Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

later than; following

From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

pledged to be married

From this reading The Countess lived with Sasha in St. Petersburg where he saw little or nothing of his "betrothed" for two or three years, after which little Vera Demidof was sent to Paris to be educated in a French school.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

a young person of either sex

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading The property was placed in the hands of a steward--somewhat more merciful than deposed Kakin--who contrived to extract a fat living for the widow and her son by exploiting their unfortunate serfs to the utmost limit permitted by the law.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading The Countess lived with Sasha in St. Petersburg where he saw little or nothing of his "betrothed" for two or three years, after which little Vera Demidof was sent to Paris to be educated in a French school.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading She desired no more than Sasha to live in the country.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

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From this reading The Countess lived with Sasha in St. Petersburg where he saw little or nothing of his "betrothed" for two or three years, after which little Vera Demidof was sent to Paris to be educated in a French school.

past form of “depose” — force to leave (an office)

From this reading The property was placed in the hands of a steward--somewhat more merciful than deposed Kakin--who contrived to extract a fat living for the widow and her son by exploiting their unfortunate serfs to the utmost limit permitted by the law.

wanted intensely

From this reading She desired no more than Sasha to live in the country.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading The Countess lived with Sasha in St. Petersburg where he saw little or nothing of his "betrothed" for two or three years, after which little Vera Demidof was sent to Paris to be educated in a French school.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

at any time

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

-ing form of “exploit” — use or manipulate to one's advantage

From this reading The property was placed in the hands of a steward--somewhat more merciful than deposed Kakin--who contrived to extract a fat living for the widow and her son by exploiting their unfortunate serfs to the utmost limit permitted by the law.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading The property was placed in the hands of a steward--somewhat more merciful than deposed Kakin--who contrived to extract a fat living for the widow and her son by exploiting their unfortunate serfs to the utmost limit permitted by the law.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading The property was placed in the hands of a steward--somewhat more merciful than deposed Kakin--who contrived to extract a fat living for the widow and her son by exploiting their unfortunate serfs to the utmost limit permitted by the law.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

past form of “foster” — promote the growth of

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The Countess lived with Sasha in St. Petersburg where he saw little or nothing of his "betrothed" for two or three years, after which little Vera Demidof was sent to Paris to be educated in a French school.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The property was placed in the hands of a steward--somewhat more merciful than deposed Kakin--who contrived to extract a fat living for the widow and her son by exploiting their unfortunate serfs to the utmost limit permitted by the law.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

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From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading She desired no more than Sasha to live in the country.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

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From this reading The property was placed in the hands of a steward--somewhat more merciful than deposed Kakin--who contrived to extract a fat living for the widow and her son by exploiting their unfortunate serfs to the utmost limit permitted by the law.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading The property was placed in the hands of a steward--somewhat more merciful than deposed Kakin--who contrived to extract a fat living for the widow and her son by exploiting their unfortunate serfs to the utmost limit permitted by the law.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading The property was placed in the hands of a steward--somewhat more merciful than deposed Kakin--who contrived to extract a fat living for the widow and her son by exploiting their unfortunate serfs to the utmost limit permitted by the law.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The Countess lived with Sasha in St. Petersburg where he saw little or nothing of his "betrothed" for two or three years, after which little Vera Demidof was sent to Paris to be educated in a French school.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The property was placed in the hands of a steward--somewhat more merciful than deposed Kakin--who contrived to extract a fat living for the widow and her son by exploiting their unfortunate serfs to the utmost limit permitted by the law.

past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

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From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

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From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

showing or giving mercy

From this reading The property was placed in the hands of a steward--somewhat more merciful than deposed Kakin--who contrived to extract a fat living for the widow and her son by exploiting their unfortunate serfs to the utmost limit permitted by the law.

suggesting an unhealthy mental state

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She desired no more than Sasha to live in the country.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

not any; not one

From this reading She desired no more than Sasha to live in the country.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The Countess lived with Sasha in St. Petersburg where he saw little or nothing of his "betrothed" for two or three years, after which little Vera Demidof was sent to Paris to be educated in a French school.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Countess lived with Sasha in St. Petersburg where he saw little or nothing of his "betrothed" for two or three years, after which little Vera Demidof was sent to Paris to be educated in a French school.

past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading The Countess lived with Sasha in St. Petersburg where he saw little or nothing of his "betrothed" for two or three years, after which little Vera Demidof was sent to Paris to be educated in a French school.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading The property was placed in the hands of a steward--somewhat more merciful than deposed Kakin--who contrived to extract a fat living for the widow and her son by exploiting their unfortunate serfs to the utmost limit permitted by the law.

