used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Marshal's house reminded one of a palatial cottage in Pavlovsk or in Tsarskoye Selo, with full conveniences even for winter residence.
Aleksandr
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From this reading Aleksandr Mikhailovitch Veriga received Peredonov in his study.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He pretended to hurry forward to greet his guest, and gave the impression that it was only his extreme busyness that kept him from meeting Peredonov earlier.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Though there was no blatant display of luxury, the newness of many articles seemed unnecessarily pretentious.
blatantadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪtənt/
without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
From this reading Though there was no blatant display of luxury, the newness of many articles seemed unnecessarily pretentious.
busynessnoun
the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity
From this reading He pretended to hurry forward to greet his guest, and gave the impression that it was only his extreme busyness that kept him from meeting Peredonov earlier.
conveniencesnounUS /kənˈviːnjənsɪz/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading The Marshal's house reminded one of a palatial cottage in Pavlovsk or in Tsarskoye Selo, with full conveniences even for winter residence.
a small house with a single story
From this reading The Marshal's house reminded one of a palatial cottage in Pavlovsk or in Tsarskoye Selo, with full conveniences even for winter residence.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Though there was no blatant display of luxury, the newness of many articles seemed unnecessarily pretentious.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading He pretended to hurry forward to greet his guest, and gave the impression that it was only his extreme busyness that kept him from meeting Peredonov earlier.
divisible by two
From this reading The Marshal's house reminded one of a palatial cottage in Pavlovsk or in Tsarskoye Selo, with full conveniences even for winter residence.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading He pretended to hurry forward to greet his guest, and gave the impression that it was only his extreme busyness that kept him from meeting Peredonov earlier.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Marshal's house reminded one of a palatial cottage in Pavlovsk or in Tsarskoye Selo, with full conveniences even for winter residence.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He pretended to hurry forward to greet his guest, and gave the impression that it was only his extreme busyness that kept him from meeting Peredonov earlier.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He pretended to hurry forward to greet his guest, and gave the impression that it was only his extreme busyness that kept him from meeting Peredonov earlier.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The Marshal's house reminded one of a palatial cottage in Pavlovsk or in Tsarskoye Selo, with full conveniences even for winter residence.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He pretended to hurry forward to greet his guest, and gave the impression that it was only his extreme busyness that kept him from meeting Peredonov earlier.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading He pretended to hurry forward to greet his guest, and gave the impression that it was only his extreme busyness that kept him from meeting Peredonov earlier.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He pretended to hurry forward to greet his guest, and gave the impression that it was only his extreme busyness that kept him from meeting Peredonov earlier.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pretended to hurry forward to greet his guest, and gave the impression that it was only his extreme busyness that kept him from meeting Peredonov earlier.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He pretended to hurry forward to greet his guest, and gave the impression that it was only his extreme busyness that kept him from meeting Peredonov earlier.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Aleksandr Mikhailovitch Veriga received Peredonov in his study.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Marshal's house reminded one of a palatial cottage in Pavlovsk or in Tsarskoye Selo, with full conveniences even for winter residence.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading He pretended to hurry forward to greet his guest, and gave the impression that it was only his extreme busyness that kept him from meeting Peredonov earlier.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He pretended to hurry forward to greet his guest, and gave the impression that it was only his extreme busyness that kept him from meeting Peredonov earlier.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Marshal's house reminded one of a palatial cottage in Pavlovsk or in Tsarskoye Selo, with full conveniences even for winter residence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He pretended to hurry forward to greet his guest, and gave the impression that it was only his extreme busyness that kept him from meeting Peredonov earlier.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He pretended to hurry forward to greet his guest, and gave the impression that it was only his extreme busyness that kept him from meeting Peredonov earlier.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Though there was no blatant display of luxury, the newness of many articles seemed unnecessarily pretentious.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Though there was no blatant display of luxury, the newness of many articles seemed unnecessarily pretentious.
MarshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading On Thursday, Peredonov went to see the Marshal of the Nobility.
