used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Amongst the young men sent abroad by Peter the Great to acquire the information necessary for a civilised country was his godson Ibrahim the negro.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Amongst the young men sent abroad by Peter the Great to acquire the information necessary for a civilised country was his godson Ibrahim the negro.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading In the midst of his enormous labours the emperor never ceased to ask after his favourite, of whose progress and good conduct the accounts were always favourable.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Amongst the young men sent abroad by Peter the Great to acquire the information necessary for a civilised country was his godson Ibrahim the negro.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the midst of his enormous labours the emperor never ceased to ask after his favourite, of whose progress and good conduct the accounts were always favourable.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In the midst of his enormous labours the emperor never ceased to ask after his favourite, of whose progress and good conduct the accounts were always favourable.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst the young men sent abroad by Peter the Great to acquire the information necessary for a civilised country was his godson Ibrahim the negro.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was educated in a Parisian military school, passed out as a captain of the artillery, distinguished himself in the Spanish war, and when seriously wounded returned to Paris.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading He was educated in a Parisian military school, passed out as a captain of the artillery, distinguished himself in the Spanish war, and when seriously wounded returned to Paris.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was educated in a Parisian military school, passed out as a captain of the artillery, distinguished himself in the Spanish war, and when seriously wounded returned to Paris.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In the midst of his enormous labours the emperor never ceased to ask after his favourite, of whose progress and good conduct the accounts were always favourable.
assiduitynoun
great and constant diligence and attention
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Peter was exceedingly pleased with him, and frequently invited him to Russia; but Ibrahim was in no hurry.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Amongst the young men sent abroad by Peter the Great to acquire the information necessary for a civilised country was his godson Ibrahim the negro.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He was educated in a Parisian military school, passed out as a captain of the artillery, distinguished himself in the Spanish war, and when seriously wounded returned to Paris.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading In the midst of his enormous labours the emperor never ceased to ask after his favourite, of whose progress and good conduct the accounts were always favourable.
civilisedadjective
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading Amongst the young men sent abroad by Peter the Great to acquire the information necessary for a civilised country was his godson Ibrahim the negro.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
compliedverbUS /kəmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading In the midst of his enormous labours the emperor never ceased to ask after his favourite, of whose progress and good conduct the accounts were always favourable.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Amongst the young men sent abroad by Peter the Great to acquire the information necessary for a civilised country was his godson Ibrahim the negro.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading He was educated in a Parisian military school, passed out as a captain of the artillery, distinguished himself in the Spanish war, and when seriously wounded returned to Paris.
economicaladjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading He was educated in a Parisian military school, passed out as a captain of the artillery, distinguished himself in the Spanish war, and when seriously wounded returned to Paris.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
one or the other of two
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading In the midst of his enormous labours the emperor never ceased to ask after his favourite, of whose progress and good conduct the accounts were always favourable.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading In the midst of his enormous labours the emperor never ceased to ask after his favourite, of whose progress and good conduct the accounts were always favourable.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Peter was exceedingly pleased with him, and frequently invited him to Russia; but Ibrahim was in no hurry.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
fatherlyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːðərli/
like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading In the midst of his enormous labours the emperor never ceased to ask after his favourite, of whose progress and good conduct the accounts were always favourable.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading In the midst of his enormous labours the emperor never ceased to ask after his favourite, of whose progress and good conduct the accounts were always favourable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Amongst the young men sent abroad by Peter the Great to acquire the information necessary for a civilised country was his godson Ibrahim the negro.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Peter was exceedingly pleased with him, and frequently invited him to Russia; but Ibrahim was in no hurry.
godsonnoun
a male godchild
From this reading Amongst the young men sent abroad by Peter the Great to acquire the information necessary for a civilised country was his godson Ibrahim the negro.
coins made of gold
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In the midst of his enormous labours the emperor never ceased to ask after his favourite, of whose progress and good conduct the accounts were always favourable.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Amongst the young men sent abroad by Peter the Great to acquire the information necessary for a civilised country was his godson Ibrahim the negro.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was educated in a Parisian military school, passed out as a captain of the artillery, distinguished himself in the Spanish war, and when seriously wounded returned to Paris.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Peter was exceedingly pleased with him, and frequently invited him to Russia; but Ibrahim was in no hurry.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was educated in a Parisian military school, passed out as a captain of the artillery, distinguished himself in the Spanish war, and when seriously wounded returned to Paris.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Amongst the young men sent abroad by Peter the Great to acquire the information necessary for a civilised country was his godson Ibrahim the negro.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Peter was exceedingly pleased with him, and frequently invited him to Russia; but Ibrahim was in no hurry.
