used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
in actual fact
From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
Boyar
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From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
bratsnounUS /bræts/
plural of “brat” — a very troublesome child
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading This circumstance gave the greatest delight to Sophia, who, said Mazeppa, made no secret of it that she had not expected such good fortune.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading This circumstance gave the greatest delight to Sophia, who, said Mazeppa, made no secret of it that she had not expected such good fortune.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
Diévitchy
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From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading This circumstance gave the greatest delight to Sophia, who, said Mazeppa, made no secret of it that she had not expected such good fortune.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
fonderadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːndər/
comparative of “fond” — having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading This circumstance gave the greatest delight to Sophia, who, said Mazeppa, made no secret of it that she had not expected such good fortune.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This circumstance gave the greatest delight to Sophia, who, said Mazeppa, made no secret of it that she had not expected such good fortune.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This circumstance gave the greatest delight to Sophia, who, said Mazeppa, made no secret of it that she had not expected such good fortune.
highest in quality
From this reading This circumstance gave the greatest delight to Sophia, who, said Mazeppa, made no secret of it that she had not expected such good fortune.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This circumstance gave the greatest delight to Sophia, who, said Mazeppa, made no secret of it that she had not expected such good fortune.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
hourlyadjectiveUS /ˈaʊrli/
occurring every hour or payable by the hour
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
Ivan
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From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
immediately past
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This circumstance gave the greatest delight to Sophia, who, said Mazeppa, made no secret of it that she had not expected such good fortune.
madmannounUS /ˈmædmæn/
an insane person
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
Mazeppa
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From this reading This circumstance gave the greatest delight to Sophia, who, said Mazeppa, made no secret of it that she had not expected such good fortune.
monasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
not any; not one
From this reading This circumstance gave the greatest delight to Sophia, who, said Mazeppa, made no secret of it that she had not expected such good fortune.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
Praskovia
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From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
Preobrajensky
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From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
on the contrary
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
get something; come into possession of
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
RegentnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
scapegracenoun
a reckless and unprincipled reprobate
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading This circumstance gave the greatest delight to Sophia, who, said Mazeppa, made no secret of it that she had not expected such good fortune.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This circumstance gave the greatest delight to Sophia, who, said Mazeppa, made no secret of it that she had not expected such good fortune.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
Soltikof
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From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
Sophia
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From this reading This circumstance gave the greatest delight to Sophia, who, said Mazeppa, made no secret of it that she had not expected such good fortune.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
successive (without a break)
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This circumstance gave the greatest delight to Sophia, who, said Mazeppa, made no secret of it that she had not expected such good fortune.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
terem
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From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This circumstance gave the greatest delight to Sophia, who, said Mazeppa, made no secret of it that she had not expected such good fortune.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
in the direction of
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
TsarnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
Tsaritsanoun
the wife or widow of a czar
From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
Vera
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From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though Vera was not actually released from the _terem_ for two days after this, there was little talk of any Tsaritsa but Praskovia Soltikof.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
wanting in physical strength
From this reading The Tsar, though in his foolish, weak way he seemed to regret Vera, grew--it is said--hourly fonder of Praskovia, and by degrees he began to show something of the spirit of a man towards her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
at the time that
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
in or at the place that
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
which person or people
From this reading This circumstance gave the greatest delight to Sophia, who, said Mazeppa, made no secret of it that she had not expected such good fortune.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Vera was at last allowed to go forth from the _terem_ she went straight back to the Diévitchy monastery, but was not received by the new Superior, who declared that she feared the anger of the Regent; therefore she was obliged to return to her father’s house, where she incurred the rage of the old Boyar, who, disappointed of his hopes in her, did not receive her with the kindness of a parent, but rather with the fury of a madman.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ‘There is the succession to think of,’ she explained; ‘for you will understand that it would please us better if Ivan should provide an heir rather than that we should depend for succession upon such brats as the young scapegrace at Preobrajensky may raise to himself.’
