13th
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From this reading _ORLOFF AT MOSCOW._ The peace with Turkey was publicly celebrated at Moscow on July 13th.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Galitzin was not forgotten, and, for having cleared Moldavia of the Turks, received from Petersburg a rich sword studded with diamonds.
Alexis
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From this reading “Put up on the shelves of the archives, wholly thrown over!” thought Alexis Gregorevitch.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He was not allowed to follow the court to Petersburg.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Galitzin was not forgotten, and, for having cleared Moldavia of the Turks, received from Petersburg a rich sword studded with diamonds.
archivesnounUS /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/
collection of records especially about an institution
From this reading “Put up on the shelves of the archives, wholly thrown over!” thought Alexis Gregorevitch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _ORLOFF AT MOSCOW._ The peace with Turkey was publicly celebrated at Moscow on July 13th.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading _ORLOFF AT MOSCOW._ The peace with Turkey was publicly celebrated at Moscow on July 13th.
Chesmenski
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From this reading Orloff received a testimonial, a rich dinner service, one of the Imperial properties near Petersburg, and the title of “Chesmenski.”
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Galitzin was not forgotten, and, for having cleared Moldavia of the Turks, received from Petersburg a rich sword studded with diamonds.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He was not allowed to follow the court to Petersburg.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Galitzin was not forgotten, and, for having cleared Moldavia of the Turks, received from Petersburg a rich sword studded with diamonds.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Orloff received a testimonial, a rich dinner service, one of the Imperial properties near Petersburg, and the title of “Chesmenski.”
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He was not allowed to follow the court to Petersburg.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Galitzin was not forgotten, and, for having cleared Moldavia of the Turks, received from Petersburg a rich sword studded with diamonds.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Galitzin was not forgotten, and, for having cleared Moldavia of the Turks, received from Petersburg a rich sword studded with diamonds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Galitzin was not forgotten, and, for having cleared Moldavia of the Turks, received from Petersburg a rich sword studded with diamonds.
Galitzin
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From this reading Galitzin was not forgotten, and, for having cleared Moldavia of the Turks, received from Petersburg a rich sword studded with diamonds.
Gregorevitch
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From this reading “Put up on the shelves of the archives, wholly thrown over!” thought Alexis Gregorevitch.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Galitzin was not forgotten, and, for having cleared Moldavia of the Turks, received from Petersburg a rich sword studded with diamonds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not allowed to follow the court to Petersburg.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading Orloff received a testimonial, a rich dinner service, one of the Imperial properties near Petersburg, and the title of “Chesmenski.”
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading _ORLOFF AT MOSCOW._ The peace with Turkey was publicly celebrated at Moscow on July 13th.
MoldavianounUS /ˌmoʊlˈdeɪviə/
a landlocked republic in eastern Europe; formerly a European soviet but achieved independence in 1991
From this reading Galitzin was not forgotten, and, for having cleared Moldavia of the Turks, received from Petersburg a rich sword studded with diamonds.
MOSCOWnounUS /ˈmɑːskoʊ/
a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation
From this reading _ORLOFF AT MOSCOW._ The peace with Turkey was publicly celebrated at Moscow on July 13th.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Orloff received a testimonial, a rich dinner service, one of the Imperial properties near Petersburg, and the title of “Chesmenski.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Galitzin was not forgotten, and, for having cleared Moldavia of the Turks, received from Petersburg a rich sword studded with diamonds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Galitzin was not forgotten, and, for having cleared Moldavia of the Turks, received from Petersburg a rich sword studded with diamonds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _ORLOFF AT MOSCOW._ The peace with Turkey was publicly celebrated at Moscow on July 13th.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Orloff received a testimonial, a rich dinner service, one of the Imperial properties near Petersburg, and the title of “Chesmenski.”
ORLOFF
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From this reading _ORLOFF AT MOSCOW._ The peace with Turkey was publicly celebrated at Moscow on July 13th.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Put up on the shelves of the archives, wholly thrown over!” thought Alexis Gregorevitch.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading _ORLOFF AT MOSCOW._ The peace with Turkey was publicly celebrated at Moscow on July 13th.
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading Galitzin was not forgotten, and, for having cleared Moldavia of the Turks, received from Petersburg a rich sword studded with diamonds.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Orloff received a testimonial, a rich dinner service, one of the Imperial properties near Petersburg, and the title of “Chesmenski.”
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading _ORLOFF AT MOSCOW._ The peace with Turkey was publicly celebrated at Moscow on July 13th.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Put up on the shelves of the archives, wholly thrown over!” thought Alexis Gregorevitch.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Galitzin was not forgotten, and, for having cleared Moldavia of the Turks, received from Petersburg a rich sword studded with diamonds.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Galitzin was not forgotten, and, for having cleared Moldavia of the Turks, received from Petersburg a rich sword studded with diamonds.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Orloff received a testimonial, a rich dinner service, one of the Imperial properties near Petersburg, and the title of “Chesmenski.”
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading “Put up on the shelves of the archives, wholly thrown over!” thought Alexis Gregorevitch.
studdedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdɪd/
dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination
From this reading Galitzin was not forgotten, and, for having cleared Moldavia of the Turks, received from Petersburg a rich sword studded with diamonds.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Galitzin was not forgotten, and, for having cleared Moldavia of the Turks, received from Petersburg a rich sword studded with diamonds.
testimonialnounUS /ˌtestəˈmoʊniəl/
something that serves as evidence
From this reading Orloff received a testimonial, a rich dinner service, one of the Imperial properties near Petersburg, and the title of “Chesmenski.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _ORLOFF AT MOSCOW._ The peace with Turkey was publicly celebrated at Moscow on July 13th.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Put up on the shelves of the archives, wholly thrown over!” thought Alexis Gregorevitch.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading “Put up on the shelves of the archives, wholly thrown over!” thought Alexis Gregorevitch.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Orloff received a testimonial, a rich dinner service, one of the Imperial properties near Petersburg, and the title of “Chesmenski.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was not allowed to follow the court to Petersburg.
TurkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading _ORLOFF AT MOSCOW._ The peace with Turkey was publicly celebrated at Moscow on July 13th.
TurksnounUS /tɜːrks/
plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading Galitzin was not forgotten, and, for having cleared Moldavia of the Turks, received from Petersburg a rich sword studded with diamonds.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Put up on the shelves of the archives, wholly thrown over!” thought Alexis Gregorevitch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _ORLOFF AT MOSCOW._ The peace with Turkey was publicly celebrated at Moscow on July 13th.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading “Put up on the shelves of the archives, wholly thrown over!” thought Alexis Gregorevitch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _ORLOFF AT MOSCOW._ The peace with Turkey was publicly celebrated at Moscow on July 13th.
