used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He introduced his friend, Captain Zoiloff, who would act as my other second in the duel.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He introduced his friend, Captain Zoiloff, who would act as my other second in the duel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
for the reason that
From this reading “I got Zoiloff to come because he’s well up in these matters,” said Spernow, “and I’m not.
boutnounUS /baʊt/
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He introduced his friend, Captain Zoiloff, who would act as my other second in the duel.
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I got Zoiloff to come because he’s well up in these matters,” said Spernow, “and I’m not.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
DUELnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
divisible by two
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
set up or found
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He introduced his friend, Captain Zoiloff, who would act as my other second in the duel.
General'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I got Zoiloff to come because he’s well up in these matters,” said Spernow, “and I’m not.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He introduced his friend, Captain Zoiloff, who would act as my other second in the duel.
He'll
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From this reading He’ll keep us right.”
he's
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From this reading “I got Zoiloff to come because he’s well up in these matters,” said Spernow, “and I’m not.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He introduced his friend, Captain Zoiloff, who would act as my other second in the duel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
I'm
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From this reading “I got Zoiloff to come because he’s well up in these matters,” said Spernow, “and I’m not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading He introduced his friend, Captain Zoiloff, who would act as my other second in the duel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He’ll keep us right.”
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “I got Zoiloff to come because he’s well up in these matters,” said Spernow, “and I’m not.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He introduced his friend, Captain Zoiloff, who would act as my other second in the duel.
not any; not one
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I got Zoiloff to come because he’s well up in these matters,” said Spernow, “and I’m not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He introduced his friend, Captain Zoiloff, who would act as my other second in the duel.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He’ll keep us right.”
Ristich
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From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I got Zoiloff to come because he’s well up in these matters,” said Spernow, “and I’m not.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He introduced his friend, Captain Zoiloff, who would act as my other second in the duel.
in a serious manner
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
Spernow
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From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
carry out
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “I got Zoiloff to come because he’s well up in these matters,” said Spernow, “and I’m not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I got Zoiloff to come because he’s well up in these matters,” said Spernow, “and I’m not.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I got Zoiloff to come because he’s well up in these matters,” said Spernow, “and I’m not.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He’ll keep us right.”
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “I got Zoiloff to come because he’s well up in these matters,” said Spernow, “and I’m not.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
at the time that
From this reading THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel.
which person or people
From this reading He introduced his friend, Captain Zoiloff, who would act as my other second in the duel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He introduced his friend, Captain Zoiloff, who would act as my other second in the duel.
woundingnounUS /ˈwuːndɪŋ/
the act of inflicting a wound
From this reading I did not take the affair of the duel seriously; my bout with Ristich at the General’s house had shown me my greater skill, and I had no intention of even wounding him seriously, and no fear whatever that he would be able to touch me.
Zoiloff
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From this reading He introduced his friend, Captain Zoiloff, who would act as my other second in the duel.
