1853
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From this reading He was born in 1853 in Zhitomir, in the southern part of the Government of Volhynia.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
(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 BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
any thing at all
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
appreciatesverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪts/
third-person singular of “appreciate” — recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
AUGUSTUSnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
brought into existence
From this reading He was born in 1853 in Zhitomir, in the southern part of the Government of Volhynia.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
CLARENCEnounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
contemporariesnounUS /kənˈtempəreriz/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
depictingnounUS /dɪˈpɪktɪŋ/
a representation by picture or portraiture
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
elevateverbUS /ˈeləveɪt/
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
employsnounUS /emˈplɔɪz/
plural of “employ” — the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
divisible by two
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
extensivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈstensɪvli/
in a widespread way
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
Galaktionovich
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From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He was born in 1853 in Zhitomir, in the southern part of the Government of Volhynia.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was born in 1853 in Zhitomir, in the southern part of the Government of Volhynia.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
Korolenko
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From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
LanguagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
immediately past
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
LecturernounUS /ˈlektʃərər/
a public lecturer at certain universities
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
MANNINGverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
mysticaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪkəl/
relating to or characteristic of mysticism
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
not one, and not any
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He was born in 1853 in Zhitomir, in the southern part of the Government of Volhynia.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
by chance
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
PhnounUS /ˈpiːˈeɪtʃ/
(from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
poeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
realismnounUS /ˈriːəlɪzəm/
the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
realisticallyadverbUS /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪkli/
in a realistic manner
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
repulsiveadjectiveUS /riˈpʌlsɪv/
offensive to the mind
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
Slavonicnoun
a branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
sordidadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrdəd/
morally degraded
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He was born in 1853 in Zhitomir, in the southern part of the Government of Volhynia.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
striveverbUS /straɪv/
attempt by employing effort
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
succeedsverbUS /səkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
themesnounUS /θiːmz/
plural of “theme” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
TranslatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
typicallyadverbUS /ˈtɪpɪkli/
in a typical manner
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
precisely as stated
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
Vladimir
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From this reading BIRDS OF HEAVEN _and Other Stories_ _Translated from the Russian by_ CLARENCE AUGUSTUS MANNING, Ph.D. Lecturer in Slavonic Languages, Columbia University Of all of the more modern authors of Russia, perhaps none holds a higher rank than Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko.
Volhynia
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From this reading He was born in 1853 in Zhitomir, in the southern part of the Government of Volhynia.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was born in 1853 in Zhitomir, in the southern part of the Government of Volhynia.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
which person or people
From this reading The stories in this volume date from the last part of the nineteenth century, for the most part, and give a very good idea of the range and variety of the themes handled by Korolenko and of the almost mystical treatment which he sometimes employs and his works in this respect are, if anything, more typically Russian than are those of his contemporaries who strive for a brutal and often repulsive realism.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Even more than this, however, he appreciates very keenly the hardships and pleasures of the life of the people and while depicting them realistically, he succeeds in casting over even sordid and unpleasant scenes, a veil of poetic beauty and of spiritual significance, which elevate his work above much of that produced by his contemporaries.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading His works show an extensive knowledge of Russia, through which he travelled very extensively (partly due to the fact that he was one time banished for political reasons), and a very keen appreciation of the beauties and moods of nature.
Zhitomir
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From this reading He was born in 1853 in Zhitomir, in the southern part of the Government of Volhynia.
