used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When nearly there, however, he changed his purpose, took several turns in front of old Petrovitsch's house, and finally mustered courage to pull the bell.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Petrovitsch had been watching him from his window, and muttered to himself, as he heard the ring: "You are going to make me a visit, are you?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Petrovitsch had been watching him from his window, and muttered to himself, as he heard the ring: "You are going to make me a visit, are you?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that very hour Pilgrim was on his way to church.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Petrovitsch had been watching him from his window, and muttered to himself, as he heard the ring: "You are going to make me a visit, are you?
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading When nearly there, however, he changed his purpose, took several turns in front of old Petrovitsch's house, and finally mustered courage to pull the bell.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading When nearly there, however, he changed his purpose, took several turns in front of old Petrovitsch's house, and finally mustered courage to pull the bell.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading At that very hour Pilgrim was on his way to church.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading When nearly there, however, he changed his purpose, took several turns in front of old Petrovitsch's house, and finally mustered courage to pull the bell.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading When nearly there, however, he changed his purpose, took several turns in front of old Petrovitsch's house, and finally mustered courage to pull the bell.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I will give you a reception you won't forget in a hurry."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Petrovitsch had been watching him from his window, and muttered to himself, as he heard the ring: "You are going to make me a visit, are you?
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading When nearly there, however, he changed his purpose, took several turns in front of old Petrovitsch's house, and finally mustered courage to pull the bell.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I will give you a reception you won't forget in a hurry."
the act of departing
From this reading Petrovitsch had been watching him from his window, and muttered to himself, as he heard the ring: "You are going to make me a visit, are you?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Petrovitsch had been watching him from his window, and muttered to himself, as he heard the ring: "You are going to make me a visit, are you?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When nearly there, however, he changed his purpose, took several turns in front of old Petrovitsch's house, and finally mustered courage to pull the bell.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Petrovitsch had been watching him from his window, and muttered to himself, as he heard the ring: "You are going to make me a visit, are you?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Petrovitsch had been watching him from his window, and muttered to himself, as he heard the ring: "You are going to make me a visit, are you?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Petrovitsch had been watching him from his window, and muttered to himself, as he heard the ring: "You are going to make me a visit, are you?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At that very hour Pilgrim was on his way to church.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At that very hour Pilgrim was on his way to church.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When nearly there, however, he changed his purpose, took several turns in front of old Petrovitsch's house, and finally mustered courage to pull the bell.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When nearly there, however, he changed his purpose, took several turns in front of old Petrovitsch's house, and finally mustered courage to pull the bell.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading I will give you a reception you won't forget in a hurry."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will give you a reception you won't forget in a hurry."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
engage in
From this reading Petrovitsch had been watching him from his window, and muttered to himself, as he heard the ring: "You are going to make me a visit, are you?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Petrovitsch had been watching him from his window, and muttered to himself, as he heard the ring: "You are going to make me a visit, are you?
musteredverbUS /ˈmʌstərd/
past form of “muster” — gather or bring together
From this reading When nearly there, however, he changed his purpose, took several turns in front of old Petrovitsch's house, and finally mustered courage to pull the bell.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading Petrovitsch had been watching him from his window, and muttered to himself, as he heard the ring: "You are going to make me a visit, are you?
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When nearly there, however, he changed his purpose, took several turns in front of old Petrovitsch's house, and finally mustered courage to pull the bell.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When nearly there, however, he changed his purpose, took several turns in front of old Petrovitsch's house, and finally mustered courage to pull the bell.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When nearly there, however, he changed his purpose, took several turns in front of old Petrovitsch's house, and finally mustered courage to pull the bell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At that very hour Pilgrim was on his way to church.
Petrovitsch
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From this reading Petrovitsch had been watching him from his window, and muttered to himself, as he heard the ring: "You are going to make me a visit, are you?
Petrovitsch's
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From this reading When nearly there, however, he changed his purpose, took several turns in front of old Petrovitsch's house, and finally mustered courage to pull the bell.
PilgrimnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəm/
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading At that very hour Pilgrim was on his way to church.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading When nearly there, however, he changed his purpose, took several turns in front of old Petrovitsch's house, and finally mustered courage to pull the bell.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading When nearly there, however, he changed his purpose, took several turns in front of old Petrovitsch's house, and finally mustered courage to pull the bell.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading I will give you a reception you won't forget in a hurry."
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Petrovitsch had been watching him from his window, and muttered to himself, as he heard the ring: "You are going to make me a visit, are you?
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading When nearly there, however, he changed his purpose, took several turns in front of old Petrovitsch's house, and finally mustered courage to pull the bell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that very hour Pilgrim was on his way to church.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When nearly there, however, he changed his purpose, took several turns in front of old Petrovitsch's house, and finally mustered courage to pull the bell.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When nearly there, however, he changed his purpose, took several turns in front of old Petrovitsch's house, and finally mustered courage to pull the bell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At that very hour Pilgrim was on his way to church.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When nearly there, however, he changed his purpose, took several turns in front of old Petrovitsch's house, and finally mustered courage to pull the bell.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading When nearly there, however, he changed his purpose, took several turns in front of old Petrovitsch's house, and finally mustered courage to pull the bell.
precisely as stated
From this reading At that very hour Pilgrim was on his way to church.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Petrovitsch had been watching him from his window, and muttered to himself, as he heard the ring: "You are going to make me a visit, are you?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At that very hour Pilgrim was on his way to church.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Petrovitsch had been watching him from his window, and muttered to himself, as he heard the ring: "You are going to make me a visit, are you?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At that very hour Pilgrim was on his way to church.
at the time that
From this reading When nearly there, however, he changed his purpose, took several turns in front of old Petrovitsch's house, and finally mustered courage to pull the bell.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will give you a reception you won't forget in a hurry."
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Petrovitsch had been watching him from his window, and muttered to himself, as he heard the ring: "You are going to make me a visit, are you?
won't
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From this reading I will give you a reception you won't forget in a hurry."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Petrovitsch had been watching him from his window, and muttered to himself, as he heard the ring: "You are going to make me a visit, are you?
