used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I do not think, however, that the housemaid has got so far south as Moscow; it is too holy a place, in a Russian's idea, to make cleanliness necessary.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
in the past
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
equally
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
(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 Now the public offices at Saint Petersburg, at all events, are kept fairly clean.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An English friend told us that once upon a time he went to pay a visit to a great man, who lived in a great house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now the public offices at Saint Petersburg, at all events, are kept fairly clean.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I do not think, however, that the housemaid has got so far south as Moscow; it is too holy a place, in a Russian's idea, to make cleanliness necessary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now the public offices at Saint Petersburg, at all events, are kept fairly clean.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Now the public offices at Saint Petersburg, at all events, are kept fairly clean.
cleanlinessnounUS /ˈklenlinɪs/
the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
From this reading I do not think, however, that the housemaid has got so far south as Moscow; it is too holy a place, in a Russian's idea, to make cleanliness necessary.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Now the public offices at Saint Petersburg, at all events, are kept fairly clean.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Now the public offices at Saint Petersburg, at all events, are kept fairly clean.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I do not think, however, that the housemaid has got so far south as Moscow; it is too holy a place, in a Russian's idea, to make cleanliness necessary.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading An English friend told us that once upon a time he went to pay a visit to a great man, who lived in a great house.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I do not think, however, that the housemaid has got so far south as Moscow; it is too holy a place, in a Russian's idea, to make cleanliness necessary.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not think, however, that the housemaid has got so far south as Moscow; it is too holy a place, in a Russian's idea, to make cleanliness necessary.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An English friend told us that once upon a time he went to pay a visit to a great man, who lived in a great house.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading I do not think, however, that the housemaid has got so far south as Moscow; it is too holy a place, in a Russian's idea, to make cleanliness necessary.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading An English friend told us that once upon a time he went to pay a visit to a great man, who lived in a great house.
housemaidnoun
a female domestic
From this reading I do not think, however, that the housemaid has got so far south as Moscow; it is too holy a place, in a Russian's idea, to make cleanliness necessary.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I do not think, however, that the housemaid has got so far south as Moscow; it is too holy a place, in a Russian's idea, to make cleanliness necessary.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I do not think, however, that the housemaid has got so far south as Moscow; it is too holy a place, in a Russian's idea, to make cleanliness necessary.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not think, however, that the housemaid has got so far south as Moscow; it is too holy a place, in a Russian's idea, to make cleanliness necessary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I do not think, however, that the housemaid has got so far south as Moscow; it is too holy a place, in a Russian's idea, to make cleanliness necessary.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Now the public offices at Saint Petersburg, at all events, are kept fairly clean.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading An English friend told us that once upon a time he went to pay a visit to a great man, who lived in a great house.
engage in
From this reading I do not think, however, that the housemaid has got so far south as Moscow; it is too holy a place, in a Russian's idea, to make cleanliness necessary.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading An English friend told us that once upon a time he went to pay a visit to a great man, who lived in a great house.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
MoscownounUS /ˈmɑːskoʊ/
a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation
From this reading I do not think, however, that the housemaid has got so far south as Moscow; it is too holy a place, in a Russian's idea, to make cleanliness necessary.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
absolutely essential
From this reading I do not think, however, that the housemaid has got so far south as Moscow; it is too holy a place, in a Russian's idea, to make cleanliness necessary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the public offices at Saint Petersburg, at all events, are kept fairly clean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
on one occasion
From this reading An English friend told us that once upon a time he went to pay a visit to a great man, who lived in a great house.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading An English friend told us that once upon a time he went to pay a visit to a great man, who lived in a great house.
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading Now the public offices at Saint Petersburg, at all events, are kept fairly clean.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I do not think, however, that the housemaid has got so far south as Moscow; it is too holy a place, in a Russian's idea, to make cleanliness necessary.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
Russian'snounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
possessive form of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading I do not think, however, that the housemaid has got so far south as Moscow; it is too holy a place, in a Russian's idea, to make cleanliness necessary.
RussiansnounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Now the public offices at Saint Petersburg, at all events, are kept fairly clean.
express in words
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I do not think, however, that the housemaid has got so far south as Moscow; it is too holy a place, in a Russian's idea, to make cleanliness necessary.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I do not think, however, that the housemaid has got so far south as Moscow; it is too holy a place, in a Russian's idea, to make cleanliness necessary.
carry out
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I do not think, however, that the housemaid has got so far south as Moscow; it is too holy a place, in a Russian's idea, to make cleanliness necessary.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading An English friend told us that once upon a time he went to pay a visit to a great man, who lived in a great house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading An English friend told us that once upon a time he went to pay a visit to a great man, who lived in a great house.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I do not think, however, that the housemaid has got so far south as Moscow; it is too holy a place, in a Russian's idea, to make cleanliness necessary.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading An English friend told us that once upon a time he went to pay a visit to a great man, who lived in a great house.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An English friend told us that once upon a time he went to pay a visit to a great man, who lived in a great house.
precisely as stated
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading An English friend told us that once upon a time he went to pay a visit to a great man, who lived in a great house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
which person or people
From this reading An English friend told us that once upon a time he went to pay a visit to a great man, who lived in a great house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The English here say that the habits of social life among the Russians have very much improved since they mixed with them: I do not know what view the Russians take of the case.
a late time of life
From this reading Thirty years ago, palaces and public offices were alike dirty in the extreme; but the Emperor Alexander, after his visit to England, introduced great improvements.
