used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
admiringlyadverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋli/
with admiration
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
(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 Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading While streets were decorating and illuminations preparing, ministers were giving his Majesty a thoroughly bad time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
dearly loved
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading There was no "instinctive loyalty," however, within the Cabinet!
make calm or still
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
celebrationsnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃənz/
plural of “celebration” — a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
ConstitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
contendingverbUS /kənˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
CrisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
decoratingverbUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “decorate” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading While streets were decorating and illuminations preparing, ministers were giving his Majesty a thoroughly bad time.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
at any time
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
factionnounUS /ˈfækʃən/
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
having or given a form or shape
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
the act of giving
From this reading While streets were decorating and illuminations preparing, ministers were giving his Majesty a thoroughly bad time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While streets were decorating and illuminations preparing, ministers were giving his Majesty a thoroughly bad time.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
hostilitiesnounUS /hɑːˈstɪlətiz/
fighting; acts of overt warfare
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There was no "instinctive loyalty," however, within the Cabinet!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
illuminations
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From this reading While streets were decorating and illuminations preparing, ministers were giving his Majesty a thoroughly bad time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
JubileenounUS /ˈdʒuːbəliː/
a special anniversary (or the celebration of it)
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading While streets were decorating and illuminations preparing, ministers were giving his Majesty a thoroughly bad time.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading While streets were decorating and illuminations preparing, ministers were giving his Majesty a thoroughly bad time.
MONARCHYnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrki/
an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
used to form the superlative
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no "instinctive loyalty," however, within the Cabinet!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading While streets were decorating and illuminations preparing, ministers were giving his Majesty a thoroughly bad time.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
reapedverbUS /riːpt/
past form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading While streets were decorating and illuminations preparing, ministers were giving his Majesty a thoroughly bad time.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
suspensionnounUS /səˈspenʃən/
a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no "instinctive loyalty," however, within the Cabinet!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading While streets were decorating and illuminations preparing, ministers were giving his Majesty a thoroughly bad time.
up to a particular time
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading While streets were decorating and illuminations preparing, ministers were giving his Majesty a thoroughly bad time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
trucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
verbaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrbəl/
communicated in the form of words
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The papers spoke admiringly of this truce to party warfare as "instinctive loyalty" on the part of the people, "expressive of their desire to do honor to a beloved sovereign in a spirit undisturbed by the contending voices of faction."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Outside all was calm: the Constitutional Crisis was in suspension; by agreement on both sides hostilities had been deferred till trade should have reaped its full profit out of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While streets were decorating and illuminations preparing, ministers were giving his Majesty a thoroughly bad time.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While streets were decorating and illuminations preparing, ministers were giving his Majesty a thoroughly bad time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading POPULAR MONARCHY I That talk with Max formed the preliminary to a month of the most strenuous verbal and intellectual conflict that the King had ever known.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There was no "instinctive loyalty," however, within the Cabinet!
