Chapter XIV

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

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

(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 A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The cars were very good, in one of which was the innovation of a door connecting two compartments, and our party took possession of it, though one gentleman had already seated himself there.

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

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

eagerly desirous

From this reading He was very polite, and spoke French, so that the doctor was not at all anxious to get rid of him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

plural of “compartment” — a space into which an area is subdivided

From this reading The cars were very good, in one of which was the innovation of a door connecting two compartments, and our party took possession of it, though one gentleman had already seated himself there.

adjust for

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading The cars were very good, in one of which was the innovation of a door connecting two compartments, and our party took possession of it, though one gentleman had already seated himself there.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

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From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading He was very polite, and spoke French, so that the doctor was not at all anxious to get rid of him.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The cars were very good, in one of which was the innovation of a door connecting two compartments, and our party took possession of it, though one gentleman had already seated himself there.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA.

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From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

apart from; not including

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

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

From this reading He was very polite, and spoke French, so that the doctor was not at all anxious to get rid of him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

a man of refinement

From this reading The cars were very good, in one of which was the innovation of a door connecting two compartments, and our party took possession of it, though one gentleman had already seated himself there.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He was very polite, and spoke French, so that the doctor was not at all anxious to get rid of him.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The cars were very good, in one of which was the innovation of a door connecting two compartments, and our party took possession of it, though one gentleman had already seated himself there.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

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

From this reading The cars were very good, in one of which was the innovation of a door connecting two compartments, and our party took possession of it, though one gentleman had already seated himself there.

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

From this reading He was very polite, and spoke French, so that the doctor was not at all anxious to get rid of him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was very polite, and spoke French, so that the doctor was not at all anxious to get rid of him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The cars were very good, in one of which was the innovation of a door connecting two compartments, and our party took possession of it, though one gentleman had already seated himself there.

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

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

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

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation

From this reading The cars were very good, in one of which was the innovation of a door connecting two compartments, and our party took possession of it, though one gentleman had already seated himself there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

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

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

a city in northwestern Russia on the Volkhov River; Russia's oldest city and an important trading center in the Middle Ages

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The cars were very good, in one of which was the innovation of a door connecting two compartments, and our party took possession of it, though one gentleman had already seated himself there.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The cars were very good, in one of which was the innovation of a door connecting two compartments, and our party took possession of it, though one gentleman had already seated himself there.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading He was very polite, and spoke French, so that the doctor was not at all anxious to get rid of him.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading The cars were very good, in one of which was the innovation of a door connecting two compartments, and our party took possession of it, though one gentleman had already seated himself there.

relieve from

From this reading He was very polite, and spoke French, so that the doctor was not at all anxious to get rid of him.

plural of “ruble” — the basic unit of money in Tajikistan

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The cars were very good, in one of which was the innovation of a door connecting two compartments, and our party took possession of it, though one gentleman had already seated himself there.

of inferior status or quality

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was very polite, and spoke French, so that the doctor was not at all anxious to get rid of him.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading He was very polite, and spoke French, so that the doctor was not at all anxious to get rid of him.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The train started.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was very polite, and spoke French, so that the doctor was not at all anxious to get rid of him.

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

From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The cars were very good, in one of which was the innovation of a door connecting two compartments, and our party took possession of it, though one gentleman had already seated himself there.

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

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

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

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The train started.

a person who changes location

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.

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

From this reading The cars were very good, in one of which was the innovation of a door connecting two compartments, and our party took possession of it, though one gentleman had already seated himself there.

precisely as stated

From this reading The cars were very good, in one of which was the innovation of a door connecting two compartments, and our party took possession of it, though one gentleman had already seated himself there.

a Russian river; the longest river in Europe; flows into the Caspian Sea

From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA.

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

From this reading The cars were very good, in one of which was the innovation of a door connecting two compartments, and our party took possession of it, though one gentleman had already seated himself there.

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

From this reading The cars were very good, in one of which was the innovation of a door connecting two compartments, and our party took possession of it, though one gentleman had already seated himself there.

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

From this reading The cars were very good, in one of which was the innovation of a door connecting two compartments, and our party took possession of it, though one gentleman had already seated himself there.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A difference of three rubles in the fare does not compensate the traveller for the discomforts of the second-class cars from Moscow to Nijni Novgorod, and Dr. Winstock took first-class tickets for his little party; indeed, it does not pay to go there at all, except during the great fair.