Marshal'snounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəlz/
possessive form of “marshal” — a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law
From this reading The Marshal's house reminded one of a palatial cottage in Pavlovsk or in Tsarskoye Selo, with full conveniences even for winter residence.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading He pretended to hurry forward to greet his guest, and gave the impression that it was only his extreme busyness that kept him from meeting Peredonov earlier.
Mikhailovitch
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From this reading Aleksandr Mikhailovitch Veriga received Peredonov in his study.
newnessnounUS /ˈnuːnəs/
the quality of being new; the opposite of oldness
From this reading Though there was no blatant display of luxury, the newness of many articles seemed unnecessarily pretentious.
not any; not one
From this reading Though there was no blatant display of luxury, the newness of many articles seemed unnecessarily pretentious.
NobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading On Thursday, Peredonov went to see the Marshal of the Nobility.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Thursday, Peredonov went to see the Marshal of the Nobility.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Thursday, Peredonov went to see the Marshal of the Nobility.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Marshal's house reminded one of a palatial cottage in Pavlovsk or in Tsarskoye Selo, with full conveniences even for winter residence.
and nothing more
From this reading He pretended to hurry forward to greet his guest, and gave the impression that it was only his extreme busyness that kept him from meeting Peredonov earlier.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Marshal's house reminded one of a palatial cottage in Pavlovsk or in Tsarskoye Selo, with full conveniences even for winter residence.
palatialadjectiveUS /pəˈleɪʃəl/
relating to or being a palace
From this reading The Marshal's house reminded one of a palatial cottage in Pavlovsk or in Tsarskoye Selo, with full conveniences even for winter residence.
Pavlovsk
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From this reading The Marshal's house reminded one of a palatial cottage in Pavlovsk or in Tsarskoye Selo, with full conveniences even for winter residence.
Peredonov
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From this reading On Thursday, Peredonov went to see the Marshal of the Nobility.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading He pretended to hurry forward to greet his guest, and gave the impression that it was only his extreme busyness that kept him from meeting Peredonov earlier.
pretentiousadjectiveUS /priˈtenʃəs/
making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
From this reading Though there was no blatant display of luxury, the newness of many articles seemed unnecessarily pretentious.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Aleksandr Mikhailovitch Veriga received Peredonov in his study.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading The Marshal's house reminded one of a palatial cottage in Pavlovsk or in Tsarskoye Selo, with full conveniences even for winter residence.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The Marshal's house reminded one of a palatial cottage in Pavlovsk or in Tsarskoye Selo, with full conveniences even for winter residence.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On Thursday, Peredonov went to see the Marshal of the Nobility.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Though there was no blatant display of luxury, the newness of many articles seemed unnecessarily pretentious.
Selo
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From this reading The Marshal's house reminded one of a palatial cottage in Pavlovsk or in Tsarskoye Selo, with full conveniences even for winter residence.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Aleksandr Mikhailovitch Veriga received Peredonov in his study.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He pretended to hurry forward to greet his guest, and gave the impression that it was only his extreme busyness that kept him from meeting Peredonov earlier.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Thursday, Peredonov went to see the Marshal of the Nobility.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though there was no blatant display of luxury, the newness of many articles seemed unnecessarily pretentious.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though there was no blatant display of luxury, the newness of many articles seemed unnecessarily pretentious.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading On Thursday, Peredonov went to see the Marshal of the Nobility.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Thursday, Peredonov went to see the Marshal of the Nobility.
Tsarskoye
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From this reading The Marshal's house reminded one of a palatial cottage in Pavlovsk or in Tsarskoye Selo, with full conveniences even for winter residence.
unnecessarilyadverbUS /ənˈnesəserəli/
in an unnecessary manner
From this reading Though there was no blatant display of luxury, the newness of many articles seemed unnecessarily pretentious.
Veriga
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From this reading Aleksandr Mikhailovitch Veriga received Peredonov in his study.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though there was no blatant display of luxury, the newness of many articles seemed unnecessarily pretentious.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On Thursday, Peredonov went to see the Marshal of the Nobility.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The Marshal's house reminded one of a palatial cottage in Pavlovsk or in Tsarskoye Selo, with full conveniences even for winter residence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Marshal's house reminded one of a palatial cottage in Pavlovsk or in Tsarskoye Selo, with full conveniences even for winter residence.
