Chapter XVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading IN WHICH WE MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HEROES, AND BEGIN TO HOPE THAT SOMETHING WILL FOLLOW.

(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 All the walls were spotted from them, and had lost their original color.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading IN WHICH WE MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HEROES, AND BEGIN TO HOPE THAT SOMETHING WILL FOLLOW.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In Barania-Glova, in the chancery of the village-mayor, it was as calm as in time of sowing poppy-seed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

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From this reading In Barania-Glova, in the chancery of the village-mayor, it was as calm as in time of sowing poppy-seed.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading IN WHICH WE MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HEROES, AND BEGIN TO HOPE THAT SOMETHING WILL FOLLOW.

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From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

make calm or still

From this reading In Barania-Glova, in the chancery of the village-mayor, it was as calm as in time of sowing poppy-seed.

a court with jurisdiction in equity

From this reading In Barania-Glova, in the chancery of the village-mayor, it was as calm as in time of sowing poppy-seed.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading All the walls were spotted from them, and had lost their original color.

the smallest administrative district of several European countries

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

a barn for cows

From this reading There were as many flies in the chancery as in a cowhouse.

attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading IN WHICH WE MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HEROES, AND BEGIN TO HOPE THAT SOMETHING WILL FOLLOW.

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From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading All the walls were spotted from them, and had lost their original color.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading IN WHICH WE MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HEROES, AND BEGIN TO HOPE THAT SOMETHING WILL FOLLOW.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading IN WHICH WE MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HEROES, AND BEGIN TO HOPE THAT SOMETHING WILL FOLLOW.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN WHICH WE MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HEROES, AND BEGIN TO HOPE THAT SOMETHING WILL FOLLOW.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In Barania-Glova, in the chancery of the village-mayor, it was as calm as in time of sowing poppy-seed.

for more time

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading All the walls were spotted from them, and had lost their original color.

engage in

From this reading IN WHICH WE MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HEROES, AND BEGIN TO HOPE THAT SOMETHING WILL FOLLOW.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There were as many flies in the chancery as in a cowhouse.

the head of a city government

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

not any; not one

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH WE MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HEROES, AND BEGIN TO HOPE THAT SOMETHING WILL FOLLOW.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading All the walls were spotted from them, and had lost their original color.

make a sweeping movement

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

a country person

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In Barania-Glova, in the chancery of the village-mayor, it was as calm as in time of sowing poppy-seed.

-ing form of “scribble” — write down quickly without much attention to detail

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading IN WHICH WE MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HEROES, AND BEGIN TO HOPE THAT SOMETHING WILL FOLLOW.

-ing form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading In Barania-Glova, in the chancery of the village-mayor, it was as calm as in time of sowing poppy-seed.

having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)

From this reading All the walls were spotted from them, and had lost their original color.

having a supporting base

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

lacking natural ease

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH WE MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HEROES, AND BEGIN TO HOPE THAT SOMETHING WILL FOLLOW.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN WHICH WE MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HEROES, AND BEGIN TO HOPE THAT SOMETHING WILL FOLLOW.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All the walls were spotted from them, and had lost their original color.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading All the walls were spotted from them, and had lost their original color.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were as many flies in the chancery as in a cowhouse.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In Barania-Glova, in the chancery of the village-mayor, it was as calm as in time of sowing poppy-seed.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading IN WHICH WE MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HEROES, AND BEGIN TO HOPE THAT SOMETHING WILL FOLLOW.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In Barania-Glova, in the chancery of the village-mayor, it was as calm as in time of sowing poppy-seed.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading All the walls were spotted from them, and had lost their original color.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In Barania-Glova, in the chancery of the village-mayor, it was as calm as in time of sowing poppy-seed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading IN WHICH WE MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HEROES, AND BEGIN TO HOPE THAT SOMETHING WILL FOLLOW.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were as many flies in the chancery as in a cowhouse.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH WE MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HEROES, AND BEGIN TO HOPE THAT SOMETHING WILL FOLLOW.

belonging to which person

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading IN WHICH WE MAKE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HEROES, AND BEGIN TO HOPE THAT SOMETHING WILL FOLLOW.

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 The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The mayor, a peasant no longer young, whose name was Frantsishek Burak, was sitting at the table, and scribbling something on paper with strained attention; the secretary of the Commune, Pan Zolzik, young and full of hope, was standing at the window defending himself from flies.