adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading One of the ladies, who had met the volunteers, came out of the hall and addressed Sergey Ivanovitch.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “You too come to see them off?” she asked in French.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “No, I’m going away myself, princess.
bouquetsnounUS /boʊˈkeɪz/
plural of “bouquet” — an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading Ladies met them with bouquets of flowers, and followed by the rushing crowd they went into the station.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ladies met them with bouquets of flowers, and followed by the rushing crowd they went into the station.
cabsnounUS /kæbz/
plural of “cab” — a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One of the ladies, who had met the volunteers, came out of the hall and addressed Sergey Ivanovitch.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “You too come to see them off?” she asked in French.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Ladies met them with bouquets of flowers, and followed by the rushing crowd they went into the station.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
drivingadjectiveUS /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Ladies met them with bouquets of flowers, and followed by the rushing crowd they went into the station.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Ladies met them with bouquets of flowers, and followed by the rushing crowd they went into the station.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading “You too come to see them off?” she asked in French.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading “No, I’m going away myself, princess.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading One of the ladies, who had met the volunteers, came out of the hall and addressed Sergey Ivanovitch.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “No, I’m going away myself, princess.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ladies met them with bouquets of flowers, and followed by the rushing crowd they went into the station.
Ivanovitch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
Katavasov
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
Kursknoun
a city of southwestern Russia
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
LadiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Ladies met them with bouquets of flowers, and followed by the rushing crowd they went into the station.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Ladies met them with bouquets of flowers, and followed by the rushing crowd they went into the station.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “No, I’m going away myself, princess.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “No, I’m going away myself, princess.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “You too come to see them off?” she asked in French.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the ladies, who had met the volunteers, came out of the hall and addressed Sergey Ivanovitch.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One of the ladies, who had met the volunteers, came out of the hall and addressed Sergey Ivanovitch.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
princessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading “No, I’m going away myself, princess.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Ladies met them with bouquets of flowers, and followed by the rushing crowd they went into the station.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “You too come to see them off?” she asked in French.
Sergey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You too come to see them off?” she asked in French.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ladies met them with bouquets of flowers, and followed by the rushing crowd they went into the station.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You too come to see them off?” she asked in French.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “You too come to see them off?” she asked in French.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
volunteersnounUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ladies met them with bouquets of flowers, and followed by the rushing crowd they went into the station.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov had only just reached the station of the Kursk line, which was particularly busy and full of people that day, when, looking round for the groom who was following with their things, they saw a party of volunteers driving up in four cabs.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You too come to see them off?” she asked in French.
