used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘This house is a privileged sanctuary,’ replied the good mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading ‘No man, not even a father, may exercise authority over those maidens who have espoused the service of Christ, renouncing the world and its vanities.’
Boyar
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From this reading The report quickly reached the ears of the Boyar Kurbatof, who came in person and was received haughtily by the Mother Superior.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The report quickly reached the ears of the Boyar Kurbatof, who came in person and was received haughtily by the Mother Superior.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The report quickly reached the ears of the Boyar Kurbatof, who came in person and was received haughtily by the Mother Superior.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading ‘No man, not even a father, may exercise authority over those maidens who have espoused the service of Christ, renouncing the world and its vanities.’
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ‘I have come for my daughter, who is detained by you without permission,’ said the Boyar.
a female human offspring
From this reading ‘I have come for my daughter, who is detained by you without permission,’ said the Boyar.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading ‘I have come for my daughter, who is detained by you without permission,’ said the Boyar.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
Diévitchy
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From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The report quickly reached the ears of the Boyar Kurbatof, who came in person and was received haughtily by the Mother Superior.
espousedverbUS /ɪˈspaʊzd/
past form of “espouse” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading ‘No man, not even a father, may exercise authority over those maidens who have espoused the service of Christ, renouncing the world and its vanities.’
divisible by two
From this reading ‘No man, not even a father, may exercise authority over those maidens who have espoused the service of Christ, renouncing the world and its vanities.’
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading ‘No man, not even a father, may exercise authority over those maidens who have espoused the service of Christ, renouncing the world and its vanities.’
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading ‘No man, not even a father, may exercise authority over those maidens who have espoused the service of Christ, renouncing the world and its vanities.’
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘I have come for my daughter, who is detained by you without permission,’ said the Boyar.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading ‘This house is a privileged sanctuary,’ replied the good mother.
haughtilyadverbUS /ˈhɔːtɪli/
in a haughty manner
From this reading The report quickly reached the ears of the Boyar Kurbatof, who came in person and was received haughtily by the Mother Superior.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘I have come for my daughter, who is detained by you without permission,’ said the Boyar.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ‘This house is a privileged sanctuary,’ replied the good mother.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘I have come for my daughter, who is detained by you without permission,’ said the Boyar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The report quickly reached the ears of the Boyar Kurbatof, who came in person and was received haughtily by the Mother Superior.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘I have come for my daughter, who is detained by you without permission,’ said the Boyar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘No man, not even a father, may exercise authority over those maidens who have espoused the service of Christ, renouncing the world and its vanities.’
Kurbatof
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From this reading The report quickly reached the ears of the Boyar Kurbatof, who came in person and was received haughtily by the Mother Superior.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading ‘No man, not even a father, may exercise authority over those maidens who have espoused the service of Christ, renouncing the world and its vanities.’
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ‘No man, not even a father, may exercise authority over those maidens who have espoused the service of Christ, renouncing the world and its vanities.’
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ‘No man, not even a father, may exercise authority over those maidens who have espoused the service of Christ, renouncing the world and its vanities.’
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
monasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The report quickly reached the ears of the Boyar Kurbatof, who came in person and was received haughtily by the Mother Superior.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ‘I have come for my daughter, who is detained by you without permission,’ said the Boyar.
not any; not one
From this reading ‘No man, not even a father, may exercise authority over those maidens who have espoused the service of Christ, renouncing the world and its vanities.’
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘No man, not even a father, may exercise authority over those maidens who have espoused the service of Christ, renouncing the world and its vanities.’
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ‘No man, not even a father, may exercise authority over those maidens who have espoused the service of Christ, renouncing the world and its vanities.’
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
approval to do something
From this reading ‘I have come for my daughter, who is detained by you without permission,’ said the Boyar.
a human being
From this reading The report quickly reached the ears of the Boyar Kurbatof, who came in person and was received haughtily by the Mother Superior.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading ‘This house is a privileged sanctuary,’ replied the good mother.
with speed
From this reading The report quickly reached the ears of the Boyar Kurbatof, who came in person and was received haughtily by the Mother Superior.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The report quickly reached the ears of the Boyar Kurbatof, who came in person and was received haughtily by the Mother Superior.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The report quickly reached the ears of the Boyar Kurbatof, who came in person and was received haughtily by the Mother Superior.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
renouncingverbUS /rɪˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “renounce” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
From this reading ‘No man, not even a father, may exercise authority over those maidens who have espoused the service of Christ, renouncing the world and its vanities.’
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading ‘This house is a privileged sanctuary,’ replied the good mother.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The report quickly reached the ears of the Boyar Kurbatof, who came in person and was received haughtily by the Mother Superior.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
sanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading ‘This house is a privileged sanctuary,’ replied the good mother.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading ‘No man, not even a father, may exercise authority over those maidens who have espoused the service of Christ, renouncing the world and its vanities.’
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
Streltsi
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From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The report quickly reached the ears of the Boyar Kurbatof, who came in person and was received haughtily by the Mother Superior.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ‘This house is a privileged sanctuary,’ replied the good mother.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading ‘No man, not even a father, may exercise authority over those maidens who have espoused the service of Christ, renouncing the world and its vanities.’
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
vanitiesnounUS /ˈvænətiz/
plural of “vanity” — feelings of excessive pride
From this reading ‘No man, not even a father, may exercise authority over those maidens who have espoused the service of Christ, renouncing the world and its vanities.’
Vera
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From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It appeared that Vera was recognised, and that one of the Streltsi officers spoke of having seen her at the Diévitchy monastery, though he said nothing of me or of the fight on the stairs and his own discomfiture.
which person or people
From this reading The report quickly reached the ears of the Boyar Kurbatof, who came in person and was received haughtily by the Mother Superior.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading ‘I have come for my daughter, who is detained by you without permission,’ said the Boyar.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading ‘No man, not even a father, may exercise authority over those maidens who have espoused the service of Christ, renouncing the world and its vanities.’
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘I have come for my daughter, who is detained by you without permission,’ said the Boyar.
