used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But a few moments before the yacht had run down a small boat, he had reported the matter, and--the _Nevski_ had continued ahead, full speed.
at or in the front
From this reading But a few moments before the yacht had run down a small boat, he had reported the matter, and--the _Nevski_ had continued ahead, full speed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CRISIS On the _Nevski_, the lookout forward walked slowly back and forth.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading She had not even slackened long enough to make the usual futile pretense of extending assistance to the unfortunate occupant, or occupants.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE CRISIS On the _Nevski_, the lookout forward walked slowly back and forth.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But a few moments before the yacht had run down a small boat, he had reported the matter, and--the _Nevski_ had continued ahead, full speed.
blunderers
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From this reading His excellency, Prince Boris, evidently did not wish, or had no time, to bother with blunderers; if they got in his way so much the worse for them.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading But a few moments before the yacht had run down a small boat, he had reported the matter, and--the _Nevski_ had continued ahead, full speed.
Boris
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From this reading His excellency, Prince Boris, evidently did not wish, or had no time, to bother with blunderers; if they got in his way so much the worse for them.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading His excellency, Prince Boris, evidently did not wish, or had no time, to bother with blunderers; if they got in his way so much the worse for them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a few moments before the yacht had run down a small boat, he had reported the matter, and--the _Nevski_ had continued ahead, full speed.
without stop or interruption
From this reading But a few moments before the yacht had run down a small boat, he had reported the matter, and--the _Nevski_ had continued ahead, full speed.
CRISISnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading THE CRISIS On the _Nevski_, the lookout forward walked slowly back and forth.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His excellency, Prince Boris, evidently did not wish, or had no time, to bother with blunderers; if they got in his way so much the worse for them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But a few moments before the yacht had run down a small boat, he had reported the matter, and--the _Nevski_ had continued ahead, full speed.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She had not even slackened long enough to make the usual futile pretense of extending assistance to the unfortunate occupant, or occupants.
divisible by two
From this reading She had not even slackened long enough to make the usual futile pretense of extending assistance to the unfortunate occupant, or occupants.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading His excellency, Prince Boris, evidently did not wish, or had no time, to bother with blunderers; if they got in his way so much the worse for them.
excellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading His excellency, Prince Boris, evidently did not wish, or had no time, to bother with blunderers; if they got in his way so much the worse for them.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading She had not even slackened long enough to make the usual futile pretense of extending assistance to the unfortunate occupant, or occupants.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But a few moments before the yacht had run down a small boat, he had reported the matter, and--the _Nevski_ had continued ahead, full speed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His excellency, Prince Boris, evidently did not wish, or had no time, to bother with blunderers; if they got in his way so much the worse for them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE CRISIS On the _Nevski_, the lookout forward walked slowly back and forth.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading THE CRISIS On the _Nevski_, the lookout forward walked slowly back and forth.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But a few moments before the yacht had run down a small boat, he had reported the matter, and--the _Nevski_ had continued ahead, full speed.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading She had not even slackened long enough to make the usual futile pretense of extending assistance to the unfortunate occupant, or occupants.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading His excellency, Prince Boris, evidently did not wish, or had no time, to bother with blunderers; if they got in his way so much the worse for them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But a few moments before the yacht had run down a small boat, he had reported the matter, and--the _Nevski_ had continued ahead, full speed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once or twice he shook his head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Once or twice he shook his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once or twice he shook his head.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His excellency, Prince Boris, evidently did not wish, or had no time, to bother with blunderers; if they got in his way so much the worse for them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His excellency, Prince Boris, evidently did not wish, or had no time, to bother with blunderers; if they got in his way so much the worse for them.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She had not even slackened long enough to make the usual futile pretense of extending assistance to the unfortunate occupant, or occupants.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE CRISIS On the _Nevski_, the lookout forward walked slowly back and forth.
engage in
From this reading She had not even slackened long enough to make the usual futile pretense of extending assistance to the unfortunate occupant, or occupants.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But a few moments before the yacht had run down a small boat, he had reported the matter, and--the _Nevski_ had continued ahead, full speed.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading But a few moments before the yacht had run down a small boat, he had reported the matter, and--the _Nevski_ had continued ahead, full speed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His excellency, Prince Boris, evidently did not wish, or had no time, to bother with blunderers; if they got in his way so much the worse for them.
