used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Larion had a friend, Savelko Migun, a notorious thief, and a habitual drunkard.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
(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 was beaten more than once for his thieving and even sat in jail for it, but for all that he was a remarkable person.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Larion had a friend, Savelko Migun, a notorious thief, and a habitual drunkard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Often he would bring a bottle of vodka, or Larion would insist on buying one, and they would sit opposite each other at the table, Savelko saying:
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading He was beaten more than once for his thieving and even sat in jail for it, but for all that he was a remarkable person.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Often he would bring a bottle of vodka, or Larion would insist on buying one, and they would sit opposite each other at the table, Savelko saying:
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Often he would bring a bottle of vodka, or Larion would insist on buying one, and they would sit opposite each other at the table, Savelko saying:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was beaten more than once for his thieving and even sat in jail for it, but for all that he was a remarkable person.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading Often he would bring a bottle of vodka, or Larion would insist on buying one, and they would sit opposite each other at the table, Savelko saying:
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
drunkardnounUS /ˈdrʌŋkərd/
a chronic drinker
From this reading Larion had a friend, Savelko Migun, a notorious thief, and a habitual drunkard.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Often he would bring a bottle of vodka, or Larion would insist on buying one, and they would sit opposite each other at the table, Savelko saying:
divisible by two
From this reading He was beaten more than once for his thieving and even sat in jail for it, but for all that he was a remarkable person.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was beaten more than once for his thieving and even sat in jail for it, but for all that he was a remarkable person.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Larion had a friend, Savelko Migun, a notorious thief, and a habitual drunkard.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Larion had a friend, Savelko Migun, a notorious thief, and a habitual drunkard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Larion had a friend, Savelko Migun, a notorious thief, and a habitual drunkard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was beaten more than once for his thieving and even sat in jail for it, but for all that he was a remarkable person.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was beaten more than once for his thieving and even sat in jail for it, but for all that he was a remarkable person.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He sang songs and told stories in such a way that it is impossible to remember them without wonder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was beaten more than once for his thieving and even sat in jail for it, but for all that he was a remarkable person.
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Often he would bring a bottle of vodka, or Larion would insist on buying one, and they would sit opposite each other at the table, Savelko saying:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He sang songs and told stories in such a way that it is impossible to remember them without wonder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was beaten more than once for his thieving and even sat in jail for it, but for all that he was a remarkable person.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading He was beaten more than once for his thieving and even sat in jail for it, but for all that he was a remarkable person.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
Larion
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From this reading Larion had a friend, Savelko Migun, a notorious thief, and a habitual drunkard.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
full of life and energy
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
Migun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Larion had a friend, Savelko Migun, a notorious thief, and a habitual drunkard.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was beaten more than once for his thieving and even sat in jail for it, but for all that he was a remarkable person.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading Larion had a friend, Savelko Migun, a notorious thief, and a habitual drunkard.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Often he would bring a bottle of vodka, or Larion would insist on buying one, and they would sit opposite each other at the table, Savelko saying:
many times at short intervals
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Often he would bring a bottle of vodka, or Larion would insist on buying one, and they would sit opposite each other at the table, Savelko saying:
on one occasion
From this reading He was beaten more than once for his thieving and even sat in jail for it, but for all that he was a remarkable person.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Often he would bring a bottle of vodka, or Larion would insist on buying one, and they would sit opposite each other at the table, Savelko saying:
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Often he would bring a bottle of vodka, or Larion would insist on buying one, and they would sit opposite each other at the table, Savelko saying:
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Often he would bring a bottle of vodka, or Larion would insist on buying one, and they would sit opposite each other at the table, Savelko saying:
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Often he would bring a bottle of vodka, or Larion would insist on buying one, and they would sit opposite each other at the table, Savelko saying:
a human being
From this reading He was beaten more than once for his thieving and even sat in jail for it, but for all that he was a remarkable person.
phiznoun
English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
unusual or striking
From this reading He was beaten more than once for his thieving and even sat in jail for it, but for all that he was a remarkable person.
To recall to mind.
From this reading He sang songs and told stories in such a way that it is impossible to remember them without wonder.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading He sang songs and told stories in such a way that it is impossible to remember them without wonder.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He was beaten more than once for his thieving and even sat in jail for it, but for all that he was a remarkable person.
Savelko
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Larion had a friend, Savelko Migun, a notorious thief, and a habitual drunkard.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Often he would bring a bottle of vodka, or Larion would insist on buying one, and they would sit opposite each other at the table, Savelko saying:
be seated
From this reading Often he would bring a bottle of vodka, or Larion would insist on buying one, and they would sit opposite each other at the table, Savelko saying:
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading He sang songs and told stories in such a way that it is impossible to remember them without wonder.
sparseadjectiveUS /spɑːrs/
not dense
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
plural of “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 He sang songs and told stories in such a way that it is impossible to remember them without wonder.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He sang songs and told stories in such a way that it is impossible to remember them without wonder.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Often he would bring a bottle of vodka, or Larion would insist on buying one, and they would sit opposite each other at the table, Savelko saying:
tattersnounUS /ˈtætərz/
plural of “tatter” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was beaten more than once for his thieving and even sat in jail for it, but for all that he was a remarkable person.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was beaten more than once for his thieving and even sat in jail for it, but for all that he was a remarkable person.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Often he would bring a bottle of vodka, or Larion would insist on buying one, and they would sit opposite each other at the table, Savelko saying:
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He sang songs and told stories in such a way that it is impossible to remember them without wonder.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Often he would bring a bottle of vodka, or Larion would insist on buying one, and they would sit opposite each other at the table, Savelko saying:
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading Larion had a friend, Savelko Migun, a notorious thief, and a habitual drunkard.
thievingnounUS /ˈθiːvɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading He was beaten more than once for his thieving and even sat in jail for it, but for all that he was a remarkable person.
thievishadjective
given to thievery
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He sang songs and told stories in such a way that it is impossible to remember them without wonder.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He sang songs and told stories in such a way that it is impossible to remember them without wonder.
twinkledverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəld/
past form of “twinkle” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
vodkanounUS /ˈvɑːdkə/
unaged colorless liquor originating in Russia
From this reading Often he would bring a bottle of vodka, or Larion would insist on buying one, and they would sit opposite each other at the table, Savelko saying:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was beaten more than once for his thieving and even sat in jail for it, but for all that he was a remarkable person.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He sang songs and told stories in such a way that it is impossible to remember them without wonder.
wedge-shapedadjective
(of a leaf shape) narrowly triangular, wider at the apex and tapering toward the base
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I heard him many times, and now he stands before me as if alive; he was dry, lively, had a sparse beard, was all in tatters; with a small phiz and a wedge-shaped, large forehead underneath which often twinkled his thievish, merry eyes like two dark stars.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He sang songs and told stories in such a way that it is impossible to remember them without wonder.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading He sang songs and told stories in such a way that it is impossible to remember them without wonder.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Often he would bring a bottle of vodka, or Larion would insist on buying one, and they would sit opposite each other at the table, Savelko saying:
