used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Balancing on the edge of the garret flooring, he dragged them, as it were, after him, chanting rhythmically like a bargeman, ‘One more pull! one more! o-oh!’
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He took up his position in front of the house, and began, by way of diversion, to explain to Harlov that what he was about was unworthy of his rank.…
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Balancing on the edge of the garret flooring, he dragged them, as it were, after him, chanting rhythmically like a bargeman, ‘One more pull! one more! o-oh!’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was hanging with both hands on to the front rafters of the roof, the so-called standards of the gable, and beginning to shake them violently.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Balancing on the edge of the garret flooring, he dragged them, as it were, after him, chanting rhythmically like a bargeman, ‘One more pull! one more! o-oh!’
BalancingnounUS /ˈbælənsɪŋ/
getting two things to correspond
From this reading Balancing on the edge of the garret flooring, he dragged them, as it were, after him, chanting rhythmically like a bargeman, ‘One more pull! one more! o-oh!’
bargemannoun
someone who operates a barge
From this reading Balancing on the edge of the garret flooring, he dragged them, as it were, after him, chanting rhythmically like a bargeman, ‘One more pull! one more! o-oh!’
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He took up his position in front of the house, and began, by way of diversion, to explain to Harlov that what he was about was unworthy of his rank.…
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Sletkin ran up to Kvitsinsky and was beginning to whimper and pour out complaints.… The latter begged him ‘not to interfere,’ and proceeded to carry out the plan he had evolved.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He was hanging with both hands on to the front rafters of the roof, the so-called standards of the gable, and beginning to shake them violently.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He was hanging with both hands on to the front rafters of the roof, the so-called standards of the gable, and beginning to shake them violently.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He took up his position in front of the house, and began, by way of diversion, to explain to Harlov that what he was about was unworthy of his rank.…
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Sletkin ran up to Kvitsinsky and was beginning to whimper and pour out complaints.… The latter begged him ‘not to interfere,’ and proceeded to carry out the plan he had evolved.
chantedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃæntɪd/
sung or uttered rhythmically in a monotone
From this reading ‘One more pull! one more!’ chanted Harlov.
chantingnounUS /ˈtʃæntɪŋ/
the act of singing in a monotonous tone
From this reading Balancing on the edge of the garret flooring, he dragged them, as it were, after him, chanting rhythmically like a bargeman, ‘One more pull! one more! o-oh!’
complaintsnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnts/
plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Sletkin ran up to Kvitsinsky and was beginning to whimper and pour out complaints.… The latter begged him ‘not to interfere,’ and proceeded to carry out the plan he had evolved.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading He took up his position in front of the house, and began, by way of diversion, to explain to Harlov that what he was about was unworthy of his rank.…
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Balancing on the edge of the garret flooring, he dragged them, as it were, after him, chanting rhythmically like a bargeman, ‘One more pull! one more! o-oh!’
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Balancing on the edge of the garret flooring, he dragged them, as it were, after him, chanting rhythmically like a bargeman, ‘One more pull! one more! o-oh!’
evolvedverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “evolve” — work out
From this reading Sletkin ran up to Kvitsinsky and was beginning to whimper and pour out complaints.… The latter begged him ‘not to interfere,’ and proceeded to carry out the plan he had evolved.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He took up his position in front of the house, and began, by way of diversion, to explain to Harlov that what he was about was unworthy of his rank.…
flooringnounUS /ˈflɔːrɪŋ/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Balancing on the edge of the garret flooring, he dragged them, as it were, after him, chanting rhythmically like a bargeman, ‘One more pull! one more! o-oh!’
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He was hanging with both hands on to the front rafters of the roof, the so-called standards of the gable, and beginning to shake them violently.
gablenounUS /ˈɡeɪbəl/
the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading He was hanging with both hands on to the front rafters of the roof, the so-called standards of the gable, and beginning to shake them violently.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading Balancing on the edge of the garret flooring, he dragged them, as it were, after him, chanting rhythmically like a bargeman, ‘One more pull! one more! o-oh!’
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sletkin ran up to Kvitsinsky and was beginning to whimper and pour out complaints.… The latter begged him ‘not to interfere,’ and proceeded to carry out the plan he had evolved.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He was hanging with both hands on to the front rafters of the roof, the so-called standards of the gable, and beginning to shake them violently.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading He was hanging with both hands on to the front rafters of the roof, the so-called standards of the gable, and beginning to shake them violently.
Harlov
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He took up his position in front of the house, and began, by way of diversion, to explain to Harlov that what he was about was unworthy of his rank.…
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was hanging with both hands on to the front rafters of the roof, the so-called standards of the gable, and beginning to shake them violently.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Balancing on the edge of the garret flooring, he dragged them, as it were, after him, chanting rhythmically like a bargeman, ‘One more pull! one more! o-oh!’
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He took up his position in front of the house, and began, by way of diversion, to explain to Harlov that what he was about was unworthy of his rank.…
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He took up his position in front of the house, and began, by way of diversion, to explain to Harlov that what he was about was unworthy of his rank.…
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He took up his position in front of the house, and began, by way of diversion, to explain to Harlov that what he was about was unworthy of his rank.…
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Sletkin ran up to Kvitsinsky and was beginning to whimper and pour out complaints.… The latter begged him ‘not to interfere,’ and proceeded to carry out the plan he had evolved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Balancing on the edge of the garret flooring, he dragged them, as it were, after him, chanting rhythmically like a bargeman, ‘One more pull! one more! o-oh!’
