Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading He had lived on the estate in his childhood and youth, and had also twice visited it in his manhood, once when, upon the request of his mother, he brought a German manager with whom he went over the affairs of the estate.

contrary to your interests or welfare

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

matters of personal concern

From this reading It was therefore necessary, in order to be prepared to follow Maslova to Siberia, upon which Nekhludoff was firmly resolved, to go to the villages and arrange his affairs there.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading First of all, he went to the Kusminskoie estate, the nearest, largest black-earth estate, which brought the greatest income.

in addition

From this reading He had lived on the estate in his childhood and youth, and had also twice visited it in his manhood, once when, upon the request of his mother, he brought a German manager with whom he went over the affairs of the estate.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

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

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading In case the appeal failed, for which, his lawyer had told him, he must be prepared, as the grounds of appeal were very weak, the party of convicts to which Maslova belonged would be transported in May.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading It was therefore necessary, in order to be prepared to follow Maslova to Siberia, upon which Nekhludoff was firmly resolved, to go to the villages and arrange his affairs there.

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

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading In case the appeal failed, for which, his lawyer had told him, he must be prepared, as the grounds of appeal were very weak, the party of convicts to which Maslova belonged would be transported in May.

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From this reading First of all, he went to the Kusminskoie estate, the nearest, largest black-earth estate, which brought the greatest income.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading First of all, he went to the Kusminskoie estate, the nearest, largest black-earth estate, which brought the greatest income.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading He had lived on the estate in his childhood and youth, and had also twice visited it in his manhood, once when, upon the request of his mother, he brought a German manager with whom he went over the affairs of the estate.

plural of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

From this reading In case the appeal failed, for which, his lawyer had told him, he must be prepared, as the grounds of appeal were very weak, the party of convicts to which Maslova belonged would be transported in May.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading First of all, he went to the Kusminskoie estate, the nearest, largest black-earth estate, which brought the greatest income.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading In case the appeal failed, for which, his lawyer had told him, he must be prepared, as the grounds of appeal were very weak, the party of convicts to which Maslova belonged would be transported in May.

with resolute determination

From this reading It was therefore necessary, in order to be prepared to follow Maslova to Siberia, upon which Nekhludoff was firmly resolved, to go to the villages and arrange his affairs there.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First of all, he went to the Kusminskoie estate, the nearest, largest black-earth estate, which brought the greatest income.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It was therefore necessary, in order to be prepared to follow Maslova to Siberia, upon which Nekhludoff was firmly resolved, to go to the villages and arrange his affairs there.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In case the appeal failed, for which, his lawyer had told him, he must be prepared, as the grounds of appeal were very weak, the party of convicts to which Maslova belonged would be transported in May.

a person of German nationality

From this reading He had lived on the estate in his childhood and youth, and had also twice visited it in his manhood, once when, upon the request of his mother, he brought a German manager with whom he went over the affairs of the estate.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was therefore necessary, in order to be prepared to follow Maslova to Siberia, upon which Nekhludoff was firmly resolved, to go to the villages and arrange his affairs there.

highest in quality

From this reading First of all, he went to the Kusminskoie estate, the nearest, largest black-earth estate, which brought the greatest income.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading In case the appeal failed, for which, his lawyer had told him, he must be prepared, as the grounds of appeal were very weak, the party of convicts to which Maslova belonged would be transported in May.

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

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

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

From this reading In case the appeal failed, for which, his lawyer had told him, he must be prepared, as the grounds of appeal were very weak, the party of convicts to which Maslova belonged would be transported in May.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In case the appeal failed, for which, his lawyer had told him, he must be prepared, as the grounds of appeal were very weak, the party of convicts to which Maslova belonged would be transported in May.

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

From this reading In case the appeal failed, for which, his lawyer had told him, he must be prepared, as the grounds of appeal were very weak, the party of convicts to which Maslova belonged would be transported in May.

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

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading First of all, he went to the Kusminskoie estate, the nearest, largest black-earth estate, which brought the greatest income.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was therefore necessary, in order to be prepared to follow Maslova to Siberia, upon which Nekhludoff was firmly resolved, to go to the villages and arrange his affairs there.

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

From this reading First of all, he went to the Kusminskoie estate, the nearest, largest black-earth estate, which brought the greatest income.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading First of all, he went to the Kusminskoie estate, the nearest, largest black-earth estate, which brought the greatest income.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

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

From this reading He had lived on the estate in his childhood and youth, and had also twice visited it in his manhood, once when, upon the request of his mother, he brought a German manager with whom he went over the affairs of the estate.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading He had lived on the estate in his childhood and youth, and had also twice visited it in his manhood, once when, upon the request of his mother, he brought a German manager with whom he went over the affairs of the estate.

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading He had lived on the estate in his childhood and youth, and had also twice visited it in his manhood, once when, upon the request of his mother, he brought a German manager with whom he went over the affairs of the estate.

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

From this reading In case the appeal failed, for which, his lawyer had told him, he must be prepared, as the grounds of appeal were very weak, the party of convicts to which Maslova belonged would be transported in May.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In case the appeal failed, for which, his lawyer had told him, he must be prepared, as the grounds of appeal were very weak, the party of convicts to which Maslova belonged would be transported in May.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He had lived on the estate in his childhood and youth, and had also twice visited it in his manhood, once when, upon the request of his mother, he brought a German manager with whom he went over the affairs of the estate.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In case the appeal failed, for which, his lawyer had told him, he must be prepared, as the grounds of appeal were very weak, the party of convicts to which Maslova belonged would be transported in May.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading First of all, he went to the Kusminskoie estate, the nearest, largest black-earth estate, which brought the greatest income.

absolutely essential

From this reading It was therefore necessary, in order to be prepared to follow Maslova to Siberia, upon which Nekhludoff was firmly resolved, to go to the villages and arrange his affairs there.

