adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Had not the hand which she had extended to him already replied to all that he might have been able to tell her?
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Had not the hand which she had extended to him already replied to all that he might have been able to tell her?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Nadia, therefore, asked no explanation from Michael.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The postmaster not being able to supply them with fresh horses until the next morning, a whole night must be passed at the house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had not the hand which she had extended to him already replied to all that he might have been able to tell her?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The postmaster not being able to supply them with fresh horses until the next morning, a whole night must be passed at the house.
belongverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋ/
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Michael remained silent all the evening.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Nadia, therefore, asked no explanation from Michael.
extendedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstendəd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Had not the hand which she had extended to him already replied to all that he might have been able to tell her?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The postmaster not being able to supply them with fresh horses until the next morning, a whole night must be passed at the house.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nadia, therefore, asked no explanation from Michael.
grossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
guessedverbUS /ɡest/
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Had not the hand which she had extended to him already replied to all that he might have been able to tell her?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had not the hand which she had extended to him already replied to all that he might have been able to tell her?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
heroicallyadverbUS /ˌhɪˈroʊɪkli/
in a heroic manner
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Had not the hand which she had extended to him already replied to all that he might have been able to tell her?
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The postmaster not being able to supply them with fresh horses until the next morning, a whole night must be passed at the house.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The postmaster not being able to supply them with fresh horses until the next morning, a whole night must be passed at the house.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
MichaelnounUS /ˈmaɪkəl/
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Had not the hand which she had extended to him already replied to all that he might have been able to tell her?
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The postmaster not being able to supply them with fresh horses until the next morning, a whole night must be passed at the house.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The postmaster not being able to supply them with fresh horses until the next morning, a whole night must be passed at the house.
NADIA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The postmaster not being able to supply them with fresh horses until the next morning, a whole night must be passed at the house.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The postmaster not being able to supply them with fresh horses until the next morning, a whole night must be passed at the house.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Nadia, therefore, asked no explanation from Michael.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The postmaster not being able to supply them with fresh horses until the next morning, a whole night must be passed at the house.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
postmasternounUS /ˈpoʊstmæstər/
the person in charge of a post office
From this reading The postmaster not being able to supply them with fresh horses until the next morning, a whole night must be passed at the house.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Michael remained silent all the evening.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Had not the hand which she had extended to him already replied to all that he might have been able to tell her?
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
right-mindedadjective
disposed toward or having views based on what is right
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had not the hand which she had extended to him already replied to all that he might have been able to tell her?
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Michael remained silent all the evening.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
Strogoff's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
supplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The postmaster not being able to supply them with fresh horses until the next morning, a whole night must be passed at the house.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Had not the hand which she had extended to him already replied to all that he might have been able to tell her?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The postmaster not being able to supply them with fresh horses until the next morning, a whole night must be passed at the house.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Nadia, therefore, asked no explanation from Michael.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The postmaster not being able to supply them with fresh horses until the next morning, a whole night must be passed at the house.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Had not the hand which she had extended to him already replied to all that he might have been able to tell her?
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The postmaster not being able to supply them with fresh horses until the next morning, a whole night must be passed at the house.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading NADIA, with the clear perception of a right-minded woman, guessed that some secret motive directed all Michael Strogoff’s actions; that he, for a reason unknown to her, did not belong to himself; and that in this instance especially he had heroically sacrificed to duty even his resentment at the gross injury he had received.
