used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(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 This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EARLY the next morning I mounted a drosky and rode to a celebrated garden or springs, furnished with every description of mineral water.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is on four wheels, with a long cushioned seat running lengthwise, on which the rider sits astride as on horseback, and so low that he can mount from the street.
astrideadverbUS /əˈstraɪd/
with one leg on each side
From this reading It is on four wheels, with a long cushioned seat running lengthwise, on which the rider sits astride as on horseback, and so low that he can mount from the street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is on four wheels, with a long cushioned seat running lengthwise, on which the rider sits astride as on horseback, and so low that he can mount from the street.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading EARLY the next morning I mounted a drosky and rode to a celebrated garden or springs, furnished with every description of mineral water.
conquerorsnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərərz/
plural of “conqueror” — someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
cushionedadjectiveUS /ˈkʊʃənd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading It is on four wheels, with a long cushioned seat running lengthwise, on which the rider sits astride as on horseback, and so low that he can mount from the street.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
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a statement that represents something in words
From this reading EARLY the next morning I mounted a drosky and rode to a celebrated garden or springs, furnished with every description of mineral water.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading The Drosky.--Salle des Nobles.--Russian Gaming.--Gastronomy.--Pedroski.--A Sunday in Moscow.--A Gipsy Belle.--Tea drinking.--The Emperor's Garden.--Retrospective.
Droskynoun
an open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; formerly used in Poland and Russia
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EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading EARLY the next morning I mounted a drosky and rode to a celebrated garden or springs, furnished with every description of mineral water.
else
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From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
Emperor'snounUS /ˈempərərz/
possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
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everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading EARLY the next morning I mounted a drosky and rode to a celebrated garden or springs, furnished with every description of mineral water.
apart from; not including
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
set up or found
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It is on four wheels, with a long cushioned seat running lengthwise, on which the rider sits astride as on horseback, and so low that he can mount from the street.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is on four wheels, with a long cushioned seat running lengthwise, on which the rider sits astride as on horseback, and so low that he can mount from the street.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading EARLY the next morning I mounted a drosky and rode to a celebrated garden or springs, furnished with every description of mineral water.
GamingnounUS /ˈɡeɪmɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading The Drosky.--Salle des Nobles.--Russian Gaming.--Gastronomy.--Pedroski.--A Sunday in Moscow.--A Gipsy Belle.--Tea drinking.--The Emperor's Garden.--Retrospective.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The Drosky.--Salle des Nobles.--Russian Gaming.--Gastronomy.--Pedroski.--A Sunday in Moscow.--A Gipsy Belle.--Tea drinking.--The Emperor's Garden.--Retrospective.
GastronomynounUS /ɡæˈstrɑːnəmi/
a particular style of cookery (as of a region)
From this reading The Drosky.--Salle des Nobles.--Russian Gaming.--Gastronomy.--Pedroski.--A Sunday in Moscow.--A Gipsy Belle.--Tea drinking.--The Emperor's Garden.--Retrospective.
Gipsynoun
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading The Drosky.--Salle des Nobles.--Russian Gaming.--Gastronomy.--Pedroski.--A Sunday in Moscow.--A Gipsy Belle.--Tea drinking.--The Emperor's Garden.--Retrospective.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have several times spoken of the drosky.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is on four wheels, with a long cushioned seat running lengthwise, on which the rider sits astride as on horseback, and so low that he can mount from the street.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading It is on four wheels, with a long cushioned seat running lengthwise, on which the rider sits astride as on horseback, and so low that he can mount from the street.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading EARLY the next morning I mounted a drosky and rode to a celebrated garden or springs, furnished with every description of mineral water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Drosky.--Salle des Nobles.--Russian Gaming.--Gastronomy.--Pedroski.--A Sunday in Moscow.--A Gipsy Belle.--Tea drinking.--The Emperor's Garden.--Retrospective.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
lengthwiseadverbUS /ˈleŋθwaɪz/
in the direction of the length
From this reading It is on four wheels, with a long cushioned seat running lengthwise, on which the rider sits astride as on horseback, and so low that he can mount from the street.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It is on four wheels, with a long cushioned seat running lengthwise, on which the rider sits astride as on horseback, and so low that he can mount from the street.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It is on four wheels, with a long cushioned seat running lengthwise, on which the rider sits astride as on horseback, and so low that he can mount from the street.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
mineralnounUS /ˈmɪnərəl/
solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
From this reading EARLY the next morning I mounted a drosky and rode to a celebrated garden or springs, furnished with every description of mineral water.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading EARLY the next morning I mounted a drosky and rode to a celebrated garden or springs, furnished with every description of mineral water.
