perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading For many days the Petersburg Imperial press rang the changes unceasingly on this last benignant and forgiving act of the Tsar's.
Alexis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For was it not well known that Alexis Battenkoff was taken almost red-handed at the assassination of the late Tsar?
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It called upon all malcontents and revolutionists to say, if in this pardon were not displayed the utmost leniency and mercy.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For was it not well known that Alexis Battenkoff was taken almost red-handed at the assassination of the late Tsar?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For many days the Petersburg Imperial press rang the changes unceasingly on this last benignant and forgiving act of the Tsar's.
assassinationnounUS /əˌsæsəˈneɪʃən/
an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
From this reading For was it not well known that Alexis Battenkoff was taken almost red-handed at the assassination of the late Tsar?
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading And, indeed, who but one familiar, through long habit and confidence, with the movements of the Emperor, could have supplied the knowledge which assured the grim success of the dastardly attack?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For was it not well known that Alexis Battenkoff was taken almost red-handed at the assassination of the late Tsar?
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading And, indeed, who but one familiar, through long habit and confidence, with the movements of the Emperor, could have supplied the knowledge which assured the grim success of the dastardly attack?
Battenkoff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For was it not well known that Alexis Battenkoff was taken almost red-handed at the assassination of the late Tsar?
benignantadjective
pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
From this reading For many days the Petersburg Imperial press rang the changes unceasingly on this last benignant and forgiving act of the Tsar's.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And, indeed, who but one familiar, through long habit and confidence, with the movements of the Emperor, could have supplied the knowledge which assured the grim success of the dastardly attack?
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It called upon all malcontents and revolutionists to say, if in this pardon were not displayed the utmost leniency and mercy.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading For many days the Petersburg Imperial press rang the changes unceasingly on this last benignant and forgiving act of the Tsar's.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading And, indeed, who but one familiar, through long habit and confidence, with the movements of the Emperor, could have supplied the knowledge which assured the grim success of the dastardly attack?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And, indeed, who but one familiar, through long habit and confidence, with the movements of the Emperor, could have supplied the knowledge which assured the grim success of the dastardly attack?
dastardlyadjectiveUS /ˈdæstərdli/
despicably cowardly
From this reading And, indeed, who but one familiar, through long habit and confidence, with the movements of the Emperor, could have supplied the knowledge which assured the grim success of the dastardly attack?
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For many days the Petersburg Imperial press rang the changes unceasingly on this last benignant and forgiving act of the Tsar's.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading It called upon all malcontents and revolutionists to say, if in this pardon were not displayed the utmost leniency and mercy.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading And, indeed, who but one familiar, through long habit and confidence, with the movements of the Emperor, could have supplied the knowledge which assured the grim success of the dastardly attack?
well known or easily recognized
From this reading And, indeed, who but one familiar, through long habit and confidence, with the movements of the Emperor, could have supplied the knowledge which assured the grim success of the dastardly attack?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For many days the Petersburg Imperial press rang the changes unceasingly on this last benignant and forgiving act of the Tsar's.
forgivingadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɪvɪŋ/
inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
From this reading For many days the Petersburg Imperial press rang the changes unceasingly on this last benignant and forgiving act of the Tsar's.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading And, indeed, who but one familiar, through long habit and confidence, with the movements of the Emperor, could have supplied the knowledge which assured the grim success of the dastardly attack?
an established custom
From this reading And, indeed, who but one familiar, through long habit and confidence, with the movements of the Emperor, could have supplied the knowledge which assured the grim success of the dastardly attack?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And, indeed, who but one familiar, through long habit and confidence, with the movements of the Emperor, could have supplied the knowledge which assured the grim success of the dastardly attack?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It called upon all malcontents and revolutionists to say, if in this pardon were not displayed the utmost leniency and mercy.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading For many days the Petersburg Imperial press rang the changes unceasingly on this last benignant and forgiving act of the Tsar's.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It called upon all malcontents and revolutionists to say, if in this pardon were not displayed the utmost leniency and mercy.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And, indeed, who but one familiar, through long habit and confidence, with the movements of the Emperor, could have supplied the knowledge which assured the grim success of the dastardly attack?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It called upon all malcontents and revolutionists to say, if in this pardon were not displayed the utmost leniency and mercy.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading And, indeed, who but one familiar, through long habit and confidence, with the movements of the Emperor, could have supplied the knowledge which assured the grim success of the dastardly attack?
apprehended with certainty
From this reading For was it not well known that Alexis Battenkoff was taken almost red-handed at the assassination of the late Tsar?
immediately past
From this reading For many days the Petersburg Imperial press rang the changes unceasingly on this last benignant and forgiving act of the Tsar's.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading For was it not well known that Alexis Battenkoff was taken almost red-handed at the assassination of the late Tsar?
leniencynounUS /ˈliːnjənsi/
mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
From this reading It called upon all malcontents and revolutionists to say, if in this pardon were not displayed the utmost leniency and mercy.
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 And, indeed, who but one familiar, through long habit and confidence, with the movements of the Emperor, could have supplied the knowledge which assured the grim success of the dastardly attack?
malcontentsnounUS /ˌmælkənˈtents/
plural of “malcontent” — a person who is discontented or disgusted
From this reading It called upon all malcontents and revolutionists to say, if in this pardon were not displayed the utmost leniency and mercy.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For many days the Petersburg Imperial press rang the changes unceasingly on this last benignant and forgiving act of the Tsar's.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading It called upon all malcontents and revolutionists to say, if in this pardon were not displayed the utmost leniency and mercy.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading And, indeed, who but one familiar, through long habit and confidence, with the movements of the Emperor, could have supplied the knowledge which assured the grim success of the dastardly attack?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It called upon all malcontents and revolutionists to say, if in this pardon were not displayed the utmost leniency and mercy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For many days the Petersburg Imperial press rang the changes unceasingly on this last benignant and forgiving act of the Tsar's.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For many days the Petersburg Imperial press rang the changes unceasingly on this last benignant and forgiving act of the Tsar's.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And, indeed, who but one familiar, through long habit and confidence, with the movements of the Emperor, could have supplied the knowledge which assured the grim success of the dastardly attack?
accept an excuse for
From this reading It called upon all malcontents and revolutionists to say, if in this pardon were not displayed the utmost leniency and mercy.
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading For many days the Petersburg Imperial press rang the changes unceasingly on this last benignant and forgiving act of the Tsar's.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading For many days the Petersburg Imperial press rang the changes unceasingly on this last benignant and forgiving act of the Tsar's.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading For many days the Petersburg Imperial press rang the changes unceasingly on this last benignant and forgiving act of the Tsar's.
red-handedadjectiveUS /ˈredˈhændɪd/
in the act of committing a crime or other reprehensible act
From this reading For was it not well known that Alexis Battenkoff was taken almost red-handed at the assassination of the late Tsar?
revolutionistsnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənɪsts/
plural of “revolutionist” — a radical supporter of political or social revolution
From this reading It called upon all malcontents and revolutionists to say, if in this pardon were not displayed the utmost leniency and mercy.
express in words
From this reading It called upon all malcontents and revolutionists to say, if in this pardon were not displayed the utmost leniency and mercy.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading And, indeed, who but one familiar, through long habit and confidence, with the movements of the Emperor, could have supplied the knowledge which assured the grim success of the dastardly attack?
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading And, indeed, who but one familiar, through long habit and confidence, with the movements of the Emperor, could have supplied the knowledge which assured the grim success of the dastardly attack?
SUSPICIONSnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading SUSPICIONS.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading For was it not well known that Alexis Battenkoff was taken almost red-handed at the assassination of the late Tsar?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For was it not well known that Alexis Battenkoff was taken almost red-handed at the assassination of the late Tsar?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For many days the Petersburg Imperial press rang the changes unceasingly on this last benignant and forgiving act of the Tsar's.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For many days the Petersburg Imperial press rang the changes unceasingly on this last benignant and forgiving act of the Tsar's.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And, indeed, who but one familiar, through long habit and confidence, with the movements of the Emperor, could have supplied the knowledge which assured the grim success of the dastardly attack?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It called upon all malcontents and revolutionists to say, if in this pardon were not displayed the utmost leniency and mercy.
TsarnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading For was it not well known that Alexis Battenkoff was taken almost red-handed at the assassination of the late Tsar?
Tsar's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For many days the Petersburg Imperial press rang the changes unceasingly on this last benignant and forgiving act of the Tsar's.
unceasinglyadverb
with unflagging resolve
From this reading For many days the Petersburg Imperial press rang the changes unceasingly on this last benignant and forgiving act of the Tsar's.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It called upon all malcontents and revolutionists to say, if in this pardon were not displayed the utmost leniency and mercy.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading It called upon all malcontents and revolutionists to say, if in this pardon were not displayed the utmost leniency and mercy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For was it not well known that Alexis Battenkoff was taken almost red-handed at the assassination of the late Tsar?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading For was it not well known that Alexis Battenkoff was taken almost red-handed at the assassination of the late Tsar?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It called upon all malcontents and revolutionists to say, if in this pardon were not displayed the utmost leniency and mercy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And, indeed, who but one familiar, through long habit and confidence, with the movements of the Emperor, could have supplied the knowledge which assured the grim success of the dastardly attack?
which person or people
From this reading And, indeed, who but one familiar, through long habit and confidence, with the movements of the Emperor, could have supplied the knowledge which assured the grim success of the dastardly attack?
in the company of; together with
From this reading And, indeed, who but one familiar, through long habit and confidence, with the movements of the Emperor, could have supplied the knowledge which assured the grim success of the dastardly attack?
