Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something

From this reading In it were seated his servant Porphir, and his new acquisition the young bull-dog.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

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

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

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

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

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

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading These two carriages were followed at a slight distance behind by Nosdrieff's dilapidated conveyance.

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

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading These two carriages were followed at a slight distance behind by Nosdrieff's dilapidated conveyance.

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From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

a brother by marriage

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

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From this reading In it were seated his servant Porphir, and his new acquisition the young bull-dog.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These two carriages were followed at a slight distance behind by Nosdrieff's dilapidated conveyance.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading The travellers took their seats in their respective carriages.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

document effecting a property transfer

From this reading These two carriages were followed at a slight distance behind by Nosdrieff's dilapidated conveyance.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

in deplorable condition

From this reading These two carriages were followed at a slight distance behind by Nosdrieff's dilapidated conveyance.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading These two carriages were followed at a slight distance behind by Nosdrieff's dilapidated conveyance.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading These two carriages were followed at a slight distance behind by Nosdrieff's dilapidated conveyance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

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

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

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

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

of great significance or value

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

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

From this reading The travellers took their seats in their respective carriages.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In it were seated his servant Porphir, and his new acquisition the young bull-dog.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In it were seated his servant Porphir, and his new acquisition the young bull-dog.

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From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

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

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

by chance

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

participate in games or sport

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

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

From this reading In it were seated his servant Porphir, and his new acquisition the young bull-dog.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

considered individually

From this reading The travellers took their seats in their respective carriages.

express in words

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading The travellers took their seats in their respective carriages.

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

From this reading In it were seated his servant Porphir, and his new acquisition the young bull-dog.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading These two carriages were followed at a slight distance behind by Nosdrieff's dilapidated conveyance.

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

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

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

From this reading The travellers took their seats in their respective carriages.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The travellers took their seats in their respective carriages.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These two carriages were followed at a slight distance behind by Nosdrieff's dilapidated conveyance.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

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

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

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

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The travellers took their seats in their respective carriages.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading The travellers took their seats in their respective carriages.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading These two carriages were followed at a slight distance behind by Nosdrieff's dilapidated conveyance.

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

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

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

From this reading These two carriages were followed at a slight distance behind by Nosdrieff's dilapidated conveyance.

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

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

belonging to which person

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Tchichikoff's britchka drove in a line with that in which Nosdrieff was seated with his brother-in-law, and thus they had every facility for continuing their conversation during their journey to Nosdrieff's estate.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading As the conversation of the three travellers could be but of little interest to the reader, we will omit it altogether, and say a word instead about Nosdrieff, whose fate it will perhaps be to play an important part in this narrative.

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

From this reading In it were seated his servant Porphir, and his new acquisition the young bull-dog.