Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Colonel Nicolai Yegorovitch Svarogitsch who lived in the little town awaited the arrival of his son, a student at the Moscow Polytechnic.

passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Yourii Svarogitsch had already written to his parents informing them of his arrest, his six months’ imprisonment, and his expulsion from the capital, so that they were prepared for his return.

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

From this reading The latter was under the surveillance of the police and had been expelled from Moscow as a suspected person.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

take into custody

From this reading Yourii Svarogitsch had already written to his parents informing them of his arrest, his six months’ imprisonment, and his expulsion from the capital, so that they were prepared for his return.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Colonel Nicolai Yegorovitch Svarogitsch who lived in the little town awaited the arrival of his son, a student at the Moscow Polytechnic.

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

From this reading The latter was under the surveillance of the police and had been expelled from Moscow as a suspected person.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Colonel Nicolai Yegorovitch Svarogitsch who lived in the little town awaited the arrival of his son, a student at the Moscow Polytechnic.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

expected hopefully

From this reading Colonel Nicolai Yegorovitch Svarogitsch who lived in the little town awaited the arrival of his son, a student at the Moscow Polytechnic.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The latter was under the surveillance of the police and had been expelled from Moscow as a suspected person.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Yourii Svarogitsch had already written to his parents informing them of his arrest, his six months’ imprisonment, and his expulsion from the capital, so that they were prepared for his return.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Colonel Nicolai Yegorovitch Svarogitsch who lived in the little town awaited the arrival of his son, a student at the Moscow Polytechnic.

inflected form of “expel” — force to leave or move out

From this reading The latter was under the surveillance of the police and had been expelled from Moscow as a suspected person.

the act of forcing out someone or something

From this reading Yourii Svarogitsch had already written to his parents informing them of his arrest, his six months’ imprisonment, and his expulsion from the capital, so that they were prepared for his return.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Yourii Svarogitsch had already written to his parents informing them of his arrest, his six months’ imprisonment, and his expulsion from the capital, so that they were prepared for his return.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The latter was under the surveillance of the police and had been expelled from Moscow as a suspected person.

past form of “grieve” — feel grief

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

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

From this reading The latter was under the surveillance of the police and had been expelled from Moscow as a suspected person.

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

From this reading It was thought that he was in league with revolutionists.

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

From this reading Colonel Nicolai Yegorovitch Svarogitsch who lived in the little town awaited the arrival of his son, a student at the Moscow Polytechnic.

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading Yourii Svarogitsch had already written to his parents informing them of his arrest, his six months’ imprisonment, and his expulsion from the capital, so that they were prepared for his return.

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

From this reading Colonel Nicolai Yegorovitch Svarogitsch who lived in the little town awaited the arrival of his son, a student at the Moscow Polytechnic.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading Yourii Svarogitsch had already written to his parents informing them of his arrest, his six months’ imprisonment, and his expulsion from the capital, so that they were prepared for his return.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was thought that he was in league with revolutionists.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter was under the surveillance of the police and had been expelled from Moscow as a suspected person.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading It was thought that he was in league with revolutionists.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Colonel Nicolai Yegorovitch Svarogitsch who lived in the little town awaited the arrival of his son, a student at the Moscow Polytechnic.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Colonel Nicolai Yegorovitch Svarogitsch who lived in the little town awaited the arrival of his son, a student at the Moscow Polytechnic.

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

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Yourii Svarogitsch had already written to his parents informing them of his arrest, his six months’ imprisonment, and his expulsion from the capital, so that they were prepared for his return.

a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation

From this reading Colonel Nicolai Yegorovitch Svarogitsch who lived in the little town awaited the arrival of his son, a student at the Moscow Polytechnic.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

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From this reading Colonel Nicolai Yegorovitch Svarogitsch who lived in the little town awaited the arrival of his son, a student at the Moscow Polytechnic.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Colonel Nicolai Yegorovitch Svarogitsch who lived in the little town awaited the arrival of his son, a student at the Moscow Polytechnic.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Yourii Svarogitsch had already written to his parents informing them of his arrest, his six months’ imprisonment, and his expulsion from the capital, so that they were prepared for his return.

