used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One morning the Prime Minister sent a message to the Court Physician, requiring his immediate attendance at the palace.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mark was seated in his own room at the time, talking with Hockins and Ebony about the gloomy state of affairs.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Mark was seated in his own room at the time, talking with Hockins and Ebony about the gloomy state of affairs.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A slight feeling of dismay fluttered the heart of each when the message came, for death-warrants were much in the air at that time.
in addition
From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
assertingadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration
From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One morning the Prime Minister sent a message to the Court Physician, requiring his immediate attendance at the palace.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading One morning the Prime Minister sent a message to the Court Physician, requiring his immediate attendance at the palace.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A slight feeling of dismay fluttered the heart of each when the message came, for death-warrants were much in the air at that time.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading One morning the Prime Minister sent a message to the Court Physician, requiring his immediate attendance at the palace.
death-warrants
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From this reading A slight feeling of dismay fluttered the heart of each when the message came, for death-warrants were much in the air at that time.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading A slight feeling of dismay fluttered the heart of each when the message came, for death-warrants were much in the air at that time.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A slight feeling of dismay fluttered the heart of each when the message came, for death-warrants were much in the air at that time.
EbonynounUS /ˈebəni/
a very dark black
From this reading Mark was seated in his own room at the time, talking with Hockins and Ebony about the gloomy state of affairs.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
exasperatingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A slight feeling of dismay fluttered the heart of each when the message came, for death-warrants were much in the air at that time.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading A slight feeling of dismay fluttered the heart of each when the message came, for death-warrants were much in the air at that time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
depressingly dark
From this reading Mark was seated in his own room at the time, talking with Hockins and Ebony about the gloomy state of affairs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A slight feeling of dismay fluttered the heart of each when the message came, for death-warrants were much in the air at that time.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
Hockins
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From this reading Mark was seated in his own room at the time, talking with Hockins and Ebony about the gloomy state of affairs.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
of the present time and place
From this reading One morning the Prime Minister sent a message to the Court Physician, requiring his immediate attendance at the palace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mark was seated in his own room at the time, talking with Hockins and Ebony about the gloomy state of affairs.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Mark was seated in his own room at the time, talking with Hockins and Ebony about the gloomy state of affairs.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading One morning the Prime Minister sent a message to the Court Physician, requiring his immediate attendance at the palace.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading One morning the Prime Minister sent a message to the Court Physician, requiring his immediate attendance at the palace.
Minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning the Prime Minister sent a message to the Court Physician, requiring his immediate attendance at the palace.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
not any; not one
From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mark was seated in his own room at the time, talking with Hockins and Ebony about the gloomy state of affairs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning the Prime Minister sent a message to the Court Physician, requiring his immediate attendance at the palace.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
others
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From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading One morning the Prime Minister sent a message to the Court Physician, requiring his immediate attendance at the palace.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading One morning the Prime Minister sent a message to the Court Physician, requiring his immediate attendance at the palace.
PrimeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
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 The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “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 Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
Rakota
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From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
Ramonja
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From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading One morning the Prime Minister sent a message to the Court Physician, requiring his immediate attendance at the palace.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mark was seated in his own room at the time, talking with Hockins and Ebony about the gloomy state of affairs.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Mark was seated in his own room at the time, talking with Hockins and Ebony about the gloomy state of affairs.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading One morning the Prime Minister sent a message to the Court Physician, requiring his immediate attendance at the palace.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading A slight feeling of dismay fluttered the heart of each when the message came, for death-warrants were much in the air at that time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
a male human offspring
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Mark was seated in his own room at the time, talking with Hockins and Ebony about the gloomy state of affairs.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Mark was seated in his own room at the time, talking with Hockins and Ebony about the gloomy state of affairs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A slight feeling of dismay fluttered the heart of each when the message came, for death-warrants were much in the air at that time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mark was seated in his own room at the time, talking with Hockins and Ebony about the gloomy state of affairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
at the time that
From this reading A slight feeling of dismay fluttered the heart of each when the message came, for death-warrants were much in the air at that time.
which person or people
From this reading Among those who boldly held to their opinions was the Queen's own son Rakota, who, however, as we have seen, did not run quite so much risk as others, owing to his mother's affection for him.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The Prime Minister's son, also, and Prince Ramonja, made no effort to conceal their opinions, though they were wise enough to refrain from exasperating the angry Queen by asserting them openly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mark was seated in his own room at the time, talking with Hockins and Ebony about the gloomy state of affairs.
