used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
the state of being absent
From this reading He had no papers--no leave of absence, or passport; but, as the epaulette is an all-powerful badge in Russia, his uniform and his sabre would be passports enough.
in actual fact
From this reading No prisoner was actually designated by name in the written order of the General!
(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 Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
all-powerfuladjective
having unlimited power
From this reading He had no papers--no leave of absence, or passport; but, as the epaulette is an all-powerful badge in Russia, his uniform and his sabre would be passports enough.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
badgenounUS /bædʒ/
an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading He had no papers--no leave of absence, or passport; but, as the epaulette is an all-powerful badge in Russia, his uniform and his sabre would be passports enough.
Balgonie
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From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
lacking funds
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had no papers--no leave of absence, or passport; but, as the epaulette is an all-powerful badge in Russia, his uniform and his sabre would be passports enough.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No prisoner was actually designated by name in the written order of the General!
CossacknounUS /ˈkɔːsək/
a member of a Slavic people living in southern European Russia and Ukraine and adjacent parts of Asia and noted for their horsemanship and military skill; they formed an elite cavalry corps in czarist Russia
From this reading Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
custodynounUS /ˈkʌstədi/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading No prisoner was actually designated by name in the written order of the General!
EmpressnounUS /ˈempres/
a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
From this reading Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He had no papers--no leave of absence, or passport; but, as the epaulette is an all-powerful badge in Russia, his uniform and his sabre would be passports enough.
epaulettenoun
adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder
From this reading He had no papers--no leave of absence, or passport; but, as the epaulette is an all-powerful badge in Russia, his uniform and his sabre would be passports enough.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no papers--no leave of absence, or passport; but, as the epaulette is an all-powerful badge in Russia, his uniform and his sabre would be passports enough.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WILL HE SUCCEED?
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No prisoner was actually designated by name in the written order of the General!
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had no papers--no leave of absence, or passport; but, as the epaulette is an all-powerful badge in Russia, his uniform and his sabre would be passports enough.
Jagouski
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From this reading Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
go away from a place
From this reading He had no papers--no leave of absence, or passport; but, as the epaulette is an all-powerful badge in Russia, his uniform and his sabre would be passports enough.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
lieunounUS /luː/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
Mierowna
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From this reading Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading No prisoner was actually designated by name in the written order of the General!
Natalie
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From this reading Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
not any; not one
From this reading No prisoner was actually designated by name in the written order of the General!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had no papers--no leave of absence, or passport; but, as the epaulette is an all-powerful badge in Russia, his uniform and his sabre would be passports enough.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading No prisoner was actually designated by name in the written order of the General!
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He had no papers--no leave of absence, or passport; but, as the epaulette is an all-powerful badge in Russia, his uniform and his sabre would be passports enough.
passportnounUS /ˈpæspɔːrt/
any authorization to pass or go somewhere
From this reading He had no papers--no leave of absence, or passport; but, as the epaulette is an all-powerful badge in Russia, his uniform and his sabre would be passports enough.
passportsnounUS /ˈpæspɔːrts/
plural of “passport” — any authorization to pass or go somewhere
From this reading He had no papers--no leave of absence, or passport; but, as the epaulette is an all-powerful badge in Russia, his uniform and his sabre would be passports enough.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading No prisoner was actually designated by name in the written order of the General!
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
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 Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
sabrenounUS /ˈseɪbər/
a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
From this reading He had no papers--no leave of absence, or passport; but, as the epaulette is an all-powerful badge in Russia, his uniform and his sabre would be passports enough.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading WILL HE SUCCEED?
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading He had no papers--no leave of absence, or passport; but, as the epaulette is an all-powerful badge in Russia, his uniform and his sabre would be passports enough.
unlooked-foradjective
not anticipated
From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No prisoner was actually designated by name in the written order of the General!
Weymarn
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From this reading As Balgonie left the presence of General Weymarn, a sudden light broke through the darkness of his mind--an unlooked-for thought and hope suddenly inspired him, and a prayer of thanks to Heaven rose to his lips therefore.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading WILL HE SUCCEED?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Thus, in lieu of the Cossack Jagouski, he would demand that Natalie Mierowna be given into his custody; and with her he would escape, quit Russia and the service of the Empress at all risks.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading No prisoner was actually designated by name in the written order of the General!
