Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

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

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

(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 The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading In comparing her with Turgenev’s other women, the reader will remark that he is allowed to come into closer spiritual contact with her than even with Lisa.

in addition

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

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

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

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

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

serving as an essential component

From this reading Elena, the Russian girl, is the central figure of the novel.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

in a charming manner

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading In comparing her with Turgenev’s other women, the reader will remark that he is allowed to come into closer spiritual contact with her than even with Lisa.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In comparing her with Turgenev’s other women, the reader will remark that he is allowed to come into closer spiritual contact with her than even with Lisa.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading In comparing her with Turgenev’s other women, the reader will remark that he is allowed to come into closer spiritual contact with her than even with Lisa.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

close interaction

From this reading In comparing her with Turgenev’s other women, the reader will remark that he is allowed to come into closer spiritual contact with her than even with Lisa.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

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From this reading Elena, the Russian girl, is the central figure of the novel.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

divisible by two

From this reading In comparing her with Turgenev’s other women, the reader will remark that he is allowed to come into closer spiritual contact with her than even with Lisa.

intense or sharp

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

the decade from 1950 to 1959

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Elena, the Russian girl, is the central figure of the novel.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

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

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

a young female

From this reading Elena, the Russian girl, is the central figure of the novel.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

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

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

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

From this reading In comparing her with Turgenev’s other women, the reader will remark that he is allowed to come into closer spiritual contact with her than even with Lisa.

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

From this reading In comparing her with Turgenev’s other women, the reader will remark that he is allowed to come into closer spiritual contact with her than even with Lisa.

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

a social unit living together

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

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

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

being deepest within the self

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In comparing her with Turgenev’s other women, the reader will remark that he is allowed to come into closer spiritual contact with her than even with Lisa.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

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

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

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From this reading In comparing her with Turgenev’s other women, the reader will remark that he is allowed to come into closer spiritual contact with her than even with Lisa.

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

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

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 Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

the force of workers available

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In comparing her with Turgenev’s other women, the reader will remark that he is allowed to come into closer spiritual contact with her than even with Lisa.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

participate in games or sport

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading In comparing her with Turgenev’s other women, the reader will remark that he is allowed to come into closer spiritual contact with her than even with Lisa.

a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading In comparing her with Turgenev’s other women, the reader will remark that he is allowed to come into closer spiritual contact with her than even with Lisa.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

a practical method or art applied to some particular task

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In comparing her with Turgenev’s other women, the reader will remark that he is allowed to come into closer spiritual contact with her than even with Lisa.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In comparing her with Turgenev’s other women, the reader will remark that he is allowed to come into closer spiritual contact with her than even with Lisa.

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

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

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

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

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

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

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

From this reading In comparing her with Turgenev’s other women, the reader will remark that he is allowed to come into closer spiritual contact with her than even with Lisa.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

having or as if having a veil or concealing cover

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

at the time that

From this reading The successful portraits of women drawn by men in fiction are generally figures for the imagination to play on; however much that is told to one about them, the secret springs of their character are left a little obscure, but when Elena stands before us we know all the innermost secrets of her character.

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

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading In comparing her with Turgenev’s other women, the reader will remark that he is allowed to come into closer spiritual contact with her than even with Lisa.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In comparing her with Turgenev’s other women, the reader will remark that he is allowed to come into closer spiritual contact with her than even with Lisa.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Translated from the Russian By Constance Garnett [With an introduction by Edward Garnett] This exquisite novel, first published in 1859, like so many great works of art, holds depths of meaning which at first sight lie veiled under the simplicity and harmony of the technique.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading To the English reader _On the Eve_ is a charmingly drawn picture of a quiet Russian household, with a delicate analysis of a young girl’s soul; but to Russians it is also a deep and penetrating diagnosis of the destinies of the Russia of the fifties.