used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Therefore, a little before nine o’clock, we left our quarters and proceeded to the Kremlin.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE morning after M. de Lambert’s disclosure the czar held an audience at the Kremlin.
(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 All ambassadors and special envoys were expected to be present, and though I laid no claim to either title I was privileged to appear.
ambassadorsnounUS /æmˈbæsədərz/
plural of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading All ambassadors and special envoys were expected to be present, and though I laid no claim to either title I was privileged to appear.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE morning after M. de Lambert’s disclosure the czar held an audience at the Kremlin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All ambassadors and special envoys were expected to be present, and though I laid no claim to either title I was privileged to appear.
eagerly desirous
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All ambassadors and special envoys were expected to be present, and though I laid no claim to either title I was privileged to appear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE morning after M. de Lambert’s disclosure the czar held an audience at the Kremlin.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading THE morning after M. de Lambert’s disclosure the czar held an audience at the Kremlin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All ambassadors and special envoys were expected to be present, and though I laid no claim to either title I was privileged to appear.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Therefore, a little before nine o’clock, we left our quarters and proceeded to the Kremlin.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading All ambassadors and special envoys were expected to be present, and though I laid no claim to either title I was privileged to appear.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
czarnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading THE morning after M. de Lambert’s disclosure the czar held an audience at the Kremlin.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE morning after M. de Lambert’s disclosure the czar held an audience at the Kremlin.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
disclosurenounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading THE morning after M. de Lambert’s disclosure the czar held an audience at the Kremlin.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
one or the other of two
From this reading All ambassadors and special envoys were expected to be present, and though I laid no claim to either title I was privileged to appear.
envoysnounUS /ˈenvɔɪz/
plural of “envoy” — a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading All ambassadors and special envoys were expected to be present, and though I laid no claim to either title I was privileged to appear.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading All ambassadors and special envoys were expected to be present, and though I laid no claim to either title I was privileged to appear.
the organ of sight
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
yet to be or coming
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading THE GOLDEN HALL.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE GOLDEN HALL.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THE morning after M. de Lambert’s disclosure the czar held an audience at the Kremlin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading All ambassadors and special envoys were expected to be present, and though I laid no claim to either title I was privileged to appear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
KremlinnounUS /ˈkremlən/
citadel of Moscow, housing the offices of the Russian government
From this reading THE morning after M. de Lambert’s disclosure the czar held an audience at the Kremlin.
set down according to a plan
From this reading All ambassadors and special envoys were expected to be present, and though I laid no claim to either title I was privileged to appear.
LambertnounUS /ˈlæmbərt/
a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
Lambert'snounUS /ˈlæmbərts/
possessive form of “lambert” — a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter
From this reading THE morning after M. de Lambert’s disclosure the czar held an audience at the Kremlin.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Therefore, a little before nine o’clock, we left our quarters and proceeded to the Kremlin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Therefore, a little before nine o’clock, we left our quarters and proceeded to the Kremlin.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading THE morning after M. de Lambert’s disclosure the czar held an audience at the Kremlin.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE morning after M. de Lambert’s disclosure the czar held an audience at the Kremlin.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
absolutely essential
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Therefore, a little before nine o’clock, we left our quarters and proceeded to the Kremlin.
not any; not one
From this reading All ambassadors and special envoys were expected to be present, and though I laid no claim to either title I was privileged to appear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Therefore, a little before nine o’clock, we left our quarters and proceeded to the Kremlin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Therefore, a little before nine o’clock, we left our quarters and proceeded to the Kremlin.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All ambassadors and special envoys were expected to be present, and though I laid no claim to either title I was privileged to appear.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading All ambassadors and special envoys were expected to be present, and though I laid no claim to either title I was privileged to appear.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Therefore, a little before nine o’clock, we left our quarters and proceeded to the Kremlin.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Therefore, a little before nine o’clock, we left our quarters and proceeded to the Kremlin.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
shirkverbUS /ʃɜːrk/
avoid (one's assigned duties)
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading All ambassadors and special envoys were expected to be present, and though I laid no claim to either title I was privileged to appear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOLDEN HALL.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, a little before nine o’clock, we left our quarters and proceeded to the Kremlin.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading All ambassadors and special envoys were expected to be present, and though I laid no claim to either title I was privileged to appear.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading All ambassadors and special envoys were expected to be present, and though I laid no claim to either title I was privileged to appear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All ambassadors and special envoys were expected to be present, and though I laid no claim to either title I was privileged to appear.
a source of difficulty
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All ambassadors and special envoys were expected to be present, and though I laid no claim to either title I was privileged to appear.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Therefore, a little before nine o’clock, we left our quarters and proceeded to the Kremlin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All ambassadors and special envoys were expected to be present, and though I laid no claim to either title I was privileged to appear.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I saw that M. de Lambert was anxious to shirk the duty of attending me, but I was determined that he should not remain behind, for I foresaw future trouble from his excited mood, and was convinced that it would be necessary to keep him under my own eye.
