addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "God knows," replied Charles, adding "Lud!" as an afterthought.
afterthoughtnounUS /ˈæftərθɑːt/
thinking again about a choice previously made
From this reading "God knows," replied Charles, adding "Lud!" as an afterthought.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "God knows," replied Charles, adding "Lud!" as an afterthought.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On one dramatic occasion her brilliant political knowledge and presence of mind were the means of saving England from turmoil or worse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "God knows," replied Charles, adding "Lud!" as an afterthought.
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading "What's to do?" she cried breathlessly.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading On one dramatic occasion her brilliant political knowledge and presence of mind were the means of saving England from turmoil or worse.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading "God knows," replied Charles, adding "Lud!" as an afterthought.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "What's to do?" she cried breathlessly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What's to do?" she cried breathlessly.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading On one dramatic occasion her brilliant political knowledge and presence of mind were the means of saving England from turmoil or worse.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Then he went on fondling the long silky ears of one of his lap-dogs with which the room was strewn.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading On one dramatic occasion her brilliant political knowledge and presence of mind were the means of saving England from turmoil or worse.
fondlingnounUS /ˈfɑːndəlɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading Then he went on fondling the long silky ears of one of his lap-dogs with which the room was strewn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On one dramatic occasion her brilliant political knowledge and presence of mind were the means of saving England from turmoil or worse.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "God knows," replied Charles, adding "Lud!" as an afterthought.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he went on fondling the long silky ears of one of his lap-dogs with which the room was strewn.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Hearing that the people were hungry and restless, Sarah rushed to the King.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On one dramatic occasion her brilliant political knowledge and presence of mind were the means of saving England from turmoil or worse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he went on fondling the long silky ears of one of his lap-dogs with which the room was strewn.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Hearing that the people were hungry and restless, Sarah rushed to the King.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Hearing that the people were hungry and restless, Sarah rushed to the King.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading On one dramatic occasion her brilliant political knowledge and presence of mind were the means of saving England from turmoil or worse.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "God knows," replied Charles, adding "Lud!" as an afterthought.
lap-dogs
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From this reading Then he went on fondling the long silky ears of one of his lap-dogs with which the room was strewn.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Then he went on fondling the long silky ears of one of his lap-dogs with which the room was strewn.
Lud
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From this reading "God knows," replied Charles, adding "Lud!" as an afterthought.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading On one dramatic occasion her brilliant political knowledge and presence of mind were the means of saving England from turmoil or worse.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading On one dramatic occasion her brilliant political knowledge and presence of mind were the means of saving England from turmoil or worse.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On one dramatic occasion her brilliant political knowledge and presence of mind were the means of saving England from turmoil or worse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On one dramatic occasion her brilliant political knowledge and presence of mind were the means of saving England from turmoil or worse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On one dramatic occasion her brilliant political knowledge and presence of mind were the means of saving England from turmoil or worse.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On one dramatic occasion her brilliant political knowledge and presence of mind were the means of saving England from turmoil or worse.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On one dramatic occasion her brilliant political knowledge and presence of mind were the means of saving England from turmoil or worse.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Hearing that the people were hungry and restless, Sarah rushed to the King.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading On one dramatic occasion her brilliant political knowledge and presence of mind were the means of saving England from turmoil or worse.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading On one dramatic occasion her brilliant political knowledge and presence of mind were the means of saving England from turmoil or worse.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "God knows," replied Charles, adding "Lud!" as an afterthought.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Hearing that the people were hungry and restless, Sarah rushed to the King.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Then he went on fondling the long silky ears of one of his lap-dogs with which the room was strewn.
done under pressure
From this reading Hearing that the people were hungry and restless, Sarah rushed to the King.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Hearing that the people were hungry and restless, Sarah rushed to the King.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading On one dramatic occasion her brilliant political knowledge and presence of mind were the means of saving England from turmoil or worse.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What's to do?" she cried breathlessly.
silkyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlki/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading Then he went on fondling the long silky ears of one of his lap-dogs with which the room was strewn.
strewnverbUS /struːn/
inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
From this reading Then he went on fondling the long silky ears of one of his lap-dogs with which the room was strewn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hearing that the people were hungry and restless, Sarah rushed to the King.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On one dramatic occasion her brilliant political knowledge and presence of mind were the means of saving England from turmoil or worse.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he went on fondling the long silky ears of one of his lap-dogs with which the room was strewn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hearing that the people were hungry and restless, Sarah rushed to the King.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading On one dramatic occasion her brilliant political knowledge and presence of mind were the means of saving England from turmoil or worse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then he went on fondling the long silky ears of one of his lap-dogs with which the room was strewn.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then he went on fondling the long silky ears of one of his lap-dogs with which the room was strewn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On one dramatic occasion her brilliant political knowledge and presence of mind were the means of saving England from turmoil or worse.
What's
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From this reading "What's to do?" she cried breathlessly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then he went on fondling the long silky ears of one of his lap-dogs with which the room was strewn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he went on fondling the long silky ears of one of his lap-dogs with which the room was strewn.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading On one dramatic occasion her brilliant political knowledge and presence of mind were the means of saving England from turmoil or worse.
