Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading "Perhaps you are not accustomed to playing for small stakes," suggested the uncle.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading The officers were agreeable to every thing that might satisfy their amiable hosts.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "Anna Fedorovna and I play for half-kopeks, and then she always gets the better of all of us."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "Anna Fedorovna and I play for half-kopeks, and then she always gets the better of all of us."

disposed to please

From this reading The officers were agreeable to every thing that might satisfy their amiable hosts.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading These cards, though they had been in use for two months, were less soiled than those which Anna Fedorovna used for the same purpose.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Perhaps you are not accustomed to playing for small stakes," suggested the uncle.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading These cards, though they had been in use for two months, were less soiled than those which Anna Fedorovna used for the same purpose.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Anna Fedorovna and I play for half-kopeks, and then she always gets the better of all of us."

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

-ing form of “divine” — perceive intuitively or through some inexplicable perceptive powers

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The officers were agreeable to every thing that might satisfy their amiable hosts.

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From this reading These cards, though they had been in use for two months, were less soiled than those which Anna Fedorovna used for the same purpose.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading "Anna Fedorovna and I play for half-kopeks, and then she always gets the better of all of us."

destroyed or killed

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading These cards, though they had been in use for two months, were less soiled than those which Anna Fedorovna used for the same purpose.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Anna Fedorovna and I play for half-kopeks, and then she always gets the better of all of us."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading The officers were agreeable to every thing that might satisfy their amiable hosts.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Anna Fedorovna and I play for half-kopeks, and then she always gets the better of all of us."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading These cards, though they had been in use for two months, were less soiled than those which Anna Fedorovna used for the same purpose.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

similar to the striped mullet and takes its place in the Caribbean region

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The officers were agreeable to every thing that might satisfy their amiable hosts.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading These cards, though they had been in use for two months, were less soiled than those which Anna Fedorovna used for the same purpose.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Perhaps you are not accustomed to playing for small stakes," suggested the uncle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The officers were agreeable to every thing that might satisfy their amiable hosts.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

by chance

From this reading "Perhaps you are not accustomed to playing for small stakes," suggested the uncle.

participate in games or sport

From this reading "Anna Fedorovna and I play for half-kopeks, and then she always gets the better of all of us."

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading "Perhaps you are not accustomed to playing for small stakes," suggested the uncle.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading These cards, though they had been in use for two months, were less soiled than those which Anna Fedorovna used for the same purpose.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

Identical; not different.

From this reading These cards, though they had been in use for two months, were less soiled than those which Anna Fedorovna used for the same purpose.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading The officers were agreeable to every thing that might satisfy their amiable hosts.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Perhaps you are not accustomed to playing for small stakes," suggested the uncle.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading These cards, though they had been in use for two months, were less soiled than those which Anna Fedorovna used for the same purpose.

with speed

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

the money risked on a gamble

From this reading "Perhaps you are not accustomed to playing for small stakes," suggested the uncle.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "Perhaps you are not accustomed to playing for small stakes," suggested the uncle.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading These cards, though they had been in use for two months, were less soiled than those which Anna Fedorovna used for the same purpose.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The officers were agreeable to every thing that might satisfy their amiable hosts.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The officers were agreeable to every thing that might satisfy their amiable hosts.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The officers were agreeable to every thing that might satisfy their amiable hosts.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Anna Fedorovna and I play for half-kopeks, and then she always gets the better of all of us."

in or at that place or location

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These cards, though they had been in use for two months, were less soiled than those which Anna Fedorovna used for the same purpose.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading These cards, though they had been in use for two months, were less soiled than those which Anna Fedorovna used for the same purpose.

a special situation

From this reading The officers were agreeable to every thing that might satisfy their amiable hosts.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading These cards, though they had been in use for two months, were less soiled than those which Anna Fedorovna used for the same purpose.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading These cards, though they had been in use for two months, were less soiled than those which Anna Fedorovna used for the same purpose.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The officers were agreeable to every thing that might satisfy their amiable hosts.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading These cards, though they had been in use for two months, were less soiled than those which Anna Fedorovna used for the same purpose.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Anna Fedorovna and I play for half-kopeks, and then she always gets the better of all of us."

the act of using

From this reading These cards, though they had been in use for two months, were less soiled than those which Anna Fedorovna used for the same purpose.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The officers were agreeable to every thing that might satisfy their amiable hosts.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Liza brought from her room her old cards which she used for divining whether her mother would speedily recover of a cold, or whether her uncle would return on such and such a day from the city if he chanced to have gone there, or whether her neighbor would be in during the day, and other like things.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Perhaps you are not accustomed to playing for small stakes," suggested the uncle.