used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VOW TO SLAY!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I have been on a two days’ visit to Peterhof,” said she, “and returned only this morning to find all the city talking about you and your pictorial feat.
admiringlyadverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋli/
with admiration
From this reading You are a maker of history,” she continued admiringly.
(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 “I have been on a two days’ visit to Peterhof,” said she, “and returned only this morning to find all the city talking about you and your pictorial feat.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are a maker of history,” she continued admiringly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I have been on a two days’ visit to Peterhof,” said she, “and returned only this morning to find all the city talking about you and your pictorial feat.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading “I have been on a two days’ visit to Peterhof,” said she, “and returned only this morning to find all the city talking about you and your pictorial feat.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading I offer you my congratulations.
without stop or interruption
From this reading You are a maker of history,” she continued admiringly.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “I have been on a two days’ visit to Peterhof,” said she, “and returned only this morning to find all the city talking about you and your pictorial feat.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
enamoured
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From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading “I have been on a two days’ visit to Peterhof,” said she, “and returned only this morning to find all the city talking about you and your pictorial feat.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “I have been on a two days’ visit to Peterhof,” said she, “and returned only this morning to find all the city talking about you and your pictorial feat.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
foolishlyadverbUS /ˈfuːlɪʃli/
without good sense or judgment
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have been on a two days’ visit to Peterhof,” said she, “and returned only this morning to find all the city talking about you and your pictorial feat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading You are a maker of history,” she continued admiringly.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have been on a two days’ visit to Peterhof,” said she, “and returned only this morning to find all the city talking about you and your pictorial feat.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
makernounUS /ˈmeɪkər/
a person who makes things
From this reading You are a maker of history,” she continued admiringly.
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “I have been on a two days’ visit to Peterhof,” said she, “and returned only this morning to find all the city talking about you and your pictorial feat.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I offer you my congratulations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I offer you my congratulations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
and nothing more
From this reading “I have been on a two days’ visit to Peterhof,” said she, “and returned only this morning to find all the city talking about you and your pictorial feat.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
Pahlen
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From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
Peterhof
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From this reading “I have been on a two days’ visit to Peterhof,” said she, “and returned only this morning to find all the city talking about you and your pictorial feat.
pictorialadjectiveUS /pɪkˈtɔːriəl/
pertaining to or consisting of pictures
From this reading “I have been on a two days’ visit to Peterhof,” said she, “and returned only this morning to find all the city talking about you and your pictorial feat.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “I have been on a two days’ visit to Peterhof,” said she, “and returned only this morning to find all the city talking about you and your pictorial feat.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I have been on a two days’ visit to Peterhof,” said she, “and returned only this morning to find all the city talking about you and your pictorial feat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I have been on a two days’ visit to Peterhof,” said she, “and returned only this morning to find all the city talking about you and your pictorial feat.
SLAYverbUS /sleɪ/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading A VOW TO SLAY!
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading “I have been on a two days’ visit to Peterhof,” said she, “and returned only this morning to find all the city talking about you and your pictorial feat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I have been on a two days’ visit to Peterhof,” said she, “and returned only this morning to find all the city talking about you and your pictorial feat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VOW TO SLAY!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “I have been on a two days’ visit to Peterhof,” said she, “and returned only this morning to find all the city talking about you and your pictorial feat.
precisely as stated
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
VOWverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading A VOW TO SLAY!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
accept gladly
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
Wilfrid
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From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the day following the dismissal of the Pahlen Ministry Wilfrid received a visit at his hotel from Pauline; a welcome visit, for he was not so foolishly enamoured of the Grand Duchess as to be altogether insensible to the charms of other fair ladies, and Pauline with her bright smile looked very charming indeed at that moment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I have been on a two days’ visit to Peterhof,” said she, “and returned only this morning to find all the city talking about you and your pictorial feat.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I have been on a two days’ visit to Peterhof,” said she, “and returned only this morning to find all the city talking about you and your pictorial feat.
