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Chapter XXVII
LYDIA’S AUNT. “Yes, that solitary confinement is terrible for the young,” said the aunt, shaking her head and also lighting a cigarette. “I should say for every one,” Nekhludoff replied. “No, not for all,” answered the aunt. “For the real revolutionists, I have been told, it is rest and quiet.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““No, not for all,” answered the aunt.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ““For the real revolutionists, I have been told, it is rest and quiet.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading ““I should say for every one,” Nekhludoff replied.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ““For the real revolutionists, I have been told, it is rest and quiet.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ““I should say for every one,” Nekhludoff replied.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I should say for every one,” Nekhludoff replied.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““For the real revolutionists, I have been told, it is rest and quiet.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““Yes, that solitary confinement is terrible for the young,” said the aunt, shaking her head and also lighting a cigarette.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““Yes, that solitary confinement is terrible for the young,” said the aunt, shaking her head and also lighting a cigarette.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““For the real revolutionists, I have been told, it is rest and quiet.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Yes, that solitary confinement is terrible for the young,” said the aunt, shaking her head and also lighting a cigarette.
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From this reading “No, not for all,” answered the aunt.
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From this reading “Yes, that solitary confinement is terrible for the young,” said the aunt, shaking her head and also lighting a cigarette.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Yes, that solitary confinement is terrible for the young,” said the aunt, shaking her head and also lighting a cigarette.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “No, not for all,” answered the aunt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LYDIA’S AUNT.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “For the real revolutionists, I have been told, it is rest and quiet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, that solitary confinement is terrible for the young,” said the aunt, shaking her head and also lighting a cigarette.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, that solitary confinement is terrible for the young,” said the aunt, shaking her head and also lighting a cigarette.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “I should say for every one,” Nekhludoff replied.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Yes, that solitary confinement is terrible for the young,” said the aunt, shaking her head and also lighting a cigarette.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “For the real revolutionists, I have been told, it is rest and quiet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, that solitary confinement is terrible for the young,” said the aunt, shaking her head and also lighting a cigarette.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Yes, that solitary confinement is terrible for the young,” said the aunt, shaking her head and also lighting a cigarette.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I should say for every one,” Nekhludoff replied.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes, that solitary confinement is terrible for the young,” said the aunt, shaking her head and also lighting a cigarette.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “For the real revolutionists, I have been told, it is rest and quiet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, that solitary confinement is terrible for the young,” said the aunt, shaking her head and also lighting a cigarette.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LYDIA’S AUNT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I should say for every one,” Nekhludoff replied.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, not for all,” answered the aunt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “No, not for all,” answered the aunt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I should say for every one,” Nekhludoff replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “For the real revolutionists, I have been told, it is rest and quiet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “For the real revolutionists, I have been told, it is rest and quiet.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I should say for every one,” Nekhludoff replied.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “For the real revolutionists, I have been told, it is rest and quiet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “For the real revolutionists, I have been told, it is rest and quiet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, that solitary confinement is terrible for the young,” said the aunt, shaking her head and also lighting a cigarette.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I should say for every one,” Nekhludoff replied.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Yes, that solitary confinement is terrible for the young,” said the aunt, shaking her head and also lighting a cigarette.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I should say for every one,” Nekhludoff replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, that solitary confinement is terrible for the young,” said the aunt, shaking her head and also lighting a cigarette.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Yes, that solitary confinement is terrible for the young,” said the aunt, shaking her head and also lighting a cigarette.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Yes, that solitary confinement is terrible for the young,” said the aunt, shaking her head and also lighting a cigarette.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Yes, that solitary confinement is terrible for the young,” said the aunt, shaking her head and also lighting a cigarette.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “For the real revolutionists, I have been told, it is rest and quiet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, that solitary confinement is terrible for the young,” said the aunt, shaking her head and also lighting a cigarette.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, that solitary confinement is terrible for the young,” said the aunt, shaking her head and also lighting a cigarette.
