used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "Both points," said the Cardinal, "are absolutely _sub sigillo_ until you hear of them from other sources.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
appointverbUS /əˈpɔɪnt/
create and charge with a task or function
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
ArbitratornounUS /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪtər/
someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Both points," said the Cardinal, "are absolutely _sub sigillo_ until you hear of them from other sources.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading * * * * * It was at the end of October that the Cardinal sent for him and revealed two more facts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Both points," said the Cardinal, "are absolutely _sub sigillo_ until you hear of them from other sources.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had not realized how close it was.
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading * * * * * It was at the end of October that the Cardinal sent for him and revealed two more facts.
CatholicismnounUS /kəˈθɔːləsɪzəm/
the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading But he had not realized how close it was.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
CommissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
deem to be
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
being one more than seven
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading * * * * * It was at the end of October that the Cardinal sent for him and revealed two more facts.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
EstablishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
at any time
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading * * * * * It was at the end of October that the Cardinal sent for him and revealed two more facts.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he had not realized how close it was.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Both points," said the Cardinal, "are absolutely _sub sigillo_ until you hear of them from other sources.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading * * * * * It was at the end of October that the Cardinal sent for him and revealed two more facts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
how
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From this reading But he had not realized how close it was.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he had not realized how close it was.
JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
immediately past
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
MonsignornounUS /mɑːnˈsiːnjər/
(Roman Catholic Church) an ecclesiastical title of honor bestowed on some priests
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
negotiationsnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he had not realized how close it was.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading * * * * * It was at the end of October that the Cardinal sent for him and revealed two more facts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * It was at the end of October that the Cardinal sent for him and revealed two more facts.
on one occasion
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Both points," said the Cardinal, "are absolutely _sub sigillo_ until you hear of them from other sources.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "Both points," said the Cardinal, "are absolutely _sub sigillo_ until you hear of them from other sources.
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But he had not realized how close it was.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading * * * * * It was at the end of October that the Cardinal sent for him and revealed two more facts.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Both points," said the Cardinal, "are absolutely _sub sigillo_ until you hear of them from other sources.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading * * * * * It was at the end of October that the Cardinal sent for him and revealed two more facts.
sigillo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Both points," said the Cardinal, "are absolutely _sub sigillo_ until you hear of them from other sources.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading "Both points," said the Cardinal, "are absolutely _sub sigillo_ until you hear of them from other sources.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The first was that it was the intention of His Majesty's Government to appoint a Commission to consider once more the Establishment of Catholicism as the State religion of England; and the second was that secret negotiations had been proceeding now for the last eight months between China, Japan, the Persian Empire, and Russia, as to the formal recognition of the Pope as Arbitrator of the East.
subverbUS /sʌb/
be a substitute
From this reading "Both points," said the Cardinal, "are absolutely _sub sigillo_ until you hear of them from other sources.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading * * * * * It was at the end of October that the Cardinal sent for him and revealed two more facts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Both points," said the Cardinal, "are absolutely _sub sigillo_ until you hear of them from other sources.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Both points," said the Cardinal, "are absolutely _sub sigillo_ until you hear of them from other sources.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he had not realized how close it was.
a late time of life
From this reading (I) The scheme had been in the air for nearly two years, as Monsignor learned from his papers; and for the last month or two had come more to the front than ever.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Both points," said the Cardinal, "are absolutely _sub sigillo_ until you hear of them from other sources.
