used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
(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 Nothing, however, of all that Tchichikoff had projected on the preceding evening, so happened on the following morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading In the first instance, he awoke considerably later than he wished; this was the first annoyance.
any thing at all
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading In the first instance, he awoke considerably later than he wished; this was the first annoyance.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
britchka
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From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading In the first instance, he awoke considerably later than he wished; this was the first annoyance.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
the act of departing
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
disregardverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Nothing, however, of all that Tchichikoff had projected on the preceding evening, so happened on the following morning.
accept an excuse for
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first instance, he awoke considerably later than he wished; this was the first annoyance.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Nothing, however, of all that Tchichikoff had projected on the preceding evening, so happened on the following morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nothing, however, of all that Tchichikoff had projected on the preceding evening, so happened on the following morning.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Nothing, however, of all that Tchichikoff had projected on the preceding evening, so happened on the following morning.
harnessedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrnəst/
brought under control and put to use
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the first instance, he awoke considerably later than he wished; this was the first annoyance.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Nothing, however, of all that Tchichikoff had projected on the preceding evening, so happened on the following morning.
of the present time and place
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first instance, he awoke considerably later than he wished; this was the first annoyance.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the first instance, he awoke considerably later than he wished; this was the first annoyance.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In the first instance, he awoke considerably later than he wished; this was the first annoyance.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Nothing, however, of all that Tchichikoff had projected on the preceding evening, so happened on the following morning.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing, however, of all that Tchichikoff had projected on the preceding evening, so happened on the following morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing, however, of all that Tchichikoff had projected on the preceding evening, so happened on the following morning.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nothing, however, of all that Tchichikoff had projected on the preceding evening, so happened on the following morning.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Nothing, however, of all that Tchichikoff had projected on the preceding evening, so happened on the following morning.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Nothing, however, of all that Tchichikoff had projected on the preceding evening, so happened on the following morning.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading This was the second annoyance.
Selifan
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From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nothing, however, of all that Tchichikoff had projected on the preceding evening, so happened on the following morning.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
Tchichikoff
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From this reading Nothing, however, of all that Tchichikoff had projected on the preceding evening, so happened on the following morning.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the first instance, he awoke considerably later than he wished; this was the first annoyance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nothing, however, of all that Tchichikoff had projected on the preceding evening, so happened on the following morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nothing, however, of all that Tchichikoff had projected on the preceding evening, so happened on the following morning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the first instance, he awoke considerably later than he wished; this was the first annoyance.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the first instance, he awoke considerably later than he wished; this was the first annoyance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
at the time that
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Scarcely had he risen from his couch, when he sent immediately to inquire whether the horses were harnessed and before the britchka, and whether all was ready for his departure, but he was informed that neither the horses nor the britchka, nor anything was ready for his immediate departure.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading In the first instance, he awoke considerably later than he wished; this was the first annoyance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He flew into a violent passion, and had first, the intention of treating our friend Selifan to something in the Russian fashion, for the disregard thus shown to his orders, however he preferred waiting impatiently to hear first what excuse he would come to offer.
