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From this reading When the Moscow trial was ended, Peter returned to Petersburg on March 24, the eve of Lady Day.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Tsarevitch, had, however, been brought from Moscow under guard, together with the other convicts, and lodged in a separate house next to the Winter Palace.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading It seemed to him that the Lord had, without doubt, abandoned His Church since He allowed its humiliation.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading To Alexis the Church was no longer the true church after he became acquainted with the Tsar’s ukase, whereby the seal of the confessional was no longer inviolate.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading To Alexis the Church was no longer the true church after he became acquainted with the Tsar’s ukase, whereby the seal of the confessional was no longer inviolate.
Alexis
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From this reading To Alexis the Church was no longer the true church after he became acquainted with the Tsar’s ukase, whereby the seal of the confessional was no longer inviolate.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It seemed to him that the Lord had, without doubt, abandoned His Church since He allowed its humiliation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading To Alexis the Church was no longer the true church after he became acquainted with the Tsar’s ukase, whereby the seal of the confessional was no longer inviolate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Tsarevitch, had, however, been brought from Moscow under guard, together with the other convicts, and lodged in a separate house next to the Winter Palace.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The Tsarevitch, had, however, been brought from Moscow under guard, together with the other convicts, and lodged in a separate house next to the Winter Palace.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading To Alexis the Church was no longer the true church after he became acquainted with the Tsar’s ukase, whereby the seal of the confessional was no longer inviolate.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
confessionalnounUS /kənˈfeʃənəl/
a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions
From this reading To Alexis the Church was no longer the true church after he became acquainted with the Tsar’s ukase, whereby the seal of the confessional was no longer inviolate.
consignedverbUS /kənˈsaɪnd/
past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
convictsnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkts/
plural of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading The Tsarevitch, had, however, been brought from Moscow under guard, together with the other convicts, and lodged in a separate house next to the Winter Palace.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When the Moscow trial was ended, Peter returned to Petersburg on March 24, the eve of Lady Day.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It seemed to him that the Lord had, without doubt, abandoned His Church since He allowed its humiliation.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading When the Moscow trial was ended, Peter returned to Petersburg on March 24, the eve of Lady Day.
establishingverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “establish” — set up or found
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading When the Moscow trial was ended, Peter returned to Petersburg on March 24, the eve of Lady Day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Tsarevitch, had, however, been brought from Moscow under guard, together with the other convicts, and lodged in a separate house next to the Winter Palace.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The Tsarevitch, had, however, been brought from Moscow under guard, together with the other convicts, and lodged in a separate house next to the Winter Palace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed to him that the Lord had, without doubt, abandoned His Church since He allowed its humiliation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Alexis the Church was no longer the true church after he became acquainted with the Tsar’s ukase, whereby the seal of the confessional was no longer inviolate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to him that the Lord had, without doubt, abandoned His Church since He allowed its humiliation.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to him that the Lord had, without doubt, abandoned His Church since He allowed its humiliation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Tsarevitch, had, however, been brought from Moscow under guard, together with the other convicts, and lodged in a separate house next to the Winter Palace.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The Tsarevitch, had, however, been brought from Moscow under guard, together with the other convicts, and lodged in a separate house next to the Winter Palace.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading It seemed to him that the Lord had, without doubt, abandoned His Church since He allowed its humiliation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
inviolateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪəlɪt/
(of a woman) having the hymen unbroken
From this reading To Alexis the Church was no longer the true church after he became acquainted with the Tsar’s ukase, whereby the seal of the confessional was no longer inviolate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to him that the Lord had, without doubt, abandoned His Church since He allowed its humiliation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to him that the Lord had, without doubt, abandoned His Church since He allowed its humiliation.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading When the Moscow trial was ended, Peter returned to Petersburg on March 24, the eve of Lady Day.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The Tsarevitch, had, however, been brought from Moscow under guard, together with the other convicts, and lodged in a separate house next to the Winter Palace.
for more time
From this reading To Alexis the Church was no longer the true church after he became acquainted with the Tsar’s ukase, whereby the seal of the confessional was no longer inviolate.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It seemed to him that the Lord had, without doubt, abandoned His Church since He allowed its humiliation.
