used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Whilst Ivan’s retainers took care of the companions of Henri, he himself was waited upon like a prince by Clémence and Ivan in person, with the assistance of Pope Yefim and little Alexander.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The King hath laid his hand On the watcher’s head, Till the heart that was so worn and sad Is quiet and comforted.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Whilst Ivan’s retainers took care of the companions of Henri, he himself was waited upon like a prince by Clémence and Ivan in person, with the assistance of Pope Yefim and little Alexander.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In reply to their eager inquiries, he told them the incidents of his journey, which had not been without its dangers and vicissitudes.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Whilst Ivan’s retainers took care of the companions of Henri, he himself was waited upon like a prince by Clémence and Ivan in person, with the assistance of Pope Yefim and little Alexander.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Whilst Ivan’s retainers took care of the companions of Henri, he himself was waited upon like a prince by Clémence and Ivan in person, with the assistance of Pope Yefim and little Alexander.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
Clémence
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From this reading Whilst Ivan’s retainers took care of the companions of Henri, he himself was waited upon like a prince by Clémence and Ivan in person, with the assistance of Pope Yefim and little Alexander.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading “The King hath laid his hand On the watcher’s head, Till the heart that was so worn and sad Is quiet and comforted.”
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Whilst Ivan’s retainers took care of the companions of Henri, he himself was waited upon like a prince by Clémence and Ivan in person, with the assistance of Pope Yefim and little Alexander.
CZARnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading HIS KING SPEAKS TO THE CZAR ONCE MORE.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading In reply to their eager inquiries, he told them the incidents of his journey, which had not been without its dangers and vicissitudes.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading In reply to their eager inquiries, he told them the incidents of his journey, which had not been without its dangers and vicissitudes.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In reply to their eager inquiries, he told them the incidents of his journey, which had not been without its dangers and vicissitudes.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “The King hath laid his hand On the watcher’s head, Till the heart that was so worn and sad Is quiet and comforted.”
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading “The King hath laid his hand On the watcher’s head, Till the heart that was so worn and sad Is quiet and comforted.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whilst Ivan’s retainers took care of the companions of Henri, he himself was waited upon like a prince by Clémence and Ivan in person, with the assistance of Pope Yefim and little Alexander.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “The King hath laid his hand On the watcher’s head, Till the heart that was so worn and sad Is quiet and comforted.”
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “The King hath laid his hand On the watcher’s head, Till the heart that was so worn and sad Is quiet and comforted.”
Henri
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From this reading Whilst Ivan’s retainers took care of the companions of Henri, he himself was waited upon like a prince by Clémence and Ivan in person, with the assistance of Pope Yefim and little Alexander.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Whilst Ivan’s retainers took care of the companions of Henri, he himself was waited upon like a prince by Clémence and Ivan in person, with the assistance of Pope Yefim and little Alexander.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS KING SPEAKS TO THE CZAR ONCE MORE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading In reply to their eager inquiries, he told them the incidents of his journey, which had not been without its dangers and vicissitudes.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading In reply to their eager inquiries, he told them the incidents of his journey, which had not been without its dangers and vicissitudes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The King hath laid his hand On the watcher’s head, Till the heart that was so worn and sad Is quiet and comforted.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In reply to their eager inquiries, he told them the incidents of his journey, which had not been without its dangers and vicissitudes.
Ivan
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From this reading Whilst Ivan’s retainers took care of the companions of Henri, he himself was waited upon like a prince by Clémence and Ivan in person, with the assistance of Pope Yefim and little Alexander.
Ivan's
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From this reading Whilst Ivan’s retainers took care of the companions of Henri, he himself was waited upon like a prince by Clémence and Ivan in person, with the assistance of Pope Yefim and little Alexander.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading In reply to their eager inquiries, he told them the incidents of his journey, which had not been without its dangers and vicissitudes.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading HIS KING SPEAKS TO THE CZAR ONCE MORE.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
set down according to a plan
From this reading “The King hath laid his hand On the watcher’s head, Till the heart that was so worn and sad Is quiet and comforted.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Whilst Ivan’s retainers took care of the companions of Henri, he himself was waited upon like a prince by Clémence and Ivan in person, with the assistance of Pope Yefim and little Alexander.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Whilst Ivan’s retainers took care of the companions of Henri, he himself was waited upon like a prince by Clémence and Ivan in person, with the assistance of Pope Yefim and little Alexander.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HIS KING SPEAKS TO THE CZAR ONCE MORE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In reply to their eager inquiries, he told them the incidents of his journey, which had not been without its dangers and vicissitudes.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The King hath laid his hand On the watcher’s head, Till the heart that was so worn and sad Is quiet and comforted.”
