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The Boy Travellers in The Russian Empire
The Boy Travellers in The Russian Empire

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of The Boy Travellers in The Russian Empire is here in full — 258 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Thomas Wallace Knox • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.
The best part of a day was consumed in the Kremlin and in the Church of St. Basil.
Further investigation of old Moscow was postponed to the morrow.
In the evening our friends went to the Opera-house to listen to some national music, but more particularly to see the house, which is one of the curiosities of the city.
The "_Bolshoi Teatre_" or "Great Theatre," is one of the finest opera-houses in the world.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Boy Travellers in The Russian Empire

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of The Boy Travellers in The Russian Empire is here in full — 258 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/51 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.
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The best part of a day was consumed in the Kremlin and in the Church of St. Basil.
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Further investigation of old Moscow was postponed to the morrow.
/ˈfɜːrðər ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən ʌv oʊld ˈmɑːskoʊ wɑːz poʊstˈpoʊnd tuː ðə ˈmɑːroʊ/
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In the evening our friends went to the Opera-house to listen to some national music, but more particularly to see the house, which is one of the curiosities of the city.
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The "_Bolshoi Teatre_" or "Great Theatre," is one of the finest opera-houses in the world.

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believers noun US /bəˈliːvərz/

plural of “believer” — a supporter who accepts something as true

From this reading “THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.”

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curiosities noun US /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsətiz/

plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading “In the evening our friends went to the Opera-house to listen to some national music, but more particularly to see the house, which is one of the curiosities of the city.”

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Kremlin noun US /ˈkremlən/

citadel of Moscow, housing the offices of the Russian government

From this reading “The best part of a day was consumed in the Kremlin and in the Church of St. Basil.”

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mosques noun US /mɑːsks/

plural of “mosque” — (Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret

From this reading “THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.”

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operatic adjective US /ˌɑːpərˈætɪk/

of or relating to or characteristic of opera

From this reading “THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.”

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pagodas noun US /pəˈɡoʊdəz/

plural of “pagoda” — an Asian temple; usually a pyramidal tower with an upward curving roof

From this reading “THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.”

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postponed verb US /poʊstˈpoʊnd/

past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time

From this reading “Further investigation of old Moscow was postponed to the morrow.”

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romanoff noun US /ˈroʊmənɔːf/

a member of the imperial family that ruled Russia

From this reading “THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

best part noun + noun

In this reading “The best part of a day was consumed in the Kremlin and in the Church of St. Basil.”

3,418 times in 426,211 chapters
in the world preposition + article + noun counted as “in … world”

In this reading “The "_Bolshoi Teatre_" or "Great Theatre," is one of the finest opera-houses in the world.”

107,541 times in 426,211 chapters
In the evening preposition + article + noun counted as “in … evening”

In this reading “In the evening our friends went to the Opera-house to listen to some national music, but more particularly to see the house, which is one of the curiosities of the city.”

32,925 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 75

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading The best part of a day was consumed in the Kremlin and in the Church of St. Basil.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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ANECDOTESnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/

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

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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BasilnounUS /ˈbæzəl/

any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum

From this reading The best part of a day was consumed in the Kremlin and in the Church of St. Basil.

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BELIEVERSnounUS /bəˈliːvərz/

plural of “believer” — a supporter who accepts something as true

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The best part of a day was consumed in the Kremlin and in the Church of St. Basil.

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Bolshoi

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From this reading The "_Bolshoi Teatre_" or "Great Theatre," is one of the finest opera-houses in the world.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the evening our friends went to the Opera-house to listen to some national music, but more particularly to see the house, which is one of the curiosities of the city.

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CHURCHnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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citynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading In the evening our friends went to the Opera-house to listen to some national music, but more particularly to see the house, which is one of the curiosities of the city.

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consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading The best part of a day was consumed in the Kremlin and in the Church of St. Basil.

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curiositiesnounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsətiz/

plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading In the evening our friends went to the Opera-house to listen to some national music, but more particularly to see the house, which is one of the curiosities of the city.

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daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The best part of a day was consumed in the Kremlin and in the Church of St. Basil.

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DVOR

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From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading In the evening our friends went to the Opera-house to listen to some national music, but more particularly to see the house, which is one of the curiosities of the city.

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FAMILYnounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The "_Bolshoi Teatre_" or "Great Theatre," is one of the finest opera-houses in the world.

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friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In the evening our friends went to the Opera-house to listen to some national music, but more particularly to see the house, which is one of the curiosities of the city.

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FurtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Further investigation of old Moscow was postponed to the morrow.

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GOROD

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From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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GOSTINNA

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From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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GREATadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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HILLSnounUS /hɪlz/

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The best part of a day was consumed in the Kremlin and in the Church of St. Basil.

