used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He shuffled and wriggled like a hare driven to the edge of a covert, and blurted out, almost in panic-stricken fashion, that he too had a great mind to depart.
in addition
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rather, she looked distraught and weary.
Arkady
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From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
Bazarov
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From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
blurtedverbUS /ˈblɜːrtɪd/
past form of “blurt” — utter impulsively
From this reading He shuffled and wriggled like a hare driven to the edge of a covert, and blurted out, almost in panic-stricken fashion, that he too had a great mind to depart.
breakfast-room
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From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
covertnounUS /ˈkoʊvərt/
a flock of coots
From this reading He shuffled and wriggled like a hare driven to the edge of a covert, and blurted out, almost in panic-stricken fashion, that he too had a great mind to depart.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading He shuffled and wriggled like a hare driven to the edge of a covert, and blurted out, almost in panic-stricken fashion, that he too had a great mind to depart.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
distraughtadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔːt/
deeply agitated especially from emotion
From this reading Rather, she looked distraught and weary.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading He shuffled and wriggled like a hare driven to the edge of a covert, and blurted out, almost in panic-stricken fashion, that he too had a great mind to depart.
dumbfoundedadjectiveUS /ˈdʌmfaʊndɪd/
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
the boundary of a surface
From this reading He shuffled and wriggled like a hare driven to the edge of a covert, and blurted out, almost in panic-stricken fashion, that he too had a great mind to depart.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He shuffled and wriggled like a hare driven to the edge of a covert, and blurted out, almost in panic-stricken fashion, that he too had a great mind to depart.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He shuffled and wriggled like a hare driven to the edge of a covert, and blurted out, almost in panic-stricken fashion, that he too had a great mind to depart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
harenounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading He shuffled and wriggled like a hare driven to the edge of a covert, and blurted out, almost in panic-stricken fashion, that he too had a great mind to depart.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
and nothing more
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
Katia
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From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He shuffled and wriggled like a hare driven to the edge of a covert, and blurted out, almost in panic-stricken fashion, that he too had a great mind to depart.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Rather, she looked distraught and weary.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
the force of workers available
From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
make reference to
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He shuffled and wriggled like a hare driven to the edge of a covert, and blurted out, almost in panic-stricken fashion, that he too had a great mind to depart.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
not any; not one
From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
Odintsov
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From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
and nothing more
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He shuffled and wriggled like a hare driven to the edge of a covert, and blurted out, almost in panic-stricken fashion, that he too had a great mind to depart.
panic-strickenadjective
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading He shuffled and wriggled like a hare driven to the edge of a covert, and blurted out, almost in panic-stricken fashion, that he too had a great mind to depart.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
on the contrary
From this reading Rather, she looked distraught and weary.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rather, she looked distraught and weary.
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
shuffledverbUS /ˈʃʌfəld/
past form of “shuffle” — walk by dragging one's feet
From this reading He shuffled and wriggled like a hare driven to the edge of a covert, and blurted out, almost in panic-stricken fashion, that he too had a great mind to depart.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
Sitnikov
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From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
Slavophil
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From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Rather, she looked distraught and weary.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
at the time that
From this reading No particular astonishment was evinced by Madame Odintsov when, on the following day, Arkady informed her that it was his intention to accompany Bazarov.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sitnikov too was dumbfounded at having just entered the breakfast-room in a new and most elegant suit (this time _not_ of "Slavophil" cut, not to mention the fact that he had also had the pleasure of amazing his temporary valet with the multitude of his shirts), only to find himself confronted with the prospect of being deserted by his comrades!
wriggled
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From this reading He shuffled and wriggled like a hare driven to the edge of a covert, and blurted out, almost in panic-stricken fashion, that he too had a great mind to depart.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Katia glanced at him gravely and in silence, and the Princess went so far as to cross herself under her shawl--a precaution against the young men observing the gesture.