a human being

From this reading The latter was under the surveillance of the police and had been expelled from Moscow as a suspected person.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading The latter was under the surveillance of the police and had been expelled from Moscow as a suspected person.

a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences

From this reading Colonel Nicolai Yegorovitch Svarogitsch who lived in the little town awaited the arrival of his son, a student at the Moscow Polytechnic.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Yourii Svarogitsch had already written to his parents informing them of his arrest, his six months’ imprisonment, and his expulsion from the capital, so that they were prepared for his return.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Yourii Svarogitsch had already written to his parents informing them of his arrest, his six months’ imprisonment, and his expulsion from the capital, so that they were prepared for his return.

plural of “revolutionist” — a radical supporter of political or social revolution

From this reading It was thought that he was in league with revolutionists.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Yourii Svarogitsch had already written to his parents informing them of his arrest, his six months’ imprisonment, and his expulsion from the capital, so that they were prepared for his return.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Yourii Svarogitsch had already written to his parents informing them of his arrest, his six months’ imprisonment, and his expulsion from the capital, so that they were prepared for his return.

a male human offspring

From this reading Colonel Nicolai Yegorovitch Svarogitsch who lived in the little town awaited the arrival of his son, a student at the Moscow Polytechnic.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Colonel Nicolai Yegorovitch Svarogitsch who lived in the little town awaited the arrival of his son, a student at the Moscow Polytechnic.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)

From this reading The latter was under the surveillance of the police and had been expelled from Moscow as a suspected person.

believed likely

From this reading The latter was under the surveillance of the police and had been expelled from Moscow as a suspected person.

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From this reading Colonel Nicolai Yegorovitch Svarogitsch who lived in the little town awaited the arrival of his son, a student at the Moscow Polytechnic.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was thought that he was in league with revolutionists.

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

From this reading Colonel Nicolai Yegorovitch Svarogitsch who lived in the little town awaited the arrival of his son, a student at the Moscow Polytechnic.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Yourii Svarogitsch had already written to his parents informing them of his arrest, his six months’ imprisonment, and his expulsion from the capital, so that they were prepared for his return.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Yourii Svarogitsch had already written to his parents informing them of his arrest, his six months’ imprisonment, and his expulsion from the capital, so that they were prepared for his return.

a special situation

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was thought that he was in league with revolutionists.

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

From this reading Yourii Svarogitsch had already written to his parents informing them of his arrest, his six months’ imprisonment, and his expulsion from the capital, so that they were prepared for his return.

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

From this reading Colonel Nicolai Yegorovitch Svarogitsch who lived in the little town awaited the arrival of his son, a student at the Moscow Polytechnic.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The latter was under the surveillance of the police and had been expelled from Moscow as a suspected person.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

precisely as stated

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

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

From this reading The latter was under the surveillance of the police and had been expelled from Moscow as a suspected person.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Yourii Svarogitsch had already written to his parents informing them of his arrest, his six months’ imprisonment, and his expulsion from the capital, so that they were prepared for his return.

which person or people

From this reading Colonel Nicolai Yegorovitch Svarogitsch who lived in the little town awaited the arrival of his son, a student at the Moscow Polytechnic.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Though Nicolai Yegorovitch looked upon the whole thing as a piece of boyish folly, he was really much grieved, for he was very fond of his son, whom he received with open arms, avoiding any allusion to this painful subject.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was thought that he was in league with revolutionists.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Yourii Svarogitsch had already written to his parents informing them of his arrest, his six months’ imprisonment, and his expulsion from the capital, so that they were prepared for his return.

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

From this reading Colonel Nicolai Yegorovitch Svarogitsch who lived in the little town awaited the arrival of his son, a student at the Moscow Polytechnic.

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

From this reading Yourii Svarogitsch had already written to his parents informing them of his arrest, his six months’ imprisonment, and his expulsion from the capital, so that they were prepared for his return.