Nevski
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CRISIS On the _Nevski_, the lookout forward walked slowly back and forth.
not any; not one
From this reading His excellency, Prince Boris, evidently did not wish, or had no time, to bother with blunderers; if they got in his way so much the worse for them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not even slackened long enough to make the usual futile pretense of extending assistance to the unfortunate occupant, or occupants.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading She had not even slackened long enough to make the usual futile pretense of extending assistance to the unfortunate occupant, or occupants.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading She had not even slackened long enough to make the usual futile pretense of extending assistance to the unfortunate occupant, or occupants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had not even slackened long enough to make the usual futile pretense of extending assistance to the unfortunate occupant, or occupants.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CRISIS On the _Nevski_, the lookout forward walked slowly back and forth.
on one occasion
From this reading Once or twice he shook his head.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Once or twice he shook his head.
pretensenounUS /priˈtens/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading She had not even slackened long enough to make the usual futile pretense of extending assistance to the unfortunate occupant, or occupants.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading His excellency, Prince Boris, evidently did not wish, or had no time, to bother with blunderers; if they got in his way so much the worse for them.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading But a few moments before the yacht had run down a small boat, he had reported the matter, and--the _Nevski_ had continued ahead, full speed.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But a few moments before the yacht had run down a small boat, he had reported the matter, and--the _Nevski_ had continued ahead, full speed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not even slackened long enough to make the usual futile pretense of extending assistance to the unfortunate occupant, or occupants.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Once or twice he shook his head.
slackenedverbUS /ˈslækənd/
past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower
From this reading She had not even slackened long enough to make the usual futile pretense of extending assistance to the unfortunate occupant, or occupants.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE CRISIS On the _Nevski_, the lookout forward walked slowly back and forth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But a few moments before the yacht had run down a small boat, he had reported the matter, and--the _Nevski_ had continued ahead, full speed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His excellency, Prince Boris, evidently did not wish, or had no time, to bother with blunderers; if they got in his way so much the worse for them.
move hurridly
From this reading But a few moments before the yacht had run down a small boat, he had reported the matter, and--the _Nevski_ had continued ahead, full speed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CRISIS On the _Nevski_, the lookout forward walked slowly back and forth.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His excellency, Prince Boris, evidently did not wish, or had no time, to bother with blunderers; if they got in his way so much the worse for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His excellency, Prince Boris, evidently did not wish, or had no time, to bother with blunderers; if they got in his way so much the worse for them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His excellency, Prince Boris, evidently did not wish, or had no time, to bother with blunderers; if they got in his way so much the worse for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had not even slackened long enough to make the usual futile pretense of extending assistance to the unfortunate occupant, or occupants.
two times
From this reading Once or twice he shook his head.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading She had not even slackened long enough to make the usual futile pretense of extending assistance to the unfortunate occupant, or occupants.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She had not even slackened long enough to make the usual futile pretense of extending assistance to the unfortunate occupant, or occupants.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE CRISIS On the _Nevski_, the lookout forward walked slowly back and forth.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His excellency, Prince Boris, evidently did not wish, or had no time, to bother with blunderers; if they got in his way so much the worse for them.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading His excellency, Prince Boris, evidently did not wish, or had no time, to bother with blunderers; if they got in his way so much the worse for them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His excellency, Prince Boris, evidently did not wish, or had no time, to bother with blunderers; if they got in his way so much the worse for them.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading His excellency, Prince Boris, evidently did not wish, or had no time, to bother with blunderers; if they got in his way so much the worse for them.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading But a few moments before the yacht had run down a small boat, he had reported the matter, and--the _Nevski_ had continued ahead, full speed.
