used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIENDLY JAILER MICHAEL, feeling greatly disgusted by Markovin's cowardice, threw open the door boldly.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading "Then you know me?" said Michael, in equal astonishment.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading A FRIENDLY JAILER MICHAEL, feeling greatly disgusted by Markovin's cowardice, threw open the door boldly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A FRIENDLY JAILER MICHAEL, feeling greatly disgusted by Markovin's cowardice, threw open the door boldly.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The visitor, who was carefully wrapped up in a huge sheepskin coat, was no other than the friendly warder from the jail—Pafnutitch.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The visitor, who was carefully wrapped up in a huge sheepskin coat, was no other than the friendly warder from the jail—Pafnutitch.
cowardicenounUS /ˈkaʊərdəs/
the trait of lacking courage
From this reading A FRIENDLY JAILER MICHAEL, feeling greatly disgusted by Markovin's cowardice, threw open the door boldly.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading A FRIENDLY JAILER MICHAEL, feeling greatly disgusted by Markovin's cowardice, threw open the door boldly.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A FRIENDLY JAILER MICHAEL, feeling greatly disgusted by Markovin's cowardice, threw open the door boldly.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading "Then you know me?" said Michael, in equal astonishment.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A FRIENDLY JAILER MICHAEL, feeling greatly disgusted by Markovin's cowardice, threw open the door boldly.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading A FRIENDLY JAILER MICHAEL, feeling greatly disgusted by Markovin's cowardice, threw open the door boldly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The visitor, who was carefully wrapped up in a huge sheepskin coat, was no other than the friendly warder from the jail—Pafnutitch.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading A FRIENDLY JAILER MICHAEL, feeling greatly disgusted by Markovin's cowardice, threw open the door boldly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why—why—why!" he stammered.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Who thought of seeing you here?"
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The visitor, who was carefully wrapped up in a huge sheepskin coat, was no other than the friendly warder from the jail—Pafnutitch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The visitor, who was carefully wrapped up in a huge sheepskin coat, was no other than the friendly warder from the jail—Pafnutitch.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading The visitor, who was carefully wrapped up in a huge sheepskin coat, was no other than the friendly warder from the jail—Pafnutitch.
JAILERnounUS /ˈdʒeɪlər/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading A FRIENDLY JAILER MICHAEL, feeling greatly disgusted by Markovin's cowardice, threw open the door boldly.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Then you know me?" said Michael, in equal astonishment.
Markovin's
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From this reading A FRIENDLY JAILER MICHAEL, feeling greatly disgusted by Markovin's cowardice, threw open the door boldly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Then you know me?" said Michael, in equal astonishment.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading A FRIENDLY JAILER MICHAEL, feeling greatly disgusted by Markovin's cowardice, threw open the door boldly.
not any; not one
From this reading The visitor, who was carefully wrapped up in a huge sheepskin coat, was no other than the friendly warder from the jail—Pafnutitch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Who thought of seeing you here?"
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A FRIENDLY JAILER MICHAEL, feeling greatly disgusted by Markovin's cowardice, threw open the door boldly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The visitor, who was carefully wrapped up in a huge sheepskin coat, was no other than the friendly warder from the jail—Pafnutitch.
Pafnutitch
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From this reading The visitor, who was carefully wrapped up in a huge sheepskin coat, was no other than the friendly warder from the jail—Pafnutitch.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Then you know me?" said Michael, in equal astonishment.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "Who thought of seeing you here?"
sheepskinnounUS /ˈʃiːpskɪn/
tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing
From this reading The visitor, who was carefully wrapped up in a huge sheepskin coat, was no other than the friendly warder from the jail—Pafnutitch.
stammered
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From this reading "Why—why—why!" he stammered.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The visitor, who was carefully wrapped up in a huge sheepskin coat, was no other than the friendly warder from the jail—Pafnutitch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FRIENDLY JAILER MICHAEL, feeling greatly disgusted by Markovin's cowardice, threw open the door boldly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then you know me?" said Michael, in equal astonishment.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Who thought of seeing you here?"
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading A FRIENDLY JAILER MICHAEL, feeling greatly disgusted by Markovin's cowardice, threw open the door boldly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The visitor, who was carefully wrapped up in a huge sheepskin coat, was no other than the friendly warder from the jail—Pafnutitch.
someone who visits
From this reading The visitor, who was carefully wrapped up in a huge sheepskin coat, was no other than the friendly warder from the jail—Pafnutitch.
wardernounUS /ˈwɔːrdər/
a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners
From this reading The visitor, who was carefully wrapped up in a huge sheepskin coat, was no other than the friendly warder from the jail—Pafnutitch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The visitor, who was carefully wrapped up in a huge sheepskin coat, was no other than the friendly warder from the jail—Pafnutitch.
which person or people
From this reading The visitor, who was carefully wrapped up in a huge sheepskin coat, was no other than the friendly warder from the jail—Pafnutitch.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why—why—why!" he stammered.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading The visitor, who was carefully wrapped up in a huge sheepskin coat, was no other than the friendly warder from the jail—Pafnutitch.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who thought of seeing you here?"