a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War

From this reading The Countess lived with Sasha in St. Petersburg where he saw little or nothing of his "betrothed" for two or three years, after which little Vera Demidof was sent to Paris to be educated in a French school.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The property was placed in the hands of a steward--somewhat more merciful than deposed Kakin--who contrived to extract a fat living for the widow and her son by exploiting their unfortunate serfs to the utmost limit permitted by the law.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading The property was placed in the hands of a steward--somewhat more merciful than deposed Kakin--who contrived to extract a fat living for the widow and her son by exploiting their unfortunate serfs to the utmost limit permitted by the law.

living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

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From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

cut with a saw

From this reading The Countess lived with Sasha in St. Petersburg where he saw little or nothing of his "betrothed" for two or three years, after which little Vera Demidof was sent to Paris to be educated in a French school.

an educational institution

From this reading The Countess lived with Sasha in St. Petersburg where he saw little or nothing of his "betrothed" for two or three years, after which little Vera Demidof was sent to Paris to be educated in a French school.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The Countess lived with Sasha in St. Petersburg where he saw little or nothing of his "betrothed" for two or three years, after which little Vera Demidof was sent to Paris to be educated in a French school.

plural of “serf” — (Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She desired no more than Sasha to live in the country.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The property was placed in the hands of a steward--somewhat more merciful than deposed Kakin--who contrived to extract a fat living for the widow and her son by exploiting their unfortunate serfs to the utmost limit permitted by the law.

a male human offspring

From this reading The property was placed in the hands of a steward--somewhat more merciful than deposed Kakin--who contrived to extract a fat living for the widow and her son by exploiting their unfortunate serfs to the utmost limit permitted by the law.

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From this reading The Countess lived with Sasha in St. Petersburg where he saw little or nothing of his "betrothed" for two or three years, after which little Vera Demidof was sent to Paris to be educated in a French school.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading The property was placed in the hands of a steward--somewhat more merciful than deposed Kakin--who contrived to extract a fat living for the widow and her son by exploiting their unfortunate serfs to the utmost limit permitted by the law.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She desired no more than Sasha to live in the country.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The Countess lived with Sasha in St. Petersburg where he saw little or nothing of his "betrothed" for two or three years, after which little Vera Demidof was sent to Paris to be educated in a French school.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

in the direction of

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The Countess lived with Sasha in St. Petersburg where he saw little or nothing of his "betrothed" for two or three years, after which little Vera Demidof was sent to Paris to be educated in a French school.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading The property was placed in the hands of a steward--somewhat more merciful than deposed Kakin--who contrived to extract a fat living for the widow and her son by exploiting their unfortunate serfs to the utmost limit permitted by the law.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The property was placed in the hands of a steward--somewhat more merciful than deposed Kakin--who contrived to extract a fat living for the widow and her son by exploiting their unfortunate serfs to the utmost limit permitted by the law.

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From this reading The Countess lived with Sasha in St. Petersburg where he saw little or nothing of his "betrothed" for two or three years, after which little Vera Demidof was sent to Paris to be educated in a French school.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

(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 He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

in or at the place that

From this reading The Countess lived with Sasha in St. Petersburg where he saw little or nothing of his "betrothed" for two or three years, after which little Vera Demidof was sent to Paris to be educated in a French school.

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From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Countess lived with Sasha in St. Petersburg where he saw little or nothing of his "betrothed" for two or three years, after which little Vera Demidof was sent to Paris to be educated in a French school.

which person or people

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading The property was placed in the hands of a steward--somewhat more merciful than deposed Kakin--who contrived to extract a fat living for the widow and her son by exploiting their unfortunate serfs to the utmost limit permitted by the law.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Countess lived with Sasha in St. Petersburg where he saw little or nothing of his "betrothed" for two or three years, after which little Vera Demidof was sent to Paris to be educated in a French school.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading He was afraid of the woods, wherein for ever lurked, according to his morbid fancy, hoardes of ravening wolves intent upon his destruction; he was afraid of his serfs, a feeling originated and fostered by his mother, who was herself afraid of them, well knowing the hatred they had borne towards her husband and fearing lest their malice should be extended towards his child.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading For many a year after the tragic death of his father the new manor-lord, little Sasha Maximof, would not be induced to live at the estate.

a late time of life

From this reading The Countess lived with Sasha in St. Petersburg where he saw little or nothing of his "betrothed" for two or three years, after which little Vera Demidof was sent to Paris to be educated in a French school.