used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading TRAVEL IN RUSSIA After Christmas, the second Duma was convened and opened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRAVEL IN RUSSIA After Christmas, the second Duma was convened and opened.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Questions could be asked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Government could be interpellated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading TRAVEL IN RUSSIA After Christmas, the second Duma was convened and opened.
convenedverbUS /kənˈviːnd/
past form of “convene” — meet formally
From this reading TRAVEL IN RUSSIA After Christmas, the second Duma was convened and opened.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Government could be interpellated.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Its doings were not interesting.
DumanounUS /ˈduːmə/
a legislative body in the ruling assembly of Russia and of some other republics in the former USSR
From this reading TRAVEL IN RUSSIA After Christmas, the second Duma was convened and opened.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
electionsnounUS /ɪˈlekʃənz/
plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The Government could be interpellated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRAVEL IN RUSSIA After Christmas, the second Duma was convened and opened.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Its doings were not interesting.
interpellated
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From this reading The Government could be interpellated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its doings were not interesting.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Its doings were not interesting.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading TRAVEL IN RUSSIA After Christmas, the second Duma was convened and opened.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Questions could be asked.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
RUSSIAnounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
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 TRAVEL IN RUSSIA After Christmas, the second Duma was convened and opened.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading TRAVEL IN RUSSIA After Christmas, the second Duma was convened and opened.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRAVEL IN RUSSIA After Christmas, the second Duma was convened and opened.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TRAVEL IN RUSSIA After Christmas, the second Duma was convened and opened.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was not a representative body, as the elections had been carefully arranged; still it was better than nothing, and the very existence of a Duma of any kind exercised a negative effect on matters in general.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TRAVEL IN RUSSIA After Christmas, the second Duma was convened and opened.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its doings were not interesting.
