Chapter XVIII · How Boris Threw a Big Dutchman Overboard

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Menshikoff was always at hand to bear his master company, but Boris, being now practically a teetotaller, was allowed to go to bed instead of taking his share of drinking and revelling.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading He was almost, if not quite, as tall as Peter himself, who, according to Russian chroniclers, measured six feet seven inches in height.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading There were generally guests at these entertainments--skippers from English and Dutch ships, or English friends of low or high degree who had been fortunate enough to scrape acquaintance with the big Russian Tsar.

matters of personal concern

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

(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 But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Menshikoff was always at hand to bear his master company, but Boris, being now practically a teetotaller, was allowed to go to bed instead of taking his share of drinking and revelling.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He was almost, if not quite, as tall as Peter himself, who, according to Russian chroniclers, measured six feet seven inches in height.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Menshikoff was always at hand to bear his master company, but Boris, being now practically a teetotaller, was allowed to go to bed instead of taking his share of drinking and revelling.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading One night there was a guest present, the mate of a Dutch vessel then lying in the Thames, to whom the Tsar was much attracted by reason of his great size, of which the man was exceedingly proud.

have

From this reading Menshikoff was always at hand to bear his master company, but Boris, being now practically a teetotaller, was allowed to go to bed instead of taking his share of drinking and revelling.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Menshikoff was always at hand to bear his master company, but Boris, being now practically a teetotaller, was allowed to go to bed instead of taking his share of drinking and revelling.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There were generally guests at these entertainments--skippers from English and Dutch ships, or English friends of low or high degree who had been fortunate enough to scrape acquaintance with the big Russian Tsar.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Menshikoff was always at hand to bear his master company, but Boris, being now practically a teetotaller, was allowed to go to bed instead of taking his share of drinking and revelling.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There were generally guests at these entertainments--skippers from English and Dutch ships, or English friends of low or high degree who had been fortunate enough to scrape acquaintance with the big Russian Tsar.

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From this reading Menshikoff was always at hand to bear his master company, but Boris, being now practically a teetotaller, was allowed to go to bed instead of taking his share of drinking and revelling.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One night there was a guest present, the mate of a Dutch vessel then lying in the Thames, to whom the Tsar was much attracted by reason of his great size, of which the man was exceedingly proud.

plural of “chronicler” — someone who writes chronicles

From this reading He was almost, if not quite, as tall as Peter himself, who, according to Russian chroniclers, measured six feet seven inches in height.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Menshikoff was always at hand to bear his master company, but Boris, being now practically a teetotaller, was allowed to go to bed instead of taking his share of drinking and revelling.

being joined in close association

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

a jovial nature

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading There were generally guests at these entertainments--skippers from English and Dutch ships, or English friends of low or high degree who had been fortunate enough to scrape acquaintance with the big Russian Tsar.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading Menshikoff was always at hand to bear his master company, but Boris, being now practically a teetotaller, was allowed to go to bed instead of taking his share of drinking and revelling.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading There were generally guests at these entertainments--skippers from English and Dutch ships, or English friends of low or high degree who had been fortunate enough to scrape acquaintance with the big Russian Tsar.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading There were generally guests at these entertainments--skippers from English and Dutch ships, or English friends of low or high degree who had been fortunate enough to scrape acquaintance with the big Russian Tsar.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading There were generally guests at these entertainments--skippers from English and Dutch ships, or English friends of low or high degree who had been fortunate enough to scrape acquaintance with the big Russian Tsar.

plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading There were generally guests at these entertainments--skippers from English and Dutch ships, or English friends of low or high degree who had been fortunate enough to scrape acquaintance with the big Russian Tsar.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

to an extreme degree

From this reading One night there was a guest present, the mate of a Dutch vessel then lying in the Thames, to whom the Tsar was much attracted by reason of his great size, of which the man was exceedingly proud.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He was almost, if not quite, as tall as Peter himself, who, according to Russian chroniclers, measured six feet seven inches in height.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading There were generally guests at these entertainments--skippers from English and Dutch ships, or English friends of low or high degree who had been fortunate enough to scrape acquaintance with the big Russian Tsar.

