used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some years ago, there lived on one of his estates a Russian gentleman of the old school named Kirila Petrovitch Troekouroff.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Kirila Petrovitch accepted all these signs of servility as homage due to him.
in the past
From this reading Some years ago, there lived on one of his estates a Russian gentleman of the old school named Kirila Petrovitch Troekouroff.
(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 Kirila Petrovitch accepted all these signs of servility as homage due to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His wealth, distinguished birth, and connections gave him great weight in the government where his property was situated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Kirila Petrovitch accepted all these signs of servility as homage due to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The neighbours were ready to gratify his slightest whim; the government officials trembled at his name.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading His wealth, distinguished birth, and connections gave him great weight in the government where his property was situated.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Completely spoilt by his surroundings, he was in the habit of giving way to every impulse of his passionate nature, to every caprice of his sufficiently narrow mind.
capricenounUS /kəˈpriːs/
a sudden desire
From this reading Completely spoilt by his surroundings, he was in the habit of giving way to every impulse of his passionate nature, to every caprice of his sufficiently narrow mind.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Completely spoilt by his surroundings, he was in the habit of giving way to every impulse of his passionate nature, to every caprice of his sufficiently narrow mind.
connectionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading His wealth, distinguished birth, and connections gave him great weight in the government where his property was situated.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading His wealth, distinguished birth, and connections gave him great weight in the government where his property was situated.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Kirila Petrovitch accepted all these signs of servility as homage due to him.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Some years ago, there lived on one of his estates a Russian gentleman of the old school named Kirila Petrovitch Troekouroff.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Completely spoilt by his surroundings, he was in the habit of giving way to every impulse of his passionate nature, to every caprice of his sufficiently narrow mind.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His wealth, distinguished birth, and connections gave him great weight in the government where his property was situated.
a man of refinement
From this reading Some years ago, there lived on one of his estates a Russian gentleman of the old school named Kirila Petrovitch Troekouroff.
the act of giving
From this reading Completely spoilt by his surroundings, he was in the habit of giving way to every impulse of his passionate nature, to every caprice of his sufficiently narrow mind.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading His wealth, distinguished birth, and connections gave him great weight in the government where his property was situated.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading The neighbours were ready to gratify his slightest whim; the government officials trembled at his name.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His wealth, distinguished birth, and connections gave him great weight in the government where his property was situated.
an established custom
From this reading Completely spoilt by his surroundings, he was in the habit of giving way to every impulse of his passionate nature, to every caprice of his sufficiently narrow mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Completely spoilt by his surroundings, he was in the habit of giving way to every impulse of his passionate nature, to every caprice of his sufficiently narrow mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His wealth, distinguished birth, and connections gave him great weight in the government where his property was situated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some years ago, there lived on one of his estates a Russian gentleman of the old school named Kirila Petrovitch Troekouroff.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading Kirila Petrovitch accepted all these signs of servility as homage due to him.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Completely spoilt by his surroundings, he was in the habit of giving way to every impulse of his passionate nature, to every caprice of his sufficiently narrow mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His wealth, distinguished birth, and connections gave him great weight in the government where his property was situated.
Kirila
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From this reading Some years ago, there lived on one of his estates a Russian gentleman of the old school named Kirila Petrovitch Troekouroff.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Some years ago, there lived on one of his estates a Russian gentleman of the old school named Kirila Petrovitch Troekouroff.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Completely spoilt by his surroundings, he was in the habit of giving way to every impulse of his passionate nature, to every caprice of his sufficiently narrow mind.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The neighbours were ready to gratify his slightest whim; the government officials trembled at his name.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Some years ago, there lived on one of his estates a Russian gentleman of the old school named Kirila Petrovitch Troekouroff.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Completely spoilt by his surroundings, he was in the habit of giving way to every impulse of his passionate nature, to every caprice of his sufficiently narrow mind.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Completely spoilt by his surroundings, he was in the habit of giving way to every impulse of his passionate nature, to every caprice of his sufficiently narrow mind.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The neighbours were ready to gratify his slightest whim; the government officials trembled at his name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some years ago, there lived on one of his estates a Russian gentleman of the old school named Kirila Petrovitch Troekouroff.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading The neighbours were ready to gratify his slightest whim; the government officials trembled at his name.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Some years ago, there lived on one of his estates a Russian gentleman of the old school named Kirila Petrovitch Troekouroff.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some years ago, there lived on one of his estates a Russian gentleman of the old school named Kirila Petrovitch Troekouroff.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some years ago, there lived on one of his estates a Russian gentleman of the old school named Kirila Petrovitch Troekouroff.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Completely spoilt by his surroundings, he was in the habit of giving way to every impulse of his passionate nature, to every caprice of his sufficiently narrow mind.
Petrovitch
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From this reading Some years ago, there lived on one of his estates a Russian gentleman of the old school named Kirila Petrovitch Troekouroff.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading His wealth, distinguished birth, and connections gave him great weight in the government where his property was situated.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The neighbours were ready to gratify his slightest whim; the government officials trembled at his name.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Some years ago, there lived on one of his estates a Russian gentleman of the old school named Kirila Petrovitch Troekouroff.
an educational institution
From this reading Some years ago, there lived on one of his estates a Russian gentleman of the old school named Kirila Petrovitch Troekouroff.
servilitynounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪlətiː/
abject or cringing submissiveness
From this reading Kirila Petrovitch accepted all these signs of servility as homage due to him.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Kirila Petrovitch accepted all these signs of servility as homage due to him.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading His wealth, distinguished birth, and connections gave him great weight in the government where his property was situated.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading The neighbours were ready to gratify his slightest whim; the government officials trembled at his name.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some years ago, there lived on one of his estates a Russian gentleman of the old school named Kirila Petrovitch Troekouroff.
spoiltadjective
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading Completely spoilt by his surroundings, he was in the habit of giving way to every impulse of his passionate nature, to every caprice of his sufficiently narrow mind.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Completely spoilt by his surroundings, he was in the habit of giving way to every impulse of his passionate nature, to every caprice of his sufficiently narrow mind.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Completely spoilt by his surroundings, he was in the habit of giving way to every impulse of his passionate nature, to every caprice of his sufficiently narrow mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some years ago, there lived on one of his estates a Russian gentleman of the old school named Kirila Petrovitch Troekouroff.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Some years ago, there lived on one of his estates a Russian gentleman of the old school named Kirila Petrovitch Troekouroff.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Kirila Petrovitch accepted all these signs of servility as homage due to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Completely spoilt by his surroundings, he was in the habit of giving way to every impulse of his passionate nature, to every caprice of his sufficiently narrow mind.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading The neighbours were ready to gratify his slightest whim; the government officials trembled at his name.
Troekouroff
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From this reading Some years ago, there lived on one of his estates a Russian gentleman of the old school named Kirila Petrovitch Troekouroff.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His wealth, distinguished birth, and connections gave him great weight in the government where his property was situated.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Completely spoilt by his surroundings, he was in the habit of giving way to every impulse of his passionate nature, to every caprice of his sufficiently narrow mind.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading His wealth, distinguished birth, and connections gave him great weight in the government where his property was situated.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading His wealth, distinguished birth, and connections gave him great weight in the government where his property was situated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The neighbours were ready to gratify his slightest whim; the government officials trembled at his name.
in or at the place that
From this reading His wealth, distinguished birth, and connections gave him great weight in the government where his property was situated.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading The neighbours were ready to gratify his slightest whim; the government officials trembled at his name.
a late time of life
From this reading Some years ago, there lived on one of his estates a Russian gentleman of the old school named Kirila Petrovitch Troekouroff.
