used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a time, indeed, after parting with his father and sister, his heart was heavy, and tears more than once dimmed his eyes.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading He expected to be absent for a year at least, and who could tell what might befall him or them, during that space of time?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For a time, indeed, after parting with his father and sister, his heart was heavy, and tears more than once dimmed his eyes.
anew
From this reading Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
Alexis
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From this reading It is the character of young people to engage in new enterprises with ardor: it was so with Alexis, in his fur-hunting expedition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a time, indeed, after parting with his father and sister, his heart was heavy, and tears more than once dimmed his eyes.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading It is the character of young people to engage in new enterprises with ardor: it was so with Alexis, in his fur-hunting expedition.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading But these images gradually faded away, and the young hunter began to be occupied with the scenes around him, and with the conversation of his companions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He expected to be absent for a year at least, and who could tell what might befall him or them, during that space of time?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But these images gradually faded away, and the young hunter began to be occupied with the scenes around him, and with the conversation of his companions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He expected to be absent for a year at least, and who could tell what might befall him or them, during that space of time?
befallverbUS /bɪˈfɔːl/
become of; happen to
From this reading He expected to be absent for a year at least, and who could tell what might befall him or them, during that space of time?
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But these images gradually faded away, and the young hunter began to be occupied with the scenes around him, and with the conversation of his companions.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But these images gradually faded away, and the young hunter began to be occupied with the scenes around him, and with the conversation of his companions.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It is the character of young people to engage in new enterprises with ardor: it was so with Alexis, in his fur-hunting expedition.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading But these images gradually faded away, and the young hunter began to be occupied with the scenes around him, and with the conversation of his companions.
conjureverbUS /ˈkɑːndʒər/
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading But these images gradually faded away, and the young hunter began to be occupied with the scenes around him, and with the conversation of his companions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He expected to be absent for a year at least, and who could tell what might befall him or them, during that space of time?
dimmedadjectiveUS /dɪmd/
made dim or less bright
From this reading For a time, indeed, after parting with his father and sister, his heart was heavy, and tears more than once dimmed his eyes.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He expected to be absent for a year at least, and who could tell what might befall him or them, during that space of time?
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading It is the character of young people to engage in new enterprises with ardor: it was so with Alexis, in his fur-hunting expedition.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading It is the character of young people to engage in new enterprises with ardor: it was so with Alexis, in his fur-hunting expedition.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He expected to be absent for a year at least, and who could tell what might befall him or them, during that space of time?
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading It is the character of young people to engage in new enterprises with ardor: it was so with Alexis, in his fur-hunting expedition.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For a time, indeed, after parting with his father and sister, his heart was heavy, and tears more than once dimmed his eyes.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading But these images gradually faded away, and the young hunter began to be occupied with the scenes around him, and with the conversation of his companions.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading For a time, indeed, after parting with his father and sister, his heart was heavy, and tears more than once dimmed his eyes.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a time, indeed, after parting with his father and sister, his heart was heavy, and tears more than once dimmed his eyes.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
fur-hunting
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From this reading It is the character of young people to engage in new enterprises with ardor: it was so with Alexis, in his fur-hunting expedition.
in a gradual manner
From this reading But these images gradually faded away, and the young hunter began to be occupied with the scenes around him, and with the conversation of his companions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He expected to be absent for a year at least, and who could tell what might befall him or them, during that space of time?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading For a time, indeed, after parting with his father and sister, his heart was heavy, and tears more than once dimmed his eyes.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading For a time, indeed, after parting with his father and sister, his heart was heavy, and tears more than once dimmed his eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He expected to be absent for a year at least, and who could tell what might befall him or them, during that space of time?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is the character of young people to engage in new enterprises with ardor: it was so with Alexis, in his fur-hunting expedition.
someone who hunts game
From this reading But these images gradually faded away, and the young hunter began to be occupied with the scenes around him, and with the conversation of his companions.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading But these images gradually faded away, and the young hunter began to be occupied with the scenes around him, and with the conversation of his companions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is the character of young people to engage in new enterprises with ardor: it was so with Alexis, in his fur-hunting expedition.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading For a time, indeed, after parting with his father and sister, his heart was heavy, and tears more than once dimmed his eyes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the character of young people to engage in new enterprises with ardor: it was so with Alexis, in his fur-hunting expedition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the character of young people to engage in new enterprises with ardor: it was so with Alexis, in his fur-hunting expedition.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He expected to be absent for a year at least, and who could tell what might befall him or them, during that space of time?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
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 Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He expected to be absent for a year at least, and who could tell what might befall him or them, during that space of time?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For a time, indeed, after parting with his father and sister, his heart was heavy, and tears more than once dimmed his eyes.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It is the character of young people to engage in new enterprises with ardor: it was so with Alexis, in his fur-hunting expedition.
held or filled or in use
From this reading But these images gradually faded away, and the young hunter began to be occupied with the scenes around him, and with the conversation of his companions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is the character of young people to engage in new enterprises with ardor: it was so with Alexis, in his fur-hunting expedition.
on one occasion
From this reading For a time, indeed, after parting with his father and sister, his heart was heavy, and tears more than once dimmed his eyes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He expected to be absent for a year at least, and who could tell what might befall him or them, during that space of time?
the act of departing politely
From this reading For a time, indeed, after parting with his father and sister, his heart was heavy, and tears more than once dimmed his eyes.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It is the character of young people to engage in new enterprises with ardor: it was so with Alexis, in his fur-hunting expedition.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading But these images gradually faded away, and the young hunter began to be occupied with the scenes around him, and with the conversation of his companions.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading For a time, indeed, after parting with his father and sister, his heart was heavy, and tears more than once dimmed his eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is the character of young people to engage in new enterprises with ardor: it was so with Alexis, in his fur-hunting expedition.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading He expected to be absent for a year at least, and who could tell what might befall him or them, during that space of time?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading For a time, indeed, after parting with his father and sister, his heart was heavy, and tears more than once dimmed his eyes.
express in words
From this reading He expected to be absent for a year at least, and who could tell what might befall him or them, during that space of time?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For a time, indeed, after parting with his father and sister, his heart was heavy, and tears more than once dimmed his eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He expected to be absent for a year at least, and who could tell what might befall him or them, during that space of time?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is the character of young people to engage in new enterprises with ardor: it was so with Alexis, in his fur-hunting expedition.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He expected to be absent for a year at least, and who could tell what might befall him or them, during that space of time?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But these images gradually faded away, and the young hunter began to be occupied with the scenes around him, and with the conversation of his companions.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a time, indeed, after parting with his father and sister, his heart was heavy, and tears more than once dimmed his eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is the character of young people to engage in new enterprises with ardor: it was so with Alexis, in his fur-hunting expedition.
Tobolsk
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From this reading Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the character of young people to engage in new enterprises with ardor: it was so with Alexis, in his fur-hunting expedition.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Such thoughts came again and again into his mind, and as fancy is apt to conjure up fears for those we love, he pictured to himself many possible evils that might beset his friends at Tobolsk.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He expected to be absent for a year at least, and who could tell what might befall him or them, during that space of time?
which person or people
From this reading He expected to be absent for a year at least, and who could tell what might befall him or them, during that space of time?
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is the character of young people to engage in new enterprises with ardor: it was so with Alexis, in his fur-hunting expedition.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He expected to be absent for a year at least, and who could tell what might befall him or them, during that space of time?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It is the character of young people to engage in new enterprises with ardor: it was so with Alexis, in his fur-hunting expedition.