Kvitsinsky
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sletkin ran up to Kvitsinsky and was beginning to whimper and pour out complaints.… The latter begged him ‘not to interfere,’ and proceeded to carry out the plan he had evolved.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Sletkin ran up to Kvitsinsky and was beginning to whimper and pour out complaints.… The latter begged him ‘not to interfere,’ and proceeded to carry out the plan he had evolved.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Balancing on the edge of the garret flooring, he dragged them, as it were, after him, chanting rhythmically like a bargeman, ‘One more pull! one more! o-oh!’
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Balancing on the edge of the garret flooring, he dragged them, as it were, after him, chanting rhythmically like a bargeman, ‘One more pull! one more! o-oh!’
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sletkin ran up to Kvitsinsky and was beginning to whimper and pour out complaints.… The latter begged him ‘not to interfere,’ and proceeded to carry out the plan he had evolved.
o-oh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Balancing on the edge of the garret flooring, he dragged them, as it were, after him, chanting rhythmically like a bargeman, ‘One more pull! one more! o-oh!’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was hanging with both hands on to the front rafters of the roof, the so-called standards of the gable, and beginning to shake them violently.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was hanging with both hands on to the front rafters of the roof, the so-called standards of the gable, and beginning to shake them violently.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Balancing on the edge of the garret flooring, he dragged them, as it were, after him, chanting rhythmically like a bargeman, ‘One more pull! one more! o-oh!’
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sletkin ran up to Kvitsinsky and was beginning to whimper and pour out complaints.… The latter begged him ‘not to interfere,’ and proceeded to carry out the plan he had evolved.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Sletkin ran up to Kvitsinsky and was beginning to whimper and pour out complaints.… The latter begged him ‘not to interfere,’ and proceeded to carry out the plan he had evolved.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He took up his position in front of the house, and began, by way of diversion, to explain to Harlov that what he was about was unworthy of his rank.…
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading Sletkin ran up to Kvitsinsky and was beginning to whimper and pour out complaints.… The latter begged him ‘not to interfere,’ and proceeded to carry out the plan he had evolved.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Sletkin ran up to Kvitsinsky and was beginning to whimper and pour out complaints.… The latter begged him ‘not to interfere,’ and proceeded to carry out the plan he had evolved.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Balancing on the edge of the garret flooring, he dragged them, as it were, after him, chanting rhythmically like a bargeman, ‘One more pull! one more! o-oh!’
raftersnounUS /ˈræftərz/
plural of “rafter” — one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
From this reading He was hanging with both hands on to the front rafters of the roof, the so-called standards of the gable, and beginning to shake them violently.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Sletkin ran up to Kvitsinsky and was beginning to whimper and pour out complaints.… The latter begged him ‘not to interfere,’ and proceeded to carry out the plan he had evolved.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading He took up his position in front of the house, and began, by way of diversion, to explain to Harlov that what he was about was unworthy of his rank.…
rhythmicallyadverbUS /ˈrɪðmɪkli/
in a rhythmic manner
From this reading Balancing on the edge of the garret flooring, he dragged them, as it were, after him, chanting rhythmically like a bargeman, ‘One more pull! one more! o-oh!’
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading He was hanging with both hands on to the front rafters of the roof, the so-called standards of the gable, and beginning to shake them violently.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading He was hanging with both hands on to the front rafters of the roof, the so-called standards of the gable, and beginning to shake them violently.
Sletkin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sletkin ran up to Kvitsinsky and was beginning to whimper and pour out complaints.… The latter begged him ‘not to interfere,’ and proceeded to carry out the plan he had evolved.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading He was hanging with both hands on to the front rafters of the roof, the so-called standards of the gable, and beginning to shake them violently.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading He was hanging with both hands on to the front rafters of the roof, the so-called standards of the gable, and beginning to shake them violently.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He took up his position in front of the house, and began, by way of diversion, to explain to Harlov that what he was about was unworthy of his rank.…
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was hanging with both hands on to the front rafters of the roof, the so-called standards of the gable, and beginning to shake them violently.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was hanging with both hands on to the front rafters of the roof, the so-called standards of the gable, and beginning to shake them violently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was hanging with both hands on to the front rafters of the roof, the so-called standards of the gable, and beginning to shake them violently.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took up his position in front of the house, and began, by way of diversion, to explain to Harlov that what he was about was unworthy of his rank.…
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading He took up his position in front of the house, and began, by way of diversion, to explain to Harlov that what he was about was unworthy of his rank.…
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sletkin ran up to Kvitsinsky and was beginning to whimper and pour out complaints.… The latter begged him ‘not to interfere,’ and proceeded to carry out the plan he had evolved.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading He was hanging with both hands on to the front rafters of the roof, the so-called standards of the gable, and beginning to shake them violently.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was hanging with both hands on to the front rafters of the roof, the so-called standards of the gable, and beginning to shake them violently.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He took up his position in front of the house, and began, by way of diversion, to explain to Harlov that what he was about was unworthy of his rank.…
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Balancing on the edge of the garret flooring, he dragged them, as it were, after him, chanting rhythmically like a bargeman, ‘One more pull! one more! o-oh!’
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He took up his position in front of the house, and began, by way of diversion, to explain to Harlov that what he was about was unworthy of his rank.…
whimperverbUS /ˈwɪmpər/
cry weakly or softly
From this reading Sletkin ran up to Kvitsinsky and was beginning to whimper and pour out complaints.… The latter begged him ‘not to interfere,’ and proceeded to carry out the plan he had evolved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was hanging with both hands on to the front rafters of the roof, the so-called standards of the gable, and beginning to shake them violently.
