Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

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

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

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

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

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

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading And so before the King had even finished reading he felt it his duty to write imploring his son not to publish.

lacking taste or flavor or tang

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

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From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In neither case did it seem likely that such a confession would draw parties together.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading In neither case did it seem likely that such a confession would draw parties together.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

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

From this reading In neither case did it seem likely that such a confession would draw parties together.

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading In neither case did it seem likely that such a confession would draw parties together.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading And so before the King had even finished reading he felt it his duty to write imploring his son not to publish.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

divisible by two

From this reading And so before the King had even finished reading he felt it his duty to write imploring his son not to publish.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading And so before the King had even finished reading he felt it his duty to write imploring his son not to publish.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading And so before the King had even finished reading he felt it his duty to write imploring his son not to publish.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

the body of people who are citizens of a particular government

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

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

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

only a very short time before

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

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

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

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

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

loud confused noise from many sources

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

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

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

begging

From this reading And so before the King had even finished reading he felt it his duty to write imploring his son not to publish.

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

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

beyond belief or understanding

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

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

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading In neither case did it seem likely that such a confession would draw parties together.

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

a favorite saying of a sect or political group

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading In neither case did it seem likely that such a confession would draw parties together.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And so before the King had even finished reading he felt it his duty to write imploring his son not to publish.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

on one occasion

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

above and across; more than

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

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

From this reading In neither case did it seem likely that such a confession would draw parties together.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

by chance

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

-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 The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

put into print

From this reading And so before the King had even finished reading he felt it his duty to write imploring his son not to publish.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading And so before the King had even finished reading he felt it his duty to write imploring his son not to publish.

markedly new or introducing radical change

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

made afraid

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

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From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In neither case did it seem likely that such a confession would draw parties together.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so before the King had even finished reading he felt it his duty to write imploring his son not to publish.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

a male human offspring

From this reading And so before the King had even finished reading he felt it his duty to write imploring his son not to publish.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In neither case did it seem likely that such a confession would draw parties together.

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From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

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

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

a special situation

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

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

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading In neither case did it seem likely that such a confession would draw parties together.

in the direction of

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

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

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

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

From this reading The title, _Government and the Governed_, was sober enough, and the post-diluvian motto once threatened by Max had been omitted; but the contents were of a highly revolutionary character, and the bland "take-or-leave me" attitude of the author toward the public he would some day be called upon to rule was on a par with that statement of her prison doings which Charlotte was preparing for the delectation of Hans Fritz Otto, Prince of Schnapps-Wasser.

at the time that

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

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

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

during the time that

From this reading THE INCREDIBLE THING HAPPENS I Since the break-up of his plans the King had been finding consolation in his son's book, an advance copy of which had reached him while Max was still abroad.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.

produce a literary work

From this reading And so before the King had even finished reading he felt it his duty to write imploring his son not to publish.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Consolation is, perhaps, hardly the right word; it had distracted him in more ways than one; partly, and in a good sense, from his own personal depression over things gone wrong, but more with a scared apprehension of the terrible hubbub that would arise when its contents became known.