used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The position of the king-maker was, to a superficial observer, such as might gratify to the utmost the ambition and the pride of man.
alliancesnounUS /əˈlaɪənsəz/
plural of “alliance” — the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading In the alliances of his daughters, whatever chanced, it seemed certain that by one or the other his posterity would be the kings of England.
a cherished desire
From this reading The position of the king-maker was, to a superficial observer, such as might gratify to the utmost the ambition and the pride of man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The position of the king-maker was, to a superficial observer, such as might gratify to the utmost the ambition and the pride of man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The position of the king-maker was, to a superficial observer, such as might gratify to the utmost the ambition and the pride of man.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the alliances of his daughters, whatever chanced, it seemed certain that by one or the other his posterity would be the kings of England.
exhale hard
From this reading He had changed a dynasty without a blow.
boldestadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldɪst/
superlative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading He had driven from the land one of the most gorgeous princes and one of the boldest warriors that ever sat upon a throne.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the alliances of his daughters, whatever chanced, it seemed certain that by one or the other his posterity would be the kings of England.
CARESnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading THE PROSPERITY OF THE OUTER SHOW--THE CARES OF THE INNER MAN.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In the alliances of his daughters, whatever chanced, it seemed certain that by one or the other his posterity would be the kings of England.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading In the alliances of his daughters, whatever chanced, it seemed certain that by one or the other his posterity would be the kings of England.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He had changed a dynasty without a blow.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading In the alliances of his daughters, whatever chanced, it seemed certain that by one or the other his posterity would be the kings of England.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading He had driven from the land one of the most gorgeous princes and one of the boldest warriors that ever sat upon a throne.
dynastynounUS /ˈdaɪnəsti/
a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
From this reading He had changed a dynasty without a blow.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In the alliances of his daughters, whatever chanced, it seemed certain that by one or the other his posterity would be the kings of England.
at any time
From this reading He had driven from the land one of the most gorgeous princes and one of the boldest warriors that ever sat upon a throne.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had driven from the land one of the most gorgeous princes and one of the boldest warriors that ever sat upon a throne.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading He had driven from the land one of the most gorgeous princes and one of the boldest warriors that ever sat upon a throne.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading The position of the king-maker was, to a superficial observer, such as might gratify to the utmost the ambition and the pride of man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had driven from the land one of the most gorgeous princes and one of the boldest warriors that ever sat upon a throne.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had driven from the land one of the most gorgeous princes and one of the boldest warriors that ever sat upon a throne.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the alliances of his daughters, whatever chanced, it seemed certain that by one or the other his posterity would be the kings of England.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the alliances of his daughters, whatever chanced, it seemed certain that by one or the other his posterity would be the kings of England.
located inward
From this reading THE PROSPERITY OF THE OUTER SHOW--THE CARES OF THE INNER MAN.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the alliances of his daughters, whatever chanced, it seemed certain that by one or the other his posterity would be the kings of England.
king-maker
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From this reading The position of the king-maker was, to a superficial observer, such as might gratify to the utmost the ambition and the pride of man.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In the alliances of his daughters, whatever chanced, it seemed certain that by one or the other his posterity would be the kings of England.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He had driven from the land one of the most gorgeous princes and one of the boldest warriors that ever sat upon a throne.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE PROSPERITY OF THE OUTER SHOW--THE CARES OF THE INNER MAN.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The position of the king-maker was, to a superficial observer, such as might gratify to the utmost the ambition and the pride of man.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had driven from the land one of the most gorgeous princes and one of the boldest warriors that ever sat upon a throne.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading The position of the king-maker was, to a superficial observer, such as might gratify to the utmost the ambition and the pride of man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PROSPERITY OF THE OUTER SHOW--THE CARES OF THE INNER MAN.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had driven from the land one of the most gorgeous princes and one of the boldest warriors that ever sat upon a throne.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the alliances of his daughters, whatever chanced, it seemed certain that by one or the other his posterity would be the kings of England.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the alliances of his daughters, whatever chanced, it seemed certain that by one or the other his posterity would be the kings of England.
OUTERadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading THE PROSPERITY OF THE OUTER SHOW--THE CARES OF THE INNER MAN.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The position of the king-maker was, to a superficial observer, such as might gratify to the utmost the ambition and the pride of man.
posteritynounUS /pɑːˈsterəti/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading In the alliances of his daughters, whatever chanced, it seemed certain that by one or the other his posterity would be the kings of England.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The position of the king-maker was, to a superficial observer, such as might gratify to the utmost the ambition and the pride of man.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading He had driven from the land one of the most gorgeous princes and one of the boldest warriors that ever sat upon a throne.
PROSPERITYnounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading THE PROSPERITY OF THE OUTER SHOW--THE CARES OF THE INNER MAN.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He had driven from the land one of the most gorgeous princes and one of the boldest warriors that ever sat upon a throne.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the alliances of his daughters, whatever chanced, it seemed certain that by one or the other his posterity would be the kings of England.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE PROSPERITY OF THE OUTER SHOW--THE CARES OF THE INNER MAN.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The position of the king-maker was, to a superficial observer, such as might gratify to the utmost the ambition and the pride of man.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading The position of the king-maker was, to a superficial observer, such as might gratify to the utmost the ambition and the pride of man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had driven from the land one of the most gorgeous princes and one of the boldest warriors that ever sat upon a throne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROSPERITY OF THE OUTER SHOW--THE CARES OF THE INNER MAN.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading He had driven from the land one of the most gorgeous princes and one of the boldest warriors that ever sat upon a throne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The position of the king-maker was, to a superficial observer, such as might gratify to the utmost the ambition and the pride of man.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had driven from the land one of the most gorgeous princes and one of the boldest warriors that ever sat upon a throne.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The position of the king-maker was, to a superficial observer, such as might gratify to the utmost the ambition and the pride of man.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading He had driven from the land one of the most gorgeous princes and one of the boldest warriors that ever sat upon a throne.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The position of the king-maker was, to a superficial observer, such as might gratify to the utmost the ambition and the pride of man.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading In the alliances of his daughters, whatever chanced, it seemed certain that by one or the other his posterity would be the kings of England.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had changed a dynasty without a blow.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the alliances of his daughters, whatever chanced, it seemed certain that by one or the other his posterity would be the kings of England.
