used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIENDLY CUP.
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I HAD repeated my summons twice before it was answered by a solemn-looking servant, who hesitated before admitting me.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The apartment in which I stood was singularly gloomy, although furnished with considerable luxury and refinement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading I HAD repeated my summons twice before it was answered by a solemn-looking servant, who hesitated before admitting me.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The apartment in which I stood was singularly gloomy, although furnished with considerable luxury and refinement.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There were indications of the time when Zénaïde’s mother had been brought home a bride.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I HAD repeated my summons twice before it was answered by a solemn-looking servant, who hesitated before admitting me.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading There were indications of the time when Zénaïde’s mother had been brought home a bride.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading There were indications of the time when Zénaïde’s mother had been brought home a bride.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I HAD repeated my summons twice before it was answered by a solemn-looking servant, who hesitated before admitting me.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The apartment in which I stood was singularly gloomy, although furnished with considerable luxury and refinement.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading A FRIENDLY CUP.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
forbearverb
refrain from doing
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading A FRIENDLY CUP.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The apartment in which I stood was singularly gloomy, although furnished with considerable luxury and refinement.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
depressingly dark
From this reading The apartment in which I stood was singularly gloomy, although furnished with considerable luxury and refinement.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I HAD repeated my summons twice before it was answered by a solemn-looking servant, who hesitated before admitting me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading I HAD repeated my summons twice before it was answered by a solemn-looking servant, who hesitated before admitting me.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There were indications of the time when Zénaïde’s mother had been brought home a bride.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I HAD repeated my summons twice before it was answered by a solemn-looking servant, who hesitated before admitting me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading There were indications of the time when Zénaïde’s mother had been brought home a bride.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I HAD repeated my summons twice before it was answered by a solemn-looking servant, who hesitated before admitting me.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading The apartment in which I stood was singularly gloomy, although furnished with considerable luxury and refinement.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I HAD repeated my summons twice before it was answered by a solemn-looking servant, who hesitated before admitting me.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading There were indications of the time when Zénaïde’s mother had been brought home a bride.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I HAD repeated my summons twice before it was answered by a solemn-looking servant, who hesitated before admitting me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
Ramodanofsky's
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From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading The apartment in which I stood was singularly gloomy, although furnished with considerable luxury and refinement.
recurring again and again
From this reading I HAD repeated my summons twice before it was answered by a solemn-looking servant, who hesitated before admitting me.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
only a very short time before
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading I HAD repeated my summons twice before it was answered by a solemn-looking servant, who hesitated before admitting me.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading The apartment in which I stood was singularly gloomy, although furnished with considerable luxury and refinement.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
solemn-looking
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From this reading I HAD repeated my summons twice before it was answered by a solemn-looking servant, who hesitated before admitting me.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The apartment in which I stood was singularly gloomy, although furnished with considerable luxury and refinement.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading I HAD repeated my summons twice before it was answered by a solemn-looking servant, who hesitated before admitting me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were indications of the time when Zénaïde’s mother had been brought home a bride.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There were indications of the time when Zénaïde’s mother had been brought home a bride.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
two times
From this reading I HAD repeated my summons twice before it was answered by a solemn-looking servant, who hesitated before admitting me.
Viatscheslav
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From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I HAD repeated my summons twice before it was answered by a solemn-looking servant, who hesitated before admitting me.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were indications of the time when Zénaïde’s mother had been brought home a bride.
at the time that
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
which person or people
From this reading I HAD repeated my summons twice before it was answered by a solemn-looking servant, who hesitated before admitting me.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading But I assumed an air of authority, and that, with my foreign title, seemed to have weight, for he finally conducted me into the large room, through the window of which I had witnessed Ramodanofsky’s consultation with Viatscheslav; and I could scarcely forbear a smile when I thought of the irregular manner in which I had first gained my knowledge of the interior of this house.
Zénaïde's
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From this reading There were indications of the time when Zénaïde’s mother had been brought home a bride.
