used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He really slunk rather than walked, and altogether resembled a cat.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The head cashier began walking about the room.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading 'The landowner, Yagushkin, was asking for you to-day,' added the clerk on duty.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He really slunk rather than walked, and altogether resembled a cat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He really slunk rather than walked, and altogether resembled a cat.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading 'The landowner, Yagushkin, was asking for you to-day,' added the clerk on duty.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The head cashier began walking about the room.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading He wore noiseless kid boots, and trod very softly.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
cashiernounUS /kæˈʃɪr/
an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading The head cashier began walking about the room.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading He really slunk rather than walked, and altogether resembled a cat.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading 'The landowner, Yagushkin, was asking for you to-day,' added the clerk on duty.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading 'The landowner, Yagushkin, was asking for you to-day,' added the clerk on duty.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
at any time
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
frock-coat
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From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
fumblingadjectiveUS /ˈfʌmbəlɪŋ/
showing lack of skill or aptitude
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He really slunk rather than walked, and altogether resembled a cat.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The head cashier began walking about the room.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
horse-hair
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From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
kidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading He wore noiseless kid boots, and trod very softly.
landownernounUS /ˈlændoʊnər/
a holder or proprietor of land
From this reading 'The landowner, Yagushkin, was asking for you to-day,' added the clerk on duty.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
noiselessadjective
making no sound
From this reading He wore noiseless kid boots, and trod very softly.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'The landowner, Yagushkin, was asking for you to-day,' added the clerk on duty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
on the contrary
From this reading He really slunk rather than walked, and altogether resembled a cat.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He really slunk rather than walked, and altogether resembled a cat.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading He really slunk rather than walked, and altogether resembled a cat.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The head cashier began walking about the room.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
slunk
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From this reading He really slunk rather than walked, and altogether resembled a cat.
with low volume
From this reading He wore noiseless kid boots, and trod very softly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He really slunk rather than walked, and altogether resembled a cat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The head cashier began walking about the room.
to-day
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From this reading 'The landowner, Yagushkin, was asking for you to-day,' added the clerk on duty.
trodverbUS /trɑːd/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading He wore noiseless kid boots, and trod very softly.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
precisely as stated
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He really slunk rather than walked, and altogether resembled a cat.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading The head cashier began walking about the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An old black frock-coat with very narrow skirts hung about his shoulders; he kept one hand in his bosom, while the other was for ever fumbling about his high, narrow horse-hair collar, and he turned his head with a certain effort.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore noiseless kid boots, and trod very softly.
Yagushkin
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From this reading 'The landowner, Yagushkin, was asking for you to-day,' added the clerk on duty.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'The landowner, Yagushkin, was asking for you to-day,' added the clerk on duty.
