used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Repa was a burly fellow, as tall as a poplar, strong, just hewn out with an axe.
(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 went to the woods every day, for the landlord had sold to Jews all the forest which was free of peasant privileges.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour later, perhaps, Repa came home from the woods with the carpenter Lukash, on the landlord's wagon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOME OTHER PERSONS AND DISAGREEABLE VISIONS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Repa was a burly fellow, as tall as a poplar, strong, just hewn out with an axe.
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading Repa was a burly fellow, as tall as a poplar, strong, just hewn out with an axe.
burlyadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrli/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading Repa was a burly fellow, as tall as a poplar, strong, just hewn out with an axe.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading An hour later, perhaps, Repa came home from the woods with the carpenter Lukash, on the landlord's wagon.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading An hour later, perhaps, Repa came home from the woods with the carpenter Lukash, on the landlord's wagon.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He went to the woods every day, for the landlord had sold to Jews all the forest which was free of peasant privileges.
DISAGREEABLEadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading SOME OTHER PERSONS AND DISAGREEABLE VISIONS.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He went to the woods every day, for the landlord had sold to Jews all the forest which was free of peasant privileges.
a boy or man
From this reading Repa was a burly fellow, as tall as a poplar, strong, just hewn out with an axe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He went to the woods every day, for the landlord had sold to Jews all the forest which was free of peasant privileges.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He went to the woods every day, for the landlord had sold to Jews all the forest which was free of peasant privileges.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He went to the woods every day, for the landlord had sold to Jews all the forest which was free of peasant privileges.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An hour later, perhaps, Repa came home from the woods with the carpenter Lukash, on the landlord's wagon.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Repa received good wages, for he was a good man to work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He went to the woods every day, for the landlord had sold to Jews all the forest which was free of peasant privileges.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went to the woods every day, for the landlord had sold to Jews all the forest which was free of peasant privileges.
hewnadjectiveUS /hjuːn/
cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel
From this reading Repa was a burly fellow, as tall as a poplar, strong, just hewn out with an axe.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading An hour later, perhaps, Repa came home from the woods with the carpenter Lukash, on the landlord's wagon.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour later, perhaps, Repa came home from the woods with the carpenter Lukash, on the landlord's wagon.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading He went to the woods every day, for the landlord had sold to Jews all the forest which was free of peasant privileges.
and nothing more
From this reading Repa was a burly fellow, as tall as a poplar, strong, just hewn out with an axe.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading He went to the woods every day, for the landlord had sold to Jews all the forest which was free of peasant privileges.
landlord'snounUS /ˈlændlɔːrdz/
possessive form of “landlord” — a landowner who leases to others
From this reading An hour later, perhaps, Repa came home from the woods with the carpenter Lukash, on the landlord's wagon.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An hour later, perhaps, Repa came home from the woods with the carpenter Lukash, on the landlord's wagon.
Lukash
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From this reading An hour later, perhaps, Repa came home from the woods with the carpenter Lukash, on the landlord's wagon.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Repa received good wages, for he was a good man to work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He went to the woods every day, for the landlord had sold to Jews all the forest which was free of peasant privileges.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An hour later, perhaps, Repa came home from the woods with the carpenter Lukash, on the landlord's wagon.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading SOME OTHER PERSONS AND DISAGREEABLE VISIONS.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Repa was a burly fellow, as tall as a poplar, strong, just hewn out with an axe.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading He went to the woods every day, for the landlord had sold to Jews all the forest which was free of peasant privileges.
by chance
From this reading An hour later, perhaps, Repa came home from the woods with the carpenter Lukash, on the landlord's wagon.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading SOME OTHER PERSONS AND DISAGREEABLE VISIONS.
poplarnounUS /ˈpɑːplər/
soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar
From this reading Repa was a burly fellow, as tall as a poplar, strong, just hewn out with an axe.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading He went to the woods every day, for the landlord had sold to Jews all the forest which was free of peasant privileges.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Repa received good wages, for he was a good man to work.
Repa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An hour later, perhaps, Repa came home from the woods with the carpenter Lukash, on the landlord's wagon.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading He went to the woods every day, for the landlord had sold to Jews all the forest which was free of peasant privileges.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME OTHER PERSONS AND DISAGREEABLE VISIONS.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Repa was a burly fellow, as tall as a poplar, strong, just hewn out with an axe.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Repa was a burly fellow, as tall as a poplar, strong, just hewn out with an axe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An hour later, perhaps, Repa came home from the woods with the carpenter Lukash, on the landlord's wagon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He went to the woods every day, for the landlord had sold to Jews all the forest which was free of peasant privileges.
VISIONSnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading SOME OTHER PERSONS AND DISAGREEABLE VISIONS.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Repa received good wages, for he was a good man to work.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading An hour later, perhaps, Repa came home from the woods with the carpenter Lukash, on the landlord's wagon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Repa was a burly fellow, as tall as a poplar, strong, just hewn out with an axe.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went to the woods every day, for the landlord had sold to Jews all the forest which was free of peasant privileges.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He went to the woods every day, for the landlord had sold to Jews all the forest which was free of peasant privileges.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An hour later, perhaps, Repa came home from the woods with the carpenter Lukash, on the landlord's wagon.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading An hour later, perhaps, Repa came home from the woods with the carpenter Lukash, on the landlord's wagon.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Repa received good wages, for he was a good man to work.
