Chapter XIII

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

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

(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 Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

in addition

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

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

From this reading During the ten days when Nacha lay ill in bed her story reached the ears of everyone in the boarding house and aroused general interest.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

aroused to action

From this reading During the ten days when Nacha lay ill in bed her story reached the ears of everyone in the boarding house and aroused general interest.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

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

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading During the ten days when Nacha lay ill in bed her story reached the ears of everyone in the boarding house and aroused general interest.

the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

From this reading During the ten days when Nacha lay ill in bed her story reached the ears of everyone in the boarding house and aroused general interest.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading They pitied her from their hearts, and considered it quite natural that she should be ill under the circumstances.

carefully weighed

From this reading They pitied her from their hearts, and considered it quite natural that she should be ill under the circumstances.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

a cynical feeling of distrust

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading During the ten days when Nacha lay ill in bed her story reached the ears of everyone in the boarding house and aroused general interest.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the ten days when Nacha lay ill in bed her story reached the ears of everyone in the boarding house and aroused general interest.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading During the ten days when Nacha lay ill in bed her story reached the ears of everyone in the boarding house and aroused general interest.

divisible by two

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

every person

From this reading During the ten days when Nacha lay ill in bed her story reached the ears of everyone in the boarding house and aroused general interest.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading During the ten days when Nacha lay ill in bed her story reached the ears of everyone in the boarding house and aroused general interest.

a young female

From this reading When a girl loved a man as much as this, it was a shame that she should have to live as Nacha was living!

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

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

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

used of persons; emotionally hardened

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When a girl loved a man as much as this, it was a shame that she should have to live as Nacha was living!

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

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading They pitied her from their hearts, and considered it quite natural that she should be ill under the circumstances.

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

From this reading During the ten days when Nacha lay ill in bed her story reached the ears of everyone in the boarding house and aroused general interest.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading During the ten days when Nacha lay ill in bed her story reached the ears of everyone in the boarding house and aroused general interest.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading During the ten days when Nacha lay ill in bed her story reached the ears of everyone in the boarding house and aroused general interest.

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

From this reading During the ten days when Nacha lay ill in bed her story reached the ears of everyone in the boarding house and aroused general interest.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading During the ten days when Nacha lay ill in bed her story reached the ears of everyone in the boarding house and aroused general interest.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading During the ten days when Nacha lay ill in bed her story reached the ears of everyone in the boarding house and aroused general interest.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading When a girl loved a man as much as this, it was a shame that she should have to live as Nacha was living!

superlative of “lively” — full of life and energy

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

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

From this reading When a girl loved a man as much as this, it was a shame that she should have to live as Nacha was living!

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

held dear

From this reading When a girl loved a man as much as this, it was a shame that she should have to live as Nacha was living!

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

in motion

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading When a girl loved a man as much as this, it was a shame that she should have to live as Nacha was living!

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

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From this reading During the ten days when Nacha lay ill in bed her story reached the ears of everyone in the boarding house and aroused general interest.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading They pitied her from their hearts, and considered it quite natural that she should be ill under the circumstances.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the ten days when Nacha lay ill in bed her story reached the ears of everyone in the boarding house and aroused general interest.

on one occasion

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

and nothing more

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

inflected form of “pity” — share the suffering of

From this reading They pitied her from their hearts, and considered it quite natural that she should be ill under the circumstances.

of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading They pitied her from their hearts, and considered it quite natural that she should be ill under the circumstances.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading During the ten days when Nacha lay ill in bed her story reached the ears of everyone in the boarding house and aroused general interest.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading When a girl loved a man as much as this, it was a shame that she should have to live as Nacha was living!

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

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They pitied her from their hearts, and considered it quite natural that she should be ill under the circumstances.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading During the ten days when Nacha lay ill in bed her story reached the ears of everyone in the boarding house and aroused general interest.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading During the ten days when Nacha lay ill in bed her story reached the ears of everyone in the boarding house and aroused general interest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

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

From this reading During the ten days when Nacha lay ill in bed her story reached the ears of everyone in the boarding house and aroused general interest.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They pitied her from their hearts, and considered it quite natural that she should be ill under the circumstances.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

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

From this reading They pitied her from their hearts, and considered it quite natural that she should be ill under the circumstances.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

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

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading They pitied her from their hearts, and considered it quite natural that she should be ill under the circumstances.

not true to duty or obligation or promises

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

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

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

at the time that

From this reading During the ten days when Nacha lay ill in bed her story reached the ears of everyone in the boarding house and aroused general interest.

in or at the place that

From this reading Nacha was reported to be suffering from a passion for a man who had spoken to her only once; it was asserted also that she knew neither who he was, nor where he came from; but the fact that she must needs be unfaithful to this platonic and strange love, could not fail to arouse the liveliest sympathy among all these girls.

which person or people

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.

but in spite of that

From this reading The girls of this calling, who are not yet hardened by cynicism and despair, are for the most part sentimental, even romantic, and invariably sympathize with the hero or the heroine, as the case may be, of a moving love story.