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investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading Further investigation of old Moscow was postponed to the morrow.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading In the evening our friends went to the Opera-house to listen to some national music, but more particularly to see the house, which is one of the curiosities of the city.

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KITAI

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From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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KremlinnounUS /ˈkremlən/

citadel of Moscow, housing the offices of the Russian government

From this reading The best part of a day was consumed in the Kremlin and in the Church of St. Basil.

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listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/

hear with intention

From this reading In the evening our friends went to the Opera-house to listen to some national music, but more particularly to see the house, which is one of the curiosities of the city.

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MONASTERYnounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/

the residence of a religious community

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the evening our friends went to the Opera-house to listen to some national music, but more particularly to see the house, which is one of the curiosities of the city.

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morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/

the next day

From this reading Further investigation of old Moscow was postponed to the morrow.

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MOSCOWnounUS /ˈmɑːskoʊ/

a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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MOSQUESnounUS /mɑːsks/

plural of “mosque” — (Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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MUSEUMnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading In the evening our friends went to the Opera-house to listen to some national music, but more particularly to see the house, which is one of the curiosities of the city.

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nationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading In the evening our friends went to the Opera-house to listen to some national music, but more particularly to see the house, which is one of the curiosities of the city.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the evening our friends went to the Opera-house to listen to some national music, but more particularly to see the house, which is one of the curiosities of the city.

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Opera-house

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From this reading In the evening our friends went to the Opera-house to listen to some national music, but more particularly to see the house, which is one of the curiosities of the city.

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opera-houses

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From this reading The "_Bolshoi Teatre_" or "Great Theatre," is one of the finest opera-houses in the world.

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OPERATICadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈætɪk/

of or relating to or characteristic of opera

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The "_Bolshoi Teatre_" or "Great Theatre," is one of the finest opera-houses in the world.

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OTHERS

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From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In the evening our friends went to the Opera-house to listen to some national music, but more particularly to see the house, which is one of the curiosities of the city.

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PAGODASnounUS /pəˈɡoʊdəz/

plural of “pagoda” — an Asian temple; usually a pyramidal tower with an upward curving roof

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The best part of a day was consumed in the Kremlin and in the Church of St. Basil.

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particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading In the evening our friends went to the Opera-house to listen to some national music, but more particularly to see the house, which is one of the curiosities of the city.

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PERFORMANCESnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/

plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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PETERnounUS /ˈpiːtər/

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/

past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time

From this reading Further investigation of old Moscow was postponed to the morrow.

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RIDING-SCHOOL

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From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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ROMANOFFnounUS /ˈroʊmənɔːf/

a member of the imperial family that ruled Russia

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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RULERSnounUS /ˈruːlərz/

plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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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 THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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SAVIOURnoun

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In the evening our friends went to the Opera-house to listen to some national music, but more particularly to see the house, which is one of the curiosities of the city.

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SIMONOFF

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From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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SKETCHnounUS /sketʃ/

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In the evening our friends went to the Opera-house to listen to some national music, but more particularly to see the house, which is one of the curiosities of the city.

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SPARROWnounUS /ˈsperoʊ/

any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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St

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From this reading The best part of a day was consumed in the Kremlin and in the Church of St. Basil.

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SUHAREFF

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From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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Teatre

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From this reading The "_Bolshoi Teatre_" or "Great Theatre," is one of the finest opera-houses in the world.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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THEATREnounUS /ˈθiːətər/

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Further investigation of old Moscow was postponed to the morrow.

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TOWERnounUS /ˈtaʊər/

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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TRAKTIRS

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From this reading THE GREAT THEATRE OF MOSCOW.--OPERATIC PERFORMANCES.--THE KITAI GOROD AND GOSTINNA DVOR.--ROMANOFF HOUSE AND THE ROMANOFF FAMILY.--SKETCH OF THE RULERS OF RUSSIA.--ANECDOTES OF PETER THE GREAT AND OTHERS.--CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR.--MOSQUES AND PAGODAS.--THE MUSEUM.--RIDING-SCHOOL.--SUHAREFF TOWER.--TRAKTIRS.--OLD BELIEVERS.--THE SPARROW HILLS AND THE SIMONOFF MONASTERY.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The best part of a day was consumed in the Kremlin and in the Church of St. Basil.

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wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In the evening our friends went to the Opera-house to listen to some national music, but more particularly to see the house, which is one of the curiosities of the city.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In the evening our friends went to the Opera-house to listen to some national music, but more particularly to see the house, which is one of the curiosities of the city.

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worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The "_Bolshoi Teatre_" or "Great Theatre," is one of the finest opera-houses in the world.

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