used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CATHERINE AND THE CZAR.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was an old custom that the czar should send the bridal robes to the maiden whom he had selected, as a sign that his choice was made.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
bosoms
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From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading There was an old custom that the czar should send the bridal robes to the maiden whom he had selected, as a sign that his choice was made.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
CATHERINEnounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading CATHERINE AND THE CZAR.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading There was an old custom that the czar should send the bridal robes to the maiden whom he had selected, as a sign that his choice was made.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
permission to do something
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading There was an old custom that the czar should send the bridal robes to the maiden whom he had selected, as a sign that his choice was made.
CZARnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading CATHERINE AND THE CZAR.
czar'snounUS /zɑːrz/
possessive form of “czar” — a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
Dolgoruky
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From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
communicated in words
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
promote over another
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was an old custom that the czar should send the bridal robes to the maiden whom he had selected, as a sign that his choice was made.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
KremlinnounUS /ˈkremlən/
citadel of Moscow, housing the offices of the Russian government
From this reading IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
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 IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There was an old custom that the czar should send the bridal robes to the maiden whom he had selected, as a sign that his choice was made.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading There was an old custom that the czar should send the bridal robes to the maiden whom he had selected, as a sign that his choice was made.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
MarshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
Mentchikof
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From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
Mentchikof's
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From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
Najine
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From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
on the contrary
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading There was an old custom that the czar should send the bridal robes to the maiden whom he had selected, as a sign that his choice was made.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading There was an old custom that the czar should send the bridal robes to the maiden whom he had selected, as a sign that his choice was made.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading There was an old custom that the czar should send the bridal robes to the maiden whom he had selected, as a sign that his choice was made.
Shavronsky
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From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
Sheremetief
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From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There was an old custom that the czar should send the bridal robes to the maiden whom he had selected, as a sign that his choice was made.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading There was an old custom that the czar should send the bridal robes to the maiden whom he had selected, as a sign that his choice was made.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CATHERINE AND THE CZAR.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an old custom that the czar should send the bridal robes to the maiden whom he had selected, as a sign that his choice was made.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The old jealousy of the favorite, “the man of the hour,” was glowing in the bosoms of Mentchikof’s associates, and it was probable that they would go to any length to defeat his attempt to establish Catherine Shavronsky in the czar’s favor, and the fact that Peter had openly expressed his admiration for Najine supplied a weapon ready to their hands.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was an old custom that the czar should send the bridal robes to the maiden whom he had selected, as a sign that his choice was made.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IT was not until the day after the meeting with mademoiselle at the Kremlin that M. de Lambert confided to me something of her talk with him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
Zotof
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From this reading It appeared that Zotof was straining every nerve to bring about her union with the czar, with or without her consent; Dolgoruky, the Marshal Sheremetief, and a dozen more of the nobility supporting him in his desire for an alliance that would destroy rather than strengthen the influence of Mentchikof.
