Chapter X

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

From this reading MOTHERS AND CHILDREN BUT to get little Clava away from her mother, Tatiania, was a hard task, almost an impossible one.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

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From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

(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 Her husband had been in prison for nine months, and but for Sergius and Marfa, who had done all the work on their land, and with their beehives, the family would have fallen into dire poverty.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading MOTHERS AND CHILDREN BUT to get little Clava away from her mother, Tatiania, was a hard task, almost an impossible one.

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

From this reading MOTHERS AND CHILDREN BUT to get little Clava away from her mother, Tatiania, was a hard task, almost an impossible one.

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

From this reading MOTHERS AND CHILDREN BUT to get little Clava away from her mother, Tatiania, was a hard task, almost an impossible one.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading MOTHERS AND CHILDREN BUT to get little Clava away from her mother, Tatiania, was a hard task, almost an impossible one.

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From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

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

From this reading Her husband had been in prison for nine months, and but for Sergius and Marfa, who had done all the work on their land, and with their beehives, the family would have fallen into dire poverty.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Her husband had been in prison for nine months, and but for Sergius and Marfa, who had done all the work on their land, and with their beehives, the family would have fallen into dire poverty.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MOTHERS AND CHILDREN BUT to get little Clava away from her mother, Tatiania, was a hard task, almost an impossible one.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading MOTHERS AND CHILDREN BUT to get little Clava away from her mother, Tatiania, was a hard task, almost an impossible one.

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From this reading MOTHERS AND CHILDREN BUT to get little Clava away from her mother, Tatiania, was a hard task, almost an impossible one.

a church tribunal or governing body

From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading They were, of course, much poorer than they had been in former years.

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

From this reading Her husband had been in prison for nine months, and but for Sergius and Marfa, who had done all the work on their land, and with their beehives, the family would have fallen into dire poverty.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Her husband had been in prison for nine months, and but for Sergius and Marfa, who had done all the work on their land, and with their beehives, the family would have fallen into dire poverty.

-ing form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Her husband had been in prison for nine months, and but for Sergius and Marfa, who had done all the work on their land, and with their beehives, the family would have fallen into dire poverty.

a social unit living together

From this reading Her husband had been in prison for nine months, and but for Sergius and Marfa, who had done all the work on their land, and with their beehives, the family would have fallen into dire poverty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading They were, of course, much poorer than they had been in former years.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MOTHERS AND CHILDREN BUT to get little Clava away from her mother, Tatiania, was a hard task, almost an impossible one.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading MOTHERS AND CHILDREN BUT to get little Clava away from her mother, Tatiania, was a hard task, almost an impossible one.

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

From this reading Her husband had been in prison for nine months, and but for Sergius and Marfa, who had done all the work on their land, and with their beehives, the family would have fallen into dire poverty.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading MOTHERS AND CHILDREN BUT to get little Clava away from her mother, Tatiania, was a hard task, almost an impossible one.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Her husband had been in prison for nine months, and but for Sergius and Marfa, who had done all the work on their land, and with their beehives, the family would have fallen into dire poverty.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading MOTHERS AND CHILDREN BUT to get little Clava away from her mother, Tatiania, was a hard task, almost an impossible one.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Her husband had been in prison for nine months, and but for Sergius and Marfa, who had done all the work on their land, and with their beehives, the family would have fallen into dire poverty.

incapability of existing or occurring

From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading MOTHERS AND CHILDREN BUT to get little Clava away from her mother, Tatiania, was a hard task, almost an impossible one.

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

From this reading Her husband had been in prison for nine months, and but for Sergius and Marfa, who had done all the work on their land, and with their beehives, the family would have fallen into dire poverty.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Her husband had been in prison for nine months, and but for Sergius and Marfa, who had done all the work on their land, and with their beehives, the family would have fallen into dire poverty.

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

From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Her husband had been in prison for nine months, and but for Sergius and Marfa, who had done all the work on their land, and with their beehives, the family would have fallen into dire poverty.

hear with intention

From this reading But Tatiania would listen to no reasoning or persuasion.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

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

From this reading MOTHERS AND CHILDREN BUT to get little Clava away from her mother, Tatiania, was a hard task, almost an impossible one.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

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

From this reading Her husband had been in prison for nine months, and but for Sergius and Marfa, who had done all the work on their land, and with their beehives, the family would have fallen into dire poverty.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Her husband had been in prison for nine months, and but for Sergius and Marfa, who had done all the work on their land, and with their beehives, the family would have fallen into dire poverty.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading MOTHERS AND CHILDREN BUT to get little Clava away from her mother, Tatiania, was a hard task, almost an impossible one.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading MOTHERS AND CHILDREN BUT to get little Clava away from her mother, Tatiania, was a hard task, almost an impossible one.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They were, of course, much poorer than they had been in former years.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Her husband had been in prison for nine months, and but for Sergius and Marfa, who had done all the work on their land, and with their beehives, the family would have fallen into dire poverty.

not any; not one

From this reading But Tatiania would listen to no reasoning or persuasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Her husband had been in prison for nine months, and but for Sergius and Marfa, who had done all the work on their land, and with their beehives, the family would have fallen into dire poverty.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MOTHERS AND CHILDREN BUT to get little Clava away from her mother, Tatiania, was a hard task, almost an impossible one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But Tatiania would listen to no reasoning or persuasion.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading But Tatiania would listen to no reasoning or persuasion.

comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity

From this reading They were, of course, much poorer than they had been in former years.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading Her husband had been in prison for nine months, and but for Sergius and Marfa, who had done all the work on their land, and with their beehives, the family would have fallen into dire poverty.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading Her husband had been in prison for nine months, and but for Sergius and Marfa, who had done all the work on their land, and with their beehives, the family would have fallen into dire poverty.

thinking that is coherent and logical

From this reading But Tatiania would listen to no reasoning or persuasion.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

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

From this reading Her husband had been in prison for nine months, and but for Sergius and Marfa, who had done all the work on their land, and with their beehives, the family would have fallen into dire poverty.

in a servile manner

From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading MOTHERS AND CHILDREN BUT to get little Clava away from her mother, Tatiania, was a hard task, almost an impossible one.

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

From this reading MOTHERS AND CHILDREN BUT to get little Clava away from her mother, Tatiania, was a hard task, almost an impossible one.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They were, of course, much poorer than they had been in former years.

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

From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

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

From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

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

From this reading MOTHERS AND CHILDREN BUT to get little Clava away from her mother, Tatiania, was a hard task, almost an impossible one.

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

From this reading MOTHERS AND CHILDREN BUT to get little Clava away from her mother, Tatiania, was a hard task, almost an impossible one.

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

From this reading They were, of course, much poorer than they had been in former years.

which person or people

From this reading The other parents recognised the absolute impossibility of evading the order of the consistory, and they listened submissively to the arrangements made for their children by the Batoushka, who was supported by Alexis Ivanoff.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her husband had been in prison for nine months, and but for Sergius and Marfa, who had done all the work on their land, and with their beehives, the family would have fallen into dire poverty.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Her husband had been in prison for nine months, and but for Sergius and Marfa, who had done all the work on their land, and with their beehives, the family would have fallen into dire poverty.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But Tatiania would listen to no reasoning or persuasion.

a late time of life

From this reading They were, of course, much poorer than they had been in former years.