26th
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From this reading But at the end of the so-called news of the day was an announcement to the effect that "_on December 26th Fräulein Ilmarinen would sing in the Imperial Exchange for the benefit of the Orphanage_!"
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chevalier Galban returned home, having received a promise from Pushkin to make him a return visit very soon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But at the end of the so-called news of the day was an announcement to the effect that "_on December 26th Fräulein Ilmarinen would sing in the Imperial Exchange for the benefit of the Orphanage_!"
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading But at the end of the so-called news of the day was an announcement to the effect that "_on December 26th Fräulein Ilmarinen would sing in the Imperial Exchange for the benefit of the Orphanage_!"
ANTIDOTEnounUS /ˈæntɪdoʊt/
a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
From this reading THE ANTIDOTE Lovely, sunny December days followed on the past arctic weather, with its snow-storms.
arcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading THE ANTIDOTE Lovely, sunny December days followed on the past arctic weather, with its snow-storms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But at the end of the so-called news of the day was an announcement to the effect that "_on December 26th Fräulein Ilmarinen would sing in the Imperial Exchange for the benefit of the Orphanage_!"
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading But at the end of the so-called news of the day was an announcement to the effect that "_on December 26th Fräulein Ilmarinen would sing in the Imperial Exchange for the benefit of the Orphanage_!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at the end of the so-called news of the day was an announcement to the effect that "_on December 26th Fräulein Ilmarinen would sing in the Imperial Exchange for the benefit of the Orphanage_!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Post traffic was resumed; that is, communication by means of sledging was once more practicable.
ChevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading Chevalier Galban returned home, having received a promise from Pushkin to make him a return visit very soon.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Post traffic was resumed; that is, communication by means of sledging was once more practicable.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But at the end of the so-called news of the day was an announcement to the effect that "_on December 26th Fräulein Ilmarinen would sing in the Imperial Exchange for the benefit of the Orphanage_!"
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE ANTIDOTE Lovely, sunny December days followed on the past arctic weather, with its snow-storms.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading THE ANTIDOTE Lovely, sunny December days followed on the past arctic weather, with its snow-storms.
dulness
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From this reading The official newspaper outdid itself in dulness.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But at the end of the so-called news of the day was an announcement to the effect that "_on December 26th Fräulein Ilmarinen would sing in the Imperial Exchange for the benefit of the Orphanage_!"
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But at the end of the so-called news of the day was an announcement to the effect that "_on December 26th Fräulein Ilmarinen would sing in the Imperial Exchange for the benefit of the Orphanage_!"
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading But at the end of the so-called news of the day was an announcement to the effect that "_on December 26th Fräulein Ilmarinen would sing in the Imperial Exchange for the benefit of the Orphanage_!"
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE ANTIDOTE Lovely, sunny December days followed on the past arctic weather, with its snow-storms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But at the end of the so-called news of the day was an announcement to the effect that "_on December 26th Fräulein Ilmarinen would sing in the Imperial Exchange for the benefit of the Orphanage_!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Chevalier Galban returned home, having received a promise from Pushkin to make him a return visit very soon.
Fräulein
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From this reading But at the end of the so-called news of the day was an announcement to the effect that "_on December 26th Fräulein Ilmarinen would sing in the Imperial Exchange for the benefit of the Orphanage_!"
Galban
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From this reading Chevalier Galban returned home, having received a promise from Pushkin to make him a return visit very soon.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Chevalier Galban returned home, having received a promise from Pushkin to make him a return visit very soon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Chevalier Galban returned home, having received a promise from Pushkin to make him a return visit very soon.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Chevalier Galban returned home, having received a promise from Pushkin to make him a return visit very soon.
Ilmarinen
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From this reading But at the end of the so-called news of the day was an announcement to the effect that "_on December 26th Fräulein Ilmarinen would sing in the Imperial Exchange for the benefit of the Orphanage_!"
