make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Go at once," said the Queen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "In that case," said the Stranger, "no time should be lost in securing what I wish to present."
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
craveverbUS /kreɪv/
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading I understand that it is highly desirable that every one should be interested."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Go at once," said the Queen.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading I understand that it is highly desirable that every one should be interested."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I understand that it is highly desirable that every one should be interested."
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I understand that it is highly desirable that every one should be interested."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I understand that it is highly desirable that every one should be interested."
keenestadjectiveUS /ˈkiːnəst/
superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "In that case," said the Stranger, "no time should be lost in securing what I wish to present."
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
engage in
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
not any; not one
From this reading "In that case," said the Stranger, "no time should be lost in securing what I wish to present."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
on one occasion
From this reading "Go at once," said the Queen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
approval to do something
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "In that case," said the Stranger, "no time should be lost in securing what I wish to present."
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 "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading "In that case," said the Stranger, "no time should be lost in securing what I wish to present."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I understand that it is highly desirable that every one should be interested."
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "In that case," said the Stranger, "no time should be lost in securing what I wish to present."
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I understand that it is highly desirable that every one should be interested."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "In that case," said the Stranger, "no time should be lost in securing what I wish to present."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I understand that it is highly desirable that every one should be interested."
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading "Of course it is," said the Queen, "and although I think that there is not the slightest reason why every one should not feel the keenest interest in what the museum already contains, I am willing to add to it whatever may make it of greater value."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "In that case," said the Stranger, "no time should be lost in securing what I wish to present."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I came to see your Majesty on the subject of the museum," he said, "and to crave permission to contribute to the collection some objects which shall be interesting to every one.
