used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GRISHA, a chubby little boy, born two years and eight months ago, is walking on the boulevard with his nurse.
in the past
From this reading GRISHA, a chubby little boy, born two years and eight months ago, is walking on the boulevard with his nurse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GRISHA, a chubby little boy, born two years and eight months ago, is walking on the boulevard with his nurse.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading He feels hot and stifled, and now, too, the rollicking April sunshine is beating straight in his face, and making his eyelids tingle.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading He feels hot and stifled, and now, too, the rollicking April sunshine is beating straight in his face, and making his eyelids tingle.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Hitherto Grisha has known only a rectangular world, where in one corner stands his bed, in the other nurse's trunk, in the third a chair, while in the fourth there is a little lamp burning.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading The whole of his clumsy, timidly and uncertainly stepping little figure expresses the utmost bewilderment.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He is wearing a long, wadded pelisse, a scarf, a big cap with a fluffy pom-pom, and warm over-boots.
brought into existence
From this reading GRISHA, a chubby little boy, born two years and eight months ago, is walking on the boulevard with his nurse.
boulevardnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrd/
a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading GRISHA, a chubby little boy, born two years and eight months ago, is walking on the boulevard with his nurse.
a youthful male person
From this reading GRISHA, a chubby little boy, born two years and eight months ago, is walking on the boulevard with his nurse.
the act of burning something
From this reading Hitherto Grisha has known only a rectangular world, where in one corner stands his bed, in the other nurse's trunk, in the third a chair, while in the fourth there is a little lamp burning.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He is wearing a long, wadded pelisse, a scarf, a big cap with a fluffy pom-pom, and warm over-boots.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Hitherto Grisha has known only a rectangular world, where in one corner stands his bed, in the other nurse's trunk, in the third a chair, while in the fourth there is a little lamp burning.
chubbyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌbi/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading GRISHA, a chubby little boy, born two years and eight months ago, is walking on the boulevard with his nurse.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading The whole of his clumsy, timidly and uncertainly stepping little figure expresses the utmost bewilderment.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Hitherto Grisha has known only a rectangular world, where in one corner stands his bed, in the other nurse's trunk, in the third a chair, while in the fourth there is a little lamp burning.
being one more than seven
From this reading GRISHA, a chubby little boy, born two years and eight months ago, is walking on the boulevard with his nurse.
expressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading The whole of his clumsy, timidly and uncertainly stepping little figure expresses the utmost bewilderment.
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading He feels hot and stifled, and now, too, the rollicking April sunshine is beating straight in his face, and making his eyelids tingle.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He feels hot and stifled, and now, too, the rollicking April sunshine is beating straight in his face, and making his eyelids tingle.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading He feels hot and stifled, and now, too, the rollicking April sunshine is beating straight in his face, and making his eyelids tingle.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The whole of his clumsy, timidly and uncertainly stepping little figure expresses the utmost bewilderment.
fluffyadjectiveUS /ˈflʌfi/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading He is wearing a long, wadded pelisse, a scarf, a big cap with a fluffy pom-pom, and warm over-boots.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Hitherto Grisha has known only a rectangular world, where in one corner stands his bed, in the other nurse's trunk, in the third a chair, while in the fourth there is a little lamp burning.
GRISHA
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From this reading GRISHA, a chubby little boy, born two years and eight months ago, is walking on the boulevard with his nurse.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hitherto Grisha has known only a rectangular world, where in one corner stands his bed, in the other nurse's trunk, in the third a chair, while in the fourth there is a little lamp burning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is wearing a long, wadded pelisse, a scarf, a big cap with a fluffy pom-pom, and warm over-boots.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GRISHA, a chubby little boy, born two years and eight months ago, is walking on the boulevard with his nurse.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Hitherto Grisha has known only a rectangular world, where in one corner stands his bed, in the other nurse's trunk, in the third a chair, while in the fourth there is a little lamp burning.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading He feels hot and stifled, and now, too, the rollicking April sunshine is beating straight in his face, and making his eyelids tingle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He feels hot and stifled, and now, too, the rollicking April sunshine is beating straight in his face, and making his eyelids tingle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GRISHA, a chubby little boy, born two years and eight months ago, is walking on the boulevard with his nurse.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Hitherto Grisha has known only a rectangular world, where in one corner stands his bed, in the other nurse's trunk, in the third a chair, while in the fourth there is a little lamp burning.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Hitherto Grisha has known only a rectangular world, where in one corner stands his bed, in the other nurse's trunk, in the third a chair, while in the fourth there is a little lamp burning.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GRISHA, a chