used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
(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 In the one case the atmosphere of existence is all cloud, in the other, all sunshine.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNWELCOME VISITOR.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading In the one case the atmosphere of existence is all cloud, in the other, all sunshine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It must be confessed that up to this period the Jupiter of the little household in Norfolk Street had been something of a Jupiter Pluvius.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The difference which a morose or cheerful parent makes in the lives of those beneath their roof is incalculable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the one case the atmosphere of existence is all cloud, in the other, all sunshine.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading The difference which a morose or cheerful parent makes in the lives of those beneath their roof is incalculable.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading In the one case the atmosphere of existence is all cloud, in the other, all sunshine.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading It must be confessed that up to this period the Jupiter of the little household in Norfolk Street had been something of a Jupiter Pluvius.
descendantsnounUS /dɪˈsendənts/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading The difference which a morose or cheerful parent makes in the lives of those beneath their roof is incalculable.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading In the one case the atmosphere of existence is all cloud, in the other, all sunshine.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It must be confessed that up to this period the Jupiter of the little household in Norfolk Street had been something of a Jupiter Pluvius.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
a social unit living together
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
of great significance or value
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
incalculableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkælkjələbəl/
not able to be computed or enumerated
From this reading The difference which a morose or cheerful parent makes in the lives of those beneath their roof is incalculable.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The difference which a morose or cheerful parent makes in the lives of those beneath their roof is incalculable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
JupiternounUS /ˈdʒuːpətər/
the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky
From this reading It must be confessed that up to this period the Jupiter of the little household in Norfolk Street had been something of a Jupiter Pluvius.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The difference which a morose or cheerful parent makes in the lives of those beneath their roof is incalculable.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The difference which a morose or cheerful parent makes in the lives of those beneath their roof is incalculable.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading The difference which a morose or cheerful parent makes in the lives of those beneath their roof is incalculable.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be confessed that up to this period the Jupiter of the little household in Norfolk Street had been something of a Jupiter Pluvius.
NorfolknounUS /ˈnɔːrfək/
port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy
From this reading It must be confessed that up to this period the Jupiter of the little household in Norfolk Street had been something of a Jupiter Pluvius.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the one case the atmosphere of existence is all cloud, in the other, all sunshine.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The difference which a morose or cheerful parent makes in the lives of those beneath their roof is incalculable.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the one case the atmosphere of existence is all cloud, in the other, all sunshine.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The difference which a morose or cheerful parent makes in the lives of those beneath their roof is incalculable.
Paterfamiliasnoun
the male head of family or tribe
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
an amount of time
From this reading It must be confessed that up to this period the Jupiter of the little household in Norfolk Street had been something of a Jupiter Pluvius.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
Pluvius
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From this reading It must be confessed that up to this period the Jupiter of the little household in Norfolk Street had been something of a Jupiter Pluvius.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The difference which a morose or cheerful parent makes in the lives of those beneath their roof is incalculable.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It must be confessed that up to this period the Jupiter of the little household in Norfolk Street had been something of a Jupiter Pluvius.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It must be confessed that up to this period the Jupiter of the little household in Norfolk Street had been something of a Jupiter Pluvius.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
the rays of the sun
From this reading In the one case the atmosphere of existence is all cloud, in the other, all sunshine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It must be confessed that up to this period the Jupiter of the little household in Norfolk Street had been something of a Jupiter Pluvius.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The difference which a morose or cheerful parent makes in the lives of those beneath their roof is incalculable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
UNWELCOMEadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading AN UNWELCOME VISITOR.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It must be confessed that up to this period the Jupiter of the little household in Norfolk Street had been something of a Jupiter Pluvius.
precisely as stated
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
someone who visits
From this reading AN UNWELCOME VISITOR.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ALTHOUGH it may be very true that kings can affect but little the happiness of their subjects, the petty kings of every household—from Paterfamilias the First down to his latest descendants—have a very important influence in that way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The difference which a morose or cheerful parent makes in the lives of those beneath their roof is incalculable.
