used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
(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 He told them how he had leapt over the fence into his father’s garden; how he had gone up to the window; told them all that had passed under the window.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But, strange to say, both the lawyers listened now with a sort of awful reserve, looked coldly at him, asked few questions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, strange to say, both the lawyers listened now with a sort of awful reserve, looked coldly at him, asked few questions.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading But, strange to say, both the lawyers listened now with a sort of awful reserve, looked coldly at him, asked few questions.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But, strange to say, both the lawyers listened now with a sort of awful reserve, looked coldly at him, asked few questions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, strange to say, both the lawyers listened now with a sort of awful reserve, looked coldly at him, asked few questions.
without doubt or question
From this reading Clearly, precisely, distinctly, he described the feelings that troubled him during those moments in the garden when he longed so terribly to know whether Grushenka was with his father or not.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading But, strange to say, both the lawyers listened now with a sort of awful reserve, looked coldly at him, asked few questions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mitya could gather nothing from their faces.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Clearly, precisely, distinctly, he described the feelings that troubled him during those moments in the garden when he longed so terribly to know whether Grushenka was with his father or not.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Clearly, precisely, distinctly, he described the feelings that troubled him during those moments in the garden when he longed so terribly to know whether Grushenka was with his father or not.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Clearly, precisely, distinctly, he described the feelings that troubled him during those moments in the garden when he longed so terribly to know whether Grushenka was with his father or not.
at any time
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mitya could gather nothing from their faces.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Clearly, precisely, distinctly, he described the feelings that troubled him during those moments in the garden when he longed so terribly to know whether Grushenka was with his father or not.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He told them how he had leapt over the fence into his father’s garden; how he had gone up to the window; told them all that had passed under the window.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Clearly, precisely, distinctly, he described the feelings that troubled him during those moments in the garden when he longed so terribly to know whether Grushenka was with his father or not.
enclose with a fence
From this reading He told them how he had leapt over the fence into his father’s garden; how he had gone up to the window; told them all that had passed under the window.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But, strange to say, both the lawyers listened now with a sort of awful reserve, looked coldly at him, asked few questions.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mitya could gather nothing from their faces.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He told them how he had leapt over the fence into his father’s garden; how he had gone up to the window; told them all that had passed under the window.
assemble or get together
From this reading Mitya could gather nothing from their faces.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He told them how he had leapt over the fence into his father’s garden; how he had gone up to the window; told them all that had passed under the window.
Grushenka
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From this reading Clearly, precisely, distinctly, he described the feelings that troubled him during those moments in the garden when he longed so terribly to know whether Grushenka was with his father or not.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He told them how he had leapt over the fence into his father’s garden; how he had gone up to the window; told them all that had passed under the window.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Clearly, precisely, distinctly, he described the feelings that troubled him during those moments in the garden when he longed so terribly to know whether Grushenka was with his father or not.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
how
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From this reading He told them how he had leapt over the fence into his father’s garden; how he had gone up to the window; told them all that had passed under the window.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clearly, precisely, distinctly, he described the feelings that troubled him during those moments in the garden when he longed so terribly to know whether Grushenka was with his father or not.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He told them how he had leapt over the fence into his father’s garden; how he had gone up to the window; told them all that had passed under the window.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Clearly, precisely, distinctly, he described the feelings that troubled him during those moments in the garden when he longed so terribly to know whether Grushenka was with his father or not.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading But, strange to say, both the lawyers listened now with a sort of awful reserve, looked coldly at him, asked few questions.
leaptverbUS /lept/
inflected form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He told them how he had leapt over the fence into his father’s garden; how he had gone up to the window; told them all that had passed under the window.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading But, strange to say, both the lawyers listened now with a sort of awful reserve, looked coldly at him, asked few questions.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Clearly, precisely, distinctly, he described the feelings that troubled him during those moments in the garden when he longed so terribly to know whether Grushenka was with his father or not.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But, strange to say, both the lawyers listened now with a sort of awful reserve, looked coldly at him, asked few questions.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
Mitya
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From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Clearly, precisely, distinctly, he described the feelings that troubled him during those moments in the garden when he longed so terribly to know whether Grushenka was with his father or not.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Mitya could gather nothing from their faces.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But, strange to say, both the lawyers listened now with a sort of awful reserve, looked coldly at him, asked few questions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
OrdealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He told them how he had leapt over the fence into his father’s garden; how he had gone up to the window; told them all that had passed under the window.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He told them how he had leapt over the fence into his father’s garden; how he had gone up to the window; told them all that had passed under the window.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Clearly, precisely, distinctly, he described the feelings that troubled him during those moments in the garden when he longed so terribly to know whether Grushenka was with his father or not.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading But, strange to say, both the lawyers listened now with a sort of awful reserve, looked coldly at him, asked few questions.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading But, strange to say, both the lawyers listened now with a sort of awful reserve, looked coldly at him, asked few questions.
express in words
From this reading But, strange to say, both the lawyers listened now with a sort of awful reserve, looked coldly at him, asked few questions.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Clearly, precisely, distinctly, he described the feelings that troubled him during those moments in the garden when he longed so terribly to know whether Grushenka was with his father or not.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading But, strange to say, both the lawyers listened now with a sort of awful reserve, looked coldly at him, asked few questions.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading But, strange to say, both the lawyers listened now with a sort of awful reserve, looked coldly at him, asked few questions.
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading Clearly, precisely, distinctly, he described the feelings that troubled him during those moments in the garden when he longed so terribly to know whether Grushenka was with his father or not.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mitya could gather nothing from their faces.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He told them how he had leapt over the fence into his father’s garden; how he had gone up to the window; told them all that had passed under the window.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Clearly, precisely, distinctly, he described the feelings that troubled him during those moments in the garden when he longed so terribly to know whether Grushenka was with his father or not.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told them how he had leapt over the fence into his father’s garden; how he had gone up to the window; told them all that had passed under the window.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Clearly, precisely, distinctly, he described the feelings that troubled him during those moments in the garden when he longed so terribly to know whether Grushenka was with his father or not.
hard to endure
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He told them how he had leapt over the fence into his father’s garden; how he had gone up to the window; told them all that had passed under the window.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He told them how he had leapt over the fence into his father’s garden; how he had gone up to the window; told them all that had passed under the window.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Third Ordeal Though Mitya spoke sullenly, it was evident that he was trying more than ever not to forget or miss a single detail of his story.
at the time that
From this reading Clearly, precisely, distinctly, he described the feelings that troubled him during those moments in the garden when he longed so terribly to know whether Grushenka was with his father or not.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Clearly, precisely, distinctly, he described the feelings that troubled him during those moments in the garden when he longed so terribly to know whether Grushenka was with his father or not.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He told them how he had leapt over the fence into his father’s garden; how he had gone up to the window; told them all that had passed under the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Clearly, precisely, distinctly, he described the feelings that troubled him during those moments in the garden when he longed so terribly to know whether Grushenka was with his father or not.
