Chapter XV

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

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading “What a beautiful country!--How fertile it is!” they exclaimed, “we have not only abundance of wheat and other grain, but what excellent wine comes from the Ussury valley.

(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 If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

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

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

being joined in close association

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

the largest freshwater lake in Asia or Europe and the deepest lake in the world

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading “What a beautiful country!--How fertile it is!” they exclaimed, “we have not only abundance of wheat and other grain, but what excellent wine comes from the Ussury valley.

(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 If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

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From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

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

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

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From this reading I cannot understand at all why our Emperor lives at St. Petersburg.

any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading “What a beautiful country!--How fertile it is!” they exclaimed, “we have not only abundance of wheat and other grain, but what excellent wine comes from the Ussury valley.

bestow a quality on

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading “What a beautiful country!--How fertile it is!” they exclaimed, “we have not only abundance of wheat and other grain, but what excellent wine comes from the Ussury valley.

a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading I cannot understand at all why our Emperor lives at St. Petersburg.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading “What a beautiful country!--How fertile it is!” they exclaimed, “we have not only abundance of wheat and other grain, but what excellent wine comes from the Ussury valley.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “What a beautiful country!--How fertile it is!” they exclaimed, “we have not only abundance of wheat and other grain, but what excellent wine comes from the Ussury valley.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

capable of reproducing

From this reading “What a beautiful country!--How fertile it is!” they exclaimed, “we have not only abundance of wheat and other grain, but what excellent wine comes from the Ussury valley.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “What a beautiful country!--How fertile it is!” they exclaimed, “we have not only abundance of wheat and other grain, but what excellent wine comes from the Ussury valley.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading “What a beautiful country!--How fertile it is!” they exclaimed, “we have not only abundance of wheat and other grain, but what excellent wine comes from the Ussury valley.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “What a beautiful country!--How fertile it is!” they exclaimed, “we have not only abundance of wheat and other grain, but what excellent wine comes from the Ussury valley.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

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From this reading “What a beautiful country!--How fertile it is!” they exclaimed, “we have not only abundance of wheat and other grain, but what excellent wine comes from the Ussury valley.

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

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

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

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

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

From this reading “What a beautiful country!--How fertile it is!” they exclaimed, “we have not only abundance of wheat and other grain, but what excellent wine comes from the Ussury valley.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

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

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

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

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I cannot understand at all why our Emperor lives at St. Petersburg.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

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 If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

the force of workers available

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

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

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

not any; not one

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “What a beautiful country!--How fertile it is!” they exclaimed, “we have not only abundance of wheat and other grain, but what excellent wine comes from the Ussury valley.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

and nothing more

From this reading “What a beautiful country!--How fertile it is!” they exclaimed, “we have not only abundance of wheat and other grain, but what excellent wine comes from the Ussury valley.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “What a beautiful country!--How fertile it is!” they exclaimed, “we have not only abundance of wheat and other grain, but what excellent wine comes from the Ussury valley.

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

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I cannot understand at all why our Emperor lives at St. Petersburg.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

by chance

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

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

From this reading I cannot understand at all why our Emperor lives at St. Petersburg.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

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

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

unusual or striking

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

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

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

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

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

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

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

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

From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading I cannot understand at all why our Emperor lives at St. Petersburg.

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From this reading “What a beautiful country!--How fertile it is!” they exclaimed, “we have not only abundance of wheat and other grain, but what excellent wine comes from the Ussury valley.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading “What a beautiful country!--How fertile it is!” they exclaimed, “we have not only abundance of wheat and other grain, but what excellent wine comes from the Ussury valley.

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From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

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From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

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

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “What a beautiful country!--How fertile it is!” they exclaimed, “we have not only abundance of wheat and other grain, but what excellent wine comes from the Ussury valley.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What a beautiful country!--How fertile it is!” they exclaimed, “we have not only abundance of wheat and other grain, but what excellent wine comes from the Ussury valley.

annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains

From this reading “What a beautiful country!--How fertile it is!” they exclaimed, “we have not only abundance of wheat and other grain, but what excellent wine comes from the Ussury valley.

during the time that

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

which person or people

From this reading While breakfasting the following morning at Verchni-Oudinsk, I overheard a singular conversation between three men, who were probably natives of this part, for they declared themselves to be more attached to Eastern Siberia than to the Russian Empire; and these reminded me of the people of Vannes or St. Brieux, who profess to love Brittany more than France.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading I cannot understand at all why our Emperor lives at St. Petersburg.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading “What a beautiful country!--How fertile it is!” they exclaimed, “we have not only abundance of wheat and other grain, but what excellent wine comes from the Ussury valley.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If the empire were in danger or the throne of the Czar threatened, these men would no doubt do their duty and, perhaps, better than many others; but, for all that, it was easy to perceive that this Eastern portion of Siberia was by far the nearest to their heart.

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From this reading LAKE BAIKAL TO KIACHTA Observations on Eastern Siberia and its inhabitants--Their dream of Independence--Motives that might contribute to independence --Example of the Chinese--The Yakuts and the inhabitants of Kamtchatka.