adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading I accepted the books, but do not, even now, know what books they were, nor whether I looked into them, despite the fact that I never closed my eyes the whole night long.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading Throughout my whole being there seemed to be diffused a kind of elation--of elation at Pokrovski’s attentions, at the thought that he was anxious and uneasy about me.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The truth was that a strange feeling of excitement was preventing me from sleeping, and I could not rest long in any one spot, but had to keep rising from my chair, and walking about the room.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Throughout my whole being there seemed to be diffused a kind of elation--of elation at Pokrovski’s attentions, at the thought that he was anxious and uneasy about me.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Throughout my whole being there seemed to be diffused a kind of elation--of elation at Pokrovski’s attentions, at the thought that he was anxious and uneasy about me.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Throughout my whole being there seemed to be diffused a kind of elation--of elation at Pokrovski’s attentions, at the thought that he was anxious and uneasy about me.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I opened it, and he informed me that, since, possibly, I might find the time wearisome, he had brought me a few books to read.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I opened it, and he informed me that, since, possibly, I might find the time wearisome, he had brought me a few books to read.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I accepted the books, but do not, even now, know what books they were, nor whether I looked into them, despite the fact that I never closed my eyes the whole night long.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading I accepted the books, but do not, even now, know what books they were, nor whether I looked into them, despite the fact that I never closed my eyes the whole night long.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The truth was that a strange feeling of excitement was preventing me from sleeping, and I could not rest long in any one spot, but had to keep rising from my chair, and walking about the room.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading I accepted the books, but do not, even now, know what books they were, nor whether I looked into them, despite the fact that I never closed my eyes the whole night long.
diffusedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfjuːzd/
(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material
From this reading Throughout my whole being there seemed to be diffused a kind of elation--of elation at Pokrovski’s attentions, at the thought that he was anxious and uneasy about me.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I accepted the books, but do not, even now, know what books they were, nor whether I looked into them, despite the fact that I never closed my eyes the whole night long.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading Throughout my whole being there seemed to be diffused a kind of elation--of elation at Pokrovski’s attentions, at the thought that he was anxious and uneasy about me.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading I accepted the books, but do not, even now, know what books they were, nor whether I looked into them, despite the fact that I never closed my eyes the whole night long.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The truth was that a strange feeling of excitement was preventing me from sleeping, and I could not rest long in any one spot, but had to keep rising from my chair, and walking about the room.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading I accepted the books, but do not, even now, know what books they were, nor whether I looked into them, despite the fact that I never closed my eyes the whole night long.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I accepted the books, but do not, even now, know what books they were, nor whether I looked into them, despite the fact that I never closed my eyes the whole night long.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The truth was that a strange feeling of excitement was preventing me from sleeping, and I could not rest long in any one spot, but had to keep rising from my chair, and walking about the room.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I opened it, and he informed me that, since, possibly, I might find the time wearisome, he had brought me a few books to read.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I opened it, and he informed me that, since, possibly, I might find the time wearisome, he had brought me a few books to read.
fixedlyadverb
in a fixed manner
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The truth was that a strange feeling of excitement was preventing me from sleeping, and I could not rest long in any one spot, but had to keep rising from my chair, and walking about the room.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I opened it, and he informed me that, since, possibly, I might find the time wearisome, he had brought me a few books to read.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading I opened it, and he informed me that, since, possibly, I might find the time wearisome, he had brought me a few books to read.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I accepted the books, but do not, even now, know what books they were, nor whether I looked into them, despite the fact that I never closed my eyes the whole night long.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I opened it, and he informed me that, since, possibly, I might find the time wearisome, he had brought me a few books to read.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The truth was that a strange feeling of excitement was preventing me from sleeping, and I could not rest long in any one spot, but had to keep rising from my chair, and walking about the room.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Throughout my whole being there seemed to be diffused a kind of elation--of elation at Pokrovski’s attentions, at the thought that he was anxious and uneasy about me.
knockedverbUS /nɑːkt/
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I accepted the books, but do not, even now, know what books they were, nor whether I looked into them, despite the fact that I never closed my eyes the whole night long.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 I accepted the books, but do not, even now, know what books they were, nor whether I looked into them, despite the fact that I never closed my eyes the whole night long.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I accepted the books, but do not, even now, know what books they were, nor whether I looked into them, despite the fact that I never closed my eyes the whole night long.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I opened it, and he informed me that, since, possibly, I might find the time wearisome, he had brought me a few books to read.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I opened it, and he informed me that, since, possibly, I might find the time wearisome, he had brought me a few books to read.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I accepted the books, but do not, even now, know what books they were, nor whether I looked into them, despite the fact that I never closed my eyes the whole night long.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I accepted the books, but do not, even now, know what books they were, nor whether I looked into them, despite the fact that I never closed my eyes the whole night long.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I accepted the books, but do not, even now, know what books they were, nor whether I looked into them, despite the fact that I never closed my eyes the whole night long.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The truth was that a strange feeling of excitement was preventing me from sleeping, and I could not rest long in any one spot, but had to keep rising from my chair, and walking about the room.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The truth was that a strange feeling of excitement was preventing me from sleeping, and I could not rest long in any one spot, but had to keep rising from my chair, and walking about the room.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I opened it, and he informed me that, since, possibly, I might find the time wearisome, he had brought me a few books to read.
Pokrovski
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
Pokrovski's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout my whole being there seemed to be diffused a kind of elation--of elation at Pokrovski’s attentions, at the thought that he was anxious and uneasy about me.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading I opened it, and he informed me that, since, possibly, I might find the time wearisome, he had brought me a few books to read.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
preventingverbUS /prɪˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The truth was that a strange feeling of excitement was preventing me from sleeping, and I could not rest long in any one spot, but had to keep rising from my chair, and walking about the room.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I opened it, and he informed me that, since, possibly, I might find the time wearisome, he had brought me a few books to read.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The truth was that a strange feeling of excitement was preventing me from sleeping, and I could not rest long in any one spot, but had to keep rising from my chair, and walking about the room.
restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The truth was that a strange feeling of excitement was preventing me from sleeping, and I could not rest long in any one spot, but had to keep rising from my chair, and walking about the room.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The truth was that a strange feeling of excitement was preventing me from sleeping, and I could not rest long in any one spot, but had to keep rising from my chair, and walking about the room.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Throughout my whole being there seemed to be diffused a kind of elation--of elation at Pokrovski’s attentions, at the thought that he was anxious and uneasy about me.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I opened it, and he informed me that, since, possibly, I might find the time wearisome, he had brought me a few books to read.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
sleepingnounUS /ˈsliːpɪŋ/
the state of being asleep
From this reading The truth was that a strange feeling of excitement was preventing me from sleeping, and I could not rest long in any one spot, but had to keep rising from my chair, and walking about the room.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The truth was that a strange feeling of excitement was preventing me from sleeping, and I could not rest long in any one spot, but had to keep rising from my chair, and walking about the room.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The truth was that a strange feeling of excitement was preventing me from sleeping, and I could not rest long in any one spot, but had to keep rising from my chair, and walking about the room.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I opened it, and he informed me that, since, possibly, I might find the time wearisome, he had brought me a few books to read.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I accepted the books, but do not, even now, know what books they were, nor whether I looked into them, despite the fact that I never closed my eyes the whole night long.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Throughout my whole being there seemed to be diffused a kind of elation--of elation at Pokrovski’s attentions, at the thought that he was anxious and uneasy about me.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I accepted the books, but do not, even now, know what books they were, nor whether I looked into them, despite the fact that I never closed my eyes the whole night long.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Throughout my whole being there seemed to be diffused a kind of elation--of elation at Pokrovski’s attentions, at the thought that he was anxious and uneasy about me.
ThroughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout my whole being there seemed to be diffused a kind of elation--of elation at Pokrovski’s attentions, at the thought that he was anxious and uneasy about me.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth was that a strange feeling of excitement was preventing me from sleeping, and I could not rest long in any one spot, but had to keep rising from my chair, and walking about the room.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Throughout my whole being there seemed to be diffused a kind of elation--of elation at Pokrovski’s attentions, at the thought that he was anxious and uneasy about me.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading The truth was that a strange feeling of excitement was preventing me from sleeping, and I could not rest long in any one spot, but had to keep rising from my chair, and walking about the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading I opened it, and he informed me that, since, possibly, I might find the time wearisome, he had brought me a few books to read.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I accepted the books, but do not, even now, know what books they were, nor whether I looked into them, despite the fact that I never closed my eyes the whole night long.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I accepted the books, but do not, even now, know what books they were, nor whether I looked into them, despite the fact that I never closed my eyes the whole night long.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the next evening, about eight o’clock, I had rested a little and was preparing to spend the night in a chair beside my mother (fixedly meaning not to go to sleep this time), Pokrovski suddenly knocked at the door.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I accepted the books, but do not, even now, know what books they were, nor whether I looked into them, despite the fact that I never closed my eyes the whole night long.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I accepted the books, but do not, even now, know what books they were, nor whether I looked into them, despite the fact that I never closed my eyes the whole night long.
