used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
in the past
From this reading A few _chambres meublées_ in the upper stories are all that remain of what was, two years ago, the best hotel in 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 A few _chambres meublées_ in the upper stories are all that remain of what was, two years ago, the best hotel in Siberia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few _chambres meublées_ in the upper stories are all that remain of what was, two years ago, the best hotel in Siberia.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Unpleasant experiences at hotel—Hospitality of Mr. Charles Lee—First impressions of the city.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading A few _chambres meublées_ in the upper stories are all that remain of what was, two years ago, the best hotel in Siberia.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading True, the imposing three-storied building still remained, but under a new designation, for it is now the head-quarters of the Irkutsk military staff, and is known as the Etat Major of the city.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, the imposing three-storied building still remained, but under a new designation, for it is now the head-quarters of the Irkutsk military staff, and is known as the Etat Major of the city.
chambres
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From this reading A few _chambres meublées_ in the upper stories are all that remain of what was, two years ago, the best hotel in Siberia.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Unpleasant experiences at hotel—Hospitality of Mr. Charles Lee—First impressions of the city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Unpleasant experiences at hotel—Hospitality of Mr. Charles Lee—First impressions of the city.
designationnounUS /ˌdezəɡˈneɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading True, the imposing three-storied building still remained, but under a new designation, for it is now the head-quarters of the Irkutsk military staff, and is known as the Etat Major of the city.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
Etat
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From this reading True, the imposing three-storied building still remained, but under a new designation, for it is now the head-quarters of the Irkutsk military staff, and is known as the Etat Major of the city.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Unpleasant experiences at hotel—Hospitality of Mr. Charles Lee—First impressions of the city.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few _chambres meublées_ in the upper stories are all that remain of what was, two years ago, the best hotel in Siberia.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Unpleasant experiences at hotel—Hospitality of Mr. Charles Lee—First impressions of the city.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading True, the imposing three-storied building still remained, but under a new designation, for it is now the head-quarters of the Irkutsk military staff, and is known as the Etat Major of the city.
gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
head-quarters
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From this reading True, the imposing three-storied building still remained, but under a new designation, for it is now the head-quarters of the Irkutsk military staff, and is known as the Etat Major of the city.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
HospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Unpleasant experiences at hotel—Hospitality of Mr. Charles Lee—First impressions of the city.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Unpleasant experiences at hotel—Hospitality of Mr. Charles Lee—First impressions of the city.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading True, the imposing three-storied building still remained, but under a new designation, for it is now the head-quarters of the Irkutsk military staff, and is known as the Etat Major of the city.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Unpleasant experiences at hotel—Hospitality of Mr. Charles Lee—First impressions of the city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few _chambres meublées_ in the upper stories are all that remain of what was, two years ago, the best hotel in Siberia.
IRKUTSK
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From this reading IRKUTSK.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading True, the imposing three-storied building still remained, but under a new designation, for it is now the head-quarters of the Irkutsk military staff, and is known as the Etat Major of the city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading True, the imposing three-storied building still remained, but under a new designation, for it is now the head-quarters of the Irkutsk military staff, and is known as the Etat Major of the city.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Unpleasant experiences at hotel—Hospitality of Mr. Charles Lee—First impressions of the city.
for more time
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading True, the imposing three-storied building still remained, but under a new designation, for it is now the head-quarters of the Irkutsk military staff, and is known as the Etat Major of the city.
meublées
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From this reading A few _chambres meublées_ in the upper stories are all that remain of what was, two years ago, the best hotel in Siberia.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading True, the imposing three-storied building still remained, but under a new designation, for it is now the head-quarters of the Irkutsk military staff, and is known as the Etat Major of the city.
Moskovskaia
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From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Unpleasant experiences at hotel—Hospitality of Mr. Charles Lee—First impressions of the city.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading True, the imposing three-storied building still remained, but under a new designation, for it is now the head-quarters of the Irkutsk military staff, and is known as the Etat Major of the city.
not any; not one
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading True, the imposing three-storied building still remained, but under a new designation, for it is now the head-quarters of the Irkutsk military staff, and is known as the Etat Major of the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unpleasant experiences at hotel—Hospitality of Mr. Charles Lee—First impressions of the city.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
Podvorié
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From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A few _chambres meublées_ in the upper stories are all that remain of what was, two years ago, the best hotel in Siberia.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading True, the imposing three-storied building still remained, but under a new designation, for it is now the head-quarters of the Irkutsk military staff, and is known as the Etat Major of the city.
SiberianounUS /saɪˈbɪriə/
a vast Asian region of Russia; famous for long cold winters
From this reading A few _chambres meublées_ in the upper stories are all that remain of what was, two years ago, the best hotel in Siberia.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading True, the imposing three-storied building still remained, but under a new designation, for it is now the head-quarters of the Irkutsk military staff, and is known as the Etat Major of the city.
not in physical motion
From this reading True, the imposing three-storied building still remained, but under a new designation, for it is now the head-quarters of the Irkutsk military staff, and is known as the Etat Major of the city.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A few _chambres meublées_ in the upper stories are all that remain of what was, two years ago, the best hotel in Siberia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Unpleasant experiences at hotel—Hospitality of Mr. Charles Lee—First impressions of the city.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
three-storied
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From this reading True, the imposing three-storied building still remained, but under a new designation, for it is now the head-quarters of the Irkutsk military staff, and is known as the Etat Major of the city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, the imposing three-storied building still remained, but under a new designation, for it is now the head-quarters of the Irkutsk military staff, and is known as the Etat Major of the city.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A few _chambres meublées_ in the upper stories are all that remain of what was, two years ago, the best hotel in Siberia.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading True, the imposing three-storied building still remained, but under a new designation, for it is now the head-quarters of the Irkutsk military staff, and is known as the Etat Major of the city.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Unpleasant experiences at hotel—Hospitality of Mr. Charles Lee—First impressions of the city.
the topmost one of two
From this reading A few _chambres meublées_ in the upper stories are all that remain of what was, two years ago, the best hotel in Siberia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A few _chambres meublées_ in the upper stories are all that remain of what was, two years ago, the best hotel in Siberia.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was much disappointed to find, on reaching the principal hotel, the _Moskovskaia Podvorié_, that its glories, of which I had heard so much, were things of the past, and that as a hotel it no longer existed.
a late time of life
From this reading A few _chambres meublées_ in the upper stories are all that remain of what was, two years ago, the best hotel in Siberia.
