used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RUSSIAN EPISODE.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading His own German was not first-rate; it was fluent, forcible, and accurate enough, so far as hotels and railway-stations were concerned; elsewhere it had a tendency to halt, blunder, and double back on itself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Is that the way you answer an appeal for help?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
react verbally
From this reading "Is that the way you answer an appeal for help?"
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading "Is that the way you answer an appeal for help?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His own German was not first-rate; it was fluent, forcible, and accurate enough, so far as hotels and railway-stations were concerned; elsewhere it had a tendency to halt, blunder, and double back on itself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His own German was not first-rate; it was fluent, forcible, and accurate enough, so far as hotels and railway-stations were concerned; elsewhere it had a tendency to halt, blunder, and double back on itself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading His own German was not first-rate; it was fluent, forcible, and accurate enough, so far as hotels and railway-stations were concerned; elsewhere it had a tendency to halt, blunder, and double back on itself.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading His own German was not first-rate; it was fluent, forcible, and accurate enough, so far as hotels and railway-stations were concerned; elsewhere it had a tendency to halt, blunder, and double back on itself.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading At the last he discovered that the man had picked up in his wanderings a little German.
increase twofold
From this reading His own German was not first-rate; it was fluent, forcible, and accurate enough, so far as hotels and railway-stations were concerned; elsewhere it had a tendency to halt, blunder, and double back on itself.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
in or to another place
From this reading His own German was not first-rate; it was fluent, forcible, and accurate enough, so far as hotels and railway-stations were concerned; elsewhere it had a tendency to halt, blunder, and double back on itself.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading His own German was not first-rate; it was fluent, forcible, and accurate enough, so far as hotels and railway-stations were concerned; elsewhere it had a tendency to halt, blunder, and double back on itself.
EPISODEnounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading A RUSSIAN EPISODE.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His own German was not first-rate; it was fluent, forcible, and accurate enough, so far as hotels and railway-stations were concerned; elsewhere it had a tendency to halt, blunder, and double back on itself.
first-rateadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrˈstreɪt/
of the highest quality
From this reading His own German was not first-rate; it was fluent, forcible, and accurate enough, so far as hotels and railway-stations were concerned; elsewhere it had a tendency to halt, blunder, and double back on itself.
fluentadjectiveUS /ˈfluːənt/
smooth and unconstrained in movement
From this reading His own German was not first-rate; it was fluent, forcible, and accurate enough, so far as hotels and railway-stations were concerned; elsewhere it had a tendency to halt, blunder, and double back on itself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Is that the way you answer an appeal for help?"
forcibleadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsəbəl/
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
From this reading His own German was not first-rate; it was fluent, forcible, and accurate enough, so far as hotels and railway-stations were concerned; elsewhere it had a tendency to halt, blunder, and double back on itself.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
a person of German nationality
From this reading At the last he discovered that the man had picked up in his wanderings a little German.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading His own German was not first-rate; it was fluent, forcible, and accurate enough, so far as hotels and railway-stations were concerned; elsewhere it had a tendency to halt, blunder, and double back on itself.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Is that the way you answer an appeal for help?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading His own German was not first-rate; it was fluent, forcible, and accurate enough, so far as hotels and railway-stations were concerned; elsewhere it had a tendency to halt, blunder, and double back on itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is that the way you answer an appeal for help?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His own German was not first-rate; it was fluent, forcible, and accurate enough, so far as hotels and railway-stations were concerned; elsewhere it had a tendency to halt, blunder, and double back on itself.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading His own German was not first-rate; it was fluent, forcible, and accurate enough, so far as hotels and railway-stations were concerned; elsewhere it had a tendency to halt, blunder, and double back on itself.
and nothing more
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
immediately past
From this reading At the last he discovered that the man had picked up in his wanderings a little German.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At the last he discovered that the man had picked up in his wanderings a little German.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At the last he discovered that the man had picked up in his wanderings a little German.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His own German was not first-rate; it was fluent, forcible, and accurate enough, so far as hotels and railway-stations were concerned; elsewhere it had a tendency to halt, blunder, and double back on itself.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading At the last he discovered that the man had picked up in his wanderings a little German.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
railway-stations
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From this reading His own German was not first-rate; it was fluent, forcible, and accurate enough, so far as hotels and railway-stations were concerned; elsewhere it had a tendency to halt, blunder, and double back on itself.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
determined
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading A RUSSIAN EPISODE.
Identical; not different.
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His own German was not first-rate; it was fluent, forcible, and accurate enough, so far as hotels and railway-stations were concerned; elsewhere it had a tendency to halt, blunder, and double back on itself.
not in physical motion
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading His own German was not first-rate; it was fluent, forcible, and accurate enough, so far as hotels and railway-stations were concerned; elsewhere it had a tendency to halt, blunder, and double back on itself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Is that the way you answer an appeal for help?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Is that the way you answer an appeal for help?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the last he discovered that the man had picked up in his wanderings a little German.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading At the last he discovered that the man had picked up in his wanderings a little German.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Is that the way you answer an appeal for help?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His own German was not first-rate; it was fluent, forcible, and accurate enough, so far as hotels and railway-stations were concerned; elsewhere it had a tendency to halt, blunder, and double back on itself.
which person or people
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
but in spite of that
From this reading With that gentle protest still lingering in his ear, he was not inclined to be hard on this unfortunate wretch who was in the cab with him; and yet at the same time he was resolved to prevent any repetition of the scene he had just witnessed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is that the way you answer an appeal for help?"
