aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N is said to have referred all persons who questioned him about his acceptance of the Premiership, to Lord S-L-SB-RY.
consider or hold as true
From this reading He has been sounded as to whether he would accept the High Commissionership of the unexplored parts of Central Africa, and has replied evasively.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N is said to have referred all persons who questioned him about his acceptance of the Premiership, to Lord S-L-SB-RY.
AdvocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading It is positively asserted, that the Lord Advocate will be the next Leader of the House of Commons.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading He has been sounded as to whether he would accept the High Commissionership of the unexplored parts of Central Africa, and has replied evasively.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N is said to have referred all persons who questioned him about his acceptance of the Premiership, to Lord S-L-SB-RY.
alphabetnounUS /ˈælfəbet/
a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
From this reading Two prominent Members of the Cabinet are said not to be on speaking terms, and are practising the dumb alphabet in consequence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Friday_.--Mr. M-TTH-WS has been offered the Governorship of Madras, and has declined.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two prominent Members of the Cabinet are said not to be on speaking terms, and are practising the dumb alphabet in consequence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has been sounded as to whether he would accept the High Commissionership of the unexplored parts of Central Africa, and has replied evasively.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading It is positively asserted, that the Lord Advocate will be the next Leader of the House of Commons.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Two prominent Members of the Cabinet are said not to be on speaking terms, and are practising the dumb alphabet in consequence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Friday_.--Mr. M-TTH-WS has been offered the Governorship of Madras, and has declined.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Two prominent Members of the Cabinet are said not to be on speaking terms, and are practising the dumb alphabet in consequence.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading He has been sounded as to whether he would accept the High Commissionership of the unexplored parts of Central Africa, and has replied evasively.
Commissionership
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From this reading He has been sounded as to whether he would accept the High Commissionership of the unexplored parts of Central Africa, and has replied evasively.
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading It is positively asserted, that the Lord Advocate will be the next Leader of the House of Commons.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Two prominent Members of the Cabinet are said not to be on speaking terms, and are practising the dumb alphabet in consequence.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading _Friday_.--Mr. M-TTH-WS has been offered the Governorship of Madras, and has declined.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading Two prominent Members of the Cabinet are said not to be on speaking terms, and are practising the dumb alphabet in consequence.
evasivelyadverb
with evasion; in an evasive manner
From this reading He has been sounded as to whether he would accept the High Commissionership of the unexplored parts of Central Africa, and has replied evasively.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading _Friday_.--Mr. M-TTH-WS has been offered the Governorship of Madras, and has declined.
GovernorshipnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərʃɪp/
the office of governor
From this reading _Friday_.--Mr. M-TTH-WS has been offered the Governorship of Madras, and has declined.
H-RT-NGT-N
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From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N is said to have referred all persons who questioned him about his acceptance of the Premiership, to Lord S-L-SB-RY.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Friday_.--Mr. M-TTH-WS has been offered the Governorship of Madras, and has declined.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N is said to have referred all persons who questioned him about his acceptance of the Premiership, to Lord S-L-SB-RY.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has been sounded as to whether he would accept the High Commissionership of the unexplored parts of Central Africa, and has replied evasively.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He has been sounded as to whether he would accept the High Commissionership of the unexplored parts of Central Africa, and has replied evasively.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N is said to have referred all persons who questioned him about his acceptance of the Premiership, to Lord S-L-SB-RY.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N is said to have referred all persons who questioned him about his acceptance of the Premiership, to Lord S-L-SB-RY.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It is positively asserted, that the Lord Advocate will be the next Leader of the House of Commons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two prominent Members of the Cabinet are said not to be on speaking terms, and are practising the dumb alphabet in consequence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N is said to have referred all persons who questioned him about his acceptance of the Premiership, to Lord S-L-SB-RY.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is positively asserted, that the Lord Advocate will be the next Leader of the House of Commons.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading It is positively asserted, that the Lord Advocate will be the next Leader of the House of Commons.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N is said to have referred all persons who questioned him about his acceptance of the Premiership, to Lord S-L-SB-RY.
