used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Very badly,” replied Ardram; “no one is able to rule, and I’m afraid we will have a civil war.”
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “Very badly,” replied Ardram; “no one is able to rule, and I’m afraid we will have a civil war.”
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “Very badly,” replied Ardram; “no one is able to rule, and I’m afraid we will have a civil war.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “How are things going?” she asked, after he had kissed her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Very badly,” replied Ardram; “no one is able to rule, and I’m afraid we will have a civil war.”
Ardram
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From this reading “Very badly,” replied Ardram; “no one is able to rule, and I’m afraid we will have a civil war.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “How are things going?” she asked, after he had kissed her.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “How are things going?” she asked, after he had kissed her.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading “Very badly,” replied Ardram; “no one is able to rule, and I’m afraid we will have a civil war.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “If the people won’t have their present King, perhaps the exiled Prince of the old royal family will be found.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I’m afraid not,” replied her son, smiling; “but if he is, I hope he’ll rule wisely.”
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading “Very badly,” replied Ardram; “no one is able to rule, and I’m afraid we will have a civil war.”
exiledverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪld/
past form of “exile” — expel from a country
From this reading “If the people won’t have their present King, perhaps the exiled Prince of the old royal family will be found.”
a social unit living together
From this reading “If the people won’t have their present King, perhaps the exiled Prince of the old royal family will be found.”
set up or found
From this reading “If the people won’t have their present King, perhaps the exiled Prince of the old royal family will be found.”
the act of departing
From this reading “How are things going?” she asked, after he had kissed her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “How are things going?” she asked, after he had kissed her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Very badly,” replied Ardram; “no one is able to rule, and I’m afraid we will have a civil war.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “How are things going?” she asked, after he had kissed her.
he'll
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From this reading “I’m afraid not,” replied her son, smiling; “but if he is, I hope he’ll rule wisely.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “How are things going?” she asked, after he had kissed her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Oh no, we won’t,” said his mother quickly.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I’m afraid not,” replied her son, smiling; “but if he is, I hope he’ll rule wisely.”
How
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From this reading “How are things going?” she asked, after he had kissed her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’m afraid not,” replied her son, smiling; “but if he is, I hope he’ll rule wisely.”
I'm
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From this reading “Very badly,” replied Ardram; “no one is able to rule, and I’m afraid we will have a civil war.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If the people won’t have their present King, perhaps the exiled Prince of the old royal family will be found.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Very badly,” replied Ardram; “no one is able to rule, and I’m afraid we will have a civil war.”
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “If the people won’t have their present King, perhaps the exiled Prince of the old royal family will be found.”
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading “How are things going?” she asked, after he had kissed her.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Oh no, we won’t,” said his mother quickly.
not any; not one
From this reading “Very badly,” replied Ardram; “no one is able to rule, and I’m afraid we will have a civil war.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I’m afraid not,” replied her son, smiling; “but if he is, I hope he’ll rule wisely.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “If the people won’t have their present King, perhaps the exiled Prince of the old royal family will be found.”
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh no, we won’t,” said his mother quickly.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “If the people won’t have their present King, perhaps the exiled Prince of the old royal family will be found.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Very badly,” replied Ardram; “no one is able to rule, and I’m afraid we will have a civil war.”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “If the people won’t have their present King, perhaps the exiled Prince of the old royal family will be found.”
by chance
From this reading “If the people won’t have their present King, perhaps the exiled Prince of the old royal family will be found.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “If the people won’t have their present King, perhaps the exiled Prince of the old royal family will be found.”
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading “If the people won’t have their present King, perhaps the exiled Prince of the old royal family will be found.”
with speed
From this reading “Oh no, we won’t,” said his mother quickly.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Very badly,” replied Ardram; “no one is able to rule, and I’m afraid we will have a civil war.”
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading “If the people won’t have their present King, perhaps the exiled Prince of the old royal family will be found.”
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading “Very badly,” replied Ardram; “no one is able to rule, and I’m afraid we will have a civil war.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Oh no, we won’t,” said his mother quickly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “How are things going?” she asked, after he had kissed her.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “I’m afraid not,” replied her son, smiling; “but if he is, I hope he’ll rule wisely.”
a male human offspring
From this reading “I’m afraid not,” replied her son, smiling; “but if he is, I hope he’ll rule wisely.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “If the people won’t have their present King, perhaps the exiled Prince of the old royal family will be found.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “If the people won’t have their present King, perhaps the exiled Prince of the old royal family will be found.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “How are things going?” she asked, after he had kissed her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Very badly,” replied Ardram; “no one is able to rule, and I’m afraid we will have a civil war.”
precisely as stated
From this reading “Very badly,” replied Ardram; “no one is able to rule, and I’m afraid we will have a civil war.”
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading “Very badly,” replied Ardram; “no one is able to rule, and I’m afraid we will have a civil war.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Very badly,” replied Ardram; “no one is able to rule, and I’m afraid we will have a civil war.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Very badly,” replied Ardram; “no one is able to rule, and I’m afraid we will have a civil war.”
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading “I’m afraid not,” replied her son, smiling; “but if he is, I hope he’ll rule wisely.”
won't
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From this reading “Oh no, we won’t,” said his mother quickly.
