used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I'm afraid, Baron," she said, "you will think it very weak of us to allow it, but, between ourselves, there are--er--State reasons which left us no choice."
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "I'm afraid, Baron," she said, "you will think it very weak of us to allow it, but, between ourselves, there are--er--State reasons which left us no choice."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Queen Selina told the Baron first, but, rather to her surprise, he took it calmly and almost apathetically.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To which he replied that he would much prefer to be excused from offering any opinion as to the policy their Majesties had chosen to pursue.
apatheticallyadverb
in an apathetic manner
From this reading Queen Selina told the Baron first, but, rather to her surprise, he took it calmly and almost apathetically.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I'm afraid, Baron," she said, "you will think it very weak of us to allow it, but, between ourselves, there are--er--State reasons which left us no choice."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Queen Selina told the Baron first, but, rather to her surprise, he took it calmly and almost apathetically.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To which he replied that he would much prefer to be excused from offering any opinion as to the policy their Majesties had chosen to pursue.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
betrothalnoun
a mutual promise to marry
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "I'm afraid, Baron," she said, "you will think it very weak of us to allow it, but, between ourselves, there are--er--State reasons which left us no choice."
the act of breaking something
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Queen Selina told the Baron first, but, rather to her surprise, he took it calmly and almost apathetically.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Queen Selina told the Baron first, but, rather to her surprise, he took it calmly and almost apathetically.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading "I'm afraid, Baron," she said, "you will think it very weak of us to allow it, but, between ourselves, there are--er--State reasons which left us no choice."
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading To which he replied that he would much prefer to be excused from offering any opinion as to the policy their Majesties had chosen to pursue.
Clarence's
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From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The Marshal, on the other hand, expressed cordial satisfaction.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
Edna's
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From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
ernounUS /ər/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium
From this reading "I'm afraid, Baron," she said, "you will think it very weak of us to allow it, but, between ourselves, there are--er--State reasons which left us no choice."
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading To which he replied that he would much prefer to be excused from offering any opinion as to the policy their Majesties had chosen to pursue.
communicated in words
From this reading The Marshal, on the other hand, expressed cordial satisfaction.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Queen Selina told the Baron first, but, rather to her surprise, he took it calmly and almost apathetically.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To which he replied that he would much prefer to be excused from offering any opinion as to the policy their Majesties had chosen to pursue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The Marshal, on the other hand, expressed cordial satisfaction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Queen Selina told the Baron first, but, rather to her surprise, he took it calmly and almost apathetically.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Queen Selina told the Baron first, but, rather to her surprise, he took it calmly and almost apathetically.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm afraid, Baron," she said, "you will think it very weak of us to allow it, but, between ourselves, there are--er--State reasons which left us no choice."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Queen Selina told the Baron first, but, rather to her surprise, he took it calmly and almost apathetically.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "I'm afraid, Baron," she said, "you will think it very weak of us to allow it, but, between ourselves, there are--er--State reasons which left us no choice."
Majesties
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From this reading To which he replied that he would much prefer to be excused from offering any opinion as to the policy their Majesties had chosen to pursue.
MarshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading The Marshal, on the other hand, expressed cordial satisfaction.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To which he replied that he would much prefer to be excused from offering any opinion as to the policy their Majesties had chosen to pursue.
information about recent and important events
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
not any; not one
From this reading "I'm afraid, Baron," she said, "you will think it very weak of us to allow it, but, between ourselves, there are--er--State reasons which left us no choice."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading To which he replied that he would much prefer to be excused from offering any opinion as to the policy their Majesties had chosen to pursue.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Marshal, on the other hand, expressed cordial satisfaction.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading To which he replied that he would much prefer to be excused from offering any opinion as to the policy their Majesties had chosen to pursue.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Marshal, on the other hand, expressed cordial satisfaction.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading "I'm afraid, Baron," she said, "you will think it very weak of us to allow it, but, between ourselves, there are--er--State reasons which left us no choice."
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading To which he replied that he would much prefer to be excused from offering any opinion as to the policy their Majesties had chosen to pursue.
like better; value more highly
From this reading To which he replied that he would much prefer to be excused from offering any opinion as to the policy their Majesties had chosen to pursue.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading To which he replied that he would much prefer to be excused from offering any opinion as to the policy their Majesties had chosen to pursue.
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 SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
on the contrary
From this reading Queen Selina told the Baron first, but, rather to her surprise, he took it calmly and almost apathetically.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "I'm afraid, Baron," she said, "you will think it very weak of us to allow it, but, between ourselves, there are--er--State reasons which left us no choice."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading To which he replied that he would much prefer to be excused from offering any opinion as to the policy their Majesties had chosen to pursue.
Rubenfresser
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From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm afraid, Baron," she said, "you will think it very weak of us to allow it, but, between ourselves, there are--er--State reasons which left us no choice."
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The Marshal, on the other hand, expressed cordial satisfaction.
Selina
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From this reading Queen Selina told the Baron first, but, rather to her surprise, he took it calmly and almost apathetically.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'm afraid, Baron," she said, "you will think it very weak of us to allow it, but, between ourselves, there are--er--State reasons which left us no choice."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "I'm afraid, Baron," she said, "you will think it very weak of us to allow it, but, between ourselves, there are--er--State reasons which left us no choice."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Queen Selina told the Baron first, but, rather to her surprise, he took it calmly and almost apathetically.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To which he replied that he would much prefer to be excused from offering any opinion as to the policy their Majesties had chosen to pursue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To which he replied that he would much prefer to be excused from offering any opinion as to the policy their Majesties had chosen to pursue.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I'm afraid, Baron," she said, "you will think it very weak of us to allow it, but, between ourselves, there are--er--State reasons which left us no choice."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I'm afraid, Baron," she said, "you will think it very weak of us to allow it, but, between ourselves, there are--er--State reasons which left us no choice."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Queen Selina told the Baron first, but, rather to her surprise, he took it calmly and almost apathetically.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Queen Selina told the Baron first, but, rather to her surprise, he took it calmly and almost apathetically.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'm afraid, Baron," she said, "you will think it very weak of us to allow it, but, between ourselves, there are--er--State reasons which left us no choice."
precisely as stated
From this reading "I'm afraid, Baron," she said, "you will think it very weak of us to allow it, but, between ourselves, there are--er--State reasons which left us no choice."
von
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From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
Water-nixie
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From this reading SERVANTS OF THE QUEEN If breaking the news of Edna's engagement to Count von Rubenfresser had been a matter of some delicacy, to inform the Court and Public of Clarence's betrothal to a Water-nixie was, as his parents felt, infinitely more so.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading "I'm afraid, Baron," she said, "you will think it very weak of us to allow it, but, between ourselves, there are--er--State reasons which left us no choice."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I'm afraid, Baron," she said, "you will think it very weak of us to allow it, but, between ourselves, there are--er--State reasons which left us no choice."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I'm afraid, Baron," she said, "you will think it very weak of us to allow it, but, between ourselves, there are--er--State reasons which left us no choice."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To which he replied that he would much prefer to be excused from offering any opinion as to the policy their Majesties had chosen to pursue.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm afraid, Baron," she said, "you will think it very weak of us to allow it, but, between ourselves, there are--er--State reasons which left us no choice."