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

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had lived on the estate in his childhood and youth, and had also twice visited it in his manhood, once when, upon the request of his mother, he brought a German manager with whom he went over the affairs of the estate.

on one occasion

From this reading He had lived on the estate in his childhood and youth, and had also twice visited it in his manhood, once when, upon the request of his mother, he brought a German manager with whom he went over the affairs of the estate.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It was therefore necessary, in order to be prepared to follow Maslova to Siberia, upon which Nekhludoff was firmly resolved, to go to the villages and arrange his affairs there.

above and across; more than

From this reading He had lived on the estate in his childhood and youth, and had also twice visited it in his manhood, once when, upon the request of his mother, he brought a German manager with whom he went over the affairs of the estate.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading In case the appeal failed, for which, his lawyer had told him, he must be prepared, as the grounds of appeal were very weak, the party of convicts to which Maslova belonged would be transported in May.

a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading In case the appeal failed, for which, his lawyer had told him, he must be prepared, as the grounds of appeal were very weak, the party of convicts to which Maslova belonged would be transported in May.

express the need or desire for

From this reading He had lived on the estate in his childhood and youth, and had also twice visited it in his manhood, once when, upon the request of his mother, he brought a German manager with whom he went over the affairs of the estate.

determined

From this reading It was therefore necessary, in order to be prepared to follow Maslova to Siberia, upon which Nekhludoff was firmly resolved, to go to the villages and arrange his affairs there.

assembly possessing high legislative powers

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

a vast Asian region of Russia; famous for long cold winters

From this reading It was therefore necessary, in order to be prepared to follow Maslova to Siberia, upon which Nekhludoff was firmly resolved, to go to the villages and arrange his affairs there.

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

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

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

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was therefore necessary, in order to be prepared to follow Maslova to Siberia, upon which Nekhludoff was firmly resolved, to go to the villages and arrange his affairs there.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It was therefore necessary, in order to be prepared to follow Maslova to Siberia, upon which Nekhludoff was firmly resolved, to go to the villages and arrange his affairs there.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

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

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading In case the appeal failed, for which, his lawyer had told him, he must be prepared, as the grounds of appeal were very weak, the party of convicts to which Maslova belonged would be transported in May.

past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading In case the appeal failed, for which, his lawyer had told him, he must be prepared, as the grounds of appeal were very weak, the party of convicts to which Maslova belonged would be transported in May.

two times

From this reading He had lived on the estate in his childhood and youth, and had also twice visited it in his manhood, once when, upon the request of his mother, he brought a German manager with whom he went over the affairs of the estate.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was therefore necessary, in order to be prepared to follow Maslova to Siberia, upon which Nekhludoff was firmly resolved, to go to the villages and arrange his affairs there.

precisely as stated

From this reading In case the appeal failed, for which, his lawyer had told him, he must be prepared, as the grounds of appeal were very weak, the party of convicts to which Maslova belonged would be transported in May.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading It was therefore necessary, in order to be prepared to follow Maslova to Siberia, upon which Nekhludoff was firmly resolved, to go to the villages and arrange his affairs there.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He had lived on the estate in his childhood and youth, and had also twice visited it in his manhood, once when, upon the request of his mother, he brought a German manager with whom he went over the affairs of the estate.

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

From this reading It was therefore necessary, in order to be prepared to follow Maslova to Siberia, upon which Nekhludoff was firmly resolved, to go to the villages and arrange his affairs there.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading In case the appeal failed, for which, his lawyer had told him, he must be prepared, as the grounds of appeal were very weak, the party of convicts to which Maslova belonged would be transported in May.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The Senate could hear the case in two weeks, and by that time Nekhludoff intended to be in St. Petersburg, and, in case of an adverse decision, to petition the Emperor, as the lawyer had advised.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading First of all, he went to the Kusminskoie estate, the nearest, largest black-earth estate, which brought the greatest income.

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

From this reading In case the appeal failed, for which, his lawyer had told him, he must be prepared, as the grounds of appeal were very weak, the party of convicts to which Maslova belonged would be transported in May.

at the time that

From this reading He had lived on the estate in his childhood and youth, and had also twice visited it in his manhood, once when, upon the request of his mother, he brought a German manager with whom he went over the affairs of the estate.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In case the appeal failed, for which, his lawyer had told him, he must be prepared, as the grounds of appeal were very weak, the party of convicts to which Maslova belonged would be transported in May.

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

From this reading He had lived on the estate in his childhood and youth, and had also twice visited it in his manhood, once when, upon the request of his mother, he brought a German manager with whom he went over the affairs of the estate.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had lived on the estate in his childhood and youth, and had also twice visited it in his manhood, once when, upon the request of his mother, he brought a German manager with whom he went over the affairs of the estate.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In case the appeal failed, for which, his lawyer had told him, he must be prepared, as the grounds of appeal were very weak, the party of convicts to which Maslova belonged would be transported in May.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading He had lived on the estate in his childhood and youth, and had also twice visited it in his manhood, once when, upon the request of his mother, he brought a German manager with whom he went over the affairs of the estate.