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading But at the end of the so-called news of the day was an announcement to the effect that "_on December 26th Fräulein Ilmarinen would sing in the Imperial Exchange for the benefit of the Orphanage_!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The official newspaper outdid itself in dulness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Post traffic was resumed; that is, communication by means of sledging was once more practicable.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ANTIDOTE Lovely, sunny December days followed on the past arctic weather, with its snow-storms.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The official newspaper outdid itself in dulness.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading THE ANTIDOTE Lovely, sunny December days followed on the past arctic weather, with its snow-storms.
engage in
From this reading Chevalier Galban returned home, having received a promise from Pushkin to make him a return visit very soon.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Post traffic was resumed; that is, communication by means of sledging was once more practicable.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Post traffic was resumed; that is, communication by means of sledging was once more practicable.
information about recent and important events
From this reading But at the end of the so-called news of the day was an announcement to the effect that "_on December 26th Fräulein Ilmarinen would sing in the Imperial Exchange for the benefit of the Orphanage_!"
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The official newspaper outdid itself in dulness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Post traffic was resumed; that is, communication by means of sledging was once more practicable.
officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The official newspaper outdid itself in dulness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ANTIDOTE Lovely, sunny December days followed on the past arctic weather, with its snow-storms.
on one occasion
From this reading Post traffic was resumed; that is, communication by means of sledging was once more practicable.
OrphanagenounUS /ˈɔːrfənədʒ/
the condition of being a child without living parents
From this reading But at the end of the so-called news of the day was an announcement to the effect that "_on December 26th Fräulein Ilmarinen would sing in the Imperial Exchange for the benefit of the Orphanage_!"
outdidverbUS /ˈaʊtdɪd/
inflected form of “outdo” — be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading The official newspaper outdid itself in dulness.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THE ANTIDOTE Lovely, sunny December days followed on the past arctic weather, with its snow-storms.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Post traffic was resumed; that is, communication by means of sledging was once more practicable.
practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/
usable for a specific purpose
From this reading Post traffic was resumed; that is, communication by means of sledging was once more practicable.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Chevalier Galban returned home, having received a promise from Pushkin to make him a return visit very soon.
PushkinnounUS /ˈpʊʃkɪn/
Russian poet (1799-1837)
From this reading Chevalier Galban returned home, having received a promise from Pushkin to make him a return visit very soon.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Chevalier Galban returned home, having received a promise from Pushkin to make him a return visit very soon.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Post traffic was resumed; that is, communication by means of sledging was once more practicable.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Chevalier Galban returned home, having received a promise from Pushkin to make him a return visit very soon.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Chevalier Galban returned home, having received a promise from Pushkin to make him a return visit very soon.
deliver by singing
From this reading But at the end of the so-called news of the day was an announcement to the effect that "_on December 26th Fräulein Ilmarinen would sing in the Imperial Exchange for the benefit of the Orphanage_!"
sledging
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From this reading Post traffic was resumed; that is, communication by means of sledging was once more practicable.
snow-storms
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From this reading THE ANTIDOTE Lovely, sunny December days followed on the past arctic weather, with its snow-storms.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading But at the end of the so-called news of the day was an announcement to the effect that "_on December 26th Fräulein Ilmarinen would sing in the Imperial Exchange for the benefit of the Orphanage_!"
in the near future
From this reading Chevalier Galban returned home, having received a promise from Pushkin to make him a return visit very soon.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading THE ANTIDOTE Lovely, sunny December days followed on the past arctic weather, with its snow-storms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Post traffic was resumed; that is, communication by means of sledging was once more practicable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ANTIDOTE Lovely, sunny December days followed on the past arctic weather, with its snow-storms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chevalier Galban returned home, having received a promise from Pushkin to make him a return visit very soon.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading Post traffic was resumed; that is, communication by means of sledging was once more practicable.
precisely as stated
From this reading Chevalier Galban returned home, having received a promise from Pushkin to make him a return visit very soon.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Chevalier Galban returned home, having received a promise from Pushkin to make him a return visit very soon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Post traffic was resumed; that is, communication by means of sledging was once more practicable.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading THE ANTIDOTE Lovely, sunny December days followed on the past arctic weather, with its snow-storms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ANTIDOTE Lovely, sunny December days followed on the past arctic weather, with its snow-storms.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But at the end of the so-called news of the day was an announcement to the effect that "_on December 26th Fräulein Ilmarinen would sing in the Imperial Exchange for the benefit of the Orphanage_!"
