9201
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From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
(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 [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
a youthful male person
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I mustn’t call her ‘my dear’ if you please, it’s too familiar--‘Your Majesty’ this, and ‘Your Majesty’ that, is what she likes, till I’m tired of hearing it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
complicationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
dearly loved
From this reading I mustn’t call her ‘my dear’ if you please, it’s too familiar--‘Your Majesty’ this, and ‘Your Majesty’ that, is what she likes, till I’m tired of hearing it.
greatly pleased
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
diginity
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From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
at any time
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading I mustn’t call her ‘my dear’ if you please, it’s too familiar--‘Your Majesty’ this, and ‘Your Majesty’ that, is what she likes, till I’m tired of hearing it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading I mustn’t call her ‘my dear’ if you please, it’s too familiar--‘Your Majesty’ this, and ‘Your Majesty’ that, is what she likes, till I’m tired of hearing it.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading I’m heartily sick of it.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
I'm
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From this reading I’m heartily sick of it.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
insistsverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
it's
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From this reading I mustn’t call her ‘my dear’ if you please, it’s too familiar--‘Your Majesty’ this, and ‘Your Majesty’ that, is what she likes, till I’m tired of hearing it.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading I mustn’t call her ‘my dear’ if you please, it’s too familiar--‘Your Majesty’ this, and ‘Your Majesty’ that, is what she likes, till I’m tired of hearing it.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading I mustn’t call her ‘my dear’ if you please, it’s too familiar--‘Your Majesty’ this, and ‘Your Majesty’ that, is what she likes, till I’m tired of hearing it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
mustn't
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From this reading I mustn’t call her ‘my dear’ if you please, it’s too familiar--‘Your Majesty’ this, and ‘Your Majesty’ that, is what she likes, till I’m tired of hearing it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
information about recent and important events
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
not any; not one
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading I mustn’t call her ‘my dear’ if you please, it’s too familiar--‘Your Majesty’ this, and ‘Your Majesty’ that, is what she likes, till I’m tired of hearing it.
by chance
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
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 “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
QueensnounUS /kwiːnz/
a borough of New York City
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
reigningadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
exercising power or authority
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
rejoindernounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
express in words
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading I’m heartily sick of it.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
in the near future
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
having a supporting base
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
stuck-upadjective
(used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I mustn’t call her ‘my dear’ if you please, it’s too familiar--‘Your Majesty’ this, and ‘Your Majesty’ that, is what she likes, till I’m tired of hearing it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
in or at that place or location
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I mustn’t call her ‘my dear’ if you please, it’s too familiar--‘Your Majesty’ this, and ‘Your Majesty’ that, is what she likes, till I’m tired of hearing it.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
up to a particular time
From this reading I mustn’t call her ‘my dear’ if you please, it’s too familiar--‘Your Majesty’ this, and ‘Your Majesty’ that, is what she likes, till I’m tired of hearing it.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
interact in a certain way
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
the act of using
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [9201] F course the news of the Crown Prince’s return was soon known throughout the kingdom, and all the Kings and Queens being thoroughly tired of the complications which had arisen through there being so many of them elected, were quite delighted to hear of it.
which person or people
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” was the rejoinder, “and so am I. Why, ever since my wife has been a Queen she has been as disagreeable as she can possibly be, and insists upon ‘standing on her diginity,’ as she describes it, at home.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “For what is the use,” Boy heard one of them say, “of reigning if you have no subjects to rule over but a lot of stuck-up Kings and Queens who think too much of themselves to treat other people with proper respect?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I mustn’t call her ‘my dear’ if you please, it’s too familiar--‘Your Majesty’ this, and ‘Your Majesty’ that, is what she likes, till I’m tired of hearing it.
