used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Father Zossima woke up feeling very weak, though he wanted to get out of bed and sit up in a chair.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His mind was quite clear; his face looked very tired, yet bright and almost joyful.
Alyosha
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From this reading Father Ferapont Alyosha was roused early, before daybreak.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It wore an expression of gayety, kindness and cordiality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Father Zossima woke up feeling very weak, though he wanted to get out of bed and sit up in a chair.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Father Zossima woke up feeling very weak, though he wanted to get out of bed and sit up in a chair.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Father Ferapont Alyosha was roused early, before daybreak.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading His mind was quite clear; his face looked very tired, yet bright and almost joyful.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Father Zossima woke up feeling very weak, though he wanted to get out of bed and sit up in a chair.
rid of obstructions
From this reading His mind was quite clear; his face looked very tired, yet bright and almost joyful.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “Maybe I shall not live through the coming day,” he said to Alyosha.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading It wore an expression of gayety, kindness and cordiality.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Maybe I shall not live through the coming day,” he said to Alyosha.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading Father Ferapont Alyosha was roused early, before daybreak.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Father Ferapont Alyosha was roused early, before daybreak.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It wore an expression of gayety, kindness and cordiality.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His mind was quite clear; his face looked very tired, yet bright and almost joyful.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father Ferapont Alyosha was roused early, before daybreak.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Father Zossima woke up feeling very weak, though he wanted to get out of bed and sit up in a chair.
Ferapont
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From this reading Father Ferapont Alyosha was roused early, before daybreak.
gayety
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From this reading It wore an expression of gayety, kindness and cordiality.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Father Zossima woke up feeling very weak, though he wanted to get out of bed and sit up in a chair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Father Zossima woke up feeling very weak, though he wanted to get out of bed and sit up in a chair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mind was quite clear; his face looked very tired, yet bright and almost joyful.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Maybe I shall not live through the coming day,” he said to Alyosha.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Father Zossima woke up feeling very weak, though he wanted to get out of bed and sit up in a chair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It wore an expression of gayety, kindness and cordiality.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading His mind was quite clear; his face looked very tired, yet bright and almost joyful.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading It wore an expression of gayety, kindness and cordiality.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “Maybe I shall not live through the coming day,” he said to Alyosha.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His mind was quite clear; his face looked very tired, yet bright and almost joyful.
by chance
From this reading “Maybe I shall not live through the coming day,” he said to Alyosha.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind was quite clear; his face looked very tired, yet bright and almost joyful.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Maybe I shall not live through the coming day,” he said to Alyosha.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Father Zossima woke up feeling very weak, though he wanted to get out of bed and sit up in a chair.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Father Zossima woke up feeling very weak, though he wanted to get out of bed and sit up in a chair.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His mind was quite clear; his face looked very tired, yet bright and almost joyful.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Father Ferapont Alyosha was roused early, before daybreak.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Maybe I shall not live through the coming day,” he said to Alyosha.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Maybe I shall not live through the coming day,” he said to Alyosha.
be seated
From this reading Father Zossima woke up feeling very weak, though he wanted to get out of bed and sit up in a chair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Maybe I shall not live through the coming day,” he said to Alyosha.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Father Zossima woke up feeling very weak, though he wanted to get out of bed and sit up in a chair.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “Maybe I shall not live through the coming day,” he said to Alyosha.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading His mind was quite clear; his face looked very tired, yet bright and almost joyful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Father Zossima woke up feeling very weak, though he wanted to get out of bed and sit up in a chair.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Father Zossima woke up feeling very weak, though he wanted to get out of bed and sit up in a chair.
precisely as stated
From this reading Father Zossima woke up feeling very weak, though he wanted to get out of bed and sit up in a chair.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Father Zossima woke up feeling very weak, though he wanted to get out of bed and sit up in a chair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Father Ferapont Alyosha was roused early, before daybreak.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Father Zossima woke up feeling very weak, though he wanted to get out of bed and sit up in a chair.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Father Zossima woke up feeling very weak, though he wanted to get out of bed and sit up in a chair.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading It wore an expression of gayety, kindness and cordiality.
but in spite of that
From this reading His mind was quite clear; his face looked very tired, yet bright and almost joyful.
Zossima
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From this reading Father Zossima woke up feeling very weak, though he wanted to get out of bed and sit up in a chair.