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 He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
march in a procession
From this reading When the Moscow trial was ended, Peter returned to Petersburg on March 24, the eve of Lady Day.
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 When the Moscow trial was ended, Peter returned to Petersburg on March 24, the eve of Lady Day.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Tsarevitch, had, however, been brought from Moscow under guard, together with the other convicts, and lodged in a separate house next to the Winter Palace.
not any; not one
From this reading To Alexis the Church was no longer the true church after he became acquainted with the Tsar’s ukase, whereby the seal of the confessional was no longer inviolate.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To Alexis the Church was no longer the true church after he became acquainted with the Tsar’s ukase, whereby the seal of the confessional was no longer inviolate.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the Moscow trial was ended, Peter returned to Petersburg on March 24, the eve of Lady Day.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Tsarevitch, had, however, been brought from Moscow under guard, together with the other convicts, and lodged in a separate house next to the Winter Palace.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The Tsarevitch, had, however, been brought from Moscow under guard, together with the other convicts, and lodged in a separate house next to the Winter Palace.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading When the Moscow trial was ended, Peter returned to Petersburg on March 24, the eve of Lady Day.
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading When the Moscow trial was ended, Peter returned to Petersburg on March 24, the eve of Lady Day.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When the Moscow trial was ended, Peter returned to Petersburg on March 24, the eve of Lady Day.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading To Alexis the Church was no longer the true church after he became acquainted with the Tsar’s ukase, whereby the seal of the confessional was no longer inviolate.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to him that the Lord had, without doubt, abandoned His Church since He allowed its humiliation.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading The Tsarevitch, had, however, been brought from Moscow under guard, together with the other convicts, and lodged in a separate house next to the Winter Palace.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It seemed to him that the Lord had, without doubt, abandoned His Church since He allowed its humiliation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to him that the Lord had, without doubt, abandoned His Church since He allowed its humiliation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To Alexis the Church was no longer the true church after he became acquainted with the Tsar’s ukase, whereby the seal of the confessional was no longer inviolate.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Alexis the Church was no longer the true church after he became acquainted with the Tsar’s ukase, whereby the seal of the confessional was no longer inviolate.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The Tsarevitch, had, however, been brought from Moscow under guard, together with the other convicts, and lodged in a separate house next to the Winter Palace.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
the act of testing something
From this reading When the Moscow trial was ended, Peter returned to Petersburg on March 24, the eve of Lady Day.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading To Alexis the Church was no longer the true church after he became acquainted with the Tsar’s ukase, whereby the seal of the confessional was no longer inviolate.
Tsar's
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From this reading To Alexis the Church was no longer the true church after he became acquainted with the Tsar’s ukase, whereby the seal of the confessional was no longer inviolate.
Tsarevitch
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From this reading The Tsarevitch, had, however, been brought from Moscow under guard, together with the other convicts, and lodged in a separate house next to the Winter Palace.
ukasenounUS /ˈjuːkeɪz/
an edict of the Russian tsar
From this reading To Alexis the Church was no longer the true church after he became acquainted with the Tsar’s ukase, whereby the seal of the confessional was no longer inviolate.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Tsarevitch, had, however, been brought from Moscow under guard, together with the other convicts, and lodged in a separate house next to the Winter Palace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Alexis the Church was no longer the true church after he became acquainted with the Tsar’s ukase, whereby the seal of the confessional was no longer inviolate.
at the time that
From this reading When the Moscow trial was ended, Peter returned to Petersburg on March 24, the eve of Lady Day.
whereby
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From this reading To Alexis the Church was no longer the true church after he became acquainted with the Tsar’s ukase, whereby the seal of the confessional was no longer inviolate.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The Tsarevitch, had, however, been brought from Moscow under guard, together with the other convicts, and lodged in a separate house next to the Winter Palace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To Alexis the Church was no longer the true church after he became acquainted with the Tsar’s ukase, whereby the seal of the confessional was no longer inviolate.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It seemed to him that the Lord had, without doubt, abandoned His Church since He allowed its humiliation.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading He applied himself with so much zeal in his “Paradise” to the building of ships, the establishing of Government offices and the transaction of general business, that many in his official circle thought that the inquiry had really ended, and that the whole affair was to be consigned to oblivion.
