Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

higher than, or over, something

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

in actual fact

From this reading Point by point its sentiments were unexceptionable; but what it actually pointed to he did not know.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

(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 ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

Having no one else present.

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading He read it both standing and sitting: and read in whatever attitude it certainly sounded well.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

the two together, not just one

From this reading He read it both standing and sitting: and read in whatever attitude it certainly sounded well.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading He read it both standing and sitting: and read in whatever attitude it certainly sounded well.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

plural of “crown” — the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

emanating from God

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

many times at short intervals

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

come to pass

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

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From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

free from external control and constraint

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

conformity or harmony

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The King read it three times over.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Point by point its sentiments were unexceptionable; but what it actually pointed to he did not know.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

for the most part

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

used to form the superlative

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Point by point its sentiments were unexceptionable; but what it actually pointed to he did not know.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

above and across; more than

From this reading The King read it three times over.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

a flowery and highly rhetorical oration

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Point by point its sentiments were unexceptionable; but what it actually pointed to he did not know.

having a point

From this reading Point by point its sentiments were unexceptionable; but what it actually pointed to he did not know.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

on the contrary

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The King read it three times over.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

certainty based on past experience

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

restored to a new condition

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Point by point its sentiments were unexceptionable; but what it actually pointed to he did not know.

the quality of being significant

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading He read it both standing and sitting: and read in whatever attitude it certainly sounded well.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading He read it both standing and sitting: and read in whatever attitude it certainly sounded well.

having a supporting base

From this reading He read it both standing and sitting: and read in whatever attitude it certainly sounded well.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

not in physical motion

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

final or last in your life or progress

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The King read it three times over.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The King read it three times over.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

completely acceptable; not open to exception or reproach

From this reading Point by point its sentiments were unexceptionable; but what it actually pointed to he did not know.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He read it both standing and sitting: and read in whatever attitude it certainly sounded well.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As a peroration its rhythm and flow were admirable, as a means of keeping up the courage and confidence of readers who placed their reliance mainly upon literary style nothing could be better; but what, by all that was constitutional, did it mean?--or rather, how did it mean that he, the high and independent one, was to do it?

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading He read it both standing and sitting: and read in whatever attitude it certainly sounded well.

at the time that

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

which person or people

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

belonging to which person

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

in the company of; together with

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN I The sentence which had attracted the King's attention, coming as it did from the newspaper on whose opinions he most frequently relied, ran thus-- "In this developing crisis the Nation looks with complete and loyal assurance to him who alone stands high and independent above all parties, confident that when the time for a final decision has arrived he will so act, within the recognized limits of the Royal Prerogative, as to add a fresh luster and a renewed significance to that supreme symbol and safeguard of the popular will which, under Divine Providence, still crowns our constitutional edifice."