Chapter XXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading At last Panin told me to walk in a garden frequented by her majesty at an early hour, and he said that meeting me, as it were by chance, she would probably speak to me.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I repaired to the garden, and as I walked about I marvelled at the statuary it contained, all the statues being made of the worst stone, and executed in the worst possible taste.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading I told him I should like him to be with her, and he accordingly named a day.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I repaired to the garden, and as I walked about I marvelled at the statuary it contained, all the statues being made of the worst stone, and executed in the worst possible taste.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading At last Panin told me to walk in a garden frequented by her majesty at an early hour, and he said that meeting me, as it were by chance, she would probably speak to me.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

any person at all

From this reading “I should be sorry to do so,” I replied, “but as I can’t find anyone to present me to her, I must be resigned.”

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “I should be sorry to do so,” I replied, “but as I can’t find anyone to present me to her, I must be resigned.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “I should be sorry to do so,” I replied, “but as I can’t find anyone to present me to her, I must be resigned.”

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I repaired to the garden, and as I walked about I marvelled at the statuary it contained, all the statues being made of the worst stone, and executed in the worst possible taste.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

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From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

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From this reading “I should be sorry to do so,” I replied, “but as I can’t find anyone to present me to her, I must be resigned.”

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading At last Panin told me to walk in a garden frequented by her majesty at an early hour, and he said that meeting me, as it were by chance, she would probably speak to me.

gotten under control

From this reading I repaired to the garden, and as I walked about I marvelled at the statuary it contained, all the statues being made of the worst stone, and executed in the worst possible taste.

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I told him I should like him to be with her, and he accordingly named a day.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “I should be sorry to do so,” I replied, “but as I can’t find anyone to present me to her, I must be resigned.”

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading At last Panin told me to walk in a garden frequented by her majesty at an early hour, and he said that meeting me, as it were by chance, she would probably speak to me.

a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

put to death as punishment

From this reading I repaired to the garden, and as I walked about I marvelled at the statuary it contained, all the statues being made of the worst stone, and executed in the worst possible taste.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “I should be sorry to do so,” I replied, “but as I can’t find anyone to present me to her, I must be resigned.”

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading At last Panin told me to walk in a garden frequented by her majesty at an early hour, and he said that meeting me, as it were by chance, she would probably speak to me.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading At last Panin told me to walk in a garden frequented by her majesty at an early hour, and he said that meeting me, as it were by chance, she would probably speak to me.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At last Panin told me to walk in a garden frequented by her majesty at an early hour, and he said that meeting me, as it were by chance, she would probably speak to me.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I told him I should like him to be with her, and he accordingly named a day.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading At last Panin told me to walk in a garden frequented by her majesty at an early hour, and he said that meeting me, as it were by chance, she would probably speak to me.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading At last Panin told me to walk in a garden frequented by her majesty at an early hour, and he said that meeting me, as it were by chance, she would probably speak to me.

plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At last Panin told me to walk in a garden frequented by her majesty at an early hour, and he said that meeting me, as it were by chance, she would probably speak to me.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

immediately past

From this reading At last Panin told me to walk in a garden frequented by her majesty at an early hour, and he said that meeting me, as it were by chance, she would probably speak to me.

go away from a place

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

the act of departing

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I told him I should like him to be with her, and he accordingly named a day.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I repaired to the garden, and as I walked about I marvelled at the statuary it contained, all the statues being made of the worst stone, and executed in the worst possible taste.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading At last Panin told me to walk in a garden frequented by her majesty at an early hour, and he said that meeting me, as it were by chance, she would probably speak to me.

inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at

From this reading I repaired to the garden, and as I walked about I marvelled at the statuary it contained, all the statues being made of the worst stone, and executed in the worst possible taste.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I should be sorry to do so,” I replied, “but as I can’t find anyone to present me to her, I must be resigned.”

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading At last Panin told me to walk in a garden frequented by her majesty at an early hour, and he said that meeting me, as it were by chance, she would probably speak to me.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “I should be sorry to do so,” I replied, “but as I can’t find anyone to present me to her, I must be resigned.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I told him I should like him to be with her, and he accordingly named a day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

a republic in central Europe; the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 started World War II

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading I repaired to the garden, and as I walked about I marvelled at the statuary it contained, all the statues being made of the worst stone, and executed in the worst possible taste.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “I should be sorry to do so,” I replied, “but as I can’t find anyone to present me to her, I must be resigned.”

plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading At last Panin told me to walk in a garden frequented by her majesty at an early hour, and he said that meeting me, as it were by chance, she would probably speak to me.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading I repaired to the garden, and as I walked about I marvelled at the statuary it contained, all the statues being made of the worst stone, and executed in the worst possible taste.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “I should be sorry to do so,” I replied, “but as I can’t find anyone to present me to her, I must be resigned.”

past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading “I should be sorry to do so,” I replied, “but as I can’t find anyone to present me to her, I must be resigned.”

a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading At last Panin told me to walk in a garden frequented by her majesty at an early hour, and he said that meeting me, as it were by chance, she would probably speak to me.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At last Panin told me to walk in a garden frequented by her majesty at an early hour, and he said that meeting me, as it were by chance, she would probably speak to me.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “I should be sorry to do so,” I replied, “but as I can’t find anyone to present me to her, I must be resigned.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “I should be sorry to do so,” I replied, “but as I can’t find anyone to present me to her, I must be resigned.”

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading “I should be sorry to do so,” I replied, “but as I can’t find anyone to present me to her, I must be resigned.”

express in speech

From this reading At last Panin told me to walk in a garden frequented by her majesty at an early hour, and he said that meeting me, as it were by chance, she would probably speak to me.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

statues collectively

From this reading I repaired to the garden, and as I walked about I marvelled at the statuary it contained, all the statues being made of the worst stone, and executed in the worst possible taste.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading I repaired to the garden, and as I walked about I marvelled at the statuary it contained, all the statues being made of the worst stone, and executed in the worst possible taste.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading I repaired to the garden, and as I walked about I marvelled at the statuary it contained, all the statues being made of the worst stone, and executed in the worst possible taste.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading I repaired to the garden, and as I walked about I marvelled at the statuary it contained, all the statues being made of the worst stone, and executed in the worst possible taste.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

of or relating to the theater

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading At last Panin told me to walk in a garden frequented by her majesty at an early hour, and he said that meeting me, as it were by chance, she would probably speak to me.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading I repaired to the garden, and as I walked about I marvelled at the statuary it contained, all the statues being made of the worst stone, and executed in the worst possible taste.

the capital and largest city of Poland; located in central Poland

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading At last Panin told me to walk in a garden frequented by her majesty at an early hour, and he said that meeting me, as it were by chance, she would probably speak to me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading I repaired to the garden, and as I walked about I marvelled at the statuary it contained, all the statues being made of the worst stone, and executed in the worst possible taste.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading At last Panin told me to walk in a garden frequented by her majesty at an early hour, and he said that meeting me, as it were by chance, she would probably speak to me.

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From this reading I See the Empress--My Conversations with Her--The Valville-- I Leave Zaiya--I Leave St. Petersburg and Arrive at Warsaw-- The Princes Adam Czartoryski and Sulkowski--The King of Poland--Theatrical Intrigues--Byanicki I thought of leaving Russia at the beginning of the autumn, but I was told by M M. Panin and Alsuwieff that I ought not to go without having spoken to the empress.