Chapter VII

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

From this reading A silence followed.

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From this reading Kiríloff turned his back to Abógin, for a moment stood still, and went slowly from the anteroom into the hall.

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

From this reading Kiríloff turned his back to Abógin, for a moment stood still, and went slowly from the anteroom into the hall.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading Kiríloff turned his back to Abógin, for a moment stood still, and went slowly from the anteroom into the hall.

from appearances alone

From this reading The twilight and silence of the hall apparently intensified his stupor.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Kiríloff turned his back to Abógin, for a moment stood still, and went slowly from the anteroom into the hall.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

a jamb for a door

From this reading Walking from the hall into his study, he raised his right leg high, and sought with his hands the doorpost.

divisible by two

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A silence followed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Kiríloff turned his back to Abógin, for a moment stood still, and went slowly from the anteroom into the hall.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Kiríloff turned his back to Abógin, for a moment stood still, and went slowly from the anteroom into the hall.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

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

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Kiríloff turned his back to Abógin, for a moment stood still, and went slowly from the anteroom into the hall.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Walking from the hall into his study, he raised his right leg high, and sought with his hands the doorpost.

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

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Walking from the hall into his study, he raised his right leg high, and sought with his hands the doorpost.

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

From this reading Kiríloff turned his back to Abógin, for a moment stood still, and went slowly from the anteroom into the hall.

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

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

made more intense

From this reading The twilight and silence of the hall apparently intensified his stupor.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Kiríloff turned his back to Abógin, for a moment stood still, and went slowly from the anteroom into the hall.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

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

From this reading Kiríloff turned his back to Abógin, for a moment stood still, and went slowly from the anteroom into the hall.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading Walking from the hall into his study, he raised his right leg high, and sought with his hands the doorpost.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

a particular point in time

From this reading Kiríloff turned his back to Abógin, for a moment stood still, and went slowly from the anteroom into the hall.

not any; not one

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Walking from the hall into his study, he raised his right leg high, and sought with his hands the doorpost.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Walking from the hall into his study, he raised his right leg high, and sought with his hands the doorpost.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading A silence followed.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Kiríloff turned his back to Abógin, for a moment stood still, and went slowly from the anteroom into the hall.

that is looked for

From this reading Walking from the hall into his study, he raised his right leg high, and sought with his hands the doorpost.

not in physical motion

From this reading Kiríloff turned his back to Abógin, for a moment stood still, and went slowly from the anteroom into the hall.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Kiríloff turned his back to Abógin, for a moment stood still, and went slowly from the anteroom into the hall.

past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Walking from the hall into his study, he raised his right leg high, and sought with his hands the doorpost.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading The twilight and silence of the hall apparently intensified his stupor.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

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

From this reading Kiríloff turned his back to Abógin, for a moment stood still, and went slowly from the anteroom into the hall.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

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

From this reading Kiríloff turned his back to Abógin, for a moment stood still, and went slowly from the anteroom into the hall.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Kiríloff turned his back to Abógin, for a moment stood still, and went slowly from the anteroom into the hall.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The twilight and silence of the hall apparently intensified his stupor.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

not set afire or burning

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Walking from the hall into his study, he raised his right leg high, and sought with his hands the doorpost.

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

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

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

From this reading Kiríloff turned his back to Abógin, for a moment stood still, and went slowly from the anteroom into the hall.

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

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Judging by his uncertain, mechanical gait, by the care with which he straightened the shade upon the unlit lamp, and looked into a thick book which lay upon the table--in this moment he had no intentions, no wishes, thought of nothing; and probably had even forgotten that in the anteroom a stranger was waiting.