used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Suddenly, passing her for the twentieth time, he almost involuntarily stopped in front of her, saluted in military fashion, and lightly clicking his spurs together said:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Voznitsin began to pace up and down the deck, turning when he reached the cabin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Voznitsin began to pace up and down the deck, turning when he reached the cabin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But try as he would he could not remember meeting her before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Little by little this insistent feeling began to disquiet him, and he felt that the lady was experiencing the same feelings.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Voznitsin began to pace up and down the deck, turning when he reached the cabin.
clickingverbUS /ˈklɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading Suddenly, passing her for the twentieth time, he almost involuntarily stopped in front of her, saluted in military fashion, and lightly clicking his spurs together said:
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But try as he would he could not remember meeting her before.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Voznitsin began to pace up and down the deck, turning when he reached the cabin.
disquietnounUS /dɪˈskwaɪət/
a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
From this reading Little by little this insistent feeling began to disquiet him, and he felt that the lady was experiencing the same feelings.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Voznitsin began to pace up and down the deck, turning when he reached the cabin.
experiencingverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Little by little this insistent feeling began to disquiet him, and he felt that the lady was experiencing the same feelings.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Suddenly, passing her for the twentieth time, he almost involuntarily stopped in front of her, saluted in military fashion, and lightly clicking his spurs together said:
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Little by little this insistent feeling began to disquiet him, and he felt that the lady was experiencing the same feelings.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Little by little this insistent feeling began to disquiet him, and he felt that the lady was experiencing the same feelings.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Little by little this insistent feeling began to disquiet him, and he felt that the lady was experiencing the same feelings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Suddenly, passing her for the twentieth time, he almost involuntarily stopped in front of her, saluted in military fashion, and lightly clicking his spurs together said:
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Suddenly, passing her for the twentieth time, he almost involuntarily stopped in front of her, saluted in military fashion, and lightly clicking his spurs together said:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Voznitsin began to pace up and down the deck, turning when he reached the cabin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly, passing her for the twentieth time, he almost involuntarily stopped in front of her, saluted in military fashion, and lightly clicking his spurs together said:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Suddenly, passing her for the twentieth time, he almost involuntarily stopped in front of her, saluted in military fashion, and lightly clicking his spurs together said:
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading Little by little this insistent feeling began to disquiet him, and he felt that the lady was experiencing the same feelings.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading Suddenly, passing her for the twentieth time, he almost involuntarily stopped in front of her, saluted in military fashion, and lightly clicking his spurs together said:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
without good reason
From this reading Suddenly, passing her for the twentieth time, he almost involuntarily stopped in front of her, saluted in military fashion, and lightly clicking his spurs together said:
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little by little this insistent feeling began to disquiet him, and he felt that the lady was experiencing the same feelings.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading But try as he would he could not remember meeting her before.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Suddenly, passing her for the twentieth time, he almost involuntarily stopped in front of her, saluted in military fashion, and lightly clicking his spurs together said:
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But try as he would he could not remember meeting her before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
on one occasion
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Voznitsin began to pace up and down the deck, turning when he reached the cabin.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Suddenly, passing her for the twentieth time, he almost involuntarily stopped in front of her, saluted in military fashion, and lightly clicking his spurs together said:
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Voznitsin began to pace up and down the deck, turning when he reached the cabin.
To recall to mind.
From this reading But try as he would he could not remember meeting her before.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Suddenly, passing her for the twentieth time, he almost involuntarily stopped in front of her, saluted in military fashion, and lightly clicking his spurs together said:
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Suddenly, passing her for the twentieth time, he almost involuntarily stopped in front of her, saluted in military fashion, and lightly clicking his spurs together said:
Identical; not different.
From this reading Little by little this insistent feeling began to disquiet him, and he felt that the lady was experiencing the same feelings.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Suddenly, passing her for the twentieth time, he almost involuntarily stopped in front of her, saluted in military fashion, and lightly clicking his spurs together said:
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Suddenly, passing her for the twentieth time, he almost involuntarily stopped in front of her, saluted in military fashion, and lightly clicking his spurs together said:
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly, passing her for the twentieth time, he almost involuntarily stopped in front of her, saluted in military fashion, and lightly clicking his spurs together said:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Voznitsin began to pace up and down the deck, turning when he reached the cabin.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Little by little this insistent feeling began to disquiet him, and he felt that the lady was experiencing the same feelings.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Suddenly, passing her for the twentieth time, he almost involuntarily stopped in front of her, saluted in military fashion, and lightly clicking his spurs together said:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Voznitsin began to pace up and down the deck, turning when he reached the cabin.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Suddenly, passing her for the twentieth time, he almost involuntarily stopped in front of her, saluted in military fashion, and lightly clicking his spurs together said:
make an effort or attempt
From this reading But try as he would he could not remember meeting her before.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Voznitsin began to pace up and down the deck, turning when he reached the cabin.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading Suddenly, passing her for the twentieth time, he almost involuntarily stopped in front of her, saluted in military fashion, and lightly clicking his spurs together said:
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Voznitsin began to pace up and down the deck, turning when he reached the cabin.
Voznitsin
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From this reading Voznitsin began to pace up and down the deck, turning when he reached the cabin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little by little this insistent feeling began to disquiet him, and he felt that the lady was experiencing the same feelings.
at the time that
From this reading Voznitsin began to pace up and down the deck, turning when he reached the cabin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once, as he passed the lady, she looked up at him attentively with a kind of questioning curiosity, and once more it seemed to him that he had met her before somewhere.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But try as he would he could not remember meeting her before.