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 Amongst the young men sent abroad by Peter the Great to acquire the information necessary for a civilised country was his godson Ibrahim the negro.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was educated in a Parisian military school, passed out as a captain of the artillery, distinguished himself in the Spanish war, and when seriously wounded returned to Paris.
a message received and understood
From this reading Amongst the young men sent abroad by Peter the Great to acquire the information necessary for a civilised country was his godson Ibrahim the negro.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Peter was exceedingly pleased with him, and frequently invited him to Russia; but Ibrahim was in no hurry.
labours
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From this reading In the midst of his enormous labours the emperor never ceased to ask after his favourite, of whose progress and good conduct the accounts were always favourable.
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
the force of workers available
From this reading Amongst the young men sent abroad by Peter the Great to acquire the information necessary for a civilised country was his godson Ibrahim the negro.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the midst of his enormous labours the emperor never ceased to ask after his favourite, of whose progress and good conduct the accounts were always favourable.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading He was educated in a Parisian military school, passed out as a captain of the artillery, distinguished himself in the Spanish war, and when seriously wounded returned to Paris.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
absolutely essential
From this reading Amongst the young men sent abroad by Peter the Great to acquire the information necessary for a civilised country was his godson Ibrahim the negro.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Amongst the young men sent abroad by Peter the Great to acquire the information necessary for a civilised country was his godson Ibrahim the negro.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In the midst of his enormous labours the emperor never ceased to ask after his favourite, of whose progress and good conduct the accounts were always favourable.
not any; not one
From this reading Peter was exceedingly pleased with him, and frequently invited him to Russia; but Ibrahim was in no hurry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was educated in a Parisian military school, passed out as a captain of the artillery, distinguished himself in the Spanish war, and when seriously wounded returned to Paris.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was educated in a Parisian military school, passed out as a captain of the artillery, distinguished himself in the Spanish war, and when seriously wounded returned to Paris.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading He was educated in a Parisian military school, passed out as a captain of the artillery, distinguished himself in the Spanish war, and when seriously wounded returned to Paris.
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading He was educated in a Parisian military school, passed out as a captain of the artillery, distinguished himself in the Spanish war, and when seriously wounded returned to Paris.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He was educated in a Parisian military school, passed out as a captain of the artillery, distinguished himself in the Spanish war, and when seriously wounded returned to Paris.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Amongst the young men sent abroad by Peter the Great to acquire the information necessary for a civilised country was his godson Ibrahim the negro.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Peter was exceedingly pleased with him, and frequently invited him to Russia; but Ibrahim was in no hurry.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading In the midst of his enormous labours the emperor never ceased to ask after his favourite, of whose progress and good conduct the accounts were always favourable.
protégé
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From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He was educated in a Parisian military school, passed out as a captain of the artillery, distinguished himself in the Spanish war, and when seriously wounded returned to Paris.
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 Peter was exceedingly pleased with him, and frequently invited him to Russia; but Ibrahim was in no hurry.
an educational institution
From this reading He was educated in a Parisian military school, passed out as a captain of the artillery, distinguished himself in the Spanish war, and when seriously wounded returned to Paris.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Amongst the young men sent abroad by Peter the Great to acquire the information necessary for a civilised country was his godson Ibrahim the negro.
in a serious manner
From this reading He was educated in a Parisian military school, passed out as a captain of the artillery, distinguished himself in the Spanish war, and when seriously wounded returned to Paris.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading He was educated in a Parisian military school, passed out as a captain of the artillery, distinguished himself in the Spanish war, and when seriously wounded returned to Paris.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
carry out
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Amongst the young men sent abroad by Peter the Great to acquire the information necessary for a civilised country was his godson Ibrahim the negro.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Amongst the young men sent abroad by Peter the Great to acquire the information necessary for a civilised country was his godson Ibrahim the negro.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading He was educated in a Parisian military school, passed out as a captain of the artillery, distinguished himself in the Spanish war, and when seriously wounded returned to Paris.
a message informing of danger
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Amongst the young men sent abroad by Peter the Great to acquire the information necessary for a civilised country was his godson Ibrahim the negro.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the midst of his enormous labours the emperor never ceased to ask after his favourite, of whose progress and good conduct the accounts were always favourable.
at the time that
From this reading He was educated in a Parisian military school, passed out as a captain of the artillery, distinguished himself in the Spanish war, and when seriously wounded returned to Paris.
belonging to which person
From this reading In the midst of his enormous labours the emperor never ceased to ask after his favourite, of whose progress and good conduct the accounts were always favourable.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Peter was exceedingly pleased with him, and frequently invited him to Russia; but Ibrahim was in no hurry.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading He excused himself; either his wound, or his wish to complete his education, or want of money, served as the pretext; and Peter complied with his wishes, begged him to take care of his health, thanked him for his assiduity in study, and though exceedingly economical himself was lavish to his _protégé,_ and sent together with gold pieces fatherly advice and warning.
people who are wounded
From this reading He was educated in a Parisian military school, passed out as a captain of the artillery, distinguished himself in the Spanish war, and when seriously wounded returned to Paris.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Amongst the young men sent abroad by Peter the Great to acquire the information necessary for a civilised country was his godson Ibrahim the negro.
