adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whenever anything goes wrong a member rises and asks a question.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whenever anything goes wrong a member rises and asks a question.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The members can apparently ask any questions they like.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Whenever anything goes wrong a member rises and asks a question.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading The members can apparently ask any questions they like.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The members can apparently ask any questions they like.
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Whenever anything goes wrong a member rises and asks a question.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The members can apparently ask any questions they like.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Ministers say very humbly that they hadn't known it, and a thrill runs through the whole country.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
getsnounUS /ɡets/
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Whenever anything goes wrong a member rises and asks a question.
governmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
hadn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ministers say very humbly that they hadn't known it, and a thrill runs through the whole country.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading Ministers say very humbly that they hadn't known it, and a thrill runs through the whole country.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
Khedivenoun
one of the Turkish viceroys who ruled Egypt between 1867 and 1914
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Ministers say very humbly that they hadn't known it, and a thrill runs through the whole country.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The members can apparently ask any questions they like.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
LookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Whenever anything goes wrong a member rises and asks a question.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
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 The members can apparently ask any questions they like.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Whenever anything goes wrong a member rises and asks a question.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading Whenever anything goes wrong a member rises and asks a question.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Ministers say very humbly that they hadn't known it, and a thrill runs through the whole country.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Ministers say very humbly that they hadn't known it, and a thrill runs through the whole country.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
Tarbosh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ministers say very humbly that they hadn't known it, and a thrill runs through the whole country.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading Ministers say very humbly that they hadn't known it, and a thrill runs through the whole country.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Ministers say very humbly that they hadn't known it, and a thrill runs through the whole country.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Ministers say very humbly that they hadn't known it, and a thrill runs through the whole country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
WheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever anything goes wrong a member rises and asks a question.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Looking around to find just where the natural service of the House of Commons comes in, I am inclined to think that it must be in the practice of "asking questions" in the House.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Ministers say very humbly that they hadn't known it, and a thrill runs through the whole country.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Whenever anything goes wrong a member rises and asks a question.
yesterdaynounUS /ˈjestərdeɪ/
the day immediately before today
From this reading He gets up, for example, with a little paper in his hand, and asks the government if ministers are aware that the Khedive of Egypt was seen yesterday wearing a Turkish Tarbosh.
