used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
alluringadjectiveUS /əˈlʊrɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading So well is the Czar Nicholas aware of this, that to distract the attention of his subjects from their grievances he has filled their minds with the alluring spectacle of foreign conquests.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading See how big the Russian empire is, and remember how a great part is almost uninhabitable owing to excessive cold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Look at the map.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading So well is the Czar Nicholas aware of this, that to distract the attention of his subjects from their grievances he has filled their minds with the alluring spectacle of foreign conquests.
autocraticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading "Thus, you will follow me, education is opposed to autocratic rule.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading So well is the Czar Nicholas aware of this, that to distract the attention of his subjects from their grievances he has filled their minds with the alluring spectacle of foreign conquests.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading See how big the Russian empire is, and remember how a great part is almost uninhabitable owing to excessive cold.
breedsnounUS /briːdz/
plural of “breed” — a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
broodverbUS /bruːd/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading See how big the Russian empire is, and remember how a great part is almost uninhabitable owing to excessive cold.
conquestsnounUS /ˈkɑːnkwests/
plural of “conquest” — the act of conquering
From this reading So well is the Czar Nicholas aware of this, that to distract the attention of his subjects from their grievances he has filled their minds with the alluring spectacle of foreign conquests.
CzarnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading So well is the Czar Nicholas aware of this, that to distract the attention of his subjects from their grievances he has filled their minds with the alluring spectacle of foreign conquests.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
distractverbUS /dɪˈstrækt/
draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading So well is the Czar Nicholas aware of this, that to distract the attention of his subjects from their grievances he has filled their minds with the alluring spectacle of foreign conquests.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading "Thus, you will follow me, education is opposed to autocratic rule.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading See how big the Russian empire is, and remember how a great part is almost uninhabitable owing to excessive cold.
divisible by two
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading See how big the Russian empire is, and remember how a great part is almost uninhabitable owing to excessive cold.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading So well is the Czar Nicholas aware of this, that to distract the attention of his subjects from their grievances he has filled their minds with the alluring spectacle of foreign conquests.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "Thus, you will follow me, education is opposed to autocratic rule.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading So well is the Czar Nicholas aware of this, that to distract the attention of his subjects from their grievances he has filled their minds with the alluring spectacle of foreign conquests.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So well is the Czar Nicholas aware of this, that to distract the attention of his subjects from their grievances he has filled their minds with the alluring spectacle of foreign conquests.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading See how big the Russian empire is, and remember how a great part is almost uninhabitable owing to excessive cold.
grievancesnounUS /ˈɡriːvənsəz/
plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading So well is the Czar Nicholas aware of this, that to distract the attention of his subjects from their grievances he has filled their minds with the alluring spectacle of foreign conquests.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So well is the Czar Nicholas aware of this, that to distract the attention of his subjects from their grievances he has filled their minds with the alluring spectacle of foreign conquests.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So well is the Czar Nicholas aware of this, that to distract the attention of his subjects from their grievances he has filled their minds with the alluring spectacle of foreign conquests.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So well is the Czar Nicholas aware of this, that to distract the attention of his subjects from their grievances he has filled their minds with the alluring spectacle of foreign conquests.
how
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From this reading See how big the Russian empire is, and remember how a great part is almost uninhabitable owing to excessive cold.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
ill-treatedadjective
subjected to cruel treatment
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Thus, you will follow me, education is opposed to autocratic rule.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look at the map.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Look at the map.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Thus, you will follow me, education is opposed to autocratic rule.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading So well is the Czar Nicholas aware of this, that to distract the attention of his subjects from their grievances he has filled their minds with the alluring spectacle of foreign conquests.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading So well is the Czar Nicholas aware of this, that to distract the attention of his subjects from their grievances he has filled their minds with the alluring spectacle of foreign conquests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
on one occasion
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading "Thus, you will follow me, education is opposed to autocratic rule.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading See how big the Russian empire is, and remember how a great part is almost uninhabitable owing to excessive cold.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading See how big the Russian empire is, and remember how a great part is almost uninhabitable owing to excessive cold.
pitiableadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiəbəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
To recall to mind.
From this reading See how big the Russian empire is, and remember how a great part is almost uninhabitable owing to excessive cold.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading "Thus, you will follow me, education is opposed to autocratic rule.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading See how big the Russian empire is, and remember how a great part is almost uninhabitable owing to excessive cold.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See how big the Russian empire is, and remember how a great part is almost uninhabitable owing to excessive cold.
seizesverbUS /ˈsiːzɪz/
third-person singular of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So well is the Czar Nicholas aware of this, that to distract the attention of his subjects from their grievances he has filled their minds with the alluring spectacle of foreign conquests.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading So well is the Czar Nicholas aware of this, that to distract the attention of his subjects from their grievances he has filled their minds with the alluring spectacle of foreign conquests.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading So well is the Czar Nicholas aware of this, that to distract the attention of his subjects from their grievances he has filled their minds with the alluring spectacle of foreign conquests.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So well is the Czar Nicholas aware of this, that to distract the attention of his subjects from their grievances he has filled their minds with the alluring spectacle of foreign conquests.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So well is the Czar Nicholas aware of this, that to distract the attention of his subjects from their grievances he has filled their minds with the alluring spectacle of foreign conquests.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "Thus, you will follow me, education is opposed to autocratic rule.
up to a particular time
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Thus, you will follow me, education is opposed to autocratic rule.
create by training and teaching
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
uninhabitableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətəbəl/
not fit for habitation
From this reading See how big the Russian empire is, and remember how a great part is almost uninhabitable owing to excessive cold.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading So well is the Czar Nicholas aware of this, that to distract the attention of his subjects from their grievances he has filled their minds with the alluring spectacle of foreign conquests.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Thus, you will follow me, education is opposed to autocratic rule.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So well is the Czar Nicholas aware of this, that to distract the attention of his subjects from their grievances he has filled their minds with the alluring spectacle of foreign conquests.
wretches
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From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading But such a rule, bringing in its train misery and poverty, breeds discontent, and even the most pitiable of wretches, if sufficiently ill-treated, will brood over their wrongs till the fury of hate seizes them, and once more the reign of the absolute ruler is threatened.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thus, you will follow me, education is opposed to autocratic rule.
