Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

later than; following

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

anew

From this reading She had been so unfortunate for a long time; but now that she had got her son again, everything looked different for her.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

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

From this reading She had heard that he had become a journeyman, and could not rest until she got a lift on one of the plank-loads which was going in to town, and paid him a visit.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

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

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She had heard that he had become a journeyman, and could not rest until she got a lift on one of the plank-loads which was going in to town, and paid him a visit.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been so unfortunate for a long time; but now that she had got her son again, everything looked different for her.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

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

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had been so unfortunate for a long time; but now that she had got her son again, everything looked different for her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading She had been so unfortunate for a long time; but now that she had got her son again, everything looked different for her.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

not still wet

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

any strong feeling

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

opinion or judgment

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading She was so glad.

the act of departing

From this reading She had heard that he had become a journeyman, and could not rest until she got a lift on one of the plank-loads which was going in to town, and paid him a visit.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

only a very short time before

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading She had heard that he had become a journeyman, and could not rest until she got a lift on one of the plank-loads which was going in to town, and paid him a visit.

past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

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

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

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

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

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

From this reading She had heard that he had become a journeyman, and could not rest until she got a lift on one of the plank-loads which was going in to town, and paid him a visit.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft

From this reading She had heard that he had become a journeyman, and could not rest until she got a lift on one of the plank-loads which was going in to town, and paid him a visit.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

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

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading She had heard that he had become a journeyman, and could not rest until she got a lift on one of the plank-loads which was going in to town, and paid him a visit.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading She had been so unfortunate for a long time; but now that she had got her son again, everything looked different for her.

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

From this reading She had been so unfortunate for a long time; but now that she had got her son again, everything looked different for her.

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 If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

not one, and not any

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had heard that he had become a journeyman, and could not rest until she got a lift on one of the plank-loads which was going in to town, and paid him a visit.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading She had been so unfortunate for a long time; but now that she had got her son again, everything looked different for her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had heard that he had become a journeyman, and could not rest until she got a lift on one of the plank-loads which was going in to town, and paid him a visit.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had heard that he had become a journeyman, and could not rest until she got a lift on one of the plank-loads which was going in to town, and paid him a visit.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

above and across; more than

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading She had heard that he had become a journeyman, and could not rest until she got a lift on one of the plank-loads which was going in to town, and paid him a visit.

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

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

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

From this reading She had heard that he had become a journeyman, and could not rest until she got a lift on one of the plank-loads which was going in to town, and paid him a visit.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

a handkerchief that is carried in a pocket

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading She had heard that he had become a journeyman, and could not rest until she got a lift on one of the plank-loads which was going in to town, and paid him a visit.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

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

From this reading She had heard that he had become a journeyman, and could not rest until she got a lift on one of the plank-loads which was going in to town, and paid him a visit.

get rid of

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She was so glad.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

a male human offspring

From this reading She had been so unfortunate for a long time; but now that she had got her son again, everything looked different for her.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had heard that he had become a journeyman, and could not rest until she got a lift on one of the plank-loads which was going in to town, and paid him a visit.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

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

From this reading She had heard that he had become a journeyman, and could not rest until she got a lift on one of the plank-loads which was going in to town, and paid him a visit.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading She had heard that he had become a journeyman, and could not rest until she got a lift on one of the plank-loads which was going in to town, and paid him a visit.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading She had been so unfortunate for a long time; but now that she had got her son again, everything looked different for her.

up to a particular time

From this reading She had heard that he had become a journeyman, and could not rest until she got a lift on one of the plank-loads which was going in to town, and paid him a visit.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading She had heard that he had become a journeyman, and could not rest until she got a lift on one of the plank-loads which was going in to town, and paid him a visit.

someone who visits

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

in or at the place that

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

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

From this reading She had heard that he had become a journeyman, and could not rest until she got a lift on one of the plank-loads which was going in to town, and paid him a visit.

during the time that

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.

which person or people

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL Some time after Nikolai had got his credentials, he was pleasantly surprised by a visitor--he could hardly believe his own eyes--none other than his mother, who was watching for him one Saturday afternoon, outside the basement where he dined.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading If he knew how many sighs she had heaved for his sake, and how many bitter tears she had shed--the big, handsome, half peasant-clad woman was red in the face, and wept and dried her eyes incessantly on her folded pocket-handkerchief, while she gave expression to her emotion and joy over the way in which everything had turned out, as if by special guidance.