used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is almost a sin to disturb you," said the good old man; "all is quiet outside, only the enemy's cavalry have gone off to Rosmin."
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After an hour the forester woke the sleeper.
(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 "It is almost a sin to disturb you," said the good old man; "all is quiet outside, only the enemy's cavalry have gone off to Rosmin."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "It is almost a sin to disturb you," said the good old man; "all is quiet outside, only the enemy's cavalry have gone off to Rosmin."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After an hour the forester woke the sleeper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anton started up and looked round, stupefied at the unfamiliar scene.
Anton
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From this reading Anton started up and looked round, stupefied at the unfamiliar scene.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Gone off!" cried Anton; "then we are free."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Anton started up and looked round, stupefied at the unfamiliar scene.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading "It is almost a sin to disturb you," said the good old man; "all is quiet outside, only the enemy's cavalry have gone off to Rosmin."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Gone off!" cried Anton; "then we are free."
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading "It is almost a sin to disturb you," said the good old man; "all is quiet outside, only the enemy's cavalry have gone off to Rosmin."
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading "It is almost a sin to disturb you," said the good old man; "all is quiet outside, only the enemy's cavalry have gone off to Rosmin."
apart from; not including
From this reading "Except for the foot-folks," said the forester, "and they are still two to one of us.
foot-folks
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From this reading "Except for the foot-folks," said the forester, "and they are still two to one of us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Except for the foot-folks," said the forester, "and they are still two to one of us.
foresternounUS /ˈfɔːrəstər/
English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)
From this reading After an hour the forester woke the sleeper.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "Gone off!" cried Anton; "then we are free."
destroyed or killed
From this reading "It is almost a sin to disturb you," said the good old man; "all is quiet outside, only the enemy's cavalry have gone off to Rosmin."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It is almost a sin to disturb you," said the good old man; "all is quiet outside, only the enemy's cavalry have gone off to Rosmin."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It is almost a sin to disturb you," said the good old man; "all is quiet outside, only the enemy's cavalry have gone off to Rosmin."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading After an hour the forester woke the sleeper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is almost a sin to disturb you," said the good old man; "all is quiet outside, only the enemy's cavalry have gone off to Rosmin."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is almost a sin to disturb you," said the good old man; "all is quiet outside, only the enemy's cavalry have gone off to Rosmin."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Anton started up and looked round, stupefied at the unfamiliar scene.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "It is almost a sin to disturb you," said the good old man; "all is quiet outside, only the enemy's cavalry have gone off to Rosmin."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Except for the foot-folks," said the forester, "and they are still two to one of us.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "It is almost a sin to disturb you," said the good old man; "all is quiet outside, only the enemy's cavalry have gone off to Rosmin."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "It is almost a sin to disturb you," said the good old man; "all is quiet outside, only the enemy's cavalry have gone off to Rosmin."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Except for the foot-folks," said the forester, "and they are still two to one of us.
and nothing more
From this reading "It is almost a sin to disturb you," said the good old man; "all is quiet outside, only the enemy's cavalry have gone off to Rosmin."
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "It is almost a sin to disturb you," said the good old man; "all is quiet outside, only the enemy's cavalry have gone off to Rosmin."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "It is almost a sin to disturb you," said the good old man; "all is quiet outside, only the enemy's cavalry have gone off to Rosmin."
Rosmin
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From this reading "It is almost a sin to disturb you," said the good old man; "all is quiet outside, only the enemy's cavalry have gone off to Rosmin."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Anton started up and looked round, stupefied at the unfamiliar scene.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is almost a sin to disturb you," said the good old man; "all is quiet outside, only the enemy's cavalry have gone off to Rosmin."
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Anton started up and looked round, stupefied at the unfamiliar scene.
estrangement from god
From this reading "It is almost a sin to disturb you," said the good old man; "all is quiet outside, only the enemy's cavalry have gone off to Rosmin."
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading After an hour the forester woke the sleeper.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Anton started up and looked round, stupefied at the unfamiliar scene.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Except for the foot-folks," said the forester, "and they are still two to one of us.
stupefiedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading Anton started up and looked round, stupefied at the unfamiliar scene.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After an hour the forester woke the sleeper.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Gone off!" cried Anton; "then we are free."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Except for the foot-folks," said the forester, "and they are still two to one of us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is almost a sin to disturb you," said the good old man; "all is quiet outside, only the enemy's cavalry have gone off to Rosmin."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Except for the foot-folks," said the forester, "and they are still two to one of us.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading Anton started up and looked round, stupefied at the unfamiliar scene.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Anton started up and looked round, stupefied at the unfamiliar scene.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Except for the foot-folks," said the forester, "and they are still two to one of us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Gone off!" cried Anton; "then we are free."
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading After an hour the forester woke the sleeper.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is almost a sin to disturb you," said the good old man; "all is quiet outside, only the enemy's cavalry have gone off to Rosmin."
