Chapter XIII

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

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BARANOFF From the balcony the Czar withdrew to a stately hall to receive in audience his late father’s ministers.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading As they advanced, one by one, Alexander with gracious air bade each continue in the exercise of his office.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading As they advanced, one by one, Alexander with gracious air bade each continue in the exercise of his office.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading As they advanced, one by one, Alexander with gracious air bade each continue in the exercise of his office.

(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 “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading The Franco-Russian Alliance had been mainly due to him, and it was no secret that Alexander had viewed it with disapproval.

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

From this reading When, however, Baranoff approached, the Czar’s countenance underwent a change, and the Count recognised that his dismissal was at hand.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading When, however, Baranoff approached, the Czar’s countenance underwent a change, and the Count recognised that his dismissal was at hand.

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

From this reading As they advanced, one by one, Alexander with gracious air bade each continue in the exercise of his office.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When, however, Baranoff approached, the Czar’s countenance underwent a change, and the Count recognised that his dismissal was at hand.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BARANOFF From the balcony the Czar withdrew to a stately hall to receive in audience his late father’s ministers.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading As they advanced, one by one, Alexander with gracious air bade each continue in the exercise of his office.

an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BARANOFF From the balcony the Czar withdrew to a stately hall to receive in audience his late father’s ministers.

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From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BARANOFF From the balcony the Czar withdrew to a stately hall to receive in audience his late father’s ministers.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Franco-Russian Alliance had been mainly due to him, and it was no secret that Alexander had viewed it with disapproval.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As they advanced, one by one, Alexander with gracious air bade each continue in the exercise of his office.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading When, however, Baranoff approached, the Czar’s countenance underwent a change, and the Count recognised that his dismissal was at hand.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading As they advanced, one by one, Alexander with gracious air bade each continue in the exercise of his office.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading When, however, Baranoff approached, the Czar’s countenance underwent a change, and the Count recognised that his dismissal was at hand.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading When, however, Baranoff approached, the Czar’s countenance underwent a change, and the Count recognised that his dismissal was at hand.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

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

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BARANOFF From the balcony the Czar withdrew to a stately hall to receive in audience his late father’s ministers.

possessive form of “czar” — a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)

From this reading When, however, Baranoff approached, the Czar’s countenance underwent a change, and the Count recognised that his dismissal was at hand.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

From this reading The Franco-Russian Alliance had been mainly due to him, and it was no secret that Alexander had viewed it with disapproval.

a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial

From this reading When, however, Baranoff approached, the Czar’s countenance underwent a change, and the Count recognised that his dismissal was at hand.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The Franco-Russian Alliance had been mainly due to him, and it was no secret that Alexander had viewed it with disapproval.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading As they advanced, one by one, Alexander with gracious air bade each continue in the exercise of his office.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

rules governing socially acceptable behavior

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading As they advanced, one by one, Alexander with gracious air bade each continue in the exercise of his office.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BARANOFF From the balcony the Czar withdrew to a stately hall to receive in audience his late father’s ministers.

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From this reading The Franco-Russian Alliance had been mainly due to him, and it was no secret that Alexander had viewed it with disapproval.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BARANOFF From the balcony the Czar withdrew to a stately hall to receive in audience his late father’s ministers.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading As they advanced, one by one, Alexander with gracious air bade each continue in the exercise of his office.

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

From this reading The Franco-Russian Alliance had been mainly due to him, and it was no secret that Alexander had viewed it with disapproval.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BARANOFF From the balcony the Czar withdrew to a stately hall to receive in audience his late father’s ministers.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading When, however, Baranoff approached, the Czar’s countenance underwent a change, and the Count recognised that his dismissal was at hand.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Franco-Russian Alliance had been mainly due to him, and it was no secret that Alexander had viewed it with disapproval.

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

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BARANOFF From the balcony the Czar withdrew to a stately hall to receive in audience his late father’s ministers.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading When, however, Baranoff approached, the Czar’s countenance underwent a change, and the Count recognised that his dismissal was at hand.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

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

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BARANOFF From the balcony the Czar withdrew to a stately hall to receive in audience his late father’s ministers.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Franco-Russian Alliance had been mainly due to him, and it was no secret that Alexander had viewed it with disapproval.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BARANOFF From the balcony the Czar withdrew to a stately hall to receive in audience his late father’s ministers.

something that is lost

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

for the most part

From this reading The Franco-Russian Alliance had been mainly due to him, and it was no secret that Alexander had viewed it with disapproval.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BARANOFF From the balcony the Czar withdrew to a stately hall to receive in audience his late father’s ministers.

not any; not one

From this reading The Franco-Russian Alliance had been mainly due to him, and it was no secret that Alexander had viewed it with disapproval.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BARANOFF From the balcony the Czar withdrew to a stately hall to receive in audience his late father’s ministers.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading As they advanced, one by one, Alexander with gracious air bade each continue in the exercise of his office.

on one occasion

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As they advanced, one by one, Alexander with gracious air bade each continue in the exercise of his office.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BARANOFF From the balcony the Czar withdrew to a stately hall to receive in audience his late father’s ministers.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading When, however, Baranoff approached, the Czar’s countenance underwent a change, and the Count recognised that his dismissal was at hand.

-ing form of “recognise” — show approval or appreciation of

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

fail to follow suit when able and required to do so

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The Franco-Russian Alliance had been mainly due to him, and it was no secret that Alexander had viewed it with disapproval.

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

impressive in appearance

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BARANOFF From the balcony the Czar withdrew to a stately hall to receive in audience his late father’s ministers.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When, however, Baranoff approached, the Czar’s countenance underwent a change, and the Count recognised that his dismissal was at hand.

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

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BARANOFF From the balcony the Czar withdrew to a stately hall to receive in audience his late father’s ministers.

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

From this reading As they advanced, one by one, Alexander with gracious air bade each continue in the exercise of his office.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

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

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BARANOFF From the balcony the Czar withdrew to a stately hall to receive in audience his late father’s ministers.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BARANOFF From the balcony the Czar withdrew to a stately hall to receive in audience his late father’s ministers.

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading When, however, Baranoff approached, the Czar’s countenance underwent a change, and the Count recognised that his dismissal was at hand.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading The Franco-Russian Alliance had been mainly due to him, and it was no secret that Alexander had viewed it with disapproval.

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

From this reading When, however, Baranoff approached, the Czar’s countenance underwent a change, and the Count recognised that his dismissal was at hand.

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

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

at the time that

From this reading When, however, Baranoff approached, the Czar’s countenance underwent a change, and the Count recognised that his dismissal was at hand.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As they advanced, one by one, Alexander with gracious air bade each continue in the exercise of his office.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BARANOFF From the balcony the Czar withdrew to a stately hall to receive in audience his late father’s ministers.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Count,” the Emperor began, “your policy in the past——” But at this point Baranoff, though it be contrary to all Court etiquette to stop a sovereign in the middle of a remark, boldly made interruption, recognising that if his dismissal were once pronounced Alexander could not, without loss of dignity, revoke it.