M-TTH-WS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Friday_.--Mr. M-TTH-WS has been offered the Governorship of Madras, and has declined.
MadrasnounUS /ˈmædrəs/
a state in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh); formerly Madras
From this reading _Friday_.--Mr. M-TTH-WS has been offered the Governorship of Madras, and has declined.
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 Two prominent Members of the Cabinet are said not to be on speaking terms, and are practising the dumb alphabet in consequence.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Friday_.--Mr. M-TTH-WS has been offered the Governorship of Madras, and has declined.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It is positively asserted, that the Lord Advocate will be the next Leader of the House of Commons.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Two prominent Members of the Cabinet are said not to be on speaking terms, and are practising the dumb alphabet in consequence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N is said to have referred all persons who questioned him about his acceptance of the Premiership, to Lord S-L-SB-RY.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading _Friday_.--Mr. M-TTH-WS has been offered the Governorship of Madras, and has declined.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two prominent Members of the Cabinet are said not to be on speaking terms, and are practising the dumb alphabet in consequence.
the local environment
From this reading He has been sounded as to whether he would accept the High Commissionership of the unexplored parts of Central Africa, and has replied evasively.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N is said to have referred all persons who questioned him about his acceptance of the Premiership, to Lord S-L-SB-RY.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading It is positively asserted, that the Lord Advocate will be the next Leader of the House of Commons.
practising
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two prominent Members of the Cabinet are said not to be on speaking terms, and are practising the dumb alphabet in consequence.
PremiershipnounUS /preˈmɪrʃɪp/
the office of premier
From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N is said to have referred all persons who questioned him about his acceptance of the Premiership, to Lord S-L-SB-RY.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Two prominent Members of the Cabinet are said not to be on speaking terms, and are practising the dumb alphabet in consequence.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N is said to have referred all persons who questioned him about his acceptance of the Premiership, to Lord S-L-SB-RY.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N is said to have referred all persons who questioned him about his acceptance of the Premiership, to Lord S-L-SB-RY.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading He has been sounded as to whether he would accept the High Commissionership of the unexplored parts of Central Africa, and has replied evasively.
S-L-SB-RY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N is said to have referred all persons who questioned him about his acceptance of the Premiership, to Lord S-L-SB-RY.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N is said to have referred all persons who questioned him about his acceptance of the Premiership, to Lord S-L-SB-RY.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading He has been sounded as to whether he would accept the High Commissionership of the unexplored parts of Central Africa, and has replied evasively.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Two prominent Members of the Cabinet are said not to be on speaking terms, and are practising the dumb alphabet in consequence.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Two prominent Members of the Cabinet are said not to be on speaking terms, and are practising the dumb alphabet in consequence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is positively asserted, that the Lord Advocate will be the next Leader of the House of Commons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N is said to have referred all persons who questioned him about his acceptance of the Premiership, to Lord S-L-SB-RY.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N is said to have referred all persons who questioned him about his acceptance of the Premiership, to Lord S-L-SB-RY.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two prominent Members of the Cabinet are said not to be on speaking terms, and are practising the dumb alphabet in consequence.
unexploredadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈsplɔːrd/
not yet discovered
From this reading He has been sounded as to whether he would accept the High Commissionership of the unexplored parts of Central Africa, and has replied evasively.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He has been sounded as to whether he would accept the High Commissionership of the unexplored parts of Central Africa, and has replied evasively.
which person or people
From this reading Lord H-RT-NGT-N is said to have referred all persons who questioned him about his acceptance of the Premiership, to Lord S-L-SB-RY.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is positively asserted, that the Lord Advocate will be the next Leader of the House of Commons.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He has been sounded as to whether he would accept the High Commissionership of the unexplored parts of Central Africa, and has replied evasively.
