used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "I have been assured it is a perfectly valid marriage; and, I must respectfully add, I shall attempt to prove it so."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Of course, this nominal and merely formal marriage between you and my young cousin is altogether null and void,--of no effect or consequence."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "I have been assured it is a perfectly valid marriage; and, I must respectfully add, I shall attempt to prove it so."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
being joined in close association
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "I have been assured it is a perfectly valid marriage; and, I must respectfully add, I shall attempt to prove it so."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I have been assured it is a perfectly valid marriage; and, I must respectfully add, I shall attempt to prove it so."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Of course, this nominal and merely formal marriage between you and my young cousin is altogether null and void,--of no effect or consequence."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Of course, this nominal and merely formal marriage between you and my young cousin is altogether null and void,--of no effect or consequence."
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, this nominal and merely formal marriage between you and my young cousin is altogether null and void,--of no effect or consequence."
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Of course, this nominal and merely formal marriage between you and my young cousin is altogether null and void,--of no effect or consequence."
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "I do not know, my lord the prince," replied Edward, in a tone of a good deal of irritation.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not know, my lord the prince," replied Edward, in a tone of a good deal of irritation.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading "I do not know, my lord the prince," replied Edward, in a tone of a good deal of irritation.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Of course, this nominal and merely formal marriage between you and my young cousin is altogether null and void,--of no effect or consequence."
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
a social unit living together
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Of course, this nominal and merely formal marriage between you and my young cousin is altogether null and void,--of no effect or consequence."
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I do not know, my lord the prince," replied Edward, in a tone of a good deal of irritation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading "I do not know, my lord the prince," replied Edward, in a tone of a good deal of irritation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I do not know, my lord the prince," replied Edward, in a tone of a good deal of irritation.
immediately past
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
linkingverbUS /ˈlɪŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “link” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "I do not know, my lord the prince," replied Edward, in a tone of a good deal of irritation.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course, this nominal and merely formal marriage between you and my young cousin is altogether null and void,--of no effect or consequence."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I have been assured it is a perfectly valid marriage; and, I must respectfully add, I shall attempt to prove it so."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
not any; not one
From this reading Of course, this nominal and merely formal marriage between you and my young cousin is altogether null and void,--of no effect or consequence."
nominaladjectiveUS /ˈnɑːmənəl/
relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
From this reading Of course, this nominal and merely formal marriage between you and my young cousin is altogether null and void,--of no effect or consequence."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
nulladjectiveUS /nʌl/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading Of course, this nominal and merely formal marriage between you and my young cousin is altogether null and void,--of no effect or consequence."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
and nothing more
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of course, this nominal and merely formal marriage between you and my young cousin is altogether null and void,--of no effect or consequence."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "I have been assured it is a perfectly valid marriage; and, I must respectfully add, I shall attempt to prove it so."
an amount of time
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "I have been assured it is a perfectly valid marriage; and, I must respectfully add, I shall attempt to prove it so."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I do not know, my lord the prince," replied Edward, in a tone of a good deal of irritation.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading "I have been assured it is a perfectly valid marriage; and, I must respectfully add, I shall attempt to prove it so."
Rohan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I have been assured it is a perfectly valid marriage; and, I must respectfully add, I shall attempt to prove it so."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I have been assured it is a perfectly valid marriage; and, I must respectfully add, I shall attempt to prove it so."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
Soubisenoun
veloute sauce with sauteed chopped onions and whipping cream
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course, this nominal and merely formal marriage between you and my young cousin is altogether null and void,--of no effect or consequence."
up to a particular time
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I do not know, my lord the prince," replied Edward, in a tone of a good deal of irritation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
unitingnounUS /juːˈnaɪtɪŋ/
the combination of two or more commercial companies
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
validadjectiveUS /ˈvælɪd/
well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
From this reading "I have been assured it is a perfectly valid marriage; and, I must respectfully add, I shall attempt to prove it so."
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading Of course, this nominal and merely formal marriage between you and my young cousin is altogether null and void,--of no effect or consequence."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
which person or people
From this reading You English people view these matters differently from ourselves in France: a marriage is not only the uniting two persons who are attached to each other, but it is the linking of two families together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I can promise you nothing, my young friend," said the Prince de Soubise, about a fortnight after the period at which I concluded the last chapter, "till I have consulted with my brother Rohan and some other members of my family.
