used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of sad and sober fact, however, a dinner with royal personages is an extremely dull affair.
in addition
From this reading Outsiders read the thrilling line with awe and envy,--and many of them are foolish enough to wish that they also were Lords Pedigree or Misters Nobody.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As a matter of sad and sober fact, however, a dinner with royal personages is an extremely dull affair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading ‘Do not speak unless you are spoken to,’ is a rule which, however excellent and necessary in Court etiquette, is apt to utterly quench conversation, and render the brightest spirits dull and inert.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Outsiders read the thrilling line with awe and envy,--and many of them are foolish enough to wish that they also were Lords Pedigree or Misters Nobody.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of sad and sober fact, however, a dinner with royal personages is an extremely dull affair.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading Outsiders read the thrilling line with awe and envy,--and many of them are foolish enough to wish that they also were Lords Pedigree or Misters Nobody.
brightestadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtəst/
superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading ‘Do not speak unless you are spoken to,’ is a rule which, however excellent and necessary in Court etiquette, is apt to utterly quench conversation, and render the brightest spirits dull and inert.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading ‘Do not speak unless you are spoken to,’ is a rule which, however excellent and necessary in Court etiquette, is apt to utterly quench conversation, and render the brightest spirits dull and inert.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading ‘Do not speak unless you are spoken to,’ is a rule which, however excellent and necessary in Court etiquette, is apt to utterly quench conversation, and render the brightest spirits dull and inert.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading As a matter of sad and sober fact, however, a dinner with royal personages is an extremely dull affair.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ‘Do not speak unless you are spoken to,’ is a rule which, however excellent and necessary in Court etiquette, is apt to utterly quench conversation, and render the brightest spirits dull and inert.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading As a matter of sad and sober fact, however, a dinner with royal personages is an extremely dull affair.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Outsiders read the thrilling line with awe and envy,--and many of them are foolish enough to wish that they also were Lords Pedigree or Misters Nobody.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading Outsiders read the thrilling line with awe and envy,--and many of them are foolish enough to wish that they also were Lords Pedigree or Misters Nobody.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading ‘Do not speak unless you are spoken to,’ is a rule which, however excellent and necessary in Court etiquette, is apt to utterly quench conversation, and render the brightest spirits dull and inert.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading ‘Do not speak unless you are spoken to,’ is a rule which, however excellent and necessary in Court etiquette, is apt to utterly quench conversation, and render the brightest spirits dull and inert.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading As a matter of sad and sober fact, however, a dinner with royal personages is an extremely dull affair.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of sad and sober fact, however, a dinner with royal personages is an extremely dull affair.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Outsiders read the thrilling line with awe and envy,--and many of them are foolish enough to wish that they also were Lords Pedigree or Misters Nobody.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
the state of being honored
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As a matter of sad and sober fact, however, a dinner with royal personages is an extremely dull affair.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “IF I LOVED YOU!”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “IF I LOVED YOU!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘Do not speak unless you are spoken to,’ is a rule which, however excellent and necessary in Court etiquette, is apt to utterly quench conversation, and render the brightest spirits dull and inert.
inertadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrt/
unable to move or resist motion
From this reading ‘Do not speak unless you are spoken to,’ is a rule which, however excellent and necessary in Court etiquette, is apt to utterly quench conversation, and render the brightest spirits dull and inert.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Outsiders read the thrilling line with awe and envy,--and many of them are foolish enough to wish that they also were Lords Pedigree or Misters Nobody.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Outsiders read the thrilling line with awe and envy,--and many of them are foolish enough to wish that they also were Lords Pedigree or Misters Nobody.
held dear
From this reading “IF I LOVED YOU!”
Majesties
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From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Outsiders read the thrilling line with awe and envy,--and many of them are foolish enough to wish that they also were Lords Pedigree or Misters Nobody.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of sad and sober fact, however, a dinner with royal personages is an extremely dull affair.
MisternounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
MistersnounUS /ˈmɪstərz/
plural of “mister” — a form of address for a man
From this reading Outsiders read the thrilling line with awe and envy,--and many of them are foolish enough to wish that they also were Lords Pedigree or Misters Nobody.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
absolutely essential
From this reading ‘Do not speak unless you are spoken to,’ is a rule which, however excellent and necessary in Court etiquette, is apt to utterly quench conversation, and render the brightest spirits dull and inert.
no person; not anyone
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘Do not speak unless you are spoken to,’ is a rule which, however excellent and necessary in Court etiquette, is apt to utterly quench conversation, and render the brightest spirits dull and inert.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
OutsidersnounUS /aʊtˈsaɪdərz/
plural of “outsider” — someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group
From this reading Outsiders read the thrilling line with awe and envy,--and many of them are foolish enough to wish that they also were Lords Pedigree or Misters Nobody.
PedigreenounUS /ˈpedəɡri/
the descendants of one individual
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
personages
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From this reading As a matter of sad and sober fact, however, a dinner with royal personages is an extremely dull affair.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
quenchverbUS /kwentʃ/
satisfy
From this reading ‘Do not speak unless you are spoken to,’ is a rule which, however excellent and necessary in Court etiquette, is apt to utterly quench conversation, and render the brightest spirits dull and inert.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Outsiders read the thrilling line with awe and envy,--and many of them are foolish enough to wish that they also were Lords Pedigree or Misters Nobody.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading ‘Do not speak unless you are spoken to,’ is a rule which, however excellent and necessary in Court etiquette, is apt to utterly quench conversation, and render the brightest spirits dull and inert.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading As a matter of sad and sober fact, however, a dinner with royal personages is an extremely dull affair.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading ‘Do not speak unless you are spoken to,’ is a rule which, however excellent and necessary in Court etiquette, is apt to utterly quench conversation, and render the brightest spirits dull and inert.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading As a matter of sad and sober fact, however, a dinner with royal personages is an extremely dull affair.
unusual or striking
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading As a matter of sad and sober fact, however, a dinner with royal personages is an extremely dull affair.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
express in speech
From this reading ‘Do not speak unless you are spoken to,’ is a rule which, however excellent and necessary in Court etiquette, is apt to utterly quench conversation, and render the brightest spirits dull and inert.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading ‘Do not speak unless you are spoken to,’ is a rule which, however excellent and necessary in Court etiquette, is apt to utterly quench conversation, and render the brightest spirits dull and inert.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading ‘Do not speak unless you are spoken to,’ is a rule which, however excellent and necessary in Court etiquette, is apt to utterly quench conversation, and render the brightest spirits dull and inert.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Outsiders read the thrilling line with awe and envy,--and many of them are foolish enough to wish that they also were Lords Pedigree or Misters Nobody.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Outsiders read the thrilling line with awe and envy,--and many of them are foolish enough to wish that they also were Lords Pedigree or Misters Nobody.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading Outsiders read the thrilling line with awe and envy,--and many of them are foolish enough to wish that they also were Lords Pedigree or Misters Nobody.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Outsiders read the thrilling line with awe and envy,--and many of them are foolish enough to wish that they also were Lords Pedigree or Misters Nobody.
except if; if not
From this reading ‘Do not speak unless you are spoken to,’ is a rule which, however excellent and necessary in Court etiquette, is apt to utterly quench conversation, and render the brightest spirits dull and inert.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading ‘Do not speak unless you are spoken to,’ is a rule which, however excellent and necessary in Court etiquette, is apt to utterly quench conversation, and render the brightest spirits dull and inert.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Outsiders read the thrilling line with awe and envy,--and many of them are foolish enough to wish that they also were Lords Pedigree or Misters Nobody.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ‘Do not speak unless you are spoken to,’ is a rule which, however excellent and necessary in Court etiquette, is apt to utterly quench conversation, and render the brightest spirits dull and inert.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Outsiders read the thrilling line with awe and envy,--and many of them are foolish enough to wish that they also were Lords Pedigree or Misters Nobody.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A singular pomp is sometimes associated with the announcement that my Lord Pedigree, or Mister Nobody has ‘had the honour of dining’ with their Majesties the King and Queen.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “IF I LOVED YOU!”
