used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading They were able to obtain merely an armistice till the Russian Whitsuntide, in accordance with which a new commission was to begin, with plenary powers.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading They were able to obtain merely an armistice till the Russian Whitsuntide, in accordance with which a new commission was to begin, with plenary powers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading But the demands and conditions put forth by Hmelnitski were so exorbitant that no one believed that the Commonwealth could agree to them.
(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 sent envoy after envoy to the Khan to hasten at the head of all his forces; he sent also to Stamboul, where Pan Bechinski, on behalf of the king, had resided for a considerable time.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
in addition
From this reading Hmelnitski sent envoy after envoy to the Khan to hasten at the head of all his forces; he sent also to Stamboul, where Pan Bechinski, on behalf of the king, had resided for a considerable time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were able to obtain merely an armistice till the Russian Whitsuntide, in accordance with which a new commission was to begin, with plenary powers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
armingnounUS /ˈɑːrmɪŋ/
the act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war
From this reading Vigorous arming was commenced therefore on both sides.
armisticenounUS /ˈɑːrməstəs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading They were able to obtain merely an armistice till the Russian Whitsuntide, in accordance with which a new commission was to begin, with plenary powers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hmelnitski sent envoy after envoy to the Khan to hasten at the head of all his forces; he sent also to Stamboul, where Pan Bechinski, on behalf of the king, had resided for a considerable time.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
Bechinski
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From this reading Hmelnitski sent envoy after envoy to the Khan to hasten at the head of all his forces; he sent also to Stamboul, where Pan Bechinski, on behalf of the king, had resided for a considerable time.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They were able to obtain merely an armistice till the Russian Whitsuntide, in accordance with which a new commission was to begin, with plenary powers.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Hmelnitski sent envoy after envoy to the Khan to hasten at the head of all his forces; he sent also to Stamboul, where Pan Bechinski, on behalf of the king, had resided for a considerable time.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But the demands and conditions put forth by Hmelnitski were so exorbitant that no one believed that the Commonwealth could agree to them.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Vigorous arming was commenced therefore on both sides.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the demands and conditions put forth by Hmelnitski were so exorbitant that no one believed that the Commonwealth could agree to them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the demands and conditions put forth by Hmelnitski were so exorbitant that no one believed that the Commonwealth could agree to them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Vigorous arming was commenced therefore on both sides.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading They were able to obtain merely an armistice till the Russian Whitsuntide, in accordance with which a new commission was to begin, with plenary powers.
commissionersnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənərz/
plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
CommonwealthnounUS /ˈkɑːmənwelθ/
the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico)
From this reading But the demands and conditions put forth by Hmelnitski were so exorbitant that no one believed that the Commonwealth could agree to them.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading But the demands and conditions put forth by Hmelnitski were so exorbitant that no one believed that the Commonwealth could agree to them.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Hmelnitski sent envoy after envoy to the Khan to hasten at the head of all his forces; he sent also to Stamboul, where Pan Bechinski, on behalf of the king, had resided for a considerable time.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the demands and conditions put forth by Hmelnitski were so exorbitant that no one believed that the Commonwealth could agree to them.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading But the demands and conditions put forth by Hmelnitski were so exorbitant that no one believed that the Commonwealth could agree to them.
despairedverbUS /dɪˈsperd/
past form of “despair” — abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
envoynounUS /ˈenvɔɪ/
a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading Hmelnitski sent envoy after envoy to the Khan to hasten at the head of all his forces; he sent also to Stamboul, where Pan Bechinski, on behalf of the king, had resided for a considerable time.
exorbitantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
From this reading But the demands and conditions put forth by Hmelnitski were so exorbitant that no one believed that the Commonwealth could agree to them.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hmelnitski sent envoy after envoy to the Khan to hasten at the head of all his forces; he sent also to Stamboul, where Pan Bechinski, on behalf of the king, had resided for a considerable time.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Hmelnitski sent envoy after envoy to the Khan to hasten at the head of all his forces; he sent also to Stamboul, where Pan Bechinski, on behalf of the king, had resided for a considerable time.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But the demands and conditions put forth by Hmelnitski were so exorbitant that no one believed that the Commonwealth could agree to them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading Hmelnitski sent envoy after envoy to the Khan to hasten at the head of all his forces; he sent also to Stamboul, where Pan Bechinski, on behalf of the king, had resided for a considerable time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hmelnitski sent envoy after envoy to the Khan to hasten at the head of all his forces; he sent also to Stamboul, where Pan Bechinski, on behalf of the king, had resided for a considerable time.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Hmelnitski sent envoy after envoy to the Khan to hasten at the head of all his forces; he sent also to Stamboul, where Pan Bechinski, on behalf of the king, had resided for a considerable time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hmelnitski sent envoy after envoy to the Khan to hasten at the head of all his forces; he sent also to Stamboul, where Pan Bechinski, on behalf of the king, had resided for a considerable time.
