used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading THIRTY-THREE PARTS It must certainly be said of our philosopher that he was acting somewhat inconsistently.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
(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 He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It was no wonder that, reviewing all this, Ivan should say to himself, "Good heavens, what an ass I have made, and am making, of myself!
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
assnounUS /æs/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading It was no wonder that, reviewing all this, Ivan should say to himself, "Good heavens, what an ass I have made, and am making, of myself!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THIRTY-THREE PARTS It must certainly be said of our philosopher that he was acting somewhat inconsistently.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
breakneckadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪknek/
moving at very high speed
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Even his science he had turned into a farce, so bringing it into disgrace.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading THIRTY-THREE PARTS It must certainly be said of our philosopher that he was acting somewhat inconsistently.
cotillons
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From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
countessesnounUS /ˈkaʊntəsɪz/
plural of “countess” — female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Even his science he had turned into a farce, so bringing it into disgrace.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
duelsnounUS /ˈduːəlz/
plural of “duel” — a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
divisible by two
From this reading Even his science he had turned into a farce, so bringing it into disgrace.
at any time
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
farcenounUS /fɑːrs/
a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
From this reading Even his science he had turned into a farce, so bringing it into disgrace.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
start firing a weapon
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
foxesnounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was no wonder that, reviewing all this, Ivan should say to himself, "Good heavens, what an ass I have made, and am making, of myself!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was no wonder that, reviewing all this, Ivan should say to himself, "Good heavens, what an ass I have made, and am making, of myself!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THIRTY-THREE PARTS It must certainly be said of our philosopher that he was acting somewhat inconsistently.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading It was no wonder that, reviewing all this, Ivan should say to himself, "Good heavens, what an ass I have made, and am making, of myself!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was no wonder that, reviewing all this, Ivan should say to himself, "Good heavens, what an ass I have made, and am making, of myself!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
inconsistentlyadverb
without showing consistency
From this reading THIRTY-THREE PARTS It must certainly be said of our philosopher that he was acting somewhat inconsistently.
intemperateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtempərət/
(of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Even his science he had turned into a farce, so bringing it into disgrace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THIRTY-THREE PARTS It must certainly be said of our philosopher that he was acting somewhat inconsistently.
Ivan
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From this reading It was no wonder that, reviewing all this, Ivan should say to himself, "Good heavens, what an ass I have made, and am making, of myself!
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was no wonder that, reviewing all this, Ivan should say to himself, "Good heavens, what an ass I have made, and am making, of myself!
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It was no wonder that, reviewing all this, Ivan should say to himself, "Good heavens, what an ass I have made, and am making, of myself!
mixingnounUS /ˈmɪksɪŋ/
the act of mixing together
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THIRTY-THREE PARTS It must certainly be said of our philosopher that he was acting somewhat inconsistently.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading It was no wonder that, reviewing all this, Ivan should say to himself, "Good heavens, what an ass I have made, and am making, of myself!
of an obscure nature
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no wonder that, reviewing all this, Ivan should say to himself, "Good heavens, what an ass I have made, and am making, of myself!
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THIRTY-THREE PARTS It must certainly be said of our philosopher that he was acting somewhat inconsistently.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
operasnounUS /ˈɑːprəz/
plural of “opera” — a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THIRTY-THREE PARTS It must certainly be said of our philosopher that he was acting somewhat inconsistently.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
the local environment
From this reading THIRTY-THREE PARTS It must certainly be said of our philosopher that he was acting somewhat inconsistently.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading THIRTY-THREE PARTS It must certainly be said of our philosopher that he was acting somewhat inconsistently.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
rescuingverbUS /ˈreskjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “rescue” — free from harm or evil
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
reviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading It was no wonder that, reviewing all this, Ivan should say to himself, "Good heavens, what an ass I have made, and am making, of myself!
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
sabred
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From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THIRTY-THREE PARTS It must certainly be said of our philosopher that he was acting somewhat inconsistently.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
express in words
From this reading It was no wonder that, reviewing all this, Ivan should say to himself, "Good heavens, what an ass I have made, and am making, of myself!
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Even his science he had turned into a farce, so bringing it into disgrace.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was no wonder that, reviewing all this, Ivan should say to himself, "Good heavens, what an ass I have made, and am making, of myself!
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even his science he had turned into a farce, so bringing it into disgrace.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THIRTY-THREE PARTS It must certainly be said of our philosopher that he was acting somewhat inconsistently.
move hurridly
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
tableauxnounUS /təˈbloʊ/
plural of “tableau” — a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THIRTY-THREE PARTS It must certainly be said of our philosopher that he was acting somewhat inconsistently.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
therewhile
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From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
THIRTY-THREEadjective
being three more than thirty
From this reading THIRTY-THREE PARTS It must certainly be said of our philosopher that he was acting somewhat inconsistently.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was no wonder that, reviewing all this, Ivan should say to himself, "Good heavens, what an ass I have made, and am making, of myself!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Even his science he had turned into a farce, so bringing it into disgrace.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THIRTY-THREE PARTS It must certainly be said of our philosopher that he was acting somewhat inconsistently.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was no wonder that, reviewing all this, Ivan should say to himself, "Good heavens, what an ass I have made, and am making, of myself!
in or at the place that
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had lent himself to lectures and tableaux, to singing operas, and dancing Hungarian cotillons, to hunting foxes at breakneck speed, to rescuing beautiful ladies, mixing himself up therewhile in the affairs of noble families, to fighting duels with officers for the sake of lovely countesses, and running the risk of being sabred by an intemperate savage!
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading It was no wonder that, reviewing all this, Ivan should say to himself, "Good heavens, what an ass I have made, and am making, of myself!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He had left his home and property, where he had lived a simple country life amid his own people, happy in the study of those mysterious powers--fire and water; he had abandoned all his scientific pursuits to belong to a world to which he was, and must ever be, a stranger, feeling more or less like a fish upon dry land.
