adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Arriving, I tried to clean myself up a little, but Sniegirev, the porter, said that it was impossible for me to do so, and that I should only spoil the brush, which belonged to the Government.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How I contrived to leave the house and, passing through Viborskaia Street, to reach the Voskresenski Bridge I do not know.
ArrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arriving, I tried to clean myself up a little, but Sniegirev, the porter, said that it was impossible for me to do so, and that I should only spoil the brush, which belonged to the Government.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I only remember that I felt terribly weary, cold, and starved, and that it was ten o’clock before I reached the office.
belongedverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋd/
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Arriving, I tried to clean myself up a little, but Sniegirev, the porter, said that it was impossible for me to do so, and that I should only spoil the brush, which belonged to the Government.
bootsnounUS /buːts/
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Thus, my darling, do such fellows rate me lower than the mat on which they wipe their boots!
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading What is it that will most surely break me?
BridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading How I contrived to leave the house and, passing through Viborskaia Street, to reach the Voskresenski Bridge I do not know.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading Arriving, I tried to clean myself up a little, but Sniegirev, the porter, said that it was impossible for me to do so, and that I should only spoil the brush, which belonged to the Government.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Arriving, I tried to clean myself up a little, but Sniegirev, the porter, said that it was impossible for me to do so, and that I should only spoil the brush, which belonged to the Government.
cleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Arriving, I tried to clean myself up a little, but Sniegirev, the porter, said that it was impossible for me to do so, and that I should only spoil the brush, which belonged to the Government.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading I only remember that I felt terribly weary, cold, and starved, and that it was ten o’clock before I reached the office.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading How I contrived to leave the house and, passing through Viborskaia Street, to reach the Voskresenski Bridge I do not know.
darlingnounUS /ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/
a special loved one
From this reading Thus, my darling, do such fellows rate me lower than the mat on which they wipe their boots!
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading How I contrived to leave the house and, passing through Viborskaia Street, to reach the Voskresenski Bridge I do not know.
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Thus, my darling, do such fellows rate me lower than the mat on which they wipe their boots!
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I only remember that I felt terribly weary, cold, and starved, and that it was ten o’clock before I reached the office.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Arriving, I tried to clean myself up a little, but Sniegirev, the porter, said that it was impossible for me to do so, and that I should only spoil the brush, which belonged to the Government.
GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Arriving, I tried to clean myself up a little, but Sniegirev, the porter, said that it was impossible for me to do so, and that I should only spoil the brush, which belonged to the Government.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading How I contrived to leave the house and, passing through Viborskaia Street, to reach the Voskresenski Bridge I do not know.
How
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From this reading How I contrived to leave the house and, passing through Viborskaia Street, to reach the Voskresenski Bridge I do not know.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading How I contrived to leave the house and, passing through Viborskaia Street, to reach the Voskresenski Bridge I do not know.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Arriving, I tried to clean myself up a little, but Sniegirev, the porter, said that it was impossible for me to do so, and that I should only spoil the brush, which belonged to the Government.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What is it that will most surely break me?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I only remember that I felt terribly weary, cold, and starved, and that it was ten o’clock before I reached the office.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How I contrived to leave the house and, passing through Viborskaia Street, to reach the Voskresenski Bridge I do not know.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading How I contrived to leave the house and, passing through Viborskaia Street, to reach the Voskresenski Bridge I do not know.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Arriving, I tried to clean myself up a little, but Sniegirev, the porter, said that it was impossible for me to do so, and that I should only spoil the brush, which belonged to the Government.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Thus, my darling, do such fellows rate me lower than the mat on which they wipe their boots!
matnounUS /mæt/
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading Thus, my darling, do such fellows rate me lower than the mat on which they wipe their boots!
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Arriving, I tried to clean myself up a little, but Sniegirev, the porter, said that it was impossible for me to do so, and that I should only spoil the brush, which belonged to the Government.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading What is it that will most surely break me?
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Thus, my darling, do such fellows rate me lower than the mat on which they wipe their boots!
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Arriving, I tried to clean myself up a little, but Sniegirev, the porter, said that it was impossible for me to do so, and that I should only spoil the brush, which belonged to the Government.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How I contrived to leave the house and, passing through Viborskaia Street, to reach the Voskresenski Bridge I do not know.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading I only remember that I felt terribly weary, cold, and starved, and that it was ten o’clock before I reached the office.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I only remember that I felt terribly weary, cold, and starved, and that it was ten o’clock before I reached the office.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus, my darling, do such fellows rate me lower than the mat on which they wipe their boots!
