Chapter VIII

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

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It is very possible too, that this resolution arose from another, a more positive, a graver motive; perhaps, even an affair of the heart.

(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 But of all this the reader may learn more by degrees, and in proper time, if he will only take the trouble, and muster the patience, to read on and follow our traveller on his journeying.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It is very possible too, that this resolution arose from another, a more positive, a graver motive; perhaps, even an affair of the heart.

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

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It is very possible too, that this resolution arose from another, a more positive, a graver motive; perhaps, even an affair of the heart.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading It is very possible too, that this resolution arose from another, a more positive, a graver motive; perhaps, even an affair of the heart.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

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

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

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

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

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

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

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From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But of all this the reader may learn more by degrees, and in proper time, if he will only take the trouble, and muster the patience, to read on and follow our traveller on his journeying.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But of all this the reader may learn more by degrees, and in proper time, if he will only take the trouble, and muster the patience, to read on and follow our traveller on his journeying.

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From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

without stop or interruption

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading But of all this the reader may learn more by degrees, and in proper time, if he will only take the trouble, and muster the patience, to read on and follow our traveller on his journeying.

characterized by great determination

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

divisible by two

From this reading It is very possible too, that this resolution arose from another, a more positive, a graver motive; perhaps, even an affair of the heart.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading But of all this the reader may learn more by degrees, and in proper time, if he will only take the trouble, and muster the patience, to read on and follow our traveller on his journeying.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is very possible too, that this resolution arose from another, a more positive, a graver motive; perhaps, even an affair of the heart.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

a tool used by an engraver

From this reading It is very possible too, that this resolution arose from another, a more positive, a graver motive; perhaps, even an affair of the heart.

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

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It is very possible too, that this resolution arose from another, a more positive, a graver motive; perhaps, even an affair of the heart.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But of all this the reader may learn more by degrees, and in proper time, if he will only take the trouble, and muster the patience, to read on and follow our traveller on his journeying.

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

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

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

From this reading It is very possible too, that this resolution arose from another, a more positive, a graver motive; perhaps, even an affair of the heart.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is very possible too, that this resolution arose from another, a more positive, a graver motive; perhaps, even an affair of the heart.

the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading But of all this the reader may learn more by degrees, and in proper time, if he will only take the trouble, and muster the patience, to read on and follow our traveller on his journeying.

plural of “landowner” — a holder or proprietor of land

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

immediately past

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading But of all this the reader may learn more by degrees, and in proper time, if he will only take the trouble, and muster the patience, to read on and follow our traveller on his journeying.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

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

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But of all this the reader may learn more by degrees, and in proper time, if he will only take the trouble, and muster the patience, to read on and follow our traveller on his journeying.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading It is very possible too, that this resolution arose from another, a more positive, a graver motive; perhaps, even an affair of the heart.

gather or bring together

From this reading But of all this the reader may learn more by degrees, and in proper time, if he will only take the trouble, and muster the patience, to read on and follow our traveller on his journeying.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But of all this the reader may learn more by degrees, and in proper time, if he will only take the trouble, and muster the patience, to read on and follow our traveller on his journeying.

and nothing more

From this reading But of all this the reader may learn more by degrees, and in proper time, if he will only take the trouble, and muster the patience, to read on and follow our traveller on his journeying.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading But of all this the reader may learn more by degrees, and in proper time, if he will only take the trouble, and muster the patience, to read on and follow our traveller on his journeying.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading But of all this the reader may learn more by degrees, and in proper time, if he will only take the trouble, and muster the patience, to read on and follow our traveller on his journeying.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

by chance

From this reading It is very possible too, that this resolution arose from another, a more positive, a graver motive; perhaps, even an affair of the heart.

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

From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings

From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading It is very possible too, that this resolution arose from another, a more positive, a graver motive; perhaps, even an affair of the heart.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It is very possible too, that this resolution arose from another, a more positive, a graver motive; perhaps, even an affair of the heart.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading But of all this the reader may learn more by degrees, and in proper time, if he will only take the trouble, and muster the patience, to read on and follow our traveller on his journeying.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading But of all this the reader may learn more by degrees, and in proper time, if he will only take the trouble, and muster the patience, to read on and follow our traveller on his journeying.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading But of all this the reader may learn more by degrees, and in proper time, if he will only take the trouble, and muster the patience, to read on and follow our traveller on his journeying.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading It is very possible too, that this resolution arose from another, a more positive, a graver motive; perhaps, even an affair of the heart.

determined

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

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

From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

a city in western Russia on the Dnieper River; scene of severe fighting in World War II

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

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

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

carry out

From this reading But of all this the reader may learn more by degrees, and in proper time, if he will only take the trouble, and muster the patience, to read on and follow our traveller on his journeying.

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

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is very possible too, that this resolution arose from another, a more positive, a graver motive; perhaps, even an affair of the heart.

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

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It is very possible too, that this resolution arose from another, a more positive, a graver motive; perhaps, even an affair of the heart.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

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

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It is very possible too, that this resolution arose from another, a more positive, a graver motive; perhaps, even an affair of the heart.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

a person who changes location

From this reading But of all this the reader may learn more by degrees, and in proper time, if he will only take the trouble, and muster the patience, to read on and follow our traveller on his journeying.

a source of difficulty

From this reading But of all this the reader may learn more by degrees, and in proper time, if he will only take the trouble, and muster the patience, to read on and follow our traveller on his journeying.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

precisely as stated

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

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

From this reading Selifan, the coachman, had received instructions to be ready early in the morning, and to have his horses and the britchka ready to start at a moment's notice; Petruschka, his servant, was ordered to stay at home, and mind his master's apartment and his portmanteau.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

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

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

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

From this reading More than a week had already passed away since Tchichikoff's arrival in Smolensk, during which time he had continued paying morning visits and attending dinner and evening parties, and in so doing, had spent--as the common phrase goes--his time very pleasantly.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At last he determined upon extending his civilities beyond the limits of the town, and resolved to turn his attention to the pressing invitations of the landowners in the vicinity; among whom Maniloff and Sobakevitch were those to whom he had made a formal promise.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But of all this the reader may learn more by degrees, and in proper time, if he will only take the trouble, and muster the patience, to read on and follow our traveller on his journeying.