used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CZAR.--THE CZARINA.--A FEAST AT A RUSSIAN NOBLEMAN’S.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
the state of being absent
From this reading Although my mission was private, I was a little surprised by the extreme simplicity and absence from pomp which the royal residence presented.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I was then at once admitted into the royal presence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although my mission was private, I was a little surprised by the extreme simplicity and absence from pomp which the royal residence presented.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
ante-chamber
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From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
appellationnounUS /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CZAR.--THE CZARINA.--A FEAST AT A RUSSIAN NOBLEMAN’S.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although my mission was private, I was a little surprised by the extreme simplicity and absence from pomp which the royal residence presented.
Caermarthen
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From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
CZARnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading THE CZAR.--THE CZARINA.--A FEAST AT A RUSSIAN NOBLEMAN’S.
Czar'snounUS /zɑːrz/
possessive form of “czar” — a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
CZARINAnoun
the wife or widow of a czar
From this reading THE CZAR.--THE CZARINA.--A FEAST AT A RUSSIAN NOBLEMAN’S.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
to an extreme degree
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Although my mission was private, I was a little surprised by the extreme simplicity and absence from pomp which the royal residence presented.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading THE CZAR.--THE CZARINA.--A FEAST AT A RUSSIAN NOBLEMAN’S.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although my mission was private, I was a little surprised by the extreme simplicity and absence from pomp which the royal residence presented.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although my mission was private, I was a little surprised by the extreme simplicity and absence from pomp which the royal residence presented.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Although my mission was private, I was a little surprised by the extreme simplicity and absence from pomp which the royal residence presented.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
NOBLEMAN'SnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmənz/
possessive form of “nobleman” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading THE CZAR.--THE CZARINA.--A FEAST AT A RUSSIAN NOBLEMAN’S.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
on one occasion
From this reading I was then at once admitted into the royal presence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
paltryadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːltri/
not worth considering
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading Although my mission was private, I was a little surprised by the extreme simplicity and absence from pomp which the royal residence presented.
portraitsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrəts/
plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading I was then at once admitted into the royal presence.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Although my mission was private, I was a little surprised by the extreme simplicity and absence from pomp which the royal residence presented.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Although my mission was private, I was a little surprised by the extreme simplicity and absence from pomp which the royal residence presented.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Although my mission was private, I was a little surprised by the extreme simplicity and absence from pomp which the royal residence presented.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Although my mission was private, I was a little surprised by the extreme simplicity and absence from pomp which the royal residence presented.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading THE CZAR.--THE CZARINA.--A FEAST AT A RUSSIAN NOBLEMAN’S.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading Although my mission was private, I was a little surprised by the extreme simplicity and absence from pomp which the royal residence presented.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Although my mission was private, I was a little surprised by the extreme simplicity and absence from pomp which the royal residence presented.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CZAR.--THE CZARINA.--A FEAST AT A RUSSIAN NOBLEMAN’S.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I was then at once admitted into the royal presence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although my mission was private, I was a little surprised by the extreme simplicity and absence from pomp which the royal residence presented.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although my mission was private, I was a little surprised by the extreme simplicity and absence from pomp which the royal residence presented.
William
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From this reading I was ushered for a few moments into a paltry ante-chamber, in which were several models of ships, cannon, and houses; two or three indifferent portraits,--one of King William III., another of Lord Caermarthen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE next day I dressed myself in my richest attire; and, according to my appointment, went with as much state as I could command to the Czar’s palace (if an exceedingly humble abode can deserve so proud an appellation).
