Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

(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 With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Letters of recommendation for Siberia--M. Pfaffius, frontier commissary at Kiachta--Russian music--Arrival at Moscow.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Letters of recommendation for Siberia--M. Pfaffius, frontier commissary at Kiachta--Russian music--Arrival at Moscow.

past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

a person who is in charge

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)

From this reading Letters of recommendation for Siberia--M. Pfaffius, frontier commissary at Kiachta--Russian music--Arrival at Moscow.

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From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

one or the other of two

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Letters of recommendation for Siberia--M. Pfaffius, frontier commissary at Kiachta--Russian music--Arrival at Moscow.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading Letters of recommendation for Siberia--M. Pfaffius, frontier commissary at Kiachta--Russian music--Arrival at Moscow.

a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Letters of recommendation for Siberia--M. Pfaffius, frontier commissary at Kiachta--Russian music--Arrival at Moscow.

the literary culture

From this reading Letters of recommendation for Siberia--M. Pfaffius, frontier commissary at Kiachta--Russian music--Arrival at Moscow.

for more time

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Letters of recommendation for Siberia--M. Pfaffius, frontier commissary at Kiachta--Russian music--Arrival at Moscow.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

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 PETERSBURG TO MOSCOW.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Letters of recommendation for Siberia--M. Pfaffius, frontier commissary at Kiachta--Russian music--Arrival at Moscow.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

absolutely essential

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Letters of recommendation for Siberia--M. Pfaffius, frontier commissary at Kiachta--Russian music--Arrival at Moscow.

on one occasion

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War

From this reading PETERSBURG TO MOSCOW.

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From this reading Letters of recommendation for Siberia--M. Pfaffius, frontier commissary at Kiachta--Russian music--Arrival at Moscow.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable

From this reading Letters of recommendation for Siberia--M. Pfaffius, frontier commissary at Kiachta--Russian music--Arrival at Moscow.

To recall to mind.

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading Letters of recommendation for Siberia--M. Pfaffius, frontier commissary at Kiachta--Russian music--Arrival at Moscow.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

get by special effort

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

a vast Asian region of Russia; famous for long cold winters

From this reading Letters of recommendation for Siberia--M. Pfaffius, frontier commissary at Kiachta--Russian music--Arrival at Moscow.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ST.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

by that means or because of that

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading PETERSBURG TO MOSCOW.

someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

being of use or service

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading With this object, I availed myself of all the letters of recommendation I had obtained in Paris, hoping thereby to secure the useful as well as agreeable society either of a tourist or of a functionary returning to his post in Eastern Siberia.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During my sojourn at St. Petersburg, I went of course, and more than once, to see the curiosities with which the city is filled, but it was necessary to remember that I had set out for a much longer journey, and that my chief occupation at St. Petersburg was to search for a _compagnon de voyage_.