used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes, uncle, I am in a hurry, indeed.
the state of being absent
From this reading I am on leave of absence, you know, and I must report on time."
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
anew
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
always-in-a-hurry-to-get-there
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From this reading "Well, you 'always-in-a-hurry-to-get-there,' did you sleep well?
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Yes, uncle, I am in a hurry, indeed.
ambiguousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪɡjuːəs/
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And where are you hurrying to now?" he asked her jestingly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And where are you hurrying to now?" he asked her jestingly.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading And where are you hurrying to now?" he asked her jestingly.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Well, you 'always-in-a-hurry-to-get-there,' did you sleep well?
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
assemble or get together
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
genialitynounUS /ˌdʒiːniˈæləti/
a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "Yes, uncle, I am in a hurry, indeed.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading And where are you hurrying to now?" he asked her jestingly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, uncle, I am in a hurry, indeed.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes, uncle, I am in a hurry, indeed.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Yes, uncle, I am in a hurry, indeed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
jestinglyadverb
in jest
From this reading And where are you hurrying to now?" he asked her jestingly.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I am on leave of absence, you know, and I must report on time."
go away from a place
From this reading I am on leave of absence, you know, and I must report on time."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I am on leave of absence, you know, and I must report on time."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And where are you hurrying to now?" he asked her jestingly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am on leave of absence, you know, and I must report on time."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I am on leave of absence, you know, and I must report on time."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
Porfiry
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From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading I am on leave of absence, you know, and I must report on time."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "Well, you 'always-in-a-hurry-to-get-there,' did you sleep well?
suckverbUS /sʌk/
draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I am on leave of absence, you know, and I must report on time."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Yes, uncle, I am in a hurry, indeed.
Vladimirych
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From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, you 'always-in-a-hurry-to-get-there,' did you sleep well?
in or at the place that
From this reading And where are you hurrying to now?" he asked her jestingly.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next day Porfiry Vladimirych greeted her again with his ambiguous geniality, from which it was impossible to gather whether he wanted to show her affection or suck her blood dry.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, uncle, I am in a hurry, indeed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, you 'always-in-a-hurry-to-get-there,' did you sleep well?
