used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About an hour after dinner Baerenburg excused himself after he had offered his father-in-law an especially good cigar, and had kissed his wife's hand and forehead.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About an hour after dinner Baerenburg excused himself after he had offered his father-in-law an especially good cigar, and had kissed his wife's hand and forehead.
(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 all sorts of attentions as host, for his father-in-law, and called Mascha jesting pet names.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About an hour after dinner Baerenburg excused himself after he had offered his father-in-law an especially good cigar, and had kissed his wife's hand and forehead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had all sorts of attentions as host, for his father-in-law, and called Mascha jesting pet names.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had all sorts of attentions as host, for his father-in-law, and called Mascha jesting pet names.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He had all sorts of attentions as host, for his father-in-law, and called Mascha jesting pet names.
Baerenburg
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From this reading Baerenburg tried to show his best side.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Baerenburg tried to show his best side.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But still he treated her with the uncertain, tentative tenderness of a man who feels himself in the wrong to his wife, which did not escape Lensky.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had all sorts of attentions as host, for his father-in-law, and called Mascha jesting pet names.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading About an hour after dinner Baerenburg excused himself after he had offered his father-in-law an especially good cigar, and had kissed his wife's hand and forehead.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But still he treated her with the uncertain, tentative tenderness of a man who feels himself in the wrong to his wife, which did not escape Lensky.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading About an hour after dinner Baerenburg excused himself after he had offered his father-in-law an especially good cigar, and had kissed his wife's hand and forehead.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading But still he treated her with the uncertain, tentative tenderness of a man who feels himself in the wrong to his wife, which did not escape Lensky.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading About an hour after dinner Baerenburg excused himself after he had offered his father-in-law an especially good cigar, and had kissed his wife's hand and forehead.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading About an hour after dinner Baerenburg excused himself after he had offered his father-in-law an especially good cigar, and had kissed his wife's hand and forehead.
father-in-lawnounUS /ˈfɑːðərɪnlɔː/
the father of your spouse
From this reading He had all sorts of attentions as host, for his father-in-law, and called Mascha jesting pet names.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading But still he treated her with the uncertain, tentative tenderness of a man who feels himself in the wrong to his wife, which did not escape Lensky.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had all sorts of attentions as host, for his father-in-law, and called Mascha jesting pet names.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading About an hour after dinner Baerenburg excused himself after he had offered his father-in-law an especially good cigar, and had kissed his wife's hand and forehead.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading About an hour after dinner Baerenburg excused himself after he had offered his father-in-law an especially good cigar, and had kissed his wife's hand and forehead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had all sorts of attentions as host, for his father-in-law, and called Mascha jesting pet names.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading About an hour after dinner Baerenburg excused himself after he had offered his father-in-law an especially good cigar, and had kissed his wife's hand and forehead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had all sorts of attentions as host, for his father-in-law, and called Mascha jesting pet names.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But still he treated her with the uncertain, tentative tenderness of a man who feels himself in the wrong to his wife, which did not escape Lensky.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But still he treated her with the uncertain, tentative tenderness of a man who feels himself in the wrong to his wife, which did not escape Lensky.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading He had all sorts of attentions as host, for his father-in-law, and called Mascha jesting pet names.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading About an hour after dinner Baerenburg excused himself after he had offered his father-in-law an especially good cigar, and had kissed his wife's hand and forehead.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
a social unit living together
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
jestingadjective
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading He had all sorts of attentions as host, for his father-in-law, and called Mascha jesting pet names.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading About an hour after dinner Baerenburg excused himself after he had offered his father-in-law an especially good cigar, and had kissed his wife's hand and forehead.
Lensky
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From this reading But still he treated her with the uncertain, tentative tenderness of a man who feels himself in the wrong to his wife, which did not escape Lensky.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
Mascha
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From this reading He had all sorts of attentions as host, for his father-in-law, and called Mascha jesting pet names.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading He had all sorts of attentions as host, for his father-in-law, and called Mascha jesting pet names.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But still he treated her with the uncertain, tentative tenderness of a man who feels himself in the wrong to his wife, which did not escape Lensky.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading About an hour after dinner Baerenburg excused himself after he had offered his father-in-law an especially good cigar, and had kissed his wife's hand and forehead.
one-sidedness
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From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading He had all sorts of attentions as host, for his father-in-law, and called Mascha jesting pet names.
revolvesverbUS /riˈvɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
seeksnounUS /siːks/
plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Baerenburg tried to show his best side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Baerenburg tried to show his best side.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He had all sorts of attentions as host, for his father-in-law, and called Mascha jesting pet names.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
not in physical motion
From this reading But still he treated her with the uncertain, tentative tenderness of a man who feels himself in the wrong to his wife, which did not escape Lensky.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading But still he treated her with the uncertain, tentative tenderness of a man who feels himself in the wrong to his wife, which did not escape Lensky.
tentativeadjectiveUS /ˈtentətɪv/
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
From this reading But still he treated her with the uncertain, tentative tenderness of a man who feels himself in the wrong to his wife, which did not escape Lensky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Baerenburg tried to show his best side.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading But still he treated her with the uncertain, tentative tenderness of a man who feels himself in the wrong to his wife, which did not escape Lensky.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Baerenburg tried to show his best side.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading But still he treated her with the uncertain, tentative tenderness of a man who feels himself in the wrong to his wife, which did not escape Lensky.
unhomelike
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From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
which person or people
From this reading In every particular was betrayed the unhomelike one-sidedness of a household in which everything revolves round a spoiled, discontented man who mostly seeks his amusements out of the house.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading But still he treated her with the uncertain, tentative tenderness of a man who feels himself in the wrong to his wife, which did not escape Lensky.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading About an hour after dinner Baerenburg excused himself after he had offered his father-in-law an especially good cigar, and had kissed his wife's hand and forehead.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But still he treated her with the uncertain, tentative tenderness of a man who feels himself in the wrong to his wife, which did not escape Lensky.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading But still he treated her with the uncertain, tentative tenderness of a man who feels himself in the wrong to his wife, which did not escape Lensky.
