used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Moscow he engaged a seat in one of the so-called "diligences," in which small merchants and peasant traders used to travel, and which are still seen in some districts.
accomplicenounUS /əˈkɑːm.plɪs/
A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading "Listen," said Ivan Mikhailych, with the air of an accomplice.
aforesaidadjectiveUS /əˈfɔːrsed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Listen," said Ivan Mikhailych, with the air of an accomplice.
(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 Meanwhile, the cause of all this mess, Simple Simon, was on his way to Golovliovo.
in addition
From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Listen," said Ivan Mikhailych, with the air of an accomplice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Moscow he engaged a seat in one of the so-called "diligences," in which small merchants and peasant traders used to travel, and which are still seen in some districts.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In Moscow he engaged a seat in one of the so-called "diligences," in which small merchants and peasant traders used to travel, and which are still seen in some districts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Do this, get off at the station and go straight up to your mother just as you are."
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Meanwhile, the cause of all this mess, Simple Simon, was on his way to Golovliovo.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
diligences
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From this reading In Moscow he engaged a seat in one of the so-called "diligences," in which small merchants and peasant traders used to travel, and which are still seen in some districts.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading In Moscow he engaged a seat in one of the so-called "diligences," in which small merchants and peasant traders used to travel, and which are still seen in some districts.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do this, get off at the station and go straight up to your mother just as you are."
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading In Moscow he engaged a seat in one of the so-called "diligences," in which small merchants and peasant traders used to travel, and which are still seen in some districts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Do this, get off at the station and go straight up to your mother just as you are."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Do this, get off at the station and go straight up to your mother just as you are."
Golovliovo
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From this reading Meanwhile, the cause of all this mess, Simple Simon, was on his way to Golovliovo.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In Moscow he engaged a seat in one of the so-called "diligences," in which small merchants and peasant traders used to travel, and which are still seen in some districts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, the cause of all this mess, Simple Simon, was on his way to Golovliovo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Moscow he engaged a seat in one of the so-called "diligences," in which small merchants and peasant traders used to travel, and which are still seen in some districts.
innkeepernounUS /ˈɪnkiːpər/
the owner or manager of an inn
From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
Ivan
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From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
and nothing more
From this reading "Do this, get off at the station and go straight up to your mother just as you are."
liberalitynounUS /ˌlɪbɜːrˈælətiː/
an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom
From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
hear with intention
From this reading "Listen," said Ivan Mikhailych, with the air of an accomplice.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, the cause of all this mess, Simple Simon, was on his way to Golovliovo.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading In Moscow he engaged a seat in one of the so-called "diligences," in which small merchants and peasant traders used to travel, and which are still seen in some districts.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading Meanwhile, the cause of all this mess, Simple Simon, was on his way to Golovliovo.
Mikhailych
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
MoscownounUS /ˈmɑːskoʊ/
a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation
From this reading In Moscow he engaged a seat in one of the so-called "diligences," in which small merchants and peasant traders used to travel, and which are still seen in some districts.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Do this, get off at the station and go straight up to your mother just as you are."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile, the cause of all this mess, Simple Simon, was on his way to Golovliovo.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Do this, get off at the station and go straight up to your mother just as you are."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meanwhile, the cause of all this mess, Simple Simon, was on his way to Golovliovo.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In Moscow he engaged a seat in one of the so-called "diligences," in which small merchants and peasant traders used to travel, and which are still seen in some districts.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading In Moscow he engaged a seat in one of the so-called "diligences," in which small merchants and peasant traders used to travel, and which are still seen in some districts.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Listen," said Ivan Mikhailych, with the air of an accomplice.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading In Moscow he engaged a seat in one of the so-called "diligences," in which small merchants and peasant traders used to travel, and which are still seen in some districts.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In Moscow he engaged a seat in one of the so-called "diligences," in which small merchants and peasant traders used to travel, and which are still seen in some districts.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Meanwhile, the cause of all this mess, Simple Simon, was on his way to Golovliovo.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Meanwhile, the cause of all this mess, Simple Simon, was on his way to Golovliovo.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In Moscow he engaged a seat in one of the so-called "diligences," in which small merchants and peasant traders used to travel, and which are still seen in some districts.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading In Moscow he engaged a seat in one of the so-called "diligences," in which small merchants and peasant traders used to travel, and which are still seen in some districts.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In Moscow he engaged a seat in one of the so-called "diligences," in which small merchants and peasant traders used to travel, and which are still seen in some districts.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading "Do this, get off at the station and go straight up to your mother just as you are."
Stepan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
not in physical motion
From this reading In Moscow he engaged a seat in one of the so-called "diligences," in which small merchants and peasant traders used to travel, and which are still seen in some districts.
successive (without a break)
From this reading "Do this, get off at the station and go straight up to your mother just as you are."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile, the cause of all this mess, Simple Simon, was on his way to Golovliovo.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, the cause of all this mess, Simple Simon, was on his way to Golovliovo.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile, the cause of all this mess, Simple Simon, was on his way to Golovliovo.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading In Moscow he engaged a seat in one of the so-called "diligences," in which small merchants and peasant traders used to travel, and which are still seen in some districts.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In Moscow he engaged a seat in one of the so-called "diligences," in which small merchants and peasant traders used to travel, and which are still seen in some districts.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Do this, get off at the station and go straight up to your mother just as you are."
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In Moscow he engaged a seat in one of the so-called "diligences," in which small merchants and peasant traders used to travel, and which are still seen in some districts.
Vladimir
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From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile, the cause of all this mess, Simple Simon, was on his way to Golovliovo.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Meanwhile, the cause of all this mess, Simple Simon, was on his way to Golovliovo.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In Moscow he engaged a seat in one of the so-called "diligences," in which small merchants and peasant traders used to travel, and which are still seen in some districts.
which person or people
From this reading The diligence had the city of Vladimir as its point of destination, and Stepan was enabled to travel in it through the liberality of the aforesaid innkeeper Ivan Mikhailych, who also paid for his master's meals on the journey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Listen," said Ivan Mikhailych, with the air of an accomplice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do this, get off at the station and go straight up to your mother just as you are."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do this, get off at the station and go straight up to your mother just as you are."
