Chapter VII

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

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The conversation about Kriloff and the visit to the opera naturally turned the thoughts of the youths in the direction of Russian literature, journalism, and dramatic productions.

matters of personal concern

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

(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 They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

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

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "We will begin with the newspapers," said Doctor Bronson, "and first I will speak of those published in St. Petersburg.

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From this reading "We will begin with the newspapers," said Doctor Bronson, "and first I will speak of those published in St. Petersburg.

counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

for the most part

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The conversation about Kriloff and the visit to the opera naturally turned the thoughts of the youths in the direction of Russian literature, journalism, and dramatic productions.

plural of “cossack” — a member of a Slavic people living in southern European Russia and Ukraine and adjacent parts of Asia and noted for their horsemanship and military skill; they formed an elite cavalry corps in czarist Russia

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Frank was curious to know about the newspapers of the country, while Fred's first inquiry referred to the works of its poets, historians, and dramatists.

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From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Frank was curious to know about the newspapers of the country, while Fred's first inquiry referred to the works of its poets, historians, and dramatists.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The conversation about Kriloff and the visit to the opera naturally turned the thoughts of the youths in the direction of Russian literature, journalism, and dramatic productions.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "We will begin with the newspapers," said Doctor Bronson, "and first I will speak of those published in St. Petersburg.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading The conversation about Kriloff and the visit to the opera naturally turned the thoughts of the youths in the direction of Russian literature, journalism, and dramatic productions.

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From this reading Frank was curious to know about the newspapers of the country, while Fred's first inquiry referred to the works of its poets, historians, and dramatists.

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

not divided or shared with others

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Frank was curious to know about the newspapers of the country, while Fred's first inquiry referred to the works of its poets, historians, and dramatists.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank was curious to know about the newspapers of the country, while Fred's first inquiry referred to the works of its poets, historians, and dramatists.

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From this reading Frank was curious to know about the newspapers of the country, while Fred's first inquiry referred to the works of its poets, historians, and dramatists.

a person of German nationality

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

plural of “historian” — a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading Frank was curious to know about the newspapers of the country, while Fred's first inquiry referred to the works of its poets, historians, and dramatists.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "We will begin with the newspapers," said Doctor Bronson, "and first I will speak of those published in St. Petersburg.

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

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

a search for knowledge

From this reading Frank was curious to know about the newspapers of the country, while Fred's first inquiry referred to the works of its poets, historians, and dramatists.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

newspapers and magazines collectively

From this reading The conversation about Kriloff and the visit to the opera naturally turned the thoughts of the youths in the direction of Russian literature, journalism, and dramatic productions.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Frank was curious to know about the newspapers of the country, while Fred's first inquiry referred to the works of its poets, historians, and dramatists.

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From this reading The conversation about Kriloff and the visit to the opera naturally turned the thoughts of the youths in the direction of Russian literature, journalism, and dramatic productions.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading The conversation about Kriloff and the visit to the opera naturally turned the thoughts of the youths in the direction of Russian literature, journalism, and dramatic productions.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

as might be expected

From this reading The conversation about Kriloff and the visit to the opera naturally turned the thoughts of the youths in the direction of Russian literature, journalism, and dramatic productions.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading The conversation about Kriloff and the visit to the opera naturally turned the thoughts of the youths in the direction of Russian literature, journalism, and dramatic productions.

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From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

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From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

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From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War

From this reading "We will begin with the newspapers," said Doctor Bronson, "and first I will speak of those published in St. Petersburg.

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Frank was curious to know about the newspapers of the country, while Fred's first inquiry referred to the works of its poets, historians, and dramatists.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something

From this reading The conversation about Kriloff and the visit to the opera naturally turned the thoughts of the youths in the direction of Russian literature, journalism, and dramatic productions.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading "We will begin with the newspapers," said Doctor Bronson, "and first I will speak of those published in St. Petersburg.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading Frank was curious to know about the newspapers of the country, while Fred's first inquiry referred to the works of its poets, historians, and dramatists.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

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 NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We will begin with the newspapers," said Doctor Bronson, "and first I will speak of those published in St. Petersburg.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

express in speech

From this reading "We will begin with the newspapers," said Doctor Bronson, "and first I will speak of those published in St. Petersburg.

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From this reading "We will begin with the newspapers," said Doctor Bronson, "and first I will speak of those published in St. Petersburg.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

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

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "We will begin with the newspapers," said Doctor Bronson, "and first I will speak of those published in St. Petersburg.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The conversation about Kriloff and the visit to the opera naturally turned the thoughts of the youths in the direction of Russian literature, journalism, and dramatic productions.

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

From this reading NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA.--THEIR NUMBER, CHARACTER, AND INFLUENCE.--DIFFICULTIES OF EDITORIAL LIFE.--THE CENSORSHIP.--AN EXCURSION TO PETERHOF, ORANIENBAUM, AND CRONSTADT.--SIGHTS IN THE SUMMER PALACE.--CRONSTADT AND THE NAVAL STATION.--THE RUSSIAN NAVY.--THE RUSSIAN ARMY: ITS COMPOSITION AND NUMBERS.--THE COSSACKS.--ANECDOTES OF RUSSIAN MILITARY LIFE.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The conversation about Kriloff and the visit to the opera naturally turned the thoughts of the youths in the direction of Russian literature, journalism, and dramatic productions.

the act of using

From this reading They are all printed in Russian, with the exception of a little sheet in German, for the exclusive use of the German residents, and _Le Journal de St. Petersbourg_, the organ of the ministry of foreign affairs, and chiefly filled with official notices interesting to foreigners.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The conversation about Kriloff and the visit to the opera naturally turned the thoughts of the youths in the direction of Russian literature, journalism, and dramatic productions.

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

From this reading Frank was curious to know about the newspapers of the country, while Fred's first inquiry referred to the works of its poets, historians, and dramatists.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We will begin with the newspapers," said Doctor Bronson, "and first I will speak of those published in St. Petersburg.

during the time that

From this reading Frank was curious to know about the newspapers of the country, while Fred's first inquiry referred to the works of its poets, historians, and dramatists.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "We will begin with the newspapers," said Doctor Bronson, "and first I will speak of those published in St. Petersburg.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "We will begin with the newspapers," said Doctor Bronson, "and first I will speak of those published in St. Petersburg.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Frank was curious to know about the newspapers of the country, while Fred's first inquiry referred to the works of its poets, historians, and dramatists.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The conversation about Kriloff and the visit to the opera naturally turned the thoughts of the youths in the direction of Russian literature, journalism, and dramatic productions.