used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
(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 Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
arteriesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəriz/
plural of “artery” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
From this reading Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I cannot better compare the disposition of the streets of Moscow than with that of the series of concentric threads in a cobweb.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot better compare the disposition of the streets of Moscow than with that of the series of concentric threads in a cobweb.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
cobwebnounUS /ˈkɑːbweb/
a fabric so delicate and transparent as to resemble a web of a spider
From this reading I cannot better compare the disposition of the streets of Moscow than with that of the series of concentric threads in a cobweb.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading I cannot better compare the disposition of the streets of Moscow than with that of the series of concentric threads in a cobweb.
concentricadjectiveUS /kənˈsentrɪk/
having a common center
From this reading I cannot better compare the disposition of the streets of Moscow than with that of the series of concentric threads in a cobweb.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading I cannot better compare the disposition of the streets of Moscow than with that of the series of concentric threads in a cobweb.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each Russian city has its kremlin.
Equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each Russian city has its kremlin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot better compare the disposition of the streets of Moscow than with that of the series of concentric threads in a cobweb.
immensitynoun
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
From this reading Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
intersectverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsekt/
meet at a point
From this reading Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
Inverski
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From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
KremlinnounUS /ˈkremlən/
citadel of Moscow, housing the offices of the Russian government
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
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 MOSCOW--NIJNI-NOVGOROD.
NIJNI-NOVGOROD
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From this reading MOSCOW--NIJNI-NOVGOROD.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
OkanounUS /ˈoʊkə/
a Turkish unit of weight equal to about 2.75 pounds
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
one's
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From this reading Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
OriginnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
PurchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
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 The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Each Russian city has its kremlin.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading I cannot better compare the disposition of the streets of Moscow than with that of the series of concentric threads in a cobweb.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I cannot better compare the disposition of the streets of Moscow than with that of the series of concentric threads in a cobweb.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I cannot better compare the disposition of the streets of Moscow than with that of the series of concentric threads in a cobweb.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I cannot better compare the disposition of the streets of Moscow than with that of the series of concentric threads in a cobweb.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading I cannot better compare the disposition of the streets of Moscow than with that of the series of concentric threads in a cobweb.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
Troïtsa
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From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
VirginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Straight streets parting from the Kremlin, as a common centre, intersect all the circular arteries, in such a way, that it is impossible to lose one’s self in the city, notwithstanding its immensity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I cannot better compare the disposition of the streets of Moscow than with that of the series of concentric threads in a cobweb.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The Kremlin--Equipage and visits of the Virgin of Inverski-- Origin of Christianity in Russia--A few words about Troïtsa--A travelling companion--Purchase of furs--Passage of the Oka in a sledge--Feeling of terror on first travelling in a sledge over a frozen river.
