used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One morning when Porfiry Vladimirych was sitting at tea, he was unpleasantly surprised.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "People say Palageyushka lives so well at Mazulino," she began, turning her entire body round to the window and swinging her crossed feet with impudent nonchalance.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "People say Palageyushka lives so well at Mazulino," she began, turning her entire body round to the window and swinging her crossed feet with impudent nonchalance.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
lacking funds
From this reading Suddenly Yevpraksia broke in upon his discourse most unceremoniously.
placed crosswise
From this reading "People say Palageyushka lives so well at Mazulino," she began, turning her entire body round to the window and swinging her crossed feet with impudent nonchalance.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
dischargingverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading Suddenly Yevpraksia broke in upon his discourse most unceremoniously.
take in solid food
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading "People say Palageyushka lives so well at Mazulino," she began, turning her entire body round to the window and swinging her crossed feet with impudent nonchalance.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "People say Palageyushka lives so well at Mazulino," she began, turning her entire body round to the window and swinging her crossed feet with impudent nonchalance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
fresh-baked
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From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One morning when Porfiry Vladimirych was sitting at tea, he was unpleasantly surprised.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
impudentadjective
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading "People say Palageyushka lives so well at Mazulino," she began, turning her entire body round to the window and swinging her crossed feet with impudent nonchalance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
and nothing more
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "People say Palageyushka lives so well at Mazulino," she began, turning her entire body round to the window and swinging her crossed feet with impudent nonchalance.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
Mazulino
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From this reading "People say Palageyushka lives so well at Mazulino," she began, turning her entire body round to the window and swinging her crossed feet with impudent nonchalance.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning when Porfiry Vladimirych was sitting at tea, he was unpleasantly surprised.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Suddenly Yevpraksia broke in upon his discourse most unceremoniously.
nonchalancenounUS /ˈnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading "People say Palageyushka lives so well at Mazulino," she began, turning her entire body round to the window and swinging her crossed feet with impudent nonchalance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning when Porfiry Vladimirych was sitting at tea, he was unpleasantly surprised.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
Palageyushka
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From this reading "People say Palageyushka lives so well at Mazulino," she began, turning her entire body round to the window and swinging her crossed feet with impudent nonchalance.
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "People say Palageyushka lives so well at Mazulino," she began, turning her entire body round to the window and swinging her crossed feet with impudent nonchalance.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
Porfiry
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From this reading One morning when Porfiry Vladimirych was sitting at tea, he was unpleasantly surprised.
pusnounUS /pʌs/
the tenth month of the Hindu calendar
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "People say Palageyushka lives so well at Mazulino," she began, turning her entire body round to the window and swinging her crossed feet with impudent nonchalance.
saucernounUS /ˈsɔːsər/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
express in words
From this reading "People say Palageyushka lives so well at Mazulino," she began, turning her entire body round to the window and swinging her crossed feet with impudent nonchalance.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "People say Palageyushka lives so well at Mazulino," she began, turning her entire body round to the window and swinging her crossed feet with impudent nonchalance.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading One morning when Porfiry Vladimirych was sitting at tea, he was unpleasantly surprised.
snortingnounUS /ˈsnɔːrtɪŋ/
an act of forcible exhalation
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "People say Palageyushka lives so well at Mazulino," she began, turning her entire body round to the window and swinging her crossed feet with impudent nonchalance.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly Yevpraksia broke in upon his discourse most unceremoniously.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading One morning when Porfiry Vladimirych was sitting at tea, he was unpleasantly surprised.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading "People say Palageyushka lives so well at Mazulino," she began, turning her entire body round to the window and swinging her crossed feet with impudent nonchalance.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading One morning when Porfiry Vladimirych was sitting at tea, he was unpleasantly surprised.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "People say Palageyushka lives so well at Mazulino," she began, turning her entire body round to the window and swinging her crossed feet with impudent nonchalance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
unceremoniouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnserəˈmoʊniəsli/
in an unceremonious manner
From this reading Suddenly Yevpraksia broke in upon his discourse most unceremoniously.
unpleasantlyadverbUS /ənˈplezəntli/
in an unpleasant manner
From this reading One morning when Porfiry Vladimirych was sitting at tea, he was unpleasantly surprised.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Suddenly Yevpraksia broke in upon his discourse most unceremoniously.
verbaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrbəl/
communicated in the form of words
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
Vladimirych
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From this reading One morning when Porfiry Vladimirych was sitting at tea, he was unpleasantly surprised.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One morning when Porfiry Vladimirych was sitting at tea, he was unpleasantly surprised.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
(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 "People say Palageyushka lives so well at Mazulino," she began, turning her entire body round to the window and swinging her crossed feet with impudent nonchalance.
at the time that
From this reading One morning when Porfiry Vladimirych was sitting at tea, he was unpleasantly surprised.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Warm, fresh-baked bread had been served, and he had just begun to develop a theory of his own to the effect that there are two kinds of bread, visible bread which we eat and thereby sustain our bodies, and the invisible, spiritual bread of which we partake for the good of our soul.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "People say Palageyushka lives so well at Mazulino," she began, turning her entire body round to the window and swinging her crossed feet with impudent nonchalance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
Yevpraksia
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From this reading He was discharging masses of verbal pus, while Yevpraksia, with a saucer of tea in her hand and a piece of sugar between her teeth, was listening in silence, snorting from time to time.
