1919
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
in the past
From this reading But a few years ago the most popular and successful of Russian writers, Andreyev died almost penniless, a sad, tragic figure, disillusioned, broken-hearted over the tragedy of Russia.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But a few years ago the most popular and successful of Russian writers, Andreyev died almost penniless, a sad, tragic figure, disillusioned, broken-hearted over the tragedy of Russia.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading A year ago Leonid Andreyev wrote me that he was eager to come to America, to study this country and familiarize Americans with the fate of his unfortunate countrymen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But a few years ago the most popular and successful of Russian writers, Andreyev died almost penniless, a sad, tragic figure, disillusioned, broken-hearted over the tragedy of Russia.
Andreyev
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But a few years ago the most popular and successful of Russian writers, Andreyev died almost penniless, a sad, tragic figure, disillusioned, broken-hearted over the tragedy of Russia.
Andreyev's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading But on the very day I sent my cable the sad news came from Finland announcing that Leonid Andreyev died of heart failure.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading I arranged for his visit to this country and informed him of this by cable.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
broken-hearted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But a few years ago the most popular and successful of Russian writers, Andreyev died almost penniless, a sad, tragic figure, disillusioned, broken-hearted over the tragedy of Russia.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a few years ago the most popular and successful of Russian writers, Andreyev died almost penniless, a sad, tragic figure, disillusioned, broken-hearted over the tragedy of Russia.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading I arranged for his visit to this country and informed him of this by cable.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But on the very day I sent my cable the sad news came from Finland announcing that Leonid Andreyev died of heart failure.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A year ago Leonid Andreyev wrote me that he was eager to come to America, to study this country and familiarize Americans with the fate of his unfortunate countrymen.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A year ago Leonid Andreyev wrote me that he was eager to come to America, to study this country and familiarize Americans with the fate of his unfortunate countrymen.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading A year ago Leonid Andreyev wrote me that he was eager to come to America, to study this country and familiarize Americans with the fate of his unfortunate countrymen.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But on the very day I sent my cable the sad news came from Finland announcing that Leonid Andreyev died of heart failure.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
DiarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
disillusionedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒənd/
freed from illusion
From this reading But a few years ago the most popular and successful of Russian writers, Andreyev died almost penniless, a sad, tragic figure, disillusioned, broken-hearted over the tragedy of Russia.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading A year ago Leonid Andreyev wrote me that he was eager to come to America, to study this country and familiarize Americans with the fate of his unfortunate countrymen.
an act that fails
From this reading But on the very day I sent my cable the sad news came from Finland announcing that Leonid Andreyev died of heart failure.
familiarizeverbUS /fəˈmɪljəraɪz/
make familiar or conversant with
From this reading A year ago Leonid Andreyev wrote me that he was eager to come to America, to study this country and familiarize Americans with the fate of his unfortunate countrymen.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading A year ago Leonid Andreyev wrote me that he was eager to come to America, to study this country and familiarize Americans with the fate of his unfortunate countrymen.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading But a few years ago the most popular and successful of Russian writers, Andreyev died almost penniless, a sad, tragic figure, disillusioned, broken-hearted over the tragedy of Russia.
FinlandnounUS /ˈfɪnlænd/
republic in northern Europe; achieved independence from Russia in 1917
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I arranged for his visit to this country and informed him of this by cable.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But on the very day I sent my cable the sad news came from Finland announcing that Leonid Andreyev died of heart failure.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But on the very day I sent my cable the sad news came from Finland announcing that Leonid Andreyev died of heart failure.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I arranged for his visit to this country and informed him of this by cable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A year ago Leonid Andreyev wrote me that he was eager to come to America, to study this country and familiarize Americans with the fate of his unfortunate countrymen.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I arranged for his visit to this country and informed him of this by cable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading I arranged for his visit to this country and informed him of this by cable.
