used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A branch of it runs away in a more northerly direction, forming an island which has been covered with fortifications, and is called the citadel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A branch of it runs away in a more northerly direction, forming an island which has been covered with fortifications, and is called the citadel.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A branch of it runs away in a more northerly direction, forming an island which has been covered with fortifications, and is called the citadel.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A branch of it runs away in a more northerly direction, forming an island which has been covered with fortifications, and is called the citadel.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading A branch of it runs away in a more northerly direction, forming an island which has been covered with fortifications, and is called the citadel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A branch of it runs away in a more northerly direction, forming an island which has been covered with fortifications, and is called the citadel.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading In the centre stands a church with a lofty golden pinnacle.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading In the centre stands a church with a lofty golden pinnacle.
citadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading A branch of it runs away in a more northerly direction, forming an island which has been covered with fortifications, and is called the citadel.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading A branch of it runs away in a more northerly direction, forming an island which has been covered with fortifications, and is called the citadel.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading On his death it reverted to the Russian Government.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading A branch of it runs away in a more northerly direction, forming an island which has been covered with fortifications, and is called the citadel.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
at any time
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
field-marshal
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From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading A branch of it runs away in a more northerly direction, forming an island which has been covered with fortifications, and is called the citadel.
fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading A branch of it runs away in a more northerly direction, forming an island which has been covered with fortifications, and is called the citadel.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading In the centre stands a church with a lofty golden pinnacle.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading On his death it reverted to the Russian Government.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A branch of it runs away in a more northerly direction, forming an island which has been covered with fortifications, and is called the citadel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
Henshaw
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From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On his death it reverted to the Russian Government.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A branch of it runs away in a more northerly direction, forming an island which has been covered with fortifications, and is called the citadel.
inhabitverbUS /ˌɪnˈhæbət/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Opposite to this row of palaces the Neva is very wide.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A branch of it runs away in a more northerly direction, forming an island which has been covered with fortifications, and is called the citadel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On his death it reverted to the Russian Government.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading In the centre stands a church with a lofty golden pinnacle.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A branch of it runs away in a more northerly direction, forming an island which has been covered with fortifications, and is called the citadel.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
NevanounUS /ˈneɪvə/
a river in northwestern Russia flowing generally west into the Gulf of Finland
From this reading Opposite to this row of palaces the Neva is very wide.
northerlyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the north
From this reading A branch of it runs away in a more northerly direction, forming an island which has been covered with fortifications, and is called the citadel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his death it reverted to the Russian Government.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Opposite to this row of palaces the Neva is very wide.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading Opposite to this row of palaces the Neva is very wide.
pinnaclenounUS /ˈpɪnəkəl/
(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower
From this reading In the centre stands a church with a lofty golden pinnacle.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
revertedverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “revert” — go back to a previous state
From this reading On his death it reverted to the Russian Government.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Opposite to this row of palaces the Neva is very wide.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading A branch of it runs away in a more northerly direction, forming an island which has been covered with fortifications, and is called the citadel.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading In the centre stands a church with a lofty golden pinnacle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Opposite to this row of palaces the Neva is very wide.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
precisely as stated
From this reading Opposite to this row of palaces the Neva is very wide.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
WellingtonnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
at the time that
From this reading "That," said Mr Henshaw, "was presented by the Emperor Alexander to the Duke of Wellington, when he became a Russian field-marshal, that he might have a house to inhabit should he ever visit Russia.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A branch of it runs away in a more northerly direction, forming an island which has been covered with fortifications, and is called the citadel.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Opposite to this row of palaces the Neva is very wide.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A branch of it runs away in a more northerly direction, forming an island which has been covered with fortifications, and is called the citadel.
