used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It is against my principles to allow parents to be present during the lessons, but I can not refuse a Spiridonoff,” said Onkel.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “It is against my principles to allow parents to be present during the lessons, but I can not refuse a Spiridonoff,” said Onkel.
how long something has existed
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading “It is against my principles to allow parents to be present during the lessons, but I can not refuse a Spiridonoff,” said Onkel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The rehearsal was appointed at eleven o’clock, and an hour intervened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rehearsal was appointed at eleven o’clock, and an hour intervened.
Anton
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From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
subject to appointment
From this reading The rehearsal was appointed at eleven o’clock, and an hour intervened.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading He stood under a low arch, leaning against the wall, and looked on with an unusually serious countenance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The rehearsal was appointed at eleven o’clock, and an hour intervened.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading But to-day the game did not attract him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It is against my principles to allow parents to be present during the lessons, but I can not refuse a Spiridonoff,” said Onkel.
the two together, not just one
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “It is against my principles to allow parents to be present during the lessons, but I can not refuse a Spiridonoff,” said Onkel.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “It is against my principles to allow parents to be present during the lessons, but I can not refuse a Spiridonoff,” said Onkel.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading He stood under a low arch, leaning against the wall, and looked on with an unusually serious countenance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But to-day the game did not attract him.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “It is against my principles to allow parents to be present during the lessons, but I can not refuse a Spiridonoff,” said Onkel.
Egoritsch
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From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
being one more than ten
From this reading The rehearsal was appointed at eleven o’clock, and an hour intervened.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading But to-day the game did not attract him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stood under a low arch, leaning against the wall, and looked on with an unusually serious countenance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But to-day the game did not attract him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The rehearsal was appointed at eleven o’clock, and an hour intervened.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It is against my principles to allow parents to be present during the lessons, but I can not refuse a Spiridonoff,” said Onkel.
intervenedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnd/
past form of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading The rehearsal was appointed at eleven o’clock, and an hour intervened.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is against my principles to allow parents to be present during the lessons, but I can not refuse a Spiridonoff,” said Onkel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is against my principles to allow parents to be present during the lessons, but I can not refuse a Spiridonoff,” said Onkel.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading He stood under a low arch, leaning against the wall, and looked on with an unusually serious countenance.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading “It is against my principles to allow parents to be present during the lessons, but I can not refuse a Spiridonoff,” said Onkel.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He stood under a low arch, leaning against the wall, and looked on with an unusually serious countenance.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He stood under a low arch, leaning against the wall, and looked on with an unusually serious countenance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
Mitia
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From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “It is against my principles to allow parents to be present during the lessons, but I can not refuse a Spiridonoff,” said Onkel.
noisilyadverbUS /ˈnɔɪzəli/
with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It is against my principles to allow parents to be present during the lessons, but I can not refuse a Spiridonoff,” said Onkel.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The rehearsal was appointed at eleven o’clock, and an hour intervened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
Onkel
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From this reading “It is against my principles to allow parents to be present during the lessons, but I can not refuse a Spiridonoff,” said Onkel.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
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 “It is against my principles to allow parents to be present during the lessons, but I can not refuse a Spiridonoff,” said Onkel.
participate in games or sport
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “It is against my principles to allow parents to be present during the lessons, but I can not refuse a Spiridonoff,” said Onkel.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading “It is against my principles to allow parents to be present during the lessons, but I can not refuse a Spiridonoff,” said Onkel.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading “It is against my principles to allow parents to be present during the lessons, but I can not refuse a Spiridonoff,” said Onkel.
rehearsalnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading The rehearsal was appointed at eleven o’clock, and an hour intervened.
renownnounUS /rɪˈnaʊn/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is against my principles to allow parents to be present during the lessons, but I can not refuse a Spiridonoff,” said Onkel.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading He stood under a low arch, leaning against the wall, and looked on with an unusually serious countenance.
Spiridonoff
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From this reading “It is against my principles to allow parents to be present during the lessons, but I can not refuse a Spiridonoff,” said Onkel.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood under a low arch, leaning against the wall, and looked on with an unusually serious countenance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “It is against my principles to allow parents to be present during the lessons, but I can not refuse a Spiridonoff,” said Onkel.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It is against my principles to allow parents to be present during the lessons, but I can not refuse a Spiridonoff,” said Onkel.
to-day
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From this reading But to-day the game did not attract him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He stood under a low arch, leaning against the wall, and looked on with an unusually serious countenance.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading He stood under a low arch, leaning against the wall, and looked on with an unusually serious countenance.
the topmost one of two
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He stood under a low arch, leaning against the wall, and looked on with an unusually serious countenance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rehearsal was appointed at eleven o’clock, and an hour intervened.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
in or at the place that
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
whereby
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From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He stood under a low arch, leaning against the wall, and looked on with an unusually serious countenance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading While Anton Egoritsch and Onkel were discussing the various means whereby renown would come to them both through Mitia, the latter made his way to the large corridor on the upper floor, where the boys of his own age were noisily at play.
