used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Certainly, why not?" answered the landowner and, moving in a free-and-easy way to the middle of the room, he spoke as follows:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Certainly, why not?" answered the landowner and, moving in a free-and-easy way to the middle of the room, he spoke as follows:
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Certainly, why not?" answered the landowner and, moving in a free-and-easy way to the middle of the room, he spoke as follows:
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I have, gentlemen, as you are probably aware, or perhaps are not aware, a small estate in the Kozelsky district.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Certainly, why not?" answered the landowner and, moving in a free-and-easy way to the middle of the room, he spoke as follows:
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "I have, gentlemen, as you are probably aware, or perhaps are not aware, a small estate in the Kozelsky district.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Well, in that district I have a little place: the usual kitchen garden, a little pond with carp in it, farm buildings of a sort and a little lodge for my own sinful person ...
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In old days I used to get something out of it, though now, of course, I have nothing to look forward to but unpleasantness.
carpnounUS /kɑːrp/
the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised
From this reading Well, in that district I have a little place: the usual kitchen garden, a little pond with carp in it, farm buildings of a sort and a little lodge for my own sinful person ...
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly, why not?" answered the landowner and, moving in a free-and-easy way to the middle of the room, he spoke as follows:
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In old days I used to get something out of it, though now, of course, I have nothing to look forward to but unpleasantness.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In old days I used to get something out of it, though now, of course, I have nothing to look forward to but unpleasantness.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading "I have, gentlemen, as you are probably aware, or perhaps are not aware, a small estate in the Kozelsky district.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But enough of politics.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading "I have, gentlemen, as you are probably aware, or perhaps are not aware, a small estate in the Kozelsky district.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Well, in that district I have a little place: the usual kitchen garden, a little pond with carp in it, farm buildings of a sort and a little lodge for my own sinful person ...
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "Certainly, why not?" answered the landowner and, moving in a free-and-easy way to the middle of the room, he spoke as follows:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Well, in that district I have a little place: the usual kitchen garden, a little pond with carp in it, farm buildings of a sort and a little lodge for my own sinful person ...
at or to or toward the front
From this reading In old days I used to get something out of it, though now, of course, I have nothing to look forward to but unpleasantness.
free-and-easyadjective
natural and unstudied
From this reading "Certainly, why not?" answered the landowner and, moving in a free-and-easy way to the middle of the room, he spoke as follows:
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Well, in that district I have a little place: the usual kitchen garden, a little pond with carp in it, farm buildings of a sort and a little lodge for my own sinful person ...
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "I have, gentlemen, as you are probably aware, or perhaps are not aware, a small estate in the Kozelsky district.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In old days I used to get something out of it, though now, of course, I have nothing to look forward to but unpleasantness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have, gentlemen, as you are probably aware, or perhaps are not aware, a small estate in the Kozelsky district.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Certainly, why not?" answered the landowner and, moving in a free-and-easy way to the middle of the room, he spoke as follows:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have, gentlemen, as you are probably aware, or perhaps are not aware, a small estate in the Kozelsky district.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Certainly, why not?" answered the landowner and, moving in a free-and-easy way to the middle of the room, he spoke as follows:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In old days I used to get something out of it, though now, of course, I have nothing to look forward to but unpleasantness.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Well, in that district I have a little place: the usual kitchen garden, a little pond with carp in it, farm buildings of a sort and a little lodge for my own sinful person ...
Kozelsky
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From this reading "I have, gentlemen, as you are probably aware, or perhaps are not aware, a small estate in the Kozelsky district.
landownernounUS /ˈlændoʊnər/
a holder or proprietor of land
From this reading "Certainly, why not?" answered the landowner and, moving in a free-and-easy way to the middle of the room, he spoke as follows:
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Well, in that district I have a little place: the usual kitchen garden, a little pond with carp in it, farm buildings of a sort and a little lodge for my own sinful person ...
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Well, in that district I have a little place: the usual kitchen garden, a little pond with carp in it, farm buildings of a sort and a little lodge for my own sinful person ...
