used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The inhabitants had recognized the little bell of Pugatchéf's team, and had assembled in a crowd.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Chvabrine came to meet the usurper; he was dressed as a Cossack, and had allowed his beard to grow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The inhabitants had recognized the little bell of Pugatchéf's team, and had assembled in a crowd.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Chvabrine came to meet the usurper; he was dressed as a Cossack, and had allowed his beard to grow.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The inhabitants had recognized the little bell of Pugatchéf's team, and had assembled in a crowd.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Chvabrine came to meet the usurper; he was dressed as a Cossack, and had allowed his beard to grow.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The "_kibitka"_ stopped before the door of the Commandant's house.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The inhabitants had recognized the little bell of Pugatchéf's team, and had assembled in a crowd.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The traitor helped Pugatchéf to get out of the carriage, expressing by obsequious words his zeal and joy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Chvabrine came to meet the usurper; he was dressed as a Cossack, and had allowed his beard to grow.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The traitor helped Pugatchéf to get out of the carriage, expressing by obsequious words his zeal and joy.
Chvabrine
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From this reading Chvabrine came to meet the usurper; he was dressed as a Cossack, and had allowed his beard to grow.
Commandant's
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From this reading The "_kibitka"_ stopped before the door of the Commandant's house.
CossacknounUS /ˈkɔːsək/
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 Chvabrine came to meet the usurper; he was dressed as a Cossack, and had allowed his beard to grow.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The inhabitants had recognized the little bell of Pugatchéf's team, and had assembled in a crowd.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The "_kibitka"_ stopped before the door of the Commandant's house.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Chvabrine came to meet the usurper; he was dressed as a Cossack, and had allowed his beard to grow.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading The traitor helped Pugatchéf to get out of the carriage, expressing by obsequious words his zeal and joy.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The traitor helped Pugatchéf to get out of the carriage, expressing by obsequious words his zeal and joy.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Chvabrine came to meet the usurper; he was dressed as a Cossack, and had allowed his beard to grow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The inhabitants had recognized the little bell of Pugatchéf's team, and had assembled in a crowd.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chvabrine came to meet the usurper; he was dressed as a Cossack, and had allowed his beard to grow.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The traitor helped Pugatchéf to get out of the carriage, expressing by obsequious words his zeal and joy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chvabrine came to meet the usurper; he was dressed as a Cossack, and had allowed his beard to grow.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The "_kibitka"_ stopped before the door of the Commandant's house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The inhabitants had recognized the little bell of Pugatchéf's team, and had assembled in a crowd.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The inhabitants had recognized the little bell of Pugatchéf's team, and had assembled in a crowd.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The traitor helped Pugatchéf to get out of the carriage, expressing by obsequious words his zeal and joy.
kibitka
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From this reading The "_kibitka"_ stopped before the door of the Commandant's house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The inhabitants had recognized the little bell of Pugatchéf's team, and had assembled in a crowd.
come together
From this reading Chvabrine came to meet the usurper; he was dressed as a Cossack, and had allowed his beard to grow.
obsequiousadjectiveUS /əbˈsiːkwiəs/
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
From this reading The traitor helped Pugatchéf to get out of the carriage, expressing by obsequious words his zeal and joy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The "_kibitka"_ stopped before the door of the Commandant's house.
ORPHANnounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading THE ORPHAN.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The traitor helped Pugatchéf to get out of the carriage, expressing by obsequious words his zeal and joy.
Pugatchéf
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From this reading The traitor helped Pugatchéf to get out of the carriage, expressing by obsequious words his zeal and joy.
Pugatchéf's
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From this reading The inhabitants had recognized the little bell of Pugatchéf's team, and had assembled in a crowd.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The inhabitants had recognized the little bell of Pugatchéf's team, and had assembled in a crowd.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The "_kibitka"_ stopped before the door of the Commandant's house.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading The inhabitants had recognized the little bell of Pugatchéf's team, and had assembled in a crowd.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ORPHAN.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chvabrine came to meet the usurper; he was dressed as a Cossack, and had allowed his beard to grow.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading The traitor helped Pugatchéf to get out of the carriage, expressing by obsequious words his zeal and joy.
usurpernoun
one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another
From this reading Chvabrine came to meet the usurper; he was dressed as a Cossack, and had allowed his beard to grow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chvabrine came to meet the usurper; he was dressed as a Cossack, and had allowed his beard to grow.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The traitor helped Pugatchéf to get out of the carriage, expressing by obsequious words his zeal and joy.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading The traitor helped Pugatchéf to get out of the carriage, expressing by obsequious words his zeal and joy.
