used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It was not agreeable to her self-respect to realize she was fleeing from a place because she loved a man whose actions showed he did not entertain the same degree of feeling for her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading It was not agreeable to her self-respect to realize she was fleeing from a place because she loved a man whose actions showed he did not entertain the same degree of feeling for her.
in addition
From this reading Tamara also was inclined to take things in no docile spirit.
a quantity of money
From this reading No amount of attention from any other quite salved that ever-constant inward hurt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No amount of attention from any other quite salved that ever-constant inward hurt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading No amount of attention from any other quite salved that ever-constant inward hurt.
for the reason that
From this reading It was not agreeable to her self-respect to realize she was fleeing from a place because she loved a man whose actions showed he did not entertain the same degree of feeling for her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It was not agreeable to her self-respect to realize she was fleeing from a place because she loved a man whose actions showed he did not entertain the same degree of feeling for her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was not agreeable to her self-respect to realize she was fleeing from a place because she loved a man whose actions showed he did not entertain the same degree of feeling for her.
docileadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːsəl/
willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
From this reading Tamara also was inclined to take things in no docile spirit.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading It was not agreeable to her self-respect to realize she was fleeing from a place because she loved a man whose actions showed he did not entertain the same degree of feeling for her.
ever-constant
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From this reading No amount of attention from any other quite salved that ever-constant inward hurt.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading She felt very unhappy, underneath her gay exterior.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was not agreeable to her self-respect to realize she was fleeing from a place because she loved a man whose actions showed he did not entertain the same degree of feeling for her.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt very unhappy, underneath her gay exterior.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading It was not agreeable to her self-respect to realize she was fleeing from a place because she loved a man whose actions showed he did not entertain the same degree of feeling for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not agreeable to her self-respect to realize she was fleeing from a place because she loved a man whose actions showed he did not entertain the same degree of feeling for her.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading She felt very unhappy, underneath her gay exterior.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She felt very unhappy, underneath her gay exterior.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
be the source of pain
From this reading No amount of attention from any other quite salved that ever-constant inward hurt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Tamara also was inclined to take things in no docile spirit.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading No amount of attention from any other quite salved that ever-constant inward hurt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
held dear
From this reading It was not agreeable to her self-respect to realize she was fleeing from a place because she loved a man whose actions showed he did not entertain the same degree of feeling for her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was not agreeable to her self-respect to realize she was fleeing from a place because she loved a man whose actions showed he did not entertain the same degree of feeling for her.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
not any; not one
From this reading Tamara also was inclined to take things in no docile spirit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not agreeable to her self-respect to realize she was fleeing from a place because she loved a man whose actions showed he did not entertain the same degree of feeling for her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading No amount of attention from any other quite salved that ever-constant inward hurt.
by chance
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was not agreeable to her self-respect to realize she was fleeing from a place because she loved a man whose actions showed he did not entertain the same degree of feeling for her.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading No amount of attention from any other quite salved that ever-constant inward hurt.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading It was not agreeable to her self-respect to realize she was fleeing from a place because she loved a man whose actions showed he did not entertain the same degree of feeling for her.
salved
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From this reading No amount of attention from any other quite salved that ever-constant inward hurt.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was not agreeable to her self-respect to realize she was fleeing from a place because she loved a man whose actions showed he did not entertain the same degree of feeling for her.
self-respectnounUS /ˌselfrɪˈspekt/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading It was not agreeable to her self-respect to realize she was fleeing from a place because she loved a man whose actions showed he did not entertain the same degree of feeling for her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt very unhappy, underneath her gay exterior.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was not agreeable to her self-respect to realize she was fleeing from a place because she loved a man whose actions showed he did not entertain the same degree of feeling for her.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Tamara also was inclined to take things in no docile spirit.
carry out
From this reading Tamara also was inclined to take things in no docile spirit.
Tamara
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From this reading Tamara also was inclined to take things in no docile spirit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
a special situation
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Tamara also was inclined to take things in no docile spirit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
Tsarsköi-Sélo
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From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading She felt very unhappy, underneath her gay exterior.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading She felt very unhappy, underneath her gay exterior.
precisely as stated
From this reading She felt very unhappy, underneath her gay exterior.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was perhaps a fortunate thing that for three days after this the Prince was kept at his military duties at Tsarsköi-Sélo, and could not come to Petersburg, for he was in a mood that could easily mean mischief.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was not agreeable to her self-respect to realize she was fleeing from a place because she loved a man whose actions showed he did not entertain the same degree of feeling for her.