set up or found

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading There were generally guests at these entertainments--skippers from English and Dutch ships, or English friends of low or high degree who had been fortunate enough to scrape acquaintance with the big Russian Tsar.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

usually; as a rule

From this reading There were generally guests at these entertainments--skippers from English and Dutch ships, or English friends of low or high degree who had been fortunate enough to scrape acquaintance with the big Russian Tsar.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Menshikoff was always at hand to bear his master company, but Boris, being now practically a teetotaller, was allowed to go to bed instead of taking his share of drinking and revelling.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading One night there was a guest present, the mate of a Dutch vessel then lying in the Thames, to whom the Tsar was much attracted by reason of his great size, of which the man was exceedingly proud.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading One night there was a guest present, the mate of a Dutch vessel then lying in the Thames, to whom the Tsar was much attracted by reason of his great size, of which the man was exceedingly proud.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading There were generally guests at these entertainments--skippers from English and Dutch ships, or English friends of low or high degree who had been fortunate enough to scrape acquaintance with the big Russian Tsar.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There were generally guests at these entertainments--skippers from English and Dutch ships, or English friends of low or high degree who had been fortunate enough to scrape acquaintance with the big Russian Tsar.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Menshikoff was always at hand to bear his master company, but Boris, being now practically a teetotaller, was allowed to go to bed instead of taking his share of drinking and revelling.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading He was almost, if not quite, as tall as Peter himself, who, according to Russian chroniclers, measured six feet seven inches in height.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading There were generally guests at these entertainments--skippers from English and Dutch ships, or English friends of low or high degree who had been fortunate enough to scrape acquaintance with the big Russian Tsar.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He was almost, if not quite, as tall as Peter himself, who, according to Russian chroniclers, measured six feet seven inches in height.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Menshikoff was always at hand to bear his master company, but Boris, being now practically a teetotaller, was allowed to go to bed instead of taking his share of drinking and revelling.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He was almost, if not quite, as tall as Peter himself, who, according to Russian chroniclers, measured six feet seven inches in height.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading One night there was a guest present, the mate of a Dutch vessel then lying in the Thames, to whom the Tsar was much attracted by reason of his great size, of which the man was exceedingly proud.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading He was almost, if not quite, as tall as Peter himself, who, according to Russian chroniclers, measured six feet seven inches in height.

-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Menshikoff was always at hand to bear his master company, but Boris, being now practically a teetotaller, was allowed to go to bed instead of taking his share of drinking and revelling.

a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading There were generally guests at these entertainments--skippers from English and Dutch ships, or English friends of low or high degree who had been fortunate enough to scrape acquaintance with the big Russian Tsar.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading One night there was a guest present, the mate of a Dutch vessel then lying in the Thames, to whom the Tsar was much attracted by reason of his great size, of which the man was exceedingly proud.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading One night there was a guest present, the mate of a Dutch vessel then lying in the Thames, to whom the Tsar was much attracted by reason of his great size, of which the man was exceedingly proud.

relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Menshikoff was always at hand to bear his master company, but Boris, being now practically a teetotaller, was allowed to go to bed instead of taking his share of drinking and revelling.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading One night there was a guest present, the mate of a Dutch vessel then lying in the Thames, to whom the Tsar was much attracted by reason of his great size, of which the man was exceedingly proud.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading He was almost, if not quite, as tall as Peter himself, who, according to Russian chroniclers, measured six feet seven inches in height.

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From this reading Menshikoff was always at hand to bear his master company, but Boris, being now practically a teetotaller, was allowed to go to bed instead of taking his share of drinking and revelling.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

plural of “nationality” — people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was almost, if not quite, as tall as Peter himself, who, according to Russian chroniclers, measured six feet seven inches in height.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Menshikoff was always at hand to bear his master company, but Boris, being now practically a teetotaller, was allowed to go to bed instead of taking his share of drinking and revelling.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One night there was a guest present, the mate of a Dutch vessel then lying in the Thames, to whom the Tsar was much attracted by reason of his great size, of which the man was exceedingly proud.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were generally guests at these entertainments--skippers from English and Dutch ships, or English friends of low or high degree who had been fortunate enough to scrape acquaintance with the big Russian Tsar.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading He was almost, if not quite, as tall as Peter himself, who, according to Russian chroniclers, measured six feet seven inches in height.

