used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading While _he_ was within the stately palace and occupying a high place among the Imperial _entourage_, she was outside in the open square upon the skirts of a tumultuous swaying crowd.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “We can’t expect these good people to open a way for us to the front, and yet, as we are, we shall see nothing!”
move towards
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Her glance, wandering around, rested upon the façade of the Hôtel de l’Etat Major, the seat of various governmental departments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her situation at that moment contrasted singularly with that of her father.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
can't
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From this reading “We can’t expect these good people to open a way for us to the front, and yet, as we are, we shall see nothing!”
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading Her situation at that moment contrasted singularly with that of her father.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Her glance, wandering around, rested upon the façade of the Hôtel de l’Etat Major, the seat of various governmental departments.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
departmentsnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Her glance, wandering around, rested upon the façade of the Hôtel de l’Etat Major, the seat of various governmental departments.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
entouragenounUS /ˌɑːntʊˈrɑːʒ/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading While _he_ was within the stately palace and occupying a high place among the Imperial _entourage_, she was outside in the open square upon the skirts of a tumultuous swaying crowd.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “We can’t expect these good people to open a way for us to the front, and yet, as we are, we shall see nothing!”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her situation at that moment contrasted singularly with that of her father.
façade
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From this reading Her glance, wandering around, rested upon the façade of the Hôtel de l’Etat Major, the seat of various governmental departments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “We can’t expect these good people to open a way for us to the front, and yet, as we are, we shall see nothing!”
set up or found
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading “We can’t expect these good people to open a way for us to the front, and yet, as we are, we shall see nothing!”
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Her glance, wandering around, rested upon the façade of the Hôtel de l’Etat Major, the seat of various governmental departments.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “We can’t expect these good people to open a way for us to the front, and yet, as we are, we shall see nothing!”
governmentaladjectiveUS /ˈɡʌvərmentəl/
relating to or dealing with the affairs or structure of government or politics or the state
From this reading Her glance, wandering around, rested upon the façade of the Hôtel de l’Etat Major, the seat of various governmental departments.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While _he_ was within the stately palace and occupying a high place among the Imperial _entourage_, she was outside in the open square upon the skirts of a tumultuous swaying crowd.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her situation at that moment contrasted singularly with that of her father.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading While _he_ was within the stately palace and occupying a high place among the Imperial _entourage_, she was outside in the open square upon the skirts of a tumultuous swaying crowd.
Hôtel
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From this reading Her glance, wandering around, rested upon the façade of the Hôtel de l’Etat Major, the seat of various governmental departments.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While _he_ was within the stately palace and occupying a high place among the Imperial _entourage_, she was outside in the open square upon the skirts of a tumultuous swaying crowd.
l'Etat
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From this reading Her glance, wandering around, rested upon the façade of the Hôtel de l’Etat Major, the seat of various governmental departments.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Her glance, wandering around, rested upon the façade of the Hôtel de l’Etat Major, the seat of various governmental departments.
a particular point in time
From this reading Her situation at that moment contrasted singularly with that of her father.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “We can’t expect these good people to open a way for us to the front, and yet, as we are, we shall see nothing!”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading While _he_ was within the stately palace and occupying a high place among the Imperial _entourage_, she was outside in the open square upon the skirts of a tumultuous swaying crowd.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “We can’t expect these good people to open a way for us to the front, and yet, as we are, we shall see nothing!”
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading While _he_ was within the stately palace and occupying a high place among the Imperial _entourage_, she was outside in the open square upon the skirts of a tumultuous swaying crowd.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “We can’t expect these good people to open a way for us to the front, and yet, as we are, we shall see nothing!”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading While _he_ was within the stately palace and occupying a high place among the Imperial _entourage_, she was outside in the open square upon the skirts of a tumultuous swaying crowd.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
REIGNverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Her glance, wandering around, rested upon the façade of the Hôtel de l’Etat Major, the seat of various governmental departments.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Her glance, wandering around, rested upon the façade of the Hôtel de l’Etat Major, the seat of various governmental departments.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “We can’t expect these good people to open a way for us to the front, and yet, as we are, we shall see nothing!”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “We can’t expect these good people to open a way for us to the front, and yet, as we are, we shall see nothing!”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While _he_ was within the stately palace and occupying a high place among the Imperial _entourage_, she was outside in the open square upon the skirts of a tumultuous swaying crowd.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading Her situation at that moment contrasted singularly with that of her father.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Her situation at that moment contrasted singularly with that of her father.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading While _he_ was within the stately palace and occupying a high place among the Imperial _entourage_, she was outside in the open square upon the skirts of a tumultuous swaying crowd.
make square
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading While _he_ was within the stately palace and occupying a high place among the Imperial _entourage_, she was outside in the open square upon the skirts of a tumultuous swaying crowd.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading While _he_ was within the stately palace and occupying a high place among the Imperial _entourage_, she was outside in the open square upon the skirts of a tumultuous swaying crowd.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her situation at that moment contrasted singularly with that of her father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “We can’t expect these good people to open a way for us to the front, and yet, as we are, we shall see nothing!”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading While _he_ was within the stately palace and occupying a high place among the Imperial _entourage_, she was outside in the open square upon the skirts of a tumultuous swaying crowd.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading While _he_ was within the stately palace and occupying a high place among the Imperial _entourage_, she was outside in the open square upon the skirts of a tumultuous swaying crowd.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “We can’t expect these good people to open a way for us to the front, and yet, as we are, we shall see nothing!”
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Her glance, wandering around, rested upon the façade of the Hôtel de l’Etat Major, the seat of various governmental departments.
migratory
From this reading Her glance, wandering around, rested upon the façade of the Hôtel de l’Etat Major, the seat of various governmental departments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While _he_ was within the stately palace and occupying a high place among the Imperial _entourage_, she was outside in the open square upon the skirts of a tumultuous swaying crowd.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “We can’t expect these good people to open a way for us to the front, and yet, as we are, we shall see nothing!”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
at the time that
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While _he_ was within the stately palace and occupying a high place among the Imperial _entourage_, she was outside in the open square upon the skirts of a tumultuous swaying crowd.
Wilfrid
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From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A GRIM BEGINNING OF A REIGN “What are we to do now?” asked Pauline of Wilfrid, when, as their carriage drew near to the Imperial Square, they found approach to the Winter Palace impossible by reason of the dense crowd.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her situation at that moment contrasted singularly with that of her father.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading While _he_ was within the stately palace and occupying a high place among the Imperial _entourage_, she was outside in the open square upon the skirts of a tumultuous swaying crowd.
but in spite of that
From this reading “We can’t expect these good people to open a way for us to the front, and yet, as we are, we shall see nothing!”
