used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading “ ‘The Bears’ cabinet is above dealing with such drivelling questions.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading There you will find that the proudest families claim us as their ancestors.’
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading They are more suited to the capacity of the lower animals, to Lions!’
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are more suited to the capacity of the lower animals, to Lions!’
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There you will find that the proudest families claim us as their ancestors.’
BearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading “ ‘The Bears’ cabinet is above dealing with such drivelling questions.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “ ‘Do you pretend, old iceberg, to ignore the fact that my master is the king of beasts?’
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading “ ‘The Bears’ cabinet is above dealing with such drivelling questions.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading They are more suited to the capacity of the lower animals, to Lions!’
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading There you will find that the proudest families claim us as their ancestors.’
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading “ ‘The Bears’ cabinet is above dealing with such drivelling questions.
dearly loved
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “ ‘Do you pretend, old iceberg, to ignore the fact that my master is the king of beasts?’
drivelling
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From this reading “ ‘The Bears’ cabinet is above dealing with such drivelling questions.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “ ‘Do you pretend, old iceberg, to ignore the fact that my master is the king of beasts?’
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading There you will find that the proudest families claim us as their ancestors.’
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading There you will find that the proudest families claim us as their ancestors.’
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
icebergnounUS /ˈaɪsbərɡ/
a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
From this reading “ ‘Do you pretend, old iceberg, to ignore the fact that my master is the king of beasts?’
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading “ ‘Do you pretend, old iceberg, to ignore the fact that my master is the king of beasts?’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “ ‘The Bears’ cabinet is above dealing with such drivelling questions.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “ ‘Do you pretend, old iceberg, to ignore the fact that my master is the king of beasts?’
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
LionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading They are more suited to the capacity of the lower animals, to Lions!’
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading They are more suited to the capacity of the lower animals, to Lions!’
engage in
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “ ‘Do you pretend, old iceberg, to ignore the fact that my master is the king of beasts?’
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They are more suited to the capacity of the lower animals, to Lions!’
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “ ‘Do you pretend, old iceberg, to ignore the fact that my master is the king of beasts?’
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading “ ‘Do you pretend, old iceberg, to ignore the fact that my master is the king of beasts?’
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
proudestadjectiveUS /ˈpraʊdəst/
superlative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading There you will find that the proudest families claim us as their ancestors.’
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading “ ‘The Bears’ cabinet is above dealing with such drivelling questions.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “ ‘The Bears’ cabinet is above dealing with such drivelling questions.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading They are more suited to the capacity of the lower animals, to Lions!’
express a supposition
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There you will find that the proudest families claim us as their ancestors.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There you will find that the proudest families claim us as their ancestors.’
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There you will find that the proudest families claim us as their ancestors.’
in or at that place or location
From this reading There you will find that the proudest families claim us as their ancestors.’
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are more suited to the capacity of the lower animals, to Lions!’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There you will find that the proudest families claim us as their ancestors.’
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There you will find that the proudest families claim us as their ancestors.’
WishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There you will find that the proudest families claim us as their ancestors.’
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Wishing to make myself fully acquainted with the policy of the north, I said to him, ‘I suppose, my dear Prince, you have already represented the matter in a proper light to your government?’
