used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “‘Tis a fine town,”--remarked Véretyeff;--“but, in my opinion, it is nice everywhere.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “What are you wrangling about?”--inquired Véretyeff, rising and approaching them.
Alexyéevna
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From this reading “Still about Petersburg.”--replied Nadézhda Alexyéevna.--“Vladímir Sergyéitch cannot sufficiently praise it.”
(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 He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “What are you wrangling about?”--inquired Véretyeff, rising and approaching them.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading “What are you wrangling about?”--inquired Véretyeff, rising and approaching them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What are you wrangling about?”--inquired Véretyeff, rising and approaching them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “‘Tis a fine town,”--remarked Véretyeff;--“but, in my opinion, it is nice everywhere.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By Heaven, it is.
cannot
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From this reading “Still about Petersburg.”--replied Nadézhda Alexyéevna.--“Vladímir Sergyéitch cannot sufficiently praise it.”
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
to or in any or all places
From this reading “‘Tis a fine town,”--remarked Véretyeff;--“but, in my opinion, it is nice everywhere.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “‘Tis a fine town,”--remarked Véretyeff;--“but, in my opinion, it is nice everywhere.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading By Heaven, it is.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “What are you wrangling about?”--inquired Véretyeff, rising and approaching them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “‘Tis a fine town,”--remarked Véretyeff;--“but, in my opinion, it is nice everywhere.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Still about Petersburg.”--replied Nadézhda Alexyéevna.--“Vladímir Sergyéitch cannot sufficiently praise it.”
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “‘Tis a fine town,”--remarked Véretyeff;--“but, in my opinion, it is nice everywhere.
Nadézhda
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From this reading “Still about Petersburg.”--replied Nadézhda Alexyéevna.--“Vladímir Sergyéitch cannot sufficiently praise it.”
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “‘Tis a fine town,”--remarked Véretyeff;--“but, in my opinion, it is nice everywhere.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading “‘Tis a fine town,”--remarked Véretyeff;--“but, in my opinion, it is nice everywhere.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading “Still about Petersburg.”--replied Nadézhda Alexyéevna.--“Vladímir Sergyéitch cannot sufficiently praise it.”
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading “Still about Petersburg.”--replied Nadézhda Alexyéevna.--“Vladímir Sergyéitch cannot sufficiently praise it.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “‘Tis a fine town,”--remarked Véretyeff;--“but, in my opinion, it is nice everywhere.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Still about Petersburg.”--replied Nadézhda Alexyéevna.--“Vladímir Sergyéitch cannot sufficiently praise it.”
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading “What are you wrangling about?”--inquired Véretyeff, rising and approaching them.
Sergyéitch
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From this reading “Still about Petersburg.”--replied Nadézhda Alexyéevna.--“Vladímir Sergyéitch cannot sufficiently praise it.”
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
not in physical motion
From this reading “Still about Petersburg.”--replied Nadézhda Alexyéevna.--“Vladímir Sergyéitch cannot sufficiently praise it.”
to a sufficient degree
From this reading “Still about Petersburg.”--replied Nadézhda Alexyéevna.--“Vladímir Sergyéitch cannot sufficiently praise it.”
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “What are you wrangling about?”--inquired Véretyeff, rising and approaching them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading “‘Tis a fine town,”--remarked Véretyeff;--“but, in my opinion, it is nice everywhere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading “‘Tis a fine town,”--remarked Véretyeff;--“but, in my opinion, it is nice everywhere.
Vladímir
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From this reading “Still about Petersburg.”--replied Nadézhda Alexyéevna.--“Vladímir Sergyéitch cannot sufficiently praise it.”
Véretyeff
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From this reading “What are you wrangling about?”--inquired Véretyeff, rising and approaching them.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What are you wrangling about?”--inquired Véretyeff, rising and approaching them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
wranglingnounUS /ˈræŋɡəlɪŋ/
an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)
From this reading “What are you wrangling about?”--inquired Véretyeff, rising and approaching them.
but in spite of that
From this reading He swayed lazily from side to side as he walked; in all his movements there was perceptible something which was not exactly carelessness, nor yet exactly fatigue.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What are you wrangling about?”--inquired Véretyeff, rising and approaching them.
