3rd
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From this reading The next day, October 3rd, Tolstoi was writing a letter to the Tsar in Petersburg:
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next day, October 3rd, Tolstoi was writing a letter to the Tsar in Petersburg:
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About this he has himself written to your Majesty, and has given us his letter unsealed, so that we may include it in our packet.
aforesaidadjectiveUS /əˈfɔːrsed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Herewith we send a copy of the aforesaid letter, the original we are keeping back, deeming it wiser under present circumstances.
Alexis
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From this reading “MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN,— “We have to humbly report, that your Majesty’s son, his Highness the Tsarevitch Alexis, has declared unto us this day his intention.
(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 Putting aside all former resistance, he submits to your Majesty’s decree, and is coming to Petersburg with us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Putting aside all former resistance, he submits to your Majesty’s decree, and is coming to Petersburg with us.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Herewith we send a copy of the aforesaid letter, the original we are keeping back, deeming it wiser under present circumstances.
on or to one side
From this reading Putting aside all former resistance, he submits to your Majesty’s decree, and is coming to Petersburg with us.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Herewith we send a copy of the aforesaid letter, the original we are keeping back, deeming it wiser under present circumstances.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Herewith we send a copy of the aforesaid letter, the original we are keeping back, deeming it wiser under present circumstances.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Putting aside all former resistance, he submits to your Majesty’s decree, and is coming to Petersburg with us.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Herewith we send a copy of the aforesaid letter, the original we are keeping back, deeming it wiser under present circumstances.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day, October 3rd, Tolstoi was writing a letter to the Tsar in Petersburg:
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN,— “We have to humbly report, that your Majesty’s son, his Highness the Tsarevitch Alexis, has declared unto us this day his intention.
decreeverbUS /dɪˈkriː/
issue a decree
From this reading Putting aside all former resistance, he submits to your Majesty’s decree, and is coming to Petersburg with us.
deeming
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From this reading Herewith we send a copy of the aforesaid letter, the original we are keeping back, deeming it wiser under present circumstances.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Putting aside all former resistance, he submits to your Majesty’s decree, and is coming to Petersburg with us.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading About this he has himself written to your Majesty, and has given us his letter unsealed, so that we may include it in our packet.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading “MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN,— “We have to humbly report, that your Majesty’s son, his Highness the Tsarevitch Alexis, has declared unto us this day his intention.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN,— “We have to humbly report, that your Majesty’s son, his Highness the Tsarevitch Alexis, has declared unto us this day his intention.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN,— “We have to humbly report, that your Majesty’s son, his Highness the Tsarevitch Alexis, has declared unto us this day his intention.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Putting aside all former resistance, he submits to your Majesty’s decree, and is coming to Petersburg with us.
HerewithadverbUS /ˈhɪrˈwɪθ/
(formal) by means of this
From this reading Herewith we send a copy of the aforesaid letter, the original we are keeping back, deeming it wiser under present circumstances.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading “MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN,— “We have to humbly report, that your Majesty’s son, his Highness the Tsarevitch Alexis, has declared unto us this day his intention.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading About this he has himself written to your Majesty, and has given us his letter unsealed, so that we may include it in our packet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN,— “We have to humbly report, that your Majesty’s son, his Highness the Tsarevitch Alexis, has declared unto us this day his intention.
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading “MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN,— “We have to humbly report, that your Majesty’s son, his Highness the Tsarevitch Alexis, has declared unto us this day his intention.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day, October 3rd, Tolstoi was writing a letter to the Tsar in Petersburg:
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading About this he has himself written to your Majesty, and has given us his letter unsealed, so that we may include it in our packet.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN,— “We have to humbly report, that your Majesty’s son, his Highness the Tsarevitch Alexis, has declared unto us this day his intention.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Putting aside all former resistance, he submits to your Majesty’s decree, and is coming to Petersburg with us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading About this he has himself written to your Majesty, and has given us his letter unsealed, so that we may include it in our packet.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Herewith we send a copy of the aforesaid letter, the original we are keeping back, deeming it wiser under present circumstances.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The next day, October 3rd, Tolstoi was writing a letter to the Tsar in Petersburg:
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading About this he has himself written to your Majesty, and has given us his letter unsealed, so that we may include it in our packet.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading “MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN,— “We have to humbly report, that your Majesty’s son, his Highness the Tsarevitch Alexis, has declared unto us this day his intention.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading About this he has himself written to your Majesty, and has given us his letter unsealed, so that we may include it in our packet.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN,— “We have to humbly report, that your Majesty’s son, his Highness the Tsarevitch Alexis, has declared unto us this day his intention.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day, October 3rd, Tolstoi was writing a letter to the Tsar in Petersburg:
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The next day, October 3rd, Tolstoi was writing a letter to the Tsar in Petersburg:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Herewith we send a copy of the aforesaid letter, the original we are keeping back, deeming it wiser under present circumstances.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Herewith we send a copy of the aforesaid letter, the original we are keeping back, deeming it wiser under present circumstances.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading About this he has himself written to your Majesty, and has given us his letter unsealed, so that we may include it in our packet.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading About this he has himself written to your Majesty, and has given us his letter unsealed, so that we may include it in our packet.
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading The next day, October 3rd, Tolstoi was writing a letter to the Tsar in Petersburg:
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Herewith we send a copy of the aforesaid letter, the original we are keeping back, deeming it wiser under present circumstances.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Putting aside all former resistance, he submits to your Majesty’s decree, and is coming to Petersburg with us.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading “MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN,— “We have to humbly report, that your Majesty’s son, his Highness the Tsarevitch Alexis, has declared unto us this day his intention.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Putting aside all former resistance, he submits to your Majesty’s decree, and is coming to Petersburg with us.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Herewith we send a copy of the aforesaid letter, the original we are keeping back, deeming it wiser under present circumstances.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading About this he has himself written to your Majesty, and has given us his letter unsealed, so that we may include it in our packet.
a male human offspring
From this reading “MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN,— “We have to humbly report, that your Majesty’s son, his Highness the Tsarevitch Alexis, has declared unto us this day his intention.
SOVEREIGNadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading “MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN,— “We have to humbly report, that your Majesty’s son, his Highness the Tsarevitch Alexis, has declared unto us this day his intention.
submitsverbUS /ˌsʌbˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Putting aside all former resistance, he submits to your Majesty’s decree, and is coming to Petersburg with us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN,— “We have to humbly report, that your Majesty’s son, his Highness the Tsarevitch Alexis, has declared unto us this day his intention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day, October 3rd, Tolstoi was writing a letter to the Tsar in Petersburg:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN,— “We have to humbly report, that your Majesty’s son, his Highness the Tsarevitch Alexis, has declared unto us this day his intention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day, October 3rd, Tolstoi was writing a letter to the Tsar in Petersburg:
Tolstoi
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From this reading The next day, October 3rd, Tolstoi was writing a letter to the Tsar in Petersburg:
TsarnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading The next day, October 3rd, Tolstoi was writing a letter to the Tsar in Petersburg:
Tsarevitch
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From this reading “MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN,— “We have to humbly report, that your Majesty’s son, his Highness the Tsarevitch Alexis, has declared unto us this day his intention.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Herewith we send a copy of the aforesaid letter, the original we are keeping back, deeming it wiser under present circumstances.
unsealedadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːld/
not established or confirmed
From this reading About this he has himself written to your Majesty, and has given us his letter unsealed, so that we may include it in our packet.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading “MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN,— “We have to humbly report, that your Majesty’s son, his Highness the Tsarevitch Alexis, has declared unto us this day his intention.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN,— “We have to humbly report, that your Majesty’s son, his Highness the Tsarevitch Alexis, has declared unto us this day his intention.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day, October 3rd, Tolstoi was writing a letter to the Tsar in Petersburg:
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN,— “We have to humbly report, that your Majesty’s son, his Highness the Tsarevitch Alexis, has declared unto us this day his intention.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Herewith we send a copy of the aforesaid letter, the original we are keeping back, deeming it wiser under present circumstances.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Putting aside all former resistance, he submits to your Majesty’s decree, and is coming to Petersburg with us.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The next day, October 3rd, Tolstoi was writing a letter to the Tsar in Petersburg:
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading About this he has himself written to your Majesty, and has given us his letter unsealed, so that we may include it in our packet.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN,— “We have to humbly report, that your Majesty’s son, his Highness the Tsarevitch Alexis, has declared unto us this day his intention.
