used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
highly skilled
From this reading The delivery of the gifts was decided upon therefore, and on the following day that solemn act was accomplished.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The delivery of the gifts was decided upon therefore, and on the following day that solemn act was accomplished.
(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 Hmelnitski waited for them before his residence, in the midst of his colonels, all the officers, and countless throngs of Cossacks and people; for he wished that all should see with what honor the king surrounded him.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Hmelnitski waited for them before his residence, in the midst of his colonels, all the officers, and countless throngs of Cossacks and people; for he wished that all should see with what honor the king surrounded him.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading From early morning bells were tolled and cannon fired.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They decided to win him by kindness and the favor of the king.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading From early morning bells were tolled and cannon fired.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
colonelsnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
plural of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Hmelnitski waited for them before his residence, in the midst of his colonels, all the officers, and countless throngs of Cossacks and people; for he wished that all should see with what honor the king surrounded him.
commissionersnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənərz/
plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
compunctionnounUS /kəmˈpʌŋkʃən/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
consultationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “consultation” — a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
CossacksnounUS /ˈkɑːsæks/
plural of “cossack” — 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 Hmelnitski waited for them before his residence, in the midst of his colonels, all the officers, and countless throngs of Cossacks and people; for he wished that all should see with what honor the king surrounded him.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Hmelnitski waited for them before his residence, in the midst of his colonels, all the officers, and countless throngs of Cossacks and people; for he wished that all should see with what honor the king surrounded him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
recognizable; marked
From this reading They decided to win him by kindness and the favor of the king.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The delivery of the gifts was decided upon therefore, and on the following day that solemn act was accomplished.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading From early morning bells were tolled and cannon fired.
promote over another
From this reading They decided to win him by kindness and the favor of the king.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading From early morning bells were tolled and cannon fired.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hmelnitski waited for them before his residence, in the midst of his colonels, all the officers, and countless throngs of Cossacks and people; for he wished that all should see with what honor the king surrounded him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From early morning bells were tolled and cannon fired.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They decided to win him by kindness and the favor of the king.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hmelnitski waited for them before his residence, in the midst of his colonels, all the officers, and countless throngs of Cossacks and people; for he wished that all should see with what honor the king surrounded him.
Hmelnitski
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From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Hmelnitski waited for them before his residence, in the midst of his colonels, all the officers, and countless throngs of Cossacks and people; for he wished that all should see with what honor the king surrounded him.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hmelnitski waited for them before his residence, in the midst of his colonels, all the officers, and countless throngs of Cossacks and people; for he wished that all should see with what honor the king surrounded him.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading They decided to win him by kindness and the favor of the king.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Hmelnitski waited for them before his residence, in the midst of his colonels, all the officers, and countless throngs of Cossacks and people; for he wished that all should see with what honor the king surrounded him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading From early morning bells were tolled and cannon fired.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Hmelnitski waited for them before his residence, in the midst of his colonels, all the officers, and countless throngs of Cossacks and people; for he wished that all should see with what honor the king surrounded him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Hmelnitski waited for them before his residence, in the midst of his colonels, all the officers, and countless throngs of Cossacks and people; for he wished that all should see with what honor the king surrounded him.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Hmelnitski waited for them before his residence, in the midst of his colonels, all the officers, and countless throngs of Cossacks and people; for he wished that all should see with what honor the king surrounded him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Hmelnitski waited for them before his residence, in the midst of his colonels, all the officers, and countless throngs of Cossacks and people; for he wished that all should see with what honor the king surrounded him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading The delivery of the gifts was decided upon therefore, and on the following day that solemn act was accomplished.
confined on all sides
From this reading Hmelnitski waited for them before his residence, in the midst of his colonels, all the officers, and countless throngs of Cossacks and people; for he wished that all should see with what honor the king surrounded him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The delivery of the gifts was decided upon therefore, and on the following day that solemn act was accomplished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hmelnitski waited for them before his residence, in the midst of his colonels, all the officers, and countless throngs of Cossacks and people; for he wished that all should see with what honor the king surrounded him.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The delivery of the gifts was decided upon therefore, and on the following day that solemn act was accomplished.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They decided to win him by kindness and the favor of the king.
throngsnounUS /θrɔːŋz/
plural of “throng” — a large gathering of people
From this reading Hmelnitski waited for them before his residence, in the midst of his colonels, all the officers, and countless throngs of Cossacks and people; for he wished that all should see with what honor the king surrounded him.
up to a particular time
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
tolledverbUS /toʊld/
past form of “toll” — ring slowly
From this reading From early morning bells were tolled and cannon fired.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The delivery of the gifts was decided upon therefore, and on the following day that solemn act was accomplished.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Hmelnitski waited for them before his residence, in the midst of his colonels, all the officers, and countless throngs of Cossacks and people; for he wished that all should see with what honor the king surrounded him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The delivery of the gifts was decided upon therefore, and on the following day that solemn act was accomplished.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From early morning bells were tolled and cannon fired.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Hmelnitski waited for them before his residence, in the midst of his colonels, all the officers, and countless throngs of Cossacks and people; for he wished that all should see with what honor the king surrounded him.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading On the following day the commissioners had long consultations among themselves, whether to deliver the gifts of the king to Hmelnitski immediately or to wait till he should show greater obedience and a certain compunction.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading They decided to win him by kindness and the favor of the king.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Hmelnitski waited for them before his residence, in the midst of his colonels, all the officers, and countless throngs of Cossacks and people; for he wished that all should see with what honor the king surrounded him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hmelnitski waited for them before his residence, in the midst of his colonels, all the officers, and countless throngs of Cossacks and people; for he wished that all should see with what honor the king surrounded him.
