used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The journey back to Petersburg passed in a numb, hopeless dream for Tamara.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She did her best to be natural and gay, but her white face, pinched and drawn, caused her godmother to feel anxious about her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She did her best to be natural and gay, but her white face, pinched and drawn, caused her godmother to feel anxious about her.
eagerly desirous
From this reading She did her best to be natural and gay, but her white face, pinched and drawn, caused her godmother to feel anxious about her.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading Gritzko had bidden them goodbye at the train--he was going back to Milasláv to arrange for his and Jack's bear-hunt--and would not be in the capital for two more days.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
AstrakhannounUS /ˈæstrəkɑːn/
the fur of young lambs
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gritzko had bidden them goodbye at the train--he was going back to Milasláv to arrange for his and Jack's bear-hunt--and would not be in the capital for two more days.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The journey back to Petersburg passed in a numb, hopeless dream for Tamara.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She did her best to be natural and gay, but her white face, pinched and drawn, caused her godmother to feel anxious about her.
bear-hunt
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From this reading Gritzko had bidden them goodbye at the train--he was going back to Milasláv to arrange for his and Jack's bear-hunt--and would not be in the capital for two more days.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She did her best to be natural and gay, but her white face, pinched and drawn, caused her godmother to feel anxious about her.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading Gritzko had bidden them goodbye at the train--he was going back to Milasláv to arrange for his and Jack's bear-hunt--and would not be in the capital for two more days.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She did her best to be natural and gay, but her white face, pinched and drawn, caused her godmother to feel anxious about her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That would be the Tuesday, and Tamara was to leave on Wednesday evening by the Nord Express.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Gritzko had bidden them goodbye at the train--he was going back to Milasláv to arrange for his and Jack's bear-hunt--and would not be in the capital for two more days.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading She did her best to be natural and gay, but her white face, pinched and drawn, caused her godmother to feel anxious about her.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Gritzko had bidden them goodbye at the train--he was going back to Milasláv to arrange for his and Jack's bear-hunt--and would not be in the capital for two more days.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did her best to be natural and gay, but her white face, pinched and drawn, caused her godmother to feel anxious about her.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading She did her best to be natural and gay, but her white face, pinched and drawn, caused her godmother to feel anxious about her.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The journey back to Petersburg passed in a numb, hopeless dream for Tamara.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That would be the Tuesday, and Tamara was to leave on Wednesday evening by the Nord Express.
give expression to
From this reading That would be the Tuesday, and Tamara was to leave on Wednesday evening by the Nord Express.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She did her best to be natural and gay, but her white face, pinched and drawn, caused her godmother to feel anxious about her.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading She did her best to be natural and gay, but her white face, pinched and drawn, caused her godmother to feel anxious about her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The journey back to Petersburg passed in a numb, hopeless dream for Tamara.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading She did her best to be natural and gay, but her white face, pinched and drawn, caused her godmother to feel anxious about her.
godmothernounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðər/
any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading She did her best to be natural and gay, but her white face, pinched and drawn, caused her godmother to feel anxious about her.
the act of departing
From this reading Gritzko had bidden them goodbye at the train--he was going back to Milasláv to arrange for his and Jack's bear-hunt--and would not be in the capital for two more days.
goodbyenounUS /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading Gritzko had bidden them goodbye at the train--he was going back to Milasláv to arrange for his and Jack's bear-hunt--and would not be in the capital for two more days.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
Gritzko
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From this reading Gritzko had bidden them goodbye at the train--he was going back to Milasláv to arrange for his and Jack's bear-hunt--and would not be in the capital for two more days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gritzko had bidden them goodbye at the train--he was going back to Milasláv to arrange for his and Jack's bear-hunt--and would not be in the capital for two more days.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gritzko had bidden them goodbye at the train--he was going back to Milasláv to arrange for his and Jack's bear-hunt--and would not be in the capital for two more days.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She did her best to be natural and gay, but her white face, pinched and drawn, caused her godmother to feel anxious about her.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gritzko had bidden them goodbye at the train--he was going back to Milasláv to arrange for his and Jack's bear-hunt--and would not be in the capital for two more days.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading The journey back to Petersburg passed in a numb, hopeless dream for Tamara.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The journey back to Petersburg passed in a numb, hopeless dream for Tamara.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Gritzko had bidden them goodbye at the train--he was going back to Milasláv to arrange for his and Jack's bear-hunt--and would not be in the capital for two more days.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The journey back to Petersburg passed in a numb, hopeless dream for Tamara.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
immediately past
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
go away from a place
From this reading That would be the Tuesday, and Tamara was to leave on Wednesday evening by the Nord Express.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
Milasláv
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From this reading Gritzko had bidden them goodbye at the train--he was going back to Milasláv to arrange for his and Jack's bear-hunt--and would not be in the capital for two more days.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Gritzko had bidden them goodbye at the train--he was going back to Milasláv to arrange for his and Jack's bear-hunt--and would not be in the capital for two more days.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading She did her best to be natural and gay, but her white face, pinched and drawn, caused her godmother to feel anxious about her.
Nord
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From this reading That would be the Tuesday, and Tamara was to leave on Wednesday evening by the Nord Express.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gritzko had bidden them goodbye at the train--he was going back to Milasláv to arrange for his and Jack's bear-hunt--and would not be in the capital for two more days.
numbadjectiveUS /nʌm/
lacking sensation
From this reading The journey back to Petersburg passed in a numb, hopeless dream for Tamara.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That would be the Tuesday, and Tamara was to leave on Wednesday evening by the Nord Express.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The journey back to Petersburg passed in a numb, hopeless dream for Tamara.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading The journey back to Petersburg passed in a numb, hopeless dream for Tamara.
pinchedadjectiveUS /pɪntʃt/
sounding as if the nose were pinched
From this reading She did her best to be natural and gay, but her white face, pinched and drawn, caused her godmother to feel anxious about her.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
cut with a saw
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did her best to be natural and gay, but her white face, pinched and drawn, caused her godmother to feel anxious about her.
having a supporting base
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
Tamara
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From this reading The journey back to Petersburg passed in a numb, hopeless dream for Tamara.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That would be the Tuesday, and Tamara was to leave on Wednesday evening by the Nord Express.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The journey back to Petersburg passed in a numb, hopeless dream for Tamara.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Gritzko had bidden them goodbye at the train--he was going back to Milasláv to arrange for his and Jack's bear-hunt--and would not be in the capital for two more days.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The journey back to Petersburg passed in a numb, hopeless dream for Tamara.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Gritzko had bidden them goodbye at the train--he was going back to Milasláv to arrange for his and Jack's bear-hunt--and would not be in the capital for two more days.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading That would be the Tuesday, and Tamara was to leave on Wednesday evening by the Nord Express.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Gritzko had bidden them goodbye at the train--he was going back to Milasláv to arrange for his and Jack's bear-hunt--and would not be in the capital for two more days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gritzko had bidden them goodbye at the train--he was going back to Milasláv to arrange for his and Jack's bear-hunt--and would not be in the capital for two more days.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading That would be the Tuesday, and Tamara was to leave on Wednesday evening by the Nord Express.
a Caucasian
From this reading She did her best to be natural and gay, but her white face, pinched and drawn, caused her godmother to feel anxious about her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had kissed her hand with respectful reverence as he said farewell, and the last she saw of him was standing there in his gray overcoat and high fur collar, a light in his eyes as they peered from beneath his Astrakhan cap.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Gritzko had bidden them goodbye at the train--he was going back to Milasláv to arrange for his and Jack's bear-hunt--and would not be in the capital for two more days.
