starets
Example Sentences
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"Well?" asked the Starets, blowing a cloud of cigarette smoke from his bearded lips.
From The Minister of Evil The Secret History of Rasputin's Betrayal of Russia by Le Queux, William
Truly, the beauties of Peterhof were a revelation to the Starets and myself.
From The Minister of Evil The Secret History of Rasputin's Betrayal of Russia by Le Queux, William
The Empress, her head bowed in silence, knelt before the weird impressive shrine, side by side with the Starets.
From The Minister of Evil The Secret History of Rasputin's Betrayal of Russia by Le Queux, William
While standing upon the church steps they had discussed the Starets while I had lounged close by unnoticed, believing that we were alone.
From The Minister of Evil The Secret History of Rasputin's Betrayal of Russia by Le Queux, William
The Empress fell more and more beneath the evil influence of the Starets, for she felt convinced that his prayer had been answered by the birth of an heir.
From The Minister of Evil The Secret History of Rasputin's Betrayal of Russia by Le Queux, William