almost; nearly

From this reading Menshikoff was always at hand to bear his master company, but Boris, being now practically a teetotaller, was allowed to go to bed instead of taking his share of drinking and revelling.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading One night there was a guest present, the mate of a Dutch vessel then lying in the Thames, to whom the Tsar was much attracted by reason of his great size, of which the man was exceedingly proud.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading One night there was a guest present, the mate of a Dutch vessel then lying in the Thames, to whom the Tsar was much attracted by reason of his great size, of which the man was exceedingly proud.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He was almost, if not quite, as tall as Peter himself, who, according to Russian chroniclers, measured six feet seven inches in height.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading One night there was a guest present, the mate of a Dutch vessel then lying in the Thames, to whom the Tsar was much attracted by reason of his great size, of which the man was exceedingly proud.

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From this reading Menshikoff was always at hand to bear his master company, but Boris, being now practically a teetotaller, was allowed to go to bed instead of taking his share of drinking and revelling.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading There were generally guests at these entertainments--skippers from English and Dutch ships, or English friends of low or high degree who had been fortunate enough to scrape acquaintance with the big Russian Tsar.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

scratch repeatedly

From this reading There were generally guests at these entertainments--skippers from English and Dutch ships, or English friends of low or high degree who had been fortunate enough to scrape acquaintance with the big Russian Tsar.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading He was almost, if not quite, as tall as Peter himself, who, according to Russian chroniclers, measured six feet seven inches in height.

have in common

From this reading Menshikoff was always at hand to bear his master company, but Boris, being now practically a teetotaller, was allowed to go to bed instead of taking his share of drinking and revelling.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading He was almost, if not quite, as tall as Peter himself, who, according to Russian chroniclers, measured six feet seven inches in height.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading One night there was a guest present, the mate of a Dutch vessel then lying in the Thames, to whom the Tsar was much attracted by reason of his great size, of which the man was exceedingly proud.

plural of “skipper” — a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Menshikoff was always at hand to bear his master company, but Boris, being now practically a teetotaller, was allowed to go to bed instead of taking his share of drinking and revelling.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading He was almost, if not quite, as tall as Peter himself, who, according to Russian chroniclers, measured six feet seven inches in height.

a total abstainer

From this reading Menshikoff was always at hand to bear his master company, but Boris, being now practically a teetotaller, was allowed to go to bed instead of taking his share of drinking and revelling.

the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea

From this reading One night there was a guest present, the mate of a Dutch vessel then lying in the Thames, to whom the Tsar was much attracted by reason of his great size, of which the man was exceedingly proud.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading One night there was a guest present, the mate of a Dutch vessel then lying in the Thames, to whom the Tsar was much attracted by reason of his great size, of which the man was exceedingly proud.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were generally guests at these entertainments--skippers from English and Dutch ships, or English friends of low or high degree who had been fortunate enough to scrape acquaintance with the big Russian Tsar.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading There were generally guests at these entertainments--skippers from English and Dutch ships, or English friends of low or high degree who had been fortunate enough to scrape acquaintance with the big Russian Tsar.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading One night there was a guest present, the mate of a Dutch vessel then lying in the Thames, to whom the Tsar was much attracted by reason of his great size, of which the man was exceedingly proud.

the activity of making visits

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were generally guests at these entertainments--skippers from English and Dutch ships, or English friends of low or high degree who had been fortunate enough to scrape acquaintance with the big Russian Tsar.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.

which person or people

From this reading There were generally guests at these entertainments--skippers from English and Dutch ships, or English friends of low or high degree who had been fortunate enough to scrape acquaintance with the big Russian Tsar.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading One night there was a guest present, the mate of a Dutch vessel then lying in the Thames, to whom the Tsar was much attracted by reason of his great size, of which the man was exceedingly proud.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But busy as the Tsar was during the daytime, visiting and inspecting the ships and trade, and examining the skippers and sailors of all nationalities as to maritime affairs and other matters connected with the various countries from which they hailed, he nevertheless found time at night for much conviviality and jollification.