used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile Count Rostopchin, ex-Governor of Moscow, had had a difficult task to perform.
abandoningverbUS /əˈbændənɪŋ/
-ing form of “abandon” — forsake, leave behind
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During those four and twenty hours much was done.
archivesnounUS /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/
collection of records especially about an institution
From this reading The archives, with many treasures from churches and palaces were removed to a neighbouring city.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The arsenals were thrown open in order that whosoever desired might arm himself.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
arsenalsnounUS /ˈɑːrsənəlz/
plural of “arsenal” — all the weapons and equipment that a country has
From this reading The arsenals were thrown open in order that whosoever desired might arm himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
batchnounUS /bætʃ/
all the loaves of bread baked at the same time
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
Borodinonoun
Napoleon defeated the Russians in 1812 in a pitched battle at a village in western Russia west of Moscow, but irreparably weakened his army
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The archives, with many treasures from churches and palaces were removed to a neighbouring city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Meanwhile Count Rostopchin, ex-Governor of Moscow, had had a difficult task to perform.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
wanted intensely
From this reading The arsenals were thrown open in order that whosoever desired might arm himself.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Meanwhile Count Rostopchin, ex-Governor of Moscow, had had a difficult task to perform.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading During those four and twenty hours much was done.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During those four and twenty hours much was done.
to come or go into
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
ex-Governor
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From this reading Meanwhile Count Rostopchin, ex-Governor of Moscow, had had a difficult task to perform.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading During those four and twenty hours much was done.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The archives, with many treasures from churches and palaces were removed to a neighbouring city.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile Count Rostopchin, ex-Governor of Moscow, had had a difficult task to perform.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The arsenals were thrown open in order that whosoever desired might arm himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The arsenals were thrown open in order that whosoever desired might arm himself.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
Kootoozof
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From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
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 The archives, with many treasures from churches and palaces were removed to a neighbouring city.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile Count Rostopchin, ex-Governor of Moscow, had had a difficult task to perform.
come together
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The arsenals were thrown open in order that whosoever desired might arm himself.
MoscownounUS /ˈmɑːskoʊ/
a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation
From this reading Meanwhile Count Rostopchin, ex-Governor of Moscow, had had a difficult task to perform.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading During those four and twenty hours much was done.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading The archives, with many treasures from churches and palaces were removed to a neighbouring city.
not any; not one
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile Count Rostopchin, ex-Governor of Moscow, had had a difficult task to perform.
and nothing more
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The arsenals were thrown open in order that whosoever desired might arm himself.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The arsenals were thrown open in order that whosoever desired might arm himself.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading The archives, with many treasures from churches and palaces were removed to a neighbouring city.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading Meanwhile Count Rostopchin, ex-Governor of Moscow, had had a difficult task to perform.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The archives, with many treasures from churches and palaces were removed to a neighbouring city.
Rostopchin
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From this reading Meanwhile Count Rostopchin, ex-Governor of Moscow, had had a difficult task to perform.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
be standing; be upright
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Meanwhile Count Rostopchin, ex-Governor of Moscow, had had a difficult task to perform.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The arsenals were thrown open in order that whosoever desired might arm himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading During those four and twenty hours much was done.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The arsenals were thrown open in order that whosoever desired might arm himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile Count Rostopchin, ex-Governor of Moscow, had had a difficult task to perform.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading The archives, with many treasures from churches and palaces were removed to a neighbouring city.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading During those four and twenty hours much was done.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
except if; if not
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
a message informing of danger
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During those four and twenty hours much was done.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The archives, with many treasures from churches and palaces were removed to a neighbouring city.
whosoever
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From this reading The arsenals were thrown open in order that whosoever desired might arm himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading General Kootoozof, making no secret of his intention of abandoning Moscow, unless the stand at Borodino should meet with unexpected success, had promised the Count three days notice before the French should be free to enter the city; but Rostopchin received warning only twenty-four hours before the arrival of the first batch of foreign soldiers.