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 The Drosky.--Salle des Nobles.--Russian Gaming.--Gastronomy.--Pedroski.--A Sunday in Moscow.--A Gipsy Belle.--Tea drinking.--The Emperor's Garden.--Retrospective.
attach to a support
From this reading It is on four wheels, with a long cushioned seat running lengthwise, on which the rider sits astride as on horseback, and so low that he can mount from the street.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading EARLY the next morning I mounted a drosky and rode to a celebrated garden or springs, furnished with every description of mineral water.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading EARLY the next morning I mounted a drosky and rode to a celebrated garden or springs, furnished with every description of mineral water.
NoblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
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nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EARLY the next morning I mounted a drosky and rode to a celebrated garden or springs, furnished with every description of mineral water.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is on four wheels, with a long cushioned seat running lengthwise, on which the rider sits astride as on horseback, and so low that he can mount from the street.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading EARLY the next morning I mounted a drosky and rode to a celebrated garden or springs, furnished with every description of mineral water.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
Pedroski
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From this reading The Drosky.--Salle des Nobles.--Russian Gaming.--Gastronomy.--Pedroski.--A Sunday in Moscow.--A Gipsy Belle.--Tea drinking.--The Emperor's Garden.--Retrospective.
RetrospectivenounUS /ˌretrəˈspektɪv/
an exhibition of a representative selection of an artist's life work
From this reading The Drosky.--Salle des Nobles.--Russian Gaming.--Gastronomy.--Pedroski.--A Sunday in Moscow.--A Gipsy Belle.--Tea drinking.--The Emperor's Garden.--Retrospective.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading It is on four wheels, with a long cushioned seat running lengthwise, on which the rider sits astride as on horseback, and so low that he can mount from the street.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading EARLY the next morning I mounted a drosky and rode to a celebrated garden or springs, furnished with every description of mineral water.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It is on four wheels, with a long cushioned seat running lengthwise, on which the rider sits astride as on horseback, and so low that he can mount from the street.
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 This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading The Drosky.--Salle des Nobles.--Russian Gaming.--Gastronomy.--Pedroski.--A Sunday in Moscow.--A Gipsy Belle.--Tea drinking.--The Emperor's Garden.--Retrospective.
Salle
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a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading It is on four wheels, with a long cushioned seat running lengthwise, on which the rider sits astride as on horseback, and so low that he can mount from the street.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I have several times spoken of the drosky.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading It is on four wheels, with a long cushioned seat running lengthwise, on which the rider sits astride as on horseback, and so low that he can mount from the street.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is on four wheels, with a long cushioned seat running lengthwise, on which the rider sits astride as on horseback, and so low that he can mount from the street.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading I have several times spoken of the drosky.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading EARLY the next morning I mounted a drosky and rode to a celebrated garden or springs, furnished with every description of mineral water.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It is on four wheels, with a long cushioned seat running lengthwise, on which the rider sits astride as on horseback, and so low that he can mount from the street.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The Drosky.--Salle des Nobles.--Russian Gaming.--Gastronomy.--Pedroski.--A Sunday in Moscow.--A Gipsy Belle.--Tea drinking.--The Emperor's Garden.--Retrospective.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The Drosky.--Salle des Nobles.--Russian Gaming.--Gastronomy.--Pedroski.--A Sunday in Moscow.--A Gipsy Belle.--Tea drinking.--The Emperor's Garden.--Retrospective.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Drosky.--Salle des Nobles.--Russian Gaming.--Gastronomy.--Pedroski.--A Sunday in Moscow.--A Gipsy Belle.--Tea drinking.--The Emperor's Garden.--Retrospective.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I have several times spoken of the drosky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EARLY the next morning I mounted a drosky and rode to a celebrated garden or springs, furnished with every description of mineral water.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
WarsawnounUS /ˈwɔːrsɔː/
the capital and largest city of Poland; located in central Poland
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading EARLY the next morning I mounted a drosky and rode to a celebrated garden or springs, furnished with every description of mineral water.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading It is on four wheels, with a long cushioned seat running lengthwise, on which the rider sits astride as on horseback, and so low that he can mount from the street.
in or at the place that
From this reading This may be called the Russian national vehicle, for it is found all over Russia, and nowhere else that I know of, except at Warsaw, where it was introduced by its Russian conquerors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is on four wheels, with a long cushioned seat running lengthwise, on which the rider sits astride as on horseback, and so low that he can mount from the street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading EARLY the next morning I mounted a drosky and rode to a celebrated garden or springs, furnished with every description of mineral water.
