amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading The great are seldom amiable; and those who are the least lenient to our errors are invariably our relations!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Many circumstances at that time conspired to make my request to quit the imperial service appear natural and appropriate.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Many circumstances at that time conspired to make my request to quit the imperial service appear natural and appropriate.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have observed, by the way, that in general men are the less mourned by their families in proportion as they are the more mourned by the community.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have observed, by the way, that in general men are the less mourned by their families in proportion as they are the more mourned by the community.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have observed, by the way, that in general men are the less mourned by their families in proportion as they are the more mourned by the community.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Many circumstances at that time conspired to make my request to quit the imperial service appear natural and appropriate.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading I have observed, by the way, that in general men are the less mourned by their families in proportion as they are the more mourned by the community.
conjugaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːndʒəɡəl/
of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
conspiredverbUS /kənˈspaɪərd/
past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading Many circumstances at that time conspired to make my request to quit the imperial service appear natural and appropriate.
Czarinanoun
the wife or widow of a czar
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The great are seldom amiable; and those who are the least lenient to our errors are invariably our relations!
extinctionnounUS /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/
no longer active; extinguished
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading I have observed, by the way, that in general men are the less mourned by their families in proportion as they are the more mourned by the community.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
set up or found
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I have observed, by the way, that in general men are the less mourned by their families in proportion as they are the more mourned by the community.
god-like
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From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great are seldom amiable; and those who are the least lenient to our errors are invariably our relations!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have observed, by the way, that in general men are the less mourned by their families in proportion as they are the more mourned by the community.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading Many circumstances at that time conspired to make my request to quit the imperial service appear natural and appropriate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have observed, by the way, that in general men are the less mourned by their families in proportion as they are the more mourned by the community.
incalculableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkælkjələbəl/
not able to be computed or enumerated
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The great are seldom amiable; and those who are the least lenient to our errors are invariably our relations!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The great are seldom amiable; and those who are the least lenient to our errors are invariably our relations!
lenientadjectiveUS /ˈliːniənt/
tolerant or lenient
From this reading The great are seldom amiable; and those who are the least lenient to our errors are invariably our relations!
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I have observed, by the way, that in general men are the less mourned by their families in proportion as they are the more mourned by the community.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
engage in
From this reading Many circumstances at that time conspired to make my request to quit the imperial service appear natural and appropriate.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many circumstances at that time conspired to make my request to quit the imperial service appear natural and appropriate.
the force of workers available
From this reading I have observed, by the way, that in general men are the less mourned by their families in proportion as they are the more mourned by the community.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
mournedverbUS /mɔːrnd/
past form of “mourn” — feel sadness
From this reading I have observed, by the way, that in general men are the less mourned by their families in proportion as they are the more mourned by the community.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Many circumstances at that time conspired to make my request to quit the imperial service appear natural and appropriate.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Many circumstances at that time conspired to make my request to quit the imperial service appear natural and appropriate.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I have observed, by the way, that in general men are the less mourned by their families in proportion as they are the more mourned by the community.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The great are seldom amiable; and those who are the least lenient to our errors are invariably our relations!
perfidynounUS /ˈpɜːrfɪdi/
betrayal of a trust
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
posteritynounUS /pɑːˈsterəti/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading I have observed, by the way, that in general men are the less mourned by their families in proportion as they are the more mourned by the community.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Many circumstances at that time conspired to make my request to quit the imperial service appear natural and appropriate.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading The great are seldom amiable; and those who are the least lenient to our errors are invariably our relations!
express the need or desire for
From this reading Many circumstances at that time conspired to make my request to quit the imperial service appear natural and appropriate.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading THE RETREAT.
not often
From this reading The great are seldom amiable; and those who are the least lenient to our errors are invariably our relations!
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Many circumstances at that time conspired to make my request to quit the imperial service appear natural and appropriate.
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From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
believed likely
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETREAT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I have observed, by the way, that in general men are the less mourned by their families in proportion as they are the more mourned by the community.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have observed, by the way, that in general men are the less mourned by their families in proportion as they are the more mourned by the community.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The great are seldom amiable; and those who are the least lenient to our errors are invariably our relations!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Many circumstances at that time conspired to make my request to quit the imperial service appear natural and appropriate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
utilitynounUS /juːˈtɪləti/
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I have observed, by the way, that in general men are the less mourned by their families in proportion as they are the more mourned by the community.
which person or people
From this reading The great are seldom amiable; and those who are the least lenient to our errors are invariably our relations!
belonging to which person
From this reading I ARRIVED at St. Petersburg, and found the Czarina, whose conjugal perfidy was more than suspected, tolerably resigned to the extinction of that dazzling life whose incalculable and god-like utility it is reserved for posterity to appreciate!