on one occasion
From this reading HIS KING SPEAKS TO THE CZAR ONCE MORE.
a human being
From this reading Whilst Ivan’s retainers took care of the companions of Henri, he himself was waited upon like a prince by Clémence and Ivan in person, with the assistance of Pope Yefim and little Alexander.
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Whilst Ivan’s retainers took care of the companions of Henri, he himself was waited upon like a prince by Clémence and Ivan in person, with the assistance of Pope Yefim and little Alexander.
with speed
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading “The King hath laid his hand On the watcher’s head, Till the heart that was so worn and sad Is quiet and comforted.”
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading In reply to their eager inquiries, he told them the incidents of his journey, which had not been without its dangers and vicissitudes.
retainersnounUS /rɪˈteɪnərz/
plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
From this reading Whilst Ivan’s retainers took care of the companions of Henri, he himself was waited upon like a prince by Clémence and Ivan in person, with the assistance of Pope Yefim and little Alexander.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading “The King hath laid his hand On the watcher’s head, Till the heart that was so worn and sad Is quiet and comforted.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “The King hath laid his hand On the watcher’s head, Till the heart that was so worn and sad Is quiet and comforted.”
SPEAKSverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading HIS KING SPEAKS TO THE CZAR ONCE MORE.
strictestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪktəst/
superlative of “strict” — rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The King hath laid his hand On the watcher’s head, Till the heart that was so worn and sad Is quiet and comforted.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIS KING SPEAKS TO THE CZAR ONCE MORE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In reply to their eager inquiries, he told them the incidents of his journey, which had not been without its dangers and vicissitudes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In reply to their eager inquiries, he told them the incidents of his journey, which had not been without its dangers and vicissitudes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “The King hath laid his hand On the watcher’s head, Till the heart that was so worn and sad Is quiet and comforted.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIS KING SPEAKS TO THE CZAR ONCE MORE.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In reply to their eager inquiries, he told them the incidents of his journey, which had not been without its dangers and vicissitudes.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Whilst Ivan’s retainers took care of the companions of Henri, he himself was waited upon like a prince by Clémence and Ivan in person, with the assistance of Pope Yefim and little Alexander.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Whilst Ivan’s retainers took care of the companions of Henri, he himself was waited upon like a prince by Clémence and Ivan in person, with the assistance of Pope Yefim and little Alexander.
vicissitudesnounUS /vɪˈsɪsɪtuːdz/
plural of “vicissitude” — a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something
From this reading In reply to their eager inquiries, he told them the incidents of his journey, which had not been without its dangers and vicissitudes.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Whilst Ivan’s retainers took care of the companions of Henri, he himself was waited upon like a prince by Clémence and Ivan in person, with the assistance of Pope Yefim and little Alexander.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The King hath laid his hand On the watcher’s head, Till the heart that was so worn and sad Is quiet and comforted.”
watcher's
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From this reading “The King hath laid his hand On the watcher’s head, Till the heart that was so worn and sad Is quiet and comforted.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In reply to their eager inquiries, he told them the incidents of his journey, which had not been without its dangers and vicissitudes.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst Ivan’s retainers took care of the companions of Henri, he himself was waited upon like a prince by Clémence and Ivan in person, with the assistance of Pope Yefim and little Alexander.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whilst Ivan’s retainers took care of the companions of Henri, he himself was waited upon like a prince by Clémence and Ivan in person, with the assistance of Pope Yefim and little Alexander.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In reply to their eager inquiries, he told them the incidents of his journey, which had not been without its dangers and vicissitudes.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading “The King hath laid his hand On the watcher’s head, Till the heart that was so worn and sad Is quiet and comforted.”
Yefim
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From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
but in spite of that
From this reading Although the fast of Easter eve is the strictest known in the Greek Church, yet on this occasion willing hands quickly prepared a meal for the travellers, since, as Pope Yefim observed, “Mercy is better than sacrifice.”
