used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERVIEW WITH THE CZAR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gerald was true to his appointment, and he found the Prince prepared to receive him.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Gerald was true to his appointment, and he found the Prince prepared to receive him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading But few words were exchanged; Mentzikoff beckoned him to follow, and they proceeded together to the Czar’s hut.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But few words were exchanged; Mentzikoff beckoned him to follow, and they proceeded together to the Czar’s hut.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
CZARnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading AN INTERVIEW WITH THE CZAR.
Czar'snounUS /zɑːrz/
possessive form of “czar” — a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading But few words were exchanged; Mentzikoff beckoned him to follow, and they proceeded together to the Czar’s hut.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
divisible by two
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading But few words were exchanged; Mentzikoff beckoned him to follow, and they proceeded together to the Czar’s hut.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But few words were exchanged; Mentzikoff beckoned him to follow, and they proceeded together to the Czar’s hut.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But few words were exchanged; Mentzikoff beckoned him to follow, and they proceeded together to the Czar’s hut.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
set up or found
From this reading Gerald was true to his appointment, and he found the Prince prepared to receive him.
Gerald
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From this reading Gerald was true to his appointment, and he found the Prince prepared to receive him.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gerald was true to his appointment, and he found the Prince prepared to receive him.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gerald was true to his appointment, and he found the Prince prepared to receive him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gerald was true to his appointment, and he found the Prince prepared to receive him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
temporary military shelter
From this reading But few words were exchanged; Mentzikoff beckoned him to follow, and they proceeded together to the Czar’s hut.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading AN INTERVIEW WITH THE CZAR.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
Mentzikoff
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From this reading But few words were exchanged; Mentzikoff beckoned him to follow, and they proceeded together to the Czar’s hut.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
not divisible by two
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Gerald was true to his appointment, and he found the Prince prepared to receive him.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Gerald was true to his appointment, and he found the Prince prepared to receive him.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading But few words were exchanged; Mentzikoff beckoned him to follow, and they proceeded together to the Czar’s hut.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Gerald was true to his appointment, and he found the Prince prepared to receive him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INTERVIEW WITH THE CZAR.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But few words were exchanged; Mentzikoff beckoned him to follow, and they proceeded together to the Czar’s hut.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gerald was true to his appointment, and he found the Prince prepared to receive him.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But few words were exchanged; Mentzikoff beckoned him to follow, and they proceeded together to the Czar’s hut.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Gerald was true to his appointment, and he found the Prince prepared to receive him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gerald was true to his appointment, and he found the Prince prepared to receive him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But few words were exchanged; Mentzikoff beckoned him to follow, and they proceeded together to the Czar’s hut.
at the time that
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading It is an odd fancy for an Emperor to live in such a place when he might live in a grand palace, thought our hero; however, he wisely kept his thoughts to himself.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Peter had been put out of temper the night before, by meeting with some trifling opposition to his wishes and plans; and the minister, though a very great favourite with his sovereign, was not quite sure that even he could get a hearing at that time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN INTERVIEW WITH THE CZAR.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But few words were exchanged; Mentzikoff beckoned him to follow, and they proceeded together to the Czar’s hut.
