used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And he remained entrenched within them as in the walls of a strong fortress.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
for the reason that
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
BureaucratsnounUS /ˈbjʊrəkræts/
plural of “bureaucrat” — an official of a bureaucracy
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
the act of burning something
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
make right or correct
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
the first light of day
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
Dimitri
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From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
doctrinaireadjectiveUS /ˌdɑːktrəˈner/
stubbornly insistent on theory without regard for practicality or suitability
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
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 I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
entrenchedadjectiveUS /enˈtrentʃt/
dug in
From this reading And he remained entrenched within them as in the walls of a strong fortress.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
give expression to
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
ferociousnessnoun
the trait of extreme cruelty
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading And he remained entrenched within them as in the walls of a strong fortress.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
a quick look
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
the act of departing
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
how
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From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
Kadet
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From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
LiberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
LIBERALSnounUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəlz/
plural of “liberal” — a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
MinistersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
Nikolaievitch
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From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
not any; not one
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
and nothing more
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
established beyond doubt
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
on the contrary
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
reformersnounUS /rɪˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “reformer” — a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading And he remained entrenched within them as in the walls of a strong fortress.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
RUSSIAnounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
cut with a saw
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading And he remained entrenched within them as in the walls of a strong fortress.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And he remained entrenched within them as in the walls of a strong fortress.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
unacquaintedadjective
not knowledgeable about something specified
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
unshakenadjectiveUS /ənˈʃeɪkən/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading And he remained entrenched within them as in the walls of a strong fortress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was an ardent Liberal, and he had a fine _doctrinaire_ spirit, so that although he was considerably disappointed with what he saw, or, rather, with what he did not see, his theories on Russian politics were unshaken by the facts he observed.
at the time that
From this reading “He talked with burning indignation of the Bureaucrats and with hope of the dawn of liberty in Russia, and the awakening giant and the ferociousness of Ministers, and when I said that the only difference between the Kadet reformers and the Bureaucrats was that the Bureaucrats formed part of the Civil Service and the Kadet reformers did not, although some of them have done so in the past, he did not understand what I meant.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
which person or people
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading And he remained entrenched within them as in the walls of a strong fortress.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He interested me greatly, first, because he proved to me that a pet theory of mine was wrong, that no Englishman is a Liberal, and, secondly, he showed me how difficult it must be for people living in England, and unacquainted with Russian life, to form a correct estimate of what is going on here.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I ENGLISH LIBERALS IN RUSSIA “While you were away,” said Dimitri Nikolaievitch A----, “I had several long conversations with a young Englishman who had come over here to have a glimpse of the Revolution and to express his sympathy with the oppressed.
