used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "God grant it!" said the headman, on whose face the shadow of a smile was visible.
having companions or an escort
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
Besborodko
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
Czarinanoun
the wife or widow of a czar
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
devilishadjectiveUS /ˈdevlɪʃ/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading They say they will no longer use wood for fuel in the distilleries, but devilish steam."
distilleriesnounUS /dɪˈstɪləriz/
plural of “distillery” — a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "God grant it!" said the headman, on whose face the shadow of a smile was visible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They say they will no longer use wood for fuel in the distilleries, but devilish steam."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then from Krementchuk to Romen there were hardly two distilleries.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading They say they will no longer use wood for fuel in the distilleries, but devilish steam."
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading And now--but have you heard what the infernal Germans have invented?
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "God grant it!" said the headman, on whose face the shadow of a smile was visible.
let have
From this reading "God grant it!" said the headman, on whose face the shadow of a smile was visible.
only a very short time before
From this reading Then from Krementchuk to Romen there were hardly two distilleries.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And now--but have you heard what the infernal Germans have invented?
headmannounUS /ˈhedmən/
an executioner who beheads the condemned person
From this reading "God grant it!" said the headman, on whose face the shadow of a smile was visible.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading And now--but have you heard what the infernal Germans have invented?
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
infernaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/
characteristic of or resembling Hell
From this reading And now--but have you heard what the infernal Germans have invented?
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading And now--but have you heard what the infernal Germans have invented?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "God grant it!" said the headman, on whose face the shadow of a smile was visible.
Krementchuk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then from Krementchuk to Romen there were hardly two distilleries.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
for more time
From this reading They say they will no longer use wood for fuel in the distilleries, but devilish steam."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
not any; not one
From this reading They say they will no longer use wood for fuel in the distilleries, but devilish steam."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "God grant it!" said the headman, on whose face the shadow of a smile was visible.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "God grant it!" said the headman, on whose face the shadow of a smile was visible.
Perejlaslov
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From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
Romen
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From this reading Then from Krementchuk to Romen there were hardly two distilleries.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "God grant it!" said the headman, on whose face the shadow of a smile was visible.
express in words
From this reading They say they will no longer use wood for fuel in the distilleries, but devilish steam."
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading "God grant it!" said the headman, on whose face the shadow of a smile was visible.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "God grant it!" said the headman, on whose face the shadow of a smile was visible.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading They say they will no longer use wood for fuel in the distilleries, but devilish steam."
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "God grant it!" said the headman, on whose face the shadow of a smile was visible.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then from Krementchuk to Romen there were hardly two distilleries.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then from Krementchuk to Romen there were hardly two distilleries.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They say they will no longer use wood for fuel in the distilleries, but devilish steam."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then from Krementchuk to Romen there were hardly two distilleries.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then from Krementchuk to Romen there were hardly two distilleries.
the act of using
From this reading They say they will no longer use wood for fuel in the distilleries, but devilish steam."
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading "God grant it!" said the headman, on whose face the shadow of a smile was visible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "God grant it!" said the headman, on whose face the shadow of a smile was visible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And now--but have you heard what the infernal Germans have invented?
at the time that
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
belonging to which person
From this reading "God grant it!" said the headman, on whose face the shadow of a smile was visible.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They say they will no longer use wood for fuel in the distilleries, but devilish steam."
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading They say they will no longer use wood for fuel in the distilleries, but devilish steam."
an affirmative
From this reading "Now, thank heaven, the number of distilleries is increasing a little; but in the old days, when I accompanied the Czarina on the Perejlaslov Road, and the late Besborodko----" "Yes, my friend, those were bad times.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And now--but have you heard what the infernal Germans have invented?
