used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A procession was formed, which was but the work of a moment, for every student knew his place in the line.
anew
From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The column moved along the quay to the Winter Palace, under the guidance of an officer of the emperor's household, who had been detailed for the purpose, when Mr. Fluxion applied for permission to see the palace.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The column moved along the quay to the Winter Palace, under the guidance of an officer of the emperor's household, who had been detailed for the purpose, when Mr. Fluxion applied for permission to see the palace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PALACES AND GARDENS.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading The column moved along the quay to the Winter Palace, under the guidance of an officer of the emperor's household, who had been detailed for the purpose, when Mr. Fluxion applied for permission to see the palace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading At nine o'clock she landed them on the English Quay, near the Nicholas Bridge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A procession was formed, which was but the work of a moment, for every student knew his place in the line.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading The column moved along the quay to the Winter Palace, under the guidance of an officer of the emperor's household, who had been detailed for the purpose, when Mr. Fluxion applied for permission to see the palace.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading The column moved along the quay to the Winter Palace, under the guidance of an officer of the emperor's household, who had been detailed for the purpose, when Mr. Fluxion applied for permission to see the palace.
having made preparations
From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
emperor'snounUS /ˈempərərz/
possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading The column moved along the quay to the Winter Palace, under the guidance of an officer of the emperor's household, who had been detailed for the purpose, when Mr. Fluxion applied for permission to see the palace.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading At nine o'clock she landed them on the English Quay, near the Nicholas Bridge.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A procession was formed, which was but the work of a moment, for every student knew his place in the line.
Fluxionnoun
a flow or discharge
From this reading The column moved along the quay to the Winter Palace, under the guidance of an officer of the emperor's household, who had been detailed for the purpose, when Mr. Fluxion applied for permission to see the palace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A procession was formed, which was but the work of a moment, for every student knew his place in the line.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading A procession was formed, which was but the work of a moment, for every student knew his place in the line.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading PALACES AND GARDENS.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading The column moved along the quay to the Winter Palace, under the guidance of an officer of the emperor's household, who had been detailed for the purpose, when Mr. Fluxion applied for permission to see the palace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A procession was formed, which was but the work of a moment, for every student knew his place in the line.
a social unit living together
From this reading The column moved along the quay to the Winter Palace, under the guidance of an officer of the emperor's household, who had been detailed for the purpose, when Mr. Fluxion applied for permission to see the palace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A procession was formed, which was but the work of a moment, for every student knew his place in the line.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A procession was formed, which was but the work of a moment, for every student knew his place in the line.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading At nine o'clock she landed them on the English Quay, near the Nicholas Bridge.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A procession was formed, which was but the work of a moment, for every student knew his place in the line.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
a particular point in time
From this reading A procession was formed, which was but the work of a moment, for every student knew his place in the line.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The column moved along the quay to the Winter Palace, under the guidance of an officer of the emperor's household, who had been detailed for the purpose, when Mr. Fluxion applied for permission to see the palace.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The column moved along the quay to the Winter Palace, under the guidance of an officer of the emperor's household, who had been detailed for the purpose, when Mr. Fluxion applied for permission to see the palace.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading At nine o'clock she landed them on the English Quay, near the Nicholas Bridge.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading At nine o'clock she landed them on the English Quay, near the Nicholas Bridge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading At nine o'clock she landed them on the English Quay, near the Nicholas Bridge.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At nine o'clock she landed them on the English Quay, near the Nicholas Bridge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The column moved along the quay to the Winter Palace, under the guidance of an officer of the emperor's household, who had been detailed for the purpose, when Mr. Fluxion applied for permission to see the palace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At nine o'clock she landed them on the English Quay, near the Nicholas Bridge.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The column moved along the quay to the Winter Palace, under the guidance of an officer of the emperor's household, who had been detailed for the purpose, when Mr. Fluxion applied for permission to see the palace.
PALACESnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading PALACES AND GARDENS.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
approval to do something
From this reading The column moved along the quay to the Winter Palace, under the guidance of an officer of the emperor's household, who had been detailed for the purpose, when Mr. Fluxion applied for permission to see the palace.
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A procession was formed, which was but the work of a moment, for every student knew his place in the line.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading A procession was formed, which was but the work of a moment, for every student knew his place in the line.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The column moved along the quay to the Winter Palace, under the guidance of an officer of the emperor's household, who had been detailed for the purpose, when Mr. Fluxion applied for permission to see the palace.
QuaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading At nine o'clock she landed them on the English Quay, near the Nicholas Bridge.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The column moved along the quay to the Winter Palace, under the guidance of an officer of the emperor's household, who had been detailed for the purpose, when Mr. Fluxion applied for permission to see the palace.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At nine o'clock she landed them on the English Quay, near the Nicholas Bridge.
transport commercially
From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
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From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading A procession was formed, which was but the work of a moment, for every student knew his place in the line.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At nine o'clock she landed them on the English Quay, near the Nicholas Bridge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At half past seven the next morning, breakfast had been disposed of, and the little steamer came alongside the ship to convey the students to St. Petersburg again.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The column moved along the quay to the Winter Palace, under the guidance of an officer of the emperor's household, who had been detailed for the purpose, when Mr. Fluxion applied for permission to see the palace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A procession was formed, which was but the work of a moment, for every student knew his place in the line.
at the time that
From this reading The column moved along the quay to the Winter Palace, under the guidance of an officer of the emperor's household, who had been detailed for the purpose, when Mr. Fluxion applied for permission to see the palace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A procession was formed, which was but the work of a moment, for every student knew his place in the line.
which person or people
From this reading The column moved along the quay to the Winter Palace, under the guidance of an officer of the emperor's household, who had been detailed for the purpose, when Mr. Fluxion applied for permission to see the palace.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The column moved along the quay to the Winter Palace, under the guidance of an officer of the emperor's household, who had been detailed for the purpose, when Mr. Fluxion applied for permission to see the palace.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A procession was formed, which was but the work of a moment, for every student knew his place in the line.
