Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Her passionate appeal to the people was in the nature of a _coup d’état_, and who could measure the results?

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The crowd had surged about the czarevna in a violent manifestation of loyalty and the unfortunate exit of the Czarina Natalia served to increase the victory.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

plural of “accusation” — a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Her passionate appeal to the people was in the nature of a _coup d’état_, and who could measure the results?

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Her passionate appeal to the people was in the nature of a _coup d’état_, and who could measure the results?

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

From this reading THE ASSASSIN.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHEN it was too late to prevent the consequences, the Naryshkins realized the effect of the Czarevna Sophia’s presence at the funeral of Feodor.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

fearless and daring

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading WHEN it was too late to prevent the consequences, the Naryshkins realized the effect of the Czarevna Sophia’s presence at the funeral of Feodor.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Her passionate appeal to the people was in the nature of a _coup d’état_, and who could measure the results?

a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force

From this reading Her passionate appeal to the people was in the nature of a _coup d’état_, and who could measure the results?

approval

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading The crowd had surged about the czarevna in a violent manifestation of loyalty and the unfortunate exit of the Czarina Natalia served to increase the victory.

a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

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From this reading WHEN it was too late to prevent the consequences, the Naryshkins realized the effect of the Czarevna Sophia’s presence at the funeral of Feodor.

the wife or widow of a czar

From this reading The crowd had surged about the czarevna in a violent manifestation of loyalty and the unfortunate exit of the Czarina Natalia served to increase the victory.

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From this reading Her passionate appeal to the people was in the nature of a _coup d’état_, and who could measure the results?

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading WHEN it was too late to prevent the consequences, the Naryshkins realized the effect of the Czarevna Sophia’s presence at the funeral of Feodor.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading The crowd had surged about the czarevna in a violent manifestation of loyalty and the unfortunate exit of the Czarina Natalia served to increase the victory.

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From this reading WHEN it was too late to prevent the consequences, the Naryshkins realized the effect of the Czarevna Sophia’s presence at the funeral of Feodor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading WHEN it was too late to prevent the consequences, the Naryshkins realized the effect of the Czarevna Sophia’s presence at the funeral of Feodor.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her passionate appeal to the people was in the nature of a _coup d’état_, and who could measure the results?

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Her passionate appeal to the people was in the nature of a _coup d’état_, and who could measure the results?

a quantity that is added

From this reading The crowd had surged about the czarevna in a violent manifestation of loyalty and the unfortunate exit of the Czarina Natalia served to increase the victory.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHEN it was too late to prevent the consequences, the Naryshkins realized the effect of the Czarevna Sophia’s presence at the funeral of Feodor.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading WHEN it was too late to prevent the consequences, the Naryshkins realized the effect of the Czarevna Sophia’s presence at the funeral of Feodor.

the quality of being loyal

From this reading The crowd had surged about the czarevna in a violent manifestation of loyalty and the unfortunate exit of the Czarina Natalia served to increase the victory.

a clear appearance

From this reading The crowd had surged about the czarevna in a violent manifestation of loyalty and the unfortunate exit of the Czarina Natalia served to increase the victory.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Her passionate appeal to the people was in the nature of a _coup d’état_, and who could measure the results?

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WHEN it was too late to prevent the consequences, the Naryshkins realized the effect of the Czarevna Sophia’s presence at the funeral of Feodor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The crowd had surged about the czarevna in a violent manifestation of loyalty and the unfortunate exit of the Czarina Natalia served to increase the victory.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Her passionate appeal to the people was in the nature of a _coup d’état_, and who could measure the results?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEN it was too late to prevent the consequences, the Naryshkins realized the effect of the Czarevna Sophia’s presence at the funeral of Feodor.

and nothing more

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading Her passionate appeal to the people was in the nature of a _coup d’état_, and who could measure the results?

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Her passionate appeal to the people was in the nature of a _coup d’état_, and who could measure the results?

past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading WHEN it was too late to prevent the consequences, the Naryshkins realized the effect of the Czarevna Sophia’s presence at the funeral of Feodor.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading WHEN it was too late to prevent the consequences, the Naryshkins realized the effect of the Czarevna Sophia’s presence at the funeral of Feodor.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading WHEN it was too late to prevent the consequences, the Naryshkins realized the effect of the Czarevna Sophia’s presence at the funeral of Feodor.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Her passionate appeal to the people was in the nature of a _coup d’état_, and who could measure the results?

plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The crowd had surged about the czarevna in a violent manifestation of loyalty and the unfortunate exit of the Czarina Natalia served to increase the victory.

something reduced to its minimal form

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WHEN it was too late to prevent the consequences, the Naryshkins realized the effect of the Czarevna Sophia’s presence at the funeral of Feodor.

having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows

From this reading The crowd had surged about the czarevna in a violent manifestation of loyalty and the unfortunate exit of the Czarina Natalia served to increase the victory.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE ASSASSIN.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading WHEN it was too late to prevent the consequences, the Naryshkins realized the effect of the Czarevna Sophia’s presence at the funeral of Feodor.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading WHEN it was too late to prevent the consequences, the Naryshkins realized the effect of the Czarevna Sophia’s presence at the funeral of Feodor.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading For days, rumors had been afloat that the late czar had been poisoned, and the ignorant populace, always only too ready to credit such accusations, accepted Sophia’s bold declaration as a confirmation of every story, and the ugly skeleton of murder stalked out of the imperial closet.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading The crowd had surged about the czarevna in a violent manifestation of loyalty and the unfortunate exit of the Czarina Natalia served to increase the victory.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The crowd had surged about the czarevna in a violent manifestation of loyalty and the unfortunate exit of the Czarina Natalia served to increase the victory.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading The crowd had surged about the czarevna in a violent manifestation of loyalty and the unfortunate exit of the Czarina Natalia served to increase the victory.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading WHEN it was too late to prevent the consequences, the Naryshkins realized the effect of the Czarevna Sophia’s presence at the funeral of Feodor.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN it was too late to prevent the consequences, the Naryshkins realized the effect of the Czarevna Sophia’s presence at the funeral of Feodor.

which person or people

From this reading Her passionate appeal to the people was in the nature of a _coup d’état_, and who could measure the results?