used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet all knew it mattered not a jot what Jahangir said.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Yet all knew it mattered not a jot what Jahangir said.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading "The trenchant blade, Toledo trusty, For want of fighting had grown rusty."
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Queen Mariam, all of a tremble by reason of her fear lest Jahangir's madness should lead him to excess, ventured to utter a word of protest.
Butler'snounUS /ˈbʌtlərz/
possessive form of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading _Butler's_ "Hudibras," Part I, Canto I.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But Queen Mariam, all of a tremble by reason of her fear lest Jahangir's madness should lead him to excess, ventured to utter a word of protest.
CantonounUS /ˈkæntoʊ/
the highest part (usually the melody) in a piece of choral music
From this reading _Butler's_ "Hudibras," Part I, Canto I.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
permission to do something
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
Diwannoun
a Muslim council of state
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
effectualadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading But Queen Mariam, all of a tremble by reason of her fear lest Jahangir's madness should lead him to excess, ventured to utter a word of protest.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But Queen Mariam, all of a tremble by reason of her fear lest Jahangir's madness should lead him to excess, ventured to utter a word of protest.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading "The trenchant blade, Toledo trusty, For want of fighting had grown rusty."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The trenchant blade, Toledo trusty, For want of fighting had grown rusty."
a young female
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading "The trenchant blade, Toledo trusty, For want of fighting had grown rusty."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "The trenchant blade, Toledo trusty, For want of fighting had grown rusty."
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Queen Mariam, all of a tremble by reason of her fear lest Jahangir's madness should lead him to excess, ventured to utter a word of protest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Queen Mariam, all of a tremble by reason of her fear lest Jahangir's madness should lead him to excess, ventured to utter a word of protest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
Hudibras
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From this reading _Butler's_ "Hudibras," Part I, Canto I.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Butler's_ "Hudibras," Part I, Canto I.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
impoliticadjectiveUS /ˌɪmpɔːˈlɪtɪk/
not politic
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
infatuationnounUS /ˌɪnfætʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet all knew it mattered not a jot what Jahangir said.
Jahangir
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From this reading Yet all knew it mattered not a jot what Jahangir said.
Jahangir's
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From this reading But Queen Mariam, all of a tremble by reason of her fear lest Jahangir's madness should lead him to excess, ventured to utter a word of protest.
jotnounUS /dʒɑːt/
a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
From this reading Yet all knew it mattered not a jot what Jahangir said.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Yet all knew it mattered not a jot what Jahangir said.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading But Queen Mariam, all of a tremble by reason of her fear lest Jahangir's madness should lead him to excess, ventured to utter a word of protest.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading But Queen Mariam, all of a tremble by reason of her fear lest Jahangir's madness should lead him to excess, ventured to utter a word of protest.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading But Queen Mariam, all of a tremble by reason of her fear lest Jahangir's madness should lead him to excess, ventured to utter a word of protest.
Mariam
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From this reading But Queen Mariam, all of a tremble by reason of her fear lest Jahangir's madness should lead him to excess, ventured to utter a word of protest.
matteredverbUS /ˈmætərd/
past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight
From this reading Yet all knew it mattered not a jot what Jahangir said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet all knew it mattered not a jot what Jahangir said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The trenchant blade, Toledo trusty, For want of fighting had grown rusty."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _Butler's_ "Hudibras," Part I, Canto I.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading But Queen Mariam, all of a tremble by reason of her fear lest Jahangir's madness should lead him to excess, ventured to utter a word of protest.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
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 But Queen Mariam, all of a tremble by reason of her fear lest Jahangir's madness should lead him to excess, ventured to utter a word of protest.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But Queen Mariam, all of a tremble by reason of her fear lest Jahangir's madness should lead him to excess, ventured to utter a word of protest.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading "The trenchant blade, Toledo trusty, For want of fighting had grown rusty."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Yet all knew it mattered not a jot what Jahangir said.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But Queen Mariam, all of a tremble by reason of her fear lest Jahangir's madness should lead him to excess, ventured to utter a word of protest.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The trenchant blade, Toledo trusty, For want of fighting had grown rusty."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
ToledonounUS /təˈliːdoʊ/
an industrial city in northwestern Ohio on Lake Erie
From this reading "The trenchant blade, Toledo trusty, For want of fighting had grown rusty."
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading But Queen Mariam, all of a tremble by reason of her fear lest Jahangir's madness should lead him to excess, ventured to utter a word of protest.
trenchantadjectiveUS /ˈtrentʃənt/
having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect
From this reading "The trenchant blade, Toledo trusty, For want of fighting had grown rusty."
trustynounUS /ˈtrʌsti/
a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges
From this reading "The trenchant blade, Toledo trusty, For want of fighting had grown rusty."
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading But Queen Mariam, all of a tremble by reason of her fear lest Jahangir's madness should lead him to excess, ventured to utter a word of protest.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading But Queen Mariam, all of a tremble by reason of her fear lest Jahangir's madness should lead him to excess, ventured to utter a word of protest.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "The trenchant blade, Toledo trusty, For want of fighting had grown rusty."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Yet all knew it mattered not a jot what Jahangir said.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Diwan had given his consent, the Emperor his approval, and it was common knowledge that both were acting for the welfare of the state in putting an effectual stop to the infatuation of the heir apparent for a girl with whom a recognized alliance was impolitic if not impossible.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But Queen Mariam, all of a tremble by reason of her fear lest Jahangir's madness should lead him to excess, ventured to utter a word of protest.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet all knew it mattered not a jot what Jahangir said.
