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From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The haughty Prince Menshikoff pressed his hand in a friendly manner; Sheremetieff inquired after his Parisian acquaintances, and Golovin invited him to dinner.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The haughty Prince Menshikoff pressed his hand in a friendly manner; Sheremetieff inquired after his Parisian acquaintances, and Golovin invited him to dinner.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The haughty Prince Menshikoff pressed his hand in a friendly manner; Sheremetieff inquired after his Parisian acquaintances, and Golovin invited him to dinner.
(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 Ibrahim now began to lead a monotonous but busy life, consequently did not feel at all dull.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Others followed the example of the latter, so that Ibrahim received invitations for at least a whole month.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Ibrahim now began to lead a monotonous but busy life, consequently did not feel at all dull.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Ibrahim now began to lead a monotonous but busy life, consequently did not feel at all dull.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ibrahim now began to lead a monotonous but busy life, consequently did not feel at all dull.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
Captain-lieutenant
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From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Ibrahim now began to lead a monotonous but busy life, consequently did not feel at all dull.
courtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading The courtiers surrounded Ibrahim, each in his way trying to flatter the new favourite.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ibrahim now began to lead a monotonous but busy life, consequently did not feel at all dull.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The haughty Prince Menshikoff pressed his hand in a friendly manner; Sheremetieff inquired after his Parisian acquaintances, and Golovin invited him to dinner.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Ibrahim now began to lead a monotonous but busy life, consequently did not feel at all dull.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The courtiers surrounded Ibrahim, each in his way trying to flatter the new favourite.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Others followed the example of the latter, so that Ibrahim received invitations for at least a whole month.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading The courtiers surrounded Ibrahim, each in his way trying to flatter the new favourite.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Ibrahim now began to lead a monotonous but busy life, consequently did not feel at all dull.
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading The courtiers surrounded Ibrahim, each in his way trying to flatter the new favourite.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Others followed the example of the latter, so that Ibrahim received invitations for at least a whole month.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Others followed the example of the latter, so that Ibrahim received invitations for at least a whole month.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The haughty Prince Menshikoff pressed his hand in a friendly manner; Sheremetieff inquired after his Parisian acquaintances, and Golovin invited him to dinner.
Golovin
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From this reading The haughty Prince Menshikoff pressed his hand in a friendly manner; Sheremetieff inquired after his Parisian acquaintances, and Golovin invited him to dinner.
Grenadiernoun
an infantryman equipped with grenades
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The haughty Prince Menshikoff pressed his hand in a friendly manner; Sheremetieff inquired after his Parisian acquaintances, and Golovin invited him to dinner.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading The haughty Prince Menshikoff pressed his hand in a friendly manner; Sheremetieff inquired after his Parisian acquaintances, and Golovin invited him to dinner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
IbrahimnounUS /ˌɪbrɑːˈhiːm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading The haughty Prince Menshikoff pressed his hand in a friendly manner; Sheremetieff inquired after his Parisian acquaintances, and Golovin invited him to dinner.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Others followed the example of the latter, so that Ibrahim received invitations for at least a whole month.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading The haughty Prince Menshikoff pressed his hand in a friendly manner; Sheremetieff inquired after his Parisian acquaintances, and Golovin invited him to dinner.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Others followed the example of the latter, so that Ibrahim received invitations for at least a whole month.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Ibrahim now began to lead a monotonous but busy life, consequently did not feel at all dull.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Others followed the example of the latter, so that Ibrahim received invitations for at least a whole month.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Ibrahim now began to lead a monotonous but busy life, consequently did not feel at all dull.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The haughty Prince Menshikoff pressed his hand in a friendly manner; Sheremetieff inquired after his Parisian acquaintances, and Golovin invited him to dinner.
Menshikoff
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From this reading The haughty Prince Menshikoff pressed his hand in a friendly manner; Sheremetieff inquired after his Parisian acquaintances, and Golovin invited him to dinner.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading Ibrahim now began to lead a monotonous but busy life, consequently did not feel at all dull.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Others followed the example of the latter, so that Ibrahim received invitations for at least a whole month.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The courtiers surrounded Ibrahim, each in his way trying to flatter the new favourite.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ibrahim now began to lead a monotonous but busy life, consequently did not feel at all dull.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Ibrahim now began to lead a monotonous but busy life, consequently did not feel at all dull.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
Others
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From this reading Others followed the example of the latter, so that Ibrahim received invitations for at least a whole month.
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading The haughty Prince Menshikoff pressed his hand in a friendly manner; Sheremetieff inquired after his Parisian acquaintances, and Golovin invited him to dinner.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
Preobrajensky
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From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
compacted by ironing
From this reading The haughty Prince Menshikoff pressed his hand in a friendly manner; Sheremetieff inquired after his Parisian acquaintances, and Golovin invited him to dinner.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The haughty Prince Menshikoff pressed his hand in a friendly manner; Sheremetieff inquired after his Parisian acquaintances, and Golovin invited him to dinner.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Others followed the example of the latter, so that Ibrahim received invitations for at least a whole month.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
Sheremetieff
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From this reading The haughty Prince Menshikoff pressed his hand in a friendly manner; Sheremetieff inquired after his Parisian acquaintances, and Golovin invited him to dinner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Others followed the example of the latter, so that Ibrahim received invitations for at least a whole month.
confined on all sides
From this reading The courtiers surrounded Ibrahim, each in his way trying to flatter the new favourite.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Others followed the example of the latter, so that Ibrahim received invitations for at least a whole month.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
hard to endure
From this reading The courtiers surrounded Ibrahim, each in his way trying to flatter the new favourite.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The courtiers surrounded Ibrahim, each in his way trying to flatter the new favourite.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next morning, Peter, according to his promise, awoke Ibrahim and congratulated him on his elevation to the rank of Captain-lieutenant of the Grenadier company of the Preobrajensky Regiment,[1] in which he himself was Captain.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Others followed the example of the latter, so that Ibrahim received invitations for at least a whole month.
