used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mikolai's funeral took place three days after his death.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During the ceremony I did not leave Hania for an instant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
placed in a grave
From this reading We buried him in our family vault, and his coffin was placed near the coffin of my grandfather, the colonel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had come with me in the sleigh, and I wished that she should return with me; but Father Ludvik sent me to invite the neighbors from the cemetery to our house to warm and strengthen themselves.
cemeterynounUS /ˈseməteri/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading She had come with me in the sleigh, and I wished that she should return with me; but Father Ludvik sent me to invite the neighbors from the cemetery to our house to warm and strengthen themselves.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading During the ceremony I did not leave Hania for an instant.
coffinnounUS /ˈkɔːfɪn/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading We buried him in our family vault, and his coffin was placed near the coffin of my grandfather, the colonel.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading We buried him in our family vault, and his coffin was placed near the coffin of my grandfather, the colonel.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had come with me in the sleigh, and I wished that she should return with me; but Father Ludvik sent me to invite the neighbors from the cemetery to our house to warm and strengthen themselves.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Mikolai's funeral took place three days after his death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Mikolai's funeral took place three days after his death.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading During the ceremony I did not leave Hania for an instant.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the ceremony I did not leave Hania for an instant.
a social unit living together
From this reading We buried him in our family vault, and his coffin was placed near the coffin of my grandfather, the colonel.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She had come with me in the sleigh, and I wished that she should return with me; but Father Ludvik sent me to invite the neighbors from the cemetery to our house to warm and strengthen themselves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the ceremony I did not leave Hania for an instant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had come with me in the sleigh, and I wished that she should return with me; but Father Ludvik sent me to invite the neighbors from the cemetery to our house to warm and strengthen themselves.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Mikolai's funeral took place three days after his death.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading We buried him in our family vault, and his coffin was placed near the coffin of my grandfather, the colonel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had come with me in the sleigh, and I wished that she should return with me; but Father Ludvik sent me to invite the neighbors from the cemetery to our house to warm and strengthen themselves.
Hania
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From this reading During the ceremony I did not leave Hania for an instant.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We buried him in our family vault, and his coffin was placed near the coffin of my grandfather, the colonel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mikolai's funeral took place three days after his death.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She had come with me in the sleigh, and I wished that she should return with me; but Father Ludvik sent me to invite the neighbors from the cemetery to our house to warm and strengthen themselves.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During the ceremony I did not leave Hania for an instant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading During the ceremony I did not leave Hania for an instant.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading She had come with me in the sleigh, and I wished that she should return with me; but Father Ludvik sent me to invite the neighbors from the cemetery to our house to warm and strengthen themselves.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
go away from a place
From this reading During the ceremony I did not leave Hania for an instant.
held dear
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
Ludvik
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From this reading She had come with me in the sleigh, and I wished that she should return with me; but Father Ludvik sent me to invite the neighbors from the cemetery to our house to warm and strengthen themselves.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had come with me in the sleigh, and I wished that she should return with me; but Father Ludvik sent me to invite the neighbors from the cemetery to our house to warm and strengthen themselves.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
Mikolai's
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From this reading Mikolai's funeral took place three days after his death.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading We buried him in our family vault, and his coffin was placed near the coffin of my grandfather, the colonel.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading We buried him in our family vault, and his coffin was placed near the coffin of my grandfather, the colonel.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During the ceremony I did not leave Hania for an instant.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mikolai's funeral took place three days after his death.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading We buried him in our family vault, and his coffin was placed near the coffin of my grandfather, the colonel.
on the contrary
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She had come with me in the sleigh, and I wished that she should return with me; but Father Ludvik sent me to invite the neighbors from the cemetery to our house to warm and strengthen themselves.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She had come with me in the sleigh, and I wished that she should return with me; but Father Ludvik sent me to invite the neighbors from the cemetery to our house to warm and strengthen themselves.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had come with me in the sleigh, and I wished that she should return with me; but Father Ludvik sent me to invite the neighbors from the cemetery to our house to warm and strengthen themselves.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She had come with me in the sleigh, and I wished that she should return with me; but Father Ludvik sent me to invite the neighbors from the cemetery to our house to warm and strengthen themselves.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading She had come with me in the sleigh, and I wished that she should return with me; but Father Ludvik sent me to invite the neighbors from the cemetery to our house to warm and strengthen themselves.
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading She had come with me in the sleigh, and I wished that she should return with me; but Father Ludvik sent me to invite the neighbors from the cemetery to our house to warm and strengthen themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had come with me in the sleigh, and I wished that she should return with me; but Father Ludvik sent me to invite the neighbors from the cemetery to our house to warm and strengthen themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading She had come with me in the sleigh, and I wished that she should return with me; but Father Ludvik sent me to invite the neighbors from the cemetery to our house to warm and strengthen themselves.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Mikolai's funeral took place three days after his death.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mikolai's funeral took place three days after his death.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading We buried him in our family vault, and his coffin was placed near the coffin of my grandfather, the colonel.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading She had come with me in the sleigh, and I wished that she should return with me; but Father Ludvik sent me to invite the neighbors from the cemetery to our house to warm and strengthen themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We buried him in our family vault, and his coffin was placed near the coffin of my grandfather, the colonel.
which person or people
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She had come with me in the sleigh, and I wished that she should return with me; but Father Ludvik sent me to invite the neighbors from the cemetery to our house to warm and strengthen themselves.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Our neighbors appeared in rather large numbers, wishing to honor the memory of the old man, who, though a servant, was respected and loved universally.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had come with me in the sleigh, and I wished that she should return with me; but Father Ludvik sent me to invite the neighbors from the cemetery to our house to warm and strengthen themselves.