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In old days I used to get something out of it, though now, of course, I have nothing to look forward to but unpleasantness.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading "Certainly, why not?" answered the landowner and, moving in a free-and-easy way to the middle of the room, he spoke as follows:
in motion
From this reading "Certainly, why not?" answered the landowner and, moving in a free-and-easy way to the middle of the room, he spoke as follows:
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Well, in that district I have a little place: the usual kitchen garden, a little pond with carp in it, farm buildings of a sort and a little lodge for my own sinful person ...
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Certainly, why not?" answered the landowner and, moving in a free-and-easy way to the middle of the room, he spoke as follows:
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In old days I used to get something out of it, though now, of course, I have nothing to look forward to but unpleasantness.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In old days I used to get something out of it, though now, of course, I have nothing to look forward to but unpleasantness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Certainly, why not?" answered the landowner and, moving in a free-and-easy way to the middle of the room, he spoke as follows:
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In old days I used to get something out of it, though now, of course, I have nothing to look forward to but unpleasantness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I have, gentlemen, as you are probably aware, or perhaps are not aware, a small estate in the Kozelsky district.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In old days I used to get something out of it, though now, of course, I have nothing to look forward to but unpleasantness.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Well, in that district I have a little place: the usual kitchen garden, a little pond with carp in it, farm buildings of a sort and a little lodge for my own sinful person ...
by chance
From this reading "I have, gentlemen, as you are probably aware, or perhaps are not aware, a small estate in the Kozelsky district.
a human being
From this reading Well, in that district I have a little place: the usual kitchen garden, a little pond with carp in it, farm buildings of a sort and a little lodge for my own sinful person ...
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Well, in that district I have a little place: the usual kitchen garden, a little pond with carp in it, farm buildings of a sort and a little lodge for my own sinful person ...
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading But enough of politics.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading Well, in that district I have a little place: the usual kitchen garden, a little pond with carp in it, farm buildings of a sort and a little lodge for my own sinful person ...
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "I have, gentlemen, as you are probably aware, or perhaps are not aware, a small estate in the Kozelsky district.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Certainly, why not?" answered the landowner and, moving in a free-and-easy way to the middle of the room, he spoke as follows:
sinfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnfəl/
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading Well, in that district I have a little place: the usual kitchen garden, a little pond with carp in it, farm buildings of a sort and a little lodge for my own sinful person ...
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I have, gentlemen, as you are probably aware, or perhaps are not aware, a small estate in the Kozelsky district.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In old days I used to get something out of it, though now, of course, I have nothing to look forward to but unpleasantness.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Well, in that district I have a little place: the usual kitchen garden, a little pond with carp in it, farm buildings of a sort and a little lodge for my own sinful person ...
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "Certainly, why not?" answered the landowner and, moving in a free-and-easy way to the middle of the room, he spoke as follows:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Well, in that district I have a little place: the usual kitchen garden, a little pond with carp in it, farm buildings of a sort and a little lodge for my own sinful person ...
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Certainly, why not?" answered the landowner and, moving in a free-and-easy way to the middle of the room, he spoke as follows:
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In old days I used to get something out of it, though now, of course, I have nothing to look forward to but unpleasantness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Certainly, why not?" answered the landowner and, moving in a free-and-easy way to the middle of the room, he spoke as follows:
unpleasantnessnounUS /ənˈplezəntnəs/
the feeling caused by disagreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling
From this reading In old days I used to get something out of it, though now, of course, I have nothing to look forward to but unpleasantness.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In old days I used to get something out of it, though now, of course, I have nothing to look forward to but unpleasantness.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Well, in that district I have a little place: the usual kitchen garden, a little pond with carp in it, farm buildings of a sort and a little lodge for my own sinful person ...
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Certainly, why not?" answered the landowner and, moving in a free-and-easy way to the middle of the room, he spoke as follows:
(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 Well, in that district I have a little place: the usual kitchen garden, a little pond with carp in it, farm buildings of a sort and a little lodge for my own sinful person ...
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Certainly, why not?" answered the landowner and, moving in a free-and-easy way to the middle of the room, he spoke as follows:
in the company of; together with
From this reading Well, in that district I have a little place: the usual kitchen garden, a little pond with carp in it, farm buildings of a sort and a little lodge for my own sinful person ...
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have, gentlemen, as you are probably aware, or perhaps are not aware, a small estate in the Kozelsky district.
