used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
(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 In reality, however, the power of Glafira did not diminish; all receipts and expenditures were settled, as before, by her.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The patriot already despised his fellow-citizens heartily.
AlsacenounUS /ælˈsɑːs/
a region of northeastern France famous for its wines
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
in addition
From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In reality, however, the power of Glafira did not diminish; all receipts and expenditures were settled, as before, by her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In reality, however, the power of Glafira did not diminish; all receipts and expenditures were settled, as before, by her.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Only the _obrok_[A] remained on the old footing, and the _barshina_[B] became heavier, and the peasants were forbidden to go straight to Ivan Petrovich.
barshina
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From this reading Only the _obrok_[A] remained on the old footing, and the _barshina_[B] became heavier, and the peasants were forbidden to go straight to Ivan Petrovich.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Only the _obrok_[A] remained on the old footing, and the _barshina_[B] became heavier, and the peasants were forbidden to go straight to Ivan Petrovich.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In reality, however, the power of Glafira did not diminish; all receipts and expenditures were settled, as before, by her.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In reality, however, the power of Glafira did not diminish; all receipts and expenditures were settled, as before, by her.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
competeverbUS /kəmˈpiːt/
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading The patriot already despised his fellow-citizens heartily.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In reality, however, the power of Glafira did not diminish; all receipts and expenditures were settled, as before, by her.
diminishverbUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading In reality, however, the power of Glafira did not diminish; all receipts and expenditures were settled, as before, by her.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
expendituresnounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃərz/
plural of “expenditure” — money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading In reality, however, the power of Glafira did not diminish; all receipts and expenditures were settled, as before, by her.
communicated in words
From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
fellow-citizens
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From this reading The patriot already despised his fellow-citizens heartily.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Only the _obrok_[A] remained on the old footing, and the _barshina_[B] became heavier, and the peasants were forbidden to go straight to Ivan Petrovich.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
usually; as a rule
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
Glafira
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From this reading In reality, however, the power of Glafira did not diminish; all receipts and expenditures were settled, as before, by her.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Only the _obrok_[A] remained on the old footing, and the _barshina_[B] became heavier, and the peasants were forbidden to go straight to Ivan Petrovich.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading The patriot already despised his fellow-citizens heartily.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Only the _obrok_[A] remained on the old footing, and the _barshina_[B] became heavier, and the peasants were forbidden to go straight to Ivan Petrovich.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In reality, however, the power of Glafira did not diminish; all receipts and expenditures were settled, as before, by her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
house-keeping
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From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In reality, however, the power of Glafira did not diminish; all receipts and expenditures were settled, as before, by her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In reality, however, the power of Glafira did not diminish; all receipts and expenditures were settled, as before, by her.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
Ivan
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From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In reality, however, the power of Glafira did not diminish; all receipts and expenditures were settled, as before, by her.
obrok
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From this reading Only the _obrok_[A] remained on the old footing, and the _barshina_[B] became heavier, and the peasants were forbidden to go straight to Ivan Petrovich.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In reality, however, the power of Glafira did not diminish; all receipts and expenditures were settled, as before, by her.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the _obrok_[A] remained on the old footing, and the _barshina_[B] became heavier, and the peasants were forbidden to go straight to Ivan Petrovich.
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading The patriot already despised his fellow-citizens heartily.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading Only the _obrok_[A] remained on the old footing, and the _barshina_[B] became heavier, and the peasants were forbidden to go straight to Ivan Petrovich.
Petrovich
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From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading In reality, however, the power of Glafira did not diminish; all receipts and expenditures were settled, as before, by her.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading In reality, however, the power of Glafira did not diminish; all receipts and expenditures were settled, as before, by her.
receiptsnounUS /rɪˈsiːts/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading In reality, however, the power of Glafira did not diminish; all receipts and expenditures were settled, as before, by her.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading In reality, however, the power of Glafira did not diminish; all receipts and expenditures were settled, as before, by her.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Only the _obrok_[A] remained on the old footing, and the _barshina_[B] became heavier, and the peasants were forbidden to go straight to Ivan Petrovich.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In reality, however, the power of Glafira did not diminish; all receipts and expenditures were settled, as before, by her.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In all that related to house-keeping, and also to the administration of the estate (for with these things too Glafira interfered)--in spite of the intention often expressed by Ivan Petrovich "to breathe new life into the chaos,"--all remained on the old footing.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
ValetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In reality, however, the power of Glafira did not diminish; all receipts and expenditures were settled, as before, by her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
which person or people
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Valet, who had been brought from abroad, a native of Alsace, tried to compete with her, and lost his place, in spite of the protection which his master generally afforded him.
