happiness of his intimate acquaintance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With him, as he was wont to say, it was “a word and a blow.”
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
exhale hard
From this reading With him, as he was wont to say, it was “a word and a blow.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
Compleat
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From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
conjugaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːndʒəɡəl/
of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
counselsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
fecunditynounUS /fəˈkʌndɪti/
the intellectual productivity of a creative imagination
From this reading For this lack he made up by a fecundity and loudness of speech which impressed all who had not the happiness of his intimate acquaintance.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
fluencynounUS /ˈfluːənsi/
powerful and effective language
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading For this lack he made up by a fecundity and loudness of speech which impressed all who had not the happiness of his intimate acquaintance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With him, as he was wont to say, it was “a word and a blow.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading For this lack he made up by a fecundity and loudness of speech which impressed all who had not the happiness of his intimate acquaintance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading For this lack he made up by a fecundity and loudness of speech which impressed all who had not the happiness of his intimate acquaintance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
Kayenna
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From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
Kee
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From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
Kopaul
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From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
lifetimenounUS /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
LogisticsnounUS /ləˈdʒɪstɪks/
handling an operation that involves providing labor and materials be supplied as needed
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
something that is lost
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
loudnessnoun
the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction)
From this reading For this lack he made up by a fecundity and loudness of speech which impressed all who had not the happiness of his intimate acquaintance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For this lack he made up by a fecundity and loudness of speech which impressed all who had not the happiness of his intimate acquaintance.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
metaphoricallyadverbUS /ˌmetəˈfɔːrɪkli/
in a metaphorical manner
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
not any; not one
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For this lack he made up by a fecundity and loudness of speech which impressed all who had not the happiness of his intimate acquaintance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
Paprikah
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From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
promptitudenoun
the characteristic of doing things without delay
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
express in words
From this reading With him, as he was wont to say, it was “a word and a blow.”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading For this lack he made up by a fecundity and loudness of speech which impressed all who had not the happiness of his intimate acquaintance.
spousenounUS /spaʊs/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
straitsnounUS /streɪts/
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
SultannounUS /ˈsʌl.tən/
A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For this lack he made up by a fecundity and loudness of speech which impressed all who had not the happiness of his intimate acquaintance.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
at the time that
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
which person or people
From this reading For this lack he made up by a fecundity and loudness of speech which impressed all who had not the happiness of his intimate acquaintance.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Age had somewhat chilled the ardor of his blood; and in this sudden crisis he sorely missed the counsels of his lamented spouse, Paprikah, from whom the wise Kayenna had inherited her rare firmness of character.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With him, as he was wont to say, it was “a word and a blow.”
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading With him, as he was wont to say, it was “a word and a blow.”
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading With him, as he was wont to say, it was “a word and a blow.”
YangnounUS /jæŋ/
the bright positive masculine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology
From this reading In time of war begin to prepare for it.—_The Compleat Art of Logistics, by Yang Kee._ When the mighty Sultan of Kopaul heard of the straits into which his son-in-law was driven, he lost no time in beginning to get ready to prepare to fly, metaphorically speaking, to his assistance.
a late time of life
From this reading In the course of many years of conjugal controversy he had learned to respect her vigorous intellect and fluency of expression; but, after her melancholy loss, he seemed to lack in some degree the promptitude of action in emergency which had been so conspicuous a feature of his government during her lifetime.
