Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Pan Stanislav awaited the old man's return in the reading-room, and knew at once from his face that he was not a bearer of good tidings.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Pan Stanislav awaited the old man's return in the reading-room, and knew at once from his face that he was not a bearer of good tidings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Pan Stanislav awaited the old man's return in the reading-room, and knew at once from his face that he was not a bearer of good tidings.

expected hopefully

From this reading Pan Stanislav awaited the old man's return in the reading-room, and knew at once from his face that he was not a bearer of good tidings.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading Pan Stanislav awaited the old man's return in the reading-room, and knew at once from his face that he was not a bearer of good tidings.

for the reason that

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

exhale hard

From this reading "What a misfortune, what a blow!" said Pan Stanislav, covering his eyes with his hand.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

Causing difficulty in breathing.

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

third-person singular of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

a state at a particular time

From this reading Vaskovski went to the doctor to learn the condition of her health.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading "What a misfortune, what a blow!" said Pan Stanislav, covering his eyes with his hand.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "What a misfortune, what a blow!" said Pan Stanislav, covering his eyes with his hand.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Pan Stanislav awaited the old man's return in the reading-room, and knew at once from his face that he was not a bearer of good tidings.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

realize beforehand

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Pan Stanislav awaited the old man's return in the reading-room, and knew at once from his face that he was not a bearer of good tidings.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Pan Stanislav awaited the old man's return in the reading-room, and knew at once from his face that he was not a bearer of good tidings.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "What a misfortune, what a blow!" said Pan Stanislav, covering his eyes with his hand.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Pan Stanislav awaited the old man's return in the reading-room, and knew at once from his face that he was not a bearer of good tidings.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Vaskovski went to the doctor to learn the condition of her health.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Pan Stanislav awaited the old man's return in the reading-room, and knew at once from his face that he was not a bearer of good tidings.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

of the present time and place

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Pan Stanislav awaited the old man's return in the reading-room, and knew at once from his face that he was not a bearer of good tidings.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Pan Stanislav awaited the old man's return in the reading-room, and knew at once from his face that he was not a bearer of good tidings.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Vaskovski went to the doctor to learn the condition of her health.

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From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Pan Stanislav awaited the old man's return in the reading-room, and knew at once from his face that he was not a bearer of good tidings.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading "What a misfortune, what a blow!" said Pan Stanislav, covering his eyes with his hand.

preside over

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

not any; not one

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Vaskovski went to the doctor to learn the condition of her health.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Pan Stanislav awaited the old man's return in the reading-room, and knew at once from his face that he was not a bearer of good tidings.

on one occasion

From this reading Pan Stanislav awaited the old man's return in the reading-room, and knew at once from his face that he was not a bearer of good tidings.

and nothing more

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

above and across; more than

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

make a sweeping movement

From this reading Pan Stanislav awaited the old man's return in the reading-room, and knew at once from his face that he was not a bearer of good tidings.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Pan Stanislav awaited the old man's return in the reading-room, and knew at once from his face that he was not a bearer of good tidings.

past form of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Pan Stanislav awaited the old man's return in the reading-room, and knew at once from his face that he was not a bearer of good tidings.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Pan Stanislav awaited the old man's return in the reading-room, and knew at once from his face that he was not a bearer of good tidings.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Pan Stanislav awaited the old man's return in the reading-room, and knew at once from his face that he was not a bearer of good tidings.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

with great urgency

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Vaskovski went to the doctor to learn the condition of her health.

precisely as stated

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

look attentively

From this reading "The doctor sees no immediate danger," said Vaskovski; "but he condemns the child to an early death, and in general gives directions to watch over her, for it is impossible, he says, to foresee the day or the hour."

wanting in physical strength

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading During some days that succeeded the choking, Litka was not ill, but she felt weak; she went out, however, to walk, because the doctor not only ordered her to go, but recommended very urgently moderate exercise up hill.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What a misfortune, what a blow!" said Pan Stanislav, covering his eyes with his hand.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "What a misfortune, what a blow!" said Pan Stanislav, covering his eyes with his hand.