Is this the sentence you are referring to?
Suddenly a troika drove up with tinkling bells and an official alighted, followed by two soldiers.
If so, "alight" mean to descend from the troika.
The Question and Answer section for God Sees the Truth But Waits is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Is this the sentence you are referring to?
Suddenly a troika drove up with tinkling bells and an official alighted, followed by two soldiers.
If so, "alight" mean to descend from the troika.
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