used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Well, my brothers," said a certain man among them, who was known as Nikita Koltoma, "I am quite certain of this.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "Well, my brothers," said a certain man among them, who was known as Nikita Koltoma, "I am quite certain of this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are a fool and a boaster," said the other workmen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, my brothers," said a certain man among them, who was known as Nikita Koltoma, "I am quite certain of this.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
boasternoun
a very boastful and talkative person
From this reading "You are a fool and a boaster," said the other workmen.
brewerynounUS /ˈbruːəri/
a plant where beer is brewed by fermentation
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Well, my brothers," said a certain man among them, who was known as Nikita Koltoma, "I am quite certain of this.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "Well, my brothers," said a certain man among them, who was known as Nikita Koltoma, "I am quite certain of this.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading "How can one of us do such a great deed as this?
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How can one of us do such a great deed as this?
take in solid food
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
enjoysverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪz/
third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
exercisingnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzɪŋ/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "You are a fool and a boaster," said the other workmen.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
set up or found
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "How can one of us do such a great deed as this?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
How
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From this reading "How can one of us do such a great deed as this?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, my brothers," said a certain man among them, who was known as Nikita Koltoma, "I am quite certain of this.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "Well, my brothers," said a certain man among them, who was known as Nikita Koltoma, "I am quite certain of this.
Koltoma
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From this reading "Well, my brothers," said a certain man among them, who was known as Nikita Koltoma, "I am quite certain of this.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Well, my brothers," said a certain man among them, who was known as Nikita Koltoma, "I am quite certain of this.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Well, my brothers," said a certain man among them, who was known as Nikita Koltoma, "I am quite certain of this.
Nikita
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From this reading "Well, my brothers," said a certain man among them, who was known as Nikita Koltoma, "I am quite certain of this.
not any; not one
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "You are a fool and a boaster," said the other workmen.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Well, my brothers," said a certain man among them, who was known as Nikita Koltoma, "I am quite certain of this.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, my brothers," said a certain man among them, who was known as Nikita Koltoma, "I am quite certain of this.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Well, my brothers," said a certain man among them, who was known as Nikita Koltoma, "I am quite certain of this.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
TsarnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
Tsar's
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From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "How can one of us do such a great deed as this?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, my brothers," said a certain man among them, who was known as Nikita Koltoma, "I am quite certain of this.
at the time that
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
which person or people
From this reading "Well, my brothers," said a certain man among them, who was known as Nikita Koltoma, "I am quite certain of this.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading No one can find such a bride as the Terrible Tsar desires without my help; and if I promise to find her, found she shall be, though whether the Tsar enjoys his good fortune when he finds her is another matter."
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading Now not far from the Tsar's palace there was a large brewery, and when the workers in this place met together to eat their food they began to talk of the matter which was exercising the minds of the people throughout the kingdom.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading "You are a fool and a boaster," said the other workmen.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are a fool and a boaster," said the other workmen.