Hmelnitski
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From this reading But the demands and conditions put forth by Hmelnitski were so exorbitant that no one believed that the Commonwealth could agree to them.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
KhannounUS /kɑːn/
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading Hmelnitski sent envoy after envoy to the Khan to hasten at the head of all his forces; he sent also to Stamboul, where Pan Bechinski, on behalf of the king, had resided for a considerable time.
Kieff
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From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Hmelnitski sent envoy after envoy to the Khan to hasten at the head of all his forces; he sent also to Stamboul, where Pan Bechinski, on behalf of the king, had resided for a considerable time.
and nothing more
From this reading They were able to obtain merely an armistice till the Russian Whitsuntide, in accordance with which a new commission was to begin, with plenary powers.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They were able to obtain merely an armistice till the Russian Whitsuntide, in accordance with which a new commission was to begin, with plenary powers.
not any; not one
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
come into possession of
From this reading They were able to obtain merely an armistice till the Russian Whitsuntide, in accordance with which a new commission was to begin, with plenary powers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Vigorous arming was commenced therefore on both sides.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But the demands and conditions put forth by Hmelnitski were so exorbitant that no one believed that the Commonwealth could agree to them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading Hmelnitski sent envoy after envoy to the Khan to hasten at the head of all his forces; he sent also to Stamboul, where Pan Bechinski, on behalf of the king, had resided for a considerable time.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
plenaryadjectiveUS /ˈplenəri/
full in all respects
From this reading They were able to obtain merely an armistice till the Russian Whitsuntide, in accordance with which a new commission was to begin, with plenary powers.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading They were able to obtain merely an armistice till the Russian Whitsuntide, in accordance with which a new commission was to begin, with plenary powers.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But the demands and conditions put forth by Hmelnitski were so exorbitant that no one believed that the Commonwealth could agree to them.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Hmelnitski sent envoy after envoy to the Khan to hasten at the head of all his forces; he sent also to Stamboul, where Pan Bechinski, on behalf of the king, had resided for a considerable time.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading They were able to obtain merely an armistice till the Russian Whitsuntide, in accordance with which a new commission was to begin, with plenary powers.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Hmelnitski sent envoy after envoy to the Khan to hasten at the head of all his forces; he sent also to Stamboul, where Pan Bechinski, on behalf of the king, had resided for a considerable time.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Vigorous arming was commenced therefore on both sides.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the demands and conditions put forth by Hmelnitski were so exorbitant that no one believed that the Commonwealth could agree to them.
Stamboulnoun
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading Hmelnitski sent envoy after envoy to the Khan to hasten at the head of all his forces; he sent also to Stamboul, where Pan Bechinski, on behalf of the king, had resided for a considerable time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But the demands and conditions put forth by Hmelnitski were so exorbitant that no one believed that the Commonwealth could agree to them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Vigorous arming was commenced therefore on both sides.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were able to obtain merely an armistice till the Russian Whitsuntide, in accordance with which a new commission was to begin, with plenary powers.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
up to a particular time
From this reading They were able to obtain merely an armistice till the Russian Whitsuntide, in accordance with which a new commission was to begin, with plenary powers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Hmelnitski sent envoy after envoy to the Khan to hasten at the head of all his forces; he sent also to Stamboul, where Pan Bechinski, on behalf of the king, had resided for a considerable time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
VigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Vigorous arming was commenced therefore on both sides.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were able to obtain merely an armistice till the Russian Whitsuntide, in accordance with which a new commission was to begin, with plenary powers.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were able to obtain merely an armistice till the Russian Whitsuntide, in accordance with which a new commission was to begin, with plenary powers.
in or at the place that
From this reading Hmelnitski sent envoy after envoy to the Khan to hasten at the head of all his forces; he sent also to Stamboul, where Pan Bechinski, on behalf of the king, had resided for a considerable time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were able to obtain merely an armistice till the Russian Whitsuntide, in accordance with which a new commission was to begin, with plenary powers.
Whitsuntidenoun
Christian holiday; the week beginning on Whitsunday (especially the first 3 days)
From this reading They were able to obtain merely an armistice till the Russian Whitsuntide, in accordance with which a new commission was to begin, with plenary powers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were able to obtain merely an armistice till the Russian Whitsuntide, in accordance with which a new commission was to begin, with plenary powers.
Zakhar
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From this reading Old Zakhar went back to Kieff after a few days' rest, and then came tidings that the commissioners had no great hopes of peace, or in fact almost despaired of it.
