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From this reading FOOTNOTES: [Footnote 1: How came it to pass that the Russians were allowed to cross the Balkans?
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Did the personages who so soon afterwards disappeared mysteriously and were never heard of again yield up this stronghold to the possessors of a golden key?
anew
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [Footnote 1: How came it to pass that the Russians were allowed to cross the Balkans?
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
BalkansnounUS /ˈbɔːlkənz/
the major mountain range of Bulgaria and the Balkan Peninsula
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
checkmatenounUS /ˈtʃekmeɪt/
complete victory
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
travel across or pass over
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the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did the personages who so soon afterwards disappeared mysteriously and were never heard of again yield up this stronghold to the possessors of a golden key?
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Did the personages who so soon afterwards disappeared mysteriously and were never heard of again yield up this stronghold to the possessors of a golden key?
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading How was it that they were allowed to take possession so easily of the Schipka Pass?
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [Footnote 1: How came it to pass that the Russians were allowed to cross the Balkans?
FOOTNOTESnounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊts/
plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [Footnote 1: How came it to pass that the Russians were allowed to cross the Balkans?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Did the personages who so soon afterwards disappeared mysteriously and were never heard of again yield up this stronghold to the possessors of a golden key?
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Did the personages who so soon afterwards disappeared mysteriously and were never heard of again yield up this stronghold to the possessors of a golden key?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
How
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
of great significance or value
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Did the personages who so soon afterwards disappeared mysteriously and were never heard of again yield up this stronghold to the possessors of a golden key?
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 I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading Did the personages who so soon afterwards disappeared mysteriously and were never heard of again yield up this stronghold to the possessors of a golden key?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How was it that they were allowed to take possession so easily of the Schipka Pass?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
go across or through
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Patrovish
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From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
personages
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From this reading Did the personages who so soon afterwards disappeared mysteriously and were never heard of again yield up this stronghold to the possessors of a golden key?
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading How was it that they were allowed to take possession so easily of the Schipka Pass?
possessors
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From this reading Did the personages who so soon afterwards disappeared mysteriously and were never heard of again yield up this stronghold to the possessors of a golden key?
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
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 I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
RussiansnounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
express in words
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
Schipka
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From this reading How was it that they were allowed to take possession so easily of the Schipka Pass?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
have in common
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading How was it that they were allowed to take possession so easily of the Schipka Pass?
in the near future
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
strongholdnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊld/
a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading Did the personages who so soon afterwards disappeared mysteriously and were never heard of again yield up this stronghold to the possessors of a golden key?
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
carry out
From this reading How was it that they were allowed to take possession so easily of the Schipka Pass?
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How was it that they were allowed to take possession so easily of the Schipka Pass?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Did the personages who so soon afterwards disappeared mysteriously and were never heard of again yield up this stronghold to the possessors of a golden key?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Did the personages who so soon afterwards disappeared mysteriously and were never heard of again yield up this stronghold to the possessors of a golden key?
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How was it that they were allowed to take possession so easily of the Schipka Pass?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
which person or people
From this reading Did the personages who so soon afterwards disappeared mysteriously and were never heard of again yield up this stronghold to the possessors of a golden key?
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I must always be grateful to you for that; and the next time you go out there, thank my two friends for their important share in it, and say to Patrovish that his own and his wife's wish to see me soon back is much appreciated, but my present plans are such that I will not be able to visit Russia for a long time to come, and it may be I never shall again."
be the cause or source of
From this reading Did the personages who so soon afterwards disappeared mysteriously and were never heard of again yield up this stronghold to the possessors of a golden key?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Whatever their intentions were," rejoined Captain S----, "the precautions you took to checkmate were successful, and I am much obliged for the trouble you took after you realized the danger.
