used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
anew
From this reading "I wonder if he will miss the train again?" said he.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading With devoted punctuality she had always performed this task.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
any thing at all
From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Only very recently had she been untrue to this dear custom.
dearly loved
From this reading Only very recently had she been untrue to this dear custom.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading With devoted punctuality she had always performed this task.
remove the dust from
From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Kolia rested his little head thoughtfully on his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I wonder if he will miss the train again?" said he.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Kolia rested his little head thoughtfully on his hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kolia rested his little head thoughtfully on his hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder if he will miss the train again?" said he.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I wonder if he will miss the train again?" said he.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
Kolia
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From this reading Kolia rested his little head thoughtfully on his hand.
Lensky's
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From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Kolia rested his little head thoughtfully on his hand.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I wonder if he will miss the train again?" said he.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
Natalie
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From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Kolia rested his little head thoughtfully on his hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
and nothing more
From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading With devoted punctuality she had always performed this task.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
punctualitynounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈælɪti/
the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time
From this reading With devoted punctuality she had always performed this task.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Only very recently had she been untrue to this dear custom.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Kolia rested his little head thoughtfully on his hand.
precisely, exactly
From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wonder if he will miss the train again?" said he.
sanctumnounUS /ˈsæŋktəm/
a place of inviolable privacy
From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With devoted punctuality she had always performed this task.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading With devoted punctuality she had always performed this task.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I wonder if he will miss the train again?" said he.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With devoted punctuality she had always performed this task.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading Kolia rested his little head thoughtfully on his hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "I wonder if he will miss the train again?" said he.
untrueadjectiveUS /ənˈtruː/
not according with the facts
From this reading Only very recently had she been untrue to this dear custom.
precisely as stated
From this reading Only very recently had she been untrue to this dear custom.
which person or people
From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I wonder if he will miss the train again?" said he.
in the company of; together with
From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder if he will miss the train again?" said he.
writing-table
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From this reading * * * * * In accordance with a loving agreement, Natalie had formerly been the only one who possessed the right to move anything in Lensky's sanctum, and to remove the dust from his writing-table.
