used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
the state of being absent
From this reading HOW THEY PREPARED TO GO WITH HIM Hope had been busy during his absence.
(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 Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The philosophical paucity of his requirements astonished Marya Verskaïa not a little.
baredadjectiveUS /berd/
having the head uncovered
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He hastily selected the most necessary things, constantly forgetting that it was not to Yakutsk that he was going, but to freedom, where all things were obtainable, or to death, where nothing would be needed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading HOW THEY PREPARED TO GO WITH HIM Hope had been busy during his absence.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
bundlesnounUS /ˈbʌndəlz/
plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading HOW THEY PREPARED TO GO WITH HIM Hope had been busy during his absence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He hastily selected the most necessary things, constantly forgetting that it was not to Yakutsk that he was going, but to freedom, where all things were obtainable, or to death, where nothing would be needed.
ceaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
chatterboxnoun
orchid growing along streams or ponds of western North America having leafy stems and 1 greenish-brown and pinkish flower in the axil of each upper leaf
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading He hastily selected the most necessary things, constantly forgetting that it was not to Yakutsk that he was going, but to freedom, where all things were obtainable, or to death, where nothing would be needed.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He hastily selected the most necessary things, constantly forgetting that it was not to Yakutsk that he was going, but to freedom, where all things were obtainable, or to death, where nothing would be needed.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
the act of departing
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading HOW THEY PREPARED TO GO WITH HIM Hope had been busy during his absence.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He hastily selected the most necessary things, constantly forgetting that it was not to Yakutsk that he was going, but to freedom, where all things were obtainable, or to death, where nothing would be needed.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading He hastily selected the most necessary things, constantly forgetting that it was not to Yakutsk that he was going, but to freedom, where all things were obtainable, or to death, where nothing would be needed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HOW THEY PREPARED TO GO WITH HIM Hope had been busy during his absence.
the act of departing
From this reading He hastily selected the most necessary things, constantly forgetting that it was not to Yakutsk that he was going, but to freedom, where all things were obtainable, or to death, where nothing would be needed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOW THEY PREPARED TO GO WITH HIM Hope had been busy during his absence.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading He hastily selected the most necessary things, constantly forgetting that it was not to Yakutsk that he was going, but to freedom, where all things were obtainable, or to death, where nothing would be needed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOW THEY PREPARED TO GO WITH HIM Hope had been busy during his absence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW THEY PREPARED TO GO WITH HIM Hope had been busy during his absence.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading HOW THEY PREPARED TO GO WITH HIM Hope had been busy during his absence.
Hope'snounUS /hoʊps/
possessive form of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THEY PREPARED TO GO WITH HIM Hope had been busy during his absence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He hastily selected the most necessary things, constantly forgetting that it was not to Yakutsk that he was going, but to freedom, where all things were obtainable, or to death, where nothing would be needed.
kind-heartedadjective
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
lamentationsnoun
an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
go away from a place
From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
Marya
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From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
membranenounUS /ˈmembreɪn/
a thin pliable sheet of material
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He hastily selected the most necessary things, constantly forgetting that it was not to Yakutsk that he was going, but to freedom, where all things were obtainable, or to death, where nothing would be needed.
absolutely essential
From this reading He hastily selected the most necessary things, constantly forgetting that it was not to Yakutsk that he was going, but to freedom, where all things were obtainable, or to death, where nothing would be needed.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He hastily selected the most necessary things, constantly forgetting that it was not to Yakutsk that he was going, but to freedom, where all things were obtainable, or to death, where nothing would be needed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He hastily selected the most necessary things, constantly forgetting that it was not to Yakutsk that he was going, but to freedom, where all things were obtainable, or to death, where nothing would be needed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He hastily selected the most necessary things, constantly forgetting that it was not to Yakutsk that he was going, but to freedom, where all things were obtainable, or to death, where nothing would be needed.
obtainableadjectiveUS /əbˈteɪnəbəl/
capable of being obtained
From this reading He hastily selected the most necessary things, constantly forgetting that it was not to Yakutsk that he was going, but to freedom, where all things were obtainable, or to death, where nothing would be needed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He hastily selected the most necessary things, constantly forgetting that it was not to Yakutsk that he was going, but to freedom, where all things were obtainable, or to death, where nothing would be needed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
paucitynounUS /ˈpɔːsətiː/
an insufficient quantity or number
From this reading The philosophical paucity of his requirements astonished Marya Verskaïa not a little.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading The philosophical paucity of his requirements astonished Marya Verskaïa not a little.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading HOW THEY PREPARED TO GO WITH HIM Hope had been busy during his absence.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading The philosophical paucity of his requirements astonished Marya Verskaïa not a little.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading He hastily selected the most necessary things, constantly forgetting that it was not to Yakutsk that he was going, but to freedom, where all things were obtainable, or to death, where nothing would be needed.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
carry out
From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He hastily selected the most necessary things, constantly forgetting that it was not to Yakutsk that he was going, but to freedom, where all things were obtainable, or to death, where nothing would be needed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW THEY PREPARED TO GO WITH HIM Hope had been busy during his absence.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He hastily selected the most necessary things, constantly forgetting that it was not to Yakutsk that he was going, but to freedom, where all things were obtainable, or to death, where nothing would be needed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW THEY PREPARED TO GO WITH HIM Hope had been busy during his absence.
Verskaïa
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From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The kind-hearted little chatterbox was loud in her lamentations over their sudden departure, and her ceaseless flow of talk was to Paul like the continuous dropping of small shot on a bared membrane of the brain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He hastily selected the most necessary things, constantly forgetting that it was not to Yakutsk that he was going, but to freedom, where all things were obtainable, or to death, where nothing would be needed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
in or at the place that
From this reading He hastily selected the most necessary things, constantly forgetting that it was not to Yakutsk that he was going, but to freedom, where all things were obtainable, or to death, where nothing would be needed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW THEY PREPARED TO GO WITH HIM Hope had been busy during his absence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Marya Verskaïa had come in, and between them they had packed Hope's belongings into bundles, and spread out all Paul's for his decision as to what he would take and what leave behind.
Yakutsk
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From this reading He hastily selected the most necessary things, constantly forgetting that it was not to Yakutsk that he was going, but to freedom, where all things were obtainable, or to death, where nothing would be needed.
