used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘No, no, what for?’ he interposed hurriedly, in a rush of generous and magnanimous feeling, ‘I am not an egoist....
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Irina’s hand had already snatched the spray....
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading ‘No, no, what for?’ he interposed hurriedly, in a rush of generous and magnanimous feeling, ‘I am not an egoist....
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ‘No, no, what for?’ he interposed hurriedly, in a rush of generous and magnanimous feeling, ‘I am not an egoist....
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘No, no, what for?’ he interposed hurriedly, in a rush of generous and magnanimous feeling, ‘I am not an egoist....
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Litvinov’s heart seemed fairly bursting.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Why should I restrict your freedom ... when I know that your heart----’ ‘Well, don’t come near me, you will crush my dress,’ she said hastily.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading Why should I restrict your freedom ... when I know that your heart----’ ‘Well, don’t come near me, you will crush my dress,’ she said hastily.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Litvinov was disturbed.
don't
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From this reading Why should I restrict your freedom ... when I know that your heart----’ ‘Well, don’t come near me, you will crush my dress,’ she said hastily.
put on clothes
From this reading Why should I restrict your freedom ... when I know that your heart----’ ‘Well, don’t come near me, you will crush my dress,’ she said hastily.
egoistnoun
a conceited and self-centered person
From this reading ‘No, no, what for?’ he interposed hurriedly, in a rush of generous and magnanimous feeling, ‘I am not an egoist....
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Litvinov’s heart seemed fairly bursting.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading ‘No, no, what for?’ he interposed hurriedly, in a rush of generous and magnanimous feeling, ‘I am not an egoist....
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘No, no, what for?’ he interposed hurriedly, in a rush of generous and magnanimous feeling, ‘I am not an egoist....
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Why should I restrict your freedom ... when I know that your heart----’ ‘Well, don’t come near me, you will crush my dress,’ she said hastily.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading ‘No, no, what for?’ he interposed hurriedly, in a rush of generous and magnanimous feeling, ‘I am not an egoist....
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Irina’s hand had already snatched the spray....
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Irina’s hand had already snatched the spray....
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Why should I restrict your freedom ... when I know that your heart----’ ‘Well, don’t come near me, you will crush my dress,’ she said hastily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘No, no, what for?’ he interposed hurriedly, in a rush of generous and magnanimous feeling, ‘I am not an egoist....
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Litvinov’s heart seemed fairly bursting.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading ‘No, no, what for?’ he interposed hurriedly, in a rush of generous and magnanimous feeling, ‘I am not an egoist....
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘No, no, what for?’ he interposed hurriedly, in a rush of generous and magnanimous feeling, ‘I am not an egoist....
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘No, no, what for?’ he interposed hurriedly, in a rush of generous and magnanimous feeling, ‘I am not an egoist....
interposed
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From this reading ‘No, no, what for?’ he interposed hurriedly, in a rush of generous and magnanimous feeling, ‘I am not an egoist....
Irina's
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From this reading Irina’s hand had already snatched the spray....
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Why should I restrict your freedom ... when I know that your heart----’ ‘Well, don’t come near me, you will crush my dress,’ she said hastily.
Litvinov
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From this reading Litvinov was disturbed.
Litvinov's
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From this reading Litvinov’s heart seemed fairly bursting.
magnanimousadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnænəməs/
noble and generous in spirit
From this reading ‘No, no, what for?’ he interposed hurriedly, in a rush of generous and magnanimous feeling, ‘I am not an egoist....
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Why should I restrict your freedom ... when I know that your heart----’ ‘Well, don’t come near me, you will crush my dress,’ she said hastily.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Why should I restrict your freedom ... when I know that your heart----’ ‘Well, don’t come near me, you will crush my dress,’ she said hastily.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Why should I restrict your freedom ... when I know that your heart----’ ‘Well, don’t come near me, you will crush my dress,’ she said hastily.
not any; not one
From this reading ‘No, no, what for?’ he interposed hurriedly, in a rush of generous and magnanimous feeling, ‘I am not an egoist....
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘No, no, what for?’ he interposed hurriedly, in a rush of generous and magnanimous feeling, ‘I am not an egoist....
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘No, no, what for?’ he interposed hurriedly, in a rush of generous and magnanimous feeling, ‘I am not an egoist....
restrictverbUS /riˈstrɪkt/
place restrictions on
From this reading Why should I restrict your freedom ... when I know that your heart----’ ‘Well, don’t come near me, you will crush my dress,’ she said hastily.
move hurridly
From this reading ‘No, no, what for?’ he interposed hurriedly, in a rush of generous and magnanimous feeling, ‘I am not an egoist....
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Why should I restrict your freedom ... when I know that your heart----’ ‘Well, don’t come near me, you will crush my dress,’ she said hastily.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Litvinov’s heart seemed fairly bursting.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why should I restrict your freedom ... when I know that your heart----’ ‘Well, don’t come near me, you will crush my dress,’ she said hastily.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why should I restrict your freedom ... when I know that your heart----’ ‘Well, don’t come near me, you will crush my dress,’ she said hastily.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading Irina’s hand had already snatched the spray....
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading Irina’s hand had already snatched the spray....
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Why should I restrict your freedom ... when I know that your heart----’ ‘Well, don’t come near me, you will crush my dress,’ she said hastily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Irina’s hand had already snatched the spray....
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Litvinov was disturbed.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Why should I restrict your freedom ... when I know that your heart----’ ‘Well, don’t come near me, you will crush my dress,’ she said hastily.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ‘No, no, what for?’ he interposed hurriedly, in a rush of generous and magnanimous feeling, ‘I am not an egoist....
at the time that
From this reading Why should I restrict your freedom ... when I know that your heart----’ ‘Well, don’t come near me, you will crush my dress,’ she said hastily.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why should I restrict your freedom ... when I know that your heart----’ ‘Well, don’t come near me, you will crush my dress,’ she said hastily.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Why should I restrict your freedom ... when I know that your heart----’ ‘Well, don’t come near me, you will crush my dress,’ she said hastily.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Why should I restrict your freedom ... when I know that your heart----’ ‘Well, don’t come near me, you will crush my dress,’ she said hastily.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Why should I restrict your freedom ... when I know that your heart----’ ‘Well, don’t come near me, you will crush my dress,’ she said hastily.