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading I only remember that I felt terribly weary, cold, and starved, and that it was ten o’clock before I reached the office.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading How I contrived to leave the house and, passing through Viborskaia Street, to reach the Voskresenski Bridge I do not know.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Arriving, I tried to clean myself up a little, but Sniegirev, the porter, said that it was impossible for me to do so, and that I should only spoil the brush, which belonged to the Government.
ratenounUS /reɪt/
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Thus, my darling, do such fellows rate me lower than the mat on which they wipe their boots!
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading How I contrived to leave the house and, passing through Viborskaia Street, to reach the Voskresenski Bridge I do not know.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I only remember that I felt terribly weary, cold, and starved, and that it was ten o’clock before I reached the office.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading I only remember that I felt terribly weary, cold, and starved, and that it was ten o’clock before I reached the office.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Arriving, I tried to clean myself up a little, but Sniegirev, the porter, said that it was impossible for me to do so, and that I should only spoil the brush, which belonged to the Government.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Arriving, I tried to clean myself up a little, but Sniegirev, the porter, said that it was impossible for me to do so, and that I should only spoil the brush, which belonged to the Government.
Sniegirev
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arriving, I tried to clean myself up a little, but Sniegirev, the porter, said that it was impossible for me to do so, and that I should only spoil the brush, which belonged to the Government.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Arriving, I tried to clean myself up a little, but Sniegirev, the porter, said that it was impossible for me to do so, and that I should only spoil the brush, which belonged to the Government.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading Arriving, I tried to clean myself up a little, but Sniegirev, the porter, said that it was impossible for me to do so, and that I should only spoil the brush, which belonged to the Government.
starvedadjectiveUS /stɑːrvd/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading I only remember that I felt terribly weary, cold, and starved, and that it was ten o’clock before I reached the office.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading How I contrived to leave the house and, passing through Viborskaia Street, to reach the Voskresenski Bridge I do not know.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Thus, my darling, do such fellows rate me lower than the mat on which they wipe their boots!
surelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading What is it that will most surely break me?
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I only remember that I felt terribly weary, cold, and starved, and that it was ten o’clock before I reached the office.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading I only remember that I felt terribly weary, cold, and starved, and that it was ten o’clock before I reached the office.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Thus, my darling, do such fellows rate me lower than the mat on which they wipe their boots!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I only remember that I felt terribly weary, cold, and starved, and that it was ten o’clock before I reached the office.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How I contrived to leave the house and, passing through Viborskaia Street, to reach the Voskresenski Bridge I do not know.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thus, my darling, do such fellows rate me lower than the mat on which they wipe their boots!
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus, my darling, do such fellows rate me lower than the mat on which they wipe their boots!
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading How I contrived to leave the house and, passing through Viborskaia Street, to reach the Voskresenski Bridge I do not know.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, my darling, do such fellows rate me lower than the mat on which they wipe their boots!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How I contrived to leave the house and, passing through Viborskaia Street, to reach the Voskresenski Bridge I do not know.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Arriving, I tried to clean myself up a little, but Sniegirev, the porter, said that it was impossible for me to do so, and that I should only spoil the brush, which belonged to the Government.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Arriving, I tried to clean myself up a little, but Sniegirev, the porter, said that it was impossible for me to do so, and that I should only spoil the brush, which belonged to the Government.
Viborskaia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How I contrived to leave the house and, passing through Viborskaia Street, to reach the Voskresenski Bridge I do not know.
Voskresenski
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How I contrived to leave the house and, passing through Viborskaia Street, to reach the Voskresenski Bridge I do not know.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I only remember that I felt terribly weary, cold, and starved, and that it was ten o’clock before I reached the office.
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading I only remember that I felt terribly weary, cold, and starved, and that it was ten o’clock before I reached the office.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is it that will most surely break me?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Arriving, I tried to clean myself up a little, but Sniegirev, the porter, said that it was impossible for me to do so, and that I should only spoil the brush, which belonged to the Government.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading What is it that will most surely break me?
wipeverbUS /waɪp/
rub with a circular motion
From this reading Thus, my darling, do such fellows rate me lower than the mat on which they wipe their boots!
