used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
anew
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The inspector appeared with an expression of sadness and torment on his face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From Maslenikoff, Nekhludoff went directly to the prison and approached the familiar apartments of the inspector.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading From Maslenikoff, Nekhludoff went directly to the prison and approached the familiar apartments of the inspector.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The inspector appeared with an expression of sadness and torment on his face.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading From Maslenikoff, Nekhludoff went directly to the prison and approached the familiar apartments of the inspector.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
Clementi
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From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
without deviation
From this reading From Maslenikoff, Nekhludoff went directly to the prison and approached the familiar apartments of the inspector.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The inspector appeared with an expression of sadness and torment on his face.
the organ of sight
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The inspector appeared with an expression of sadness and torment on his face.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading From Maslenikoff, Nekhludoff went directly to the prison and approached the familiar apartments of the inspector.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Maslenikoff, Nekhludoff went directly to the prison and approached the familiar apartments of the inspector.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Glad to see you.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading From Maslenikoff, Nekhludoff went directly to the prison and approached the familiar apartments of the inspector.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
knittedadjectiveUS /ˈnɪtəd/
made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
Maslenikoff
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From this reading From Maslenikoff, Nekhludoff went directly to the prison and approached the familiar apartments of the inspector.
napkinnounUS /ˈnæpkɪn/
a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
Nekhludoff
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From this reading From Maslenikoff, Nekhludoff went directly to the prison and approached the familiar apartments of the inspector.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From Maslenikoff, Nekhludoff went directly to the prison and approached the familiar apartments of the inspector.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading From Maslenikoff, Nekhludoff went directly to the prison and approached the familiar apartments of the inspector.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
reception-room
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From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
rhapsodynounUS /ˈræpsədi/
an enthusiastic expression of emotion
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
rose-coloredadjective
reflecting optimism
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading The inspector appeared with an expression of sadness and torment on his face.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
scorchedadjectiveUS /skɔːrtʃt/
Burned by flames or heat; blackened by intense magical or physical fire.
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Glad to see you.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
having a supporting base
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From Maslenikoff, Nekhludoff went directly to the prison and approached the familiar apartments of the inspector.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From Maslenikoff, Nekhludoff went directly to the prison and approached the familiar apartments of the inspector.
tormentnounUS /ˈtɔːrment/
unbearable physical pain
From this reading The inspector appeared with an expression of sadness and torment on his face.
tunelessadjective
not having a musical sound or pleasing tune
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From Maslenikoff, Nekhludoff went directly to the prison and approached the familiar apartments of the inspector.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sounds of a tuneless piano again assailed his ears, but this time it was not a rhapsody that was played, but a study by Clementi, and, as before, with unusual force, precision and rapidity.
woolennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading The servant with a handkerchief around one eye said that the captain was in, and showed Nekhludoff into the small reception-room, in which was a lounge, a table and a lamp, one side of the rose-colored shade of which was scorched, standing on a knitted woolen napkin.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Glad to see you.
