Chapter III

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

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

later than; following

From this reading "After frost," said he half to himself, half to Stanislav, "a sabre sweats in a warm chamber, and rust appears on it straightway."

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

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

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

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "After frost," said he half to himself, half to Stanislav, "a sabre sweats in a warm chamber, and rust appears on it straightway."

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

From this reading This confused the two men no little, and then, so as not to speak to each other, they began straightway the litany and continued it longer than was usual.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

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

From this reading This confused the two men no little, and then, so as not to speak to each other, they began straightway the litany and continued it longer than was usual.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading Yatsek ungirded his sabre, drew it out of the scabbard, looked at the edge by the light of the chimney, and fell to rubbing the blade with his handkerchief.

the two together, not just one

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

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From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading Yatsek ungirded his sabre, drew it out of the scabbard, looked at the edge by the light of the chimney, and fell to rubbing the blade with his handkerchief.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading This confused the two men no little, and then, so as not to speak to each other, they began straightway the litany and continued it longer than was usual.

without stop or interruption

From this reading This confused the two men no little, and then, so as not to speak to each other, they began straightway the litany and continued it longer than was usual.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Yatsek ungirded his sabre, drew it out of the scabbard, looked at the edge by the light of the chimney, and fell to rubbing the blade with his handkerchief.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading This confused the two men no little, and then, so as not to speak to each other, they began straightway the litany and continued it longer than was usual.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Yatsek ungirded his sabre, drew it out of the scabbard, looked at the edge by the light of the chimney, and fell to rubbing the blade with his handkerchief.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Yatsek ungirded his sabre, drew it out of the scabbard, looked at the edge by the light of the chimney, and fell to rubbing the blade with his handkerchief.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading "After frost," said he half to himself, half to Stanislav, "a sabre sweats in a warm chamber, and rust appears on it straightway."

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From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

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

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading "After frost," said he half to himself, half to Stanislav, "a sabre sweats in a warm chamber, and rust appears on it straightway."

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading Yatsek ungirded his sabre, drew it out of the scabbard, looked at the edge by the light of the chimney, and fell to rubbing the blade with his handkerchief.

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

From this reading "After frost," said he half to himself, half to Stanislav, "a sabre sweats in a warm chamber, and rust appears on it straightway."

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

From this reading "After frost," said he half to himself, half to Stanislav, "a sabre sweats in a warm chamber, and rust appears on it straightway."

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

From this reading Yatsek ungirded his sabre, drew it out of the scabbard, looked at the edge by the light of the chimney, and fell to rubbing the blade with his handkerchief.

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

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

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

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

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

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Yatsek ungirded his sabre, drew it out of the scabbard, looked at the edge by the light of the chimney, and fell to rubbing the blade with his handkerchief.

any long and tedious address or recital

From this reading This confused the two men no little, and then, so as not to speak to each other, they began straightway the litany and continued it longer than was usual.

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

From this reading This confused the two men no little, and then, so as not to speak to each other, they began straightway the litany and continued it longer than was usual.

for more time

From this reading This confused the two men no little, and then, so as not to speak to each other, they began straightway the litany and continued it longer than was usual.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Yatsek ungirded his sabre, drew it out of the scabbard, looked at the edge by the light of the chimney, and fell to rubbing the blade with his handkerchief.

the force of workers available

From this reading This confused the two men no little, and then, so as not to speak to each other, they began straightway the litany and continued it longer than was usual.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

not any; not one

From this reading This confused the two men no little, and then, so as not to speak to each other, they began straightway the litany and continued it longer than was usual.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This confused the two men no little, and then, so as not to speak to each other, they began straightway the litany and continued it longer than was usual.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "After frost," said he half to himself, half to Stanislav, "a sabre sweats in a warm chamber, and rust appears on it straightway."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This confused the two men no little, and then, so as not to speak to each other, they began straightway the litany and continued it longer than was usual.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Yatsek ungirded his sabre, drew it out of the scabbard, looked at the edge by the light of the chimney, and fell to rubbing the blade with his handkerchief.

a building that is subordinate to and separate from a main building

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

make a sweeping movement

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

From this reading Yatsek ungirded his sabre, drew it out of the scabbard, looked at the edge by the light of the chimney, and fell to rubbing the blade with his handkerchief.

become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid

From this reading "After frost," said he half to himself, half to Stanislav, "a sabre sweats in a warm chamber, and rust appears on it straightway."

a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle

From this reading Yatsek ungirded his sabre, drew it out of the scabbard, looked at the edge by the light of the chimney, and fell to rubbing the blade with his handkerchief.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "After frost," said he half to himself, half to Stanislav, "a sabre sweats in a warm chamber, and rust appears on it straightway."

a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet

From this reading Yatsek ungirded his sabre, drew it out of the scabbard, looked at the edge by the light of the chimney, and fell to rubbing the blade with his handkerchief.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This confused the two men no little, and then, so as not to speak to each other, they began straightway the litany and continued it longer than was usual.

express in speech

From this reading This confused the two men no little, and then, so as not to speak to each other, they began straightway the litany and continued it longer than was usual.

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From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

at once

From this reading This confused the two men no little, and then, so as not to speak to each other, they began straightway the litany and continued it longer than was usual.

third-person singular of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

garment consisting of sweat pants and a sweatshirt

From this reading "After frost," said he half to himself, half to Stanislav, "a sabre sweats in a warm chamber, and rust appears on it straightway."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This confused the two men no little, and then, so as not to speak to each other, they began straightway the litany and continued it longer than was usual.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

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

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading This confused the two men no little, and then, so as not to speak to each other, they began straightway the litany and continued it longer than was usual.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

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

From this reading This confused the two men no little, and then, so as not to speak to each other, they began straightway the litany and continued it longer than was usual.

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

From this reading This confused the two men no little, and then, so as not to speak to each other, they began straightway the litany and continued it longer than was usual.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

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

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

in the direction of

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

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

From this reading This confused the two men no little, and then, so as not to speak to each other, they began straightway the litany and continued it longer than was usual.

not easy to understand or use

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

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From this reading Yatsek ungirded his sabre, drew it out of the scabbard, looked at the edge by the light of the chimney, and fell to rubbing the blade with his handkerchief.

not known

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

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

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading This confused the two men no little, and then, so as not to speak to each other, they began straightway the litany and continued it longer than was usual.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading "After frost," said he half to himself, half to Stanislav, "a sabre sweats in a warm chamber, and rust appears on it straightway."

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

From this reading This confused the two men no little, and then, so as not to speak to each other, they began straightway the litany and continued it longer than was usual.

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

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

at the time that

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

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

From this reading But when they had finished there followed a silence which annoyed both of them, for though their feelings toward each other were unfriendly, they felt that they might not betray them, and that they should for a time, and especially at the house of Pan Gideon, show politeness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

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From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.

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

From this reading Whether by chance or a trick of the young lady is unknown to us; it suffices, however, that the four Bukoyemskis received a large chamber in an outbuilding, and Pan Stanislav with Yatsek a smaller one near it.