used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pan Stanislav, at the end of March and the beginning of April, began again to make journeys, and sometimes to spend a number of days away from home.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
anew
From this reading Pan Stanislav, at the end of March and the beginning of April, began again to make journeys, and sometimes to spend a number of days away from home.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
in addition
From this reading Marynia noticed also that "Stas" had his head filled with something in an unusual manner.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Marynia noticed also that "Stas" had his head filled with something in an unusual manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But spring was coming really, and, besides, it was as warm as it was early.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Pan Stanislav, at the end of March and the beginning of April, began again to make journeys, and sometimes to spend a number of days away from home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But spring was coming really, and, besides, it was as warm as it was early.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pan Stanislav, at the end of March and the beginning of April, began again to make journeys, and sometimes to spend a number of days away from home.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Pan Stanislav, at the end of March and the beginning of April, began again to make journeys, and sometimes to spend a number of days away from home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Pan Stanislav, at the end of March and the beginning of April, began again to make journeys, and sometimes to spend a number of days away from home.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Pan Stanislav, at the end of March and the beginning of April, began again to make journeys, and sometimes to spend a number of days away from home.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading But spring was coming really, and, besides, it was as warm as it was early.
Bigiel
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From this reading He and Bigiel were so busied that often they remained in the counting-house till late in the evening.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading He and Bigiel were so busied that often they remained in the counting-house till late in the evening.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But spring was coming really, and, besides, it was as warm as it was early.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading But spring was coming really, and, besides, it was as warm as it was early.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
counting-house
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From this reading He and Bigiel were so busied that often they remained in the counting-house till late in the evening.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Pan Stanislav, at the end of March and the beginning of April, began again to make journeys, and sometimes to spend a number of days away from home.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading But spring was coming really, and, besides, it was as warm as it was early.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Pan Stanislav, at the end of March and the beginning of April, began again to make journeys, and sometimes to spend a number of days away from home.
divisible by two
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He and Bigiel were so busied that often they remained in the counting-house till late in the evening.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Marynia noticed also that "Stas" had his head filled with something in an unusual manner.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Pan Stanislav, at the end of March and the beginning of April, began again to make journeys, and sometimes to spend a number of days away from home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marynia noticed also that "Stas" had his head filled with something in an unusual manner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Bigiel were so busied that often they remained in the counting-house till late in the evening.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Marynia noticed also that "Stas" had his head filled with something in an unusual manner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Pan Stanislav, at the end of March and the beginning of April, began again to make journeys, and sometimes to spend a number of days away from home.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He and Bigiel were so busied that often they remained in the counting-house till late in the evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But spring was coming really, and, besides, it was as warm as it was early.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading Pan Stanislav, at the end of March and the beginning of April, began again to make journeys, and sometimes to spend a number of days away from home.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He and Bigiel were so busied that often they remained in the counting-house till late in the evening.
engage in
From this reading Pan Stanislav, at the end of March and the beginning of April, began again to make journeys, and sometimes to spend a number of days away from home.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Marynia noticed also that "Stas" had his head filled with something in an unusual manner.
march in a procession
From this reading Pan Stanislav, at the end of March and the beginning of April, began again to make journeys, and sometimes to spend a number of days away from home.
Marynia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marynia noticed also that "Stas" had his head filled with something in an unusual manner.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Marynia noticed also that "Stas" had his head filled with something in an unusual manner.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Pan Stanislav, at the end of March and the beginning of April, began again to make journeys, and sometimes to spend a number of days away from home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pan Stanislav, at the end of March and the beginning of April, began again to make journeys, and sometimes to spend a number of days away from home.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He and Bigiel were so busied that often they remained in the counting-house till late in the evening.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading Pan Stanislav, at the end of March and the beginning of April, began again to make journeys, and sometimes to spend a number of days away from home.
Pani
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But spring was coming really, and, besides, it was as warm as it was early.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He and Bigiel were so busied that often they remained in the counting-house till late in the evening.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He and Bigiel were so busied that often they remained in the counting-house till late in the evening.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Pan Stanislav, at the end of March and the beginning of April, began again to make journeys, and sometimes to spend a number of days away from home.
spell-boundadjective
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Pan Stanislav, at the end of March and the beginning of April, began again to make journeys, and sometimes to spend a number of days away from home.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
the season of growth
From this reading But spring was coming really, and, besides, it was as warm as it was early.
Stanislav
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pan Stanislav, at the end of March and the beginning of April, began again to make journeys, and sometimes to spend a number of days away from home.
Stas
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From this reading Marynia noticed also that "Stas" had his head filled with something in an unusual manner.
required or under orders
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He and Bigiel were so busied that often they remained in the counting-house till late in the evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pan Stanislav, at the end of March and the beginning of April, began again to make journeys, and sometimes to spend a number of days away from home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Bigiel were so busied that often they remained in the counting-house till late in the evening.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
up to a particular time
From this reading He and Bigiel were so busied that often they remained in the counting-house till late in the evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pan Stanislav, at the end of March and the beginning of April, began again to make journeys, and sometimes to spend a number of days away from home.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Marynia noticed also that "Stas" had his head filled with something in an unusual manner.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading But spring was coming really, and, besides, it was as warm as it was early.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But spring was coming really, and, besides, it was as warm as it was early.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He and Bigiel were so busied that often they remained in the counting-house till late in the evening.
which person or people
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pani Bigiel supposed that they must be undertaking something large; but it astonished her that her husband, who always spoke with her about his business, and almost thought aloud in her presence, and even frequently took counsel with her, was as silent now as if spell-bound.