immediately past
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
Leonid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A year ago Leonid Andreyev wrote me that he was eager to come to America, to study this country and familiarize Americans with the fate of his unfortunate countrymen.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But a few years ago the most popular and successful of Russian writers, Andreyev died almost penniless, a sad, tragic figure, disillusioned, broken-hearted over the tragedy of Russia.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But on the very day I sent my cable the sad news came from Finland announcing that Leonid Andreyev died of heart failure.
information about recent and important events
From this reading But on the very day I sent my cable the sad news came from Finland announcing that Leonid Andreyev died of heart failure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on the very day I sent my cable the sad news came from Finland announcing that Leonid Andreyev died of heart failure.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But a few years ago the most popular and successful of Russian writers, Andreyev died almost penniless, a sad, tragic figure, disillusioned, broken-hearted over the tragedy of Russia.
pennilessadjectiveUS /ˈpeniləs/
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading But a few years ago the most popular and successful of Russian writers, Andreyev died almost penniless, a sad, tragic figure, disillusioned, broken-hearted over the tragedy of Russia.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading But a few years ago the most popular and successful of Russian writers, Andreyev died almost penniless, a sad, tragic figure, disillusioned, broken-hearted over the tragedy of Russia.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
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 But a few years ago the most popular and successful of Russian writers, Andreyev died almost penniless, a sad, tragic figure, disillusioned, broken-hearted over the tragedy of Russia.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading But a few years ago the most popular and successful of Russian writers, Andreyev died almost penniless, a sad, tragic figure, disillusioned, broken-hearted over the tragedy of Russia.
Satan'snounUS /ˈseɪtənz/
possessive form of “satan” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading But on the very day I sent my cable the sad news came from Finland announcing that Leonid Andreyev died of heart failure.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A year ago Leonid Andreyev wrote me that he was eager to come to America, to study this country and familiarize Americans with the fate of his unfortunate countrymen.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading But a few years ago the most popular and successful of Russian writers, Andreyev died almost penniless, a sad, tragic figure, disillusioned, broken-hearted over the tragedy of Russia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A year ago Leonid Andreyev wrote me that he was eager to come to America, to study this country and familiarize Americans with the fate of his unfortunate countrymen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A year ago Leonid Andreyev wrote me that he was eager to come to America, to study this country and familiarize Americans with the fate of his unfortunate countrymen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A year ago Leonid Andreyev wrote me that he was eager to come to America, to study this country and familiarize Americans with the fate of his unfortunate countrymen.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading But a few years ago the most popular and successful of Russian writers, Andreyev died almost penniless, a sad, tragic figure, disillusioned, broken-hearted over the tragedy of Russia.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading But a few years ago the most popular and successful of Russian writers, Andreyev died almost penniless, a sad, tragic figure, disillusioned, broken-hearted over the tragedy of Russia.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading A year ago Leonid Andreyev wrote me that he was eager to come to America, to study this country and familiarize Americans with the fate of his unfortunate countrymen.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
precisely as stated
From this reading But on the very day I sent my cable the sad news came from Finland announcing that Leonid Andreyev died of heart failure.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I arranged for his visit to this country and informed him of this by cable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A year ago Leonid Andreyev wrote me that he was eager to come to America, to study this country and familiarize Americans with the fate of his unfortunate countrymen.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ "Satan's Diary," Leonid Andreyev's last work, was completed by the great Russian a few days before he died in Finland, in September, 1919.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading But a few years ago the most popular and successful of Russian writers, Andreyev died almost penniless, a sad, tragic figure, disillusioned, broken-hearted over the tragedy of Russia.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading A year ago Leonid Andreyev wrote me that he was eager to come to America, to study this country and familiarize Americans with the fate of his unfortunate countrymen.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A year ago Leonid Andreyev wrote me that he was eager to come to America, to study this country and familiarize Americans with the fate of his unfortunate countrymen.
a late time of life
From this reading But a few years ago the most popular and successful of Russian writers, Andreyev died almost penniless, a sad, tragic figure, disillusioned, broken-hearted over the tragedy of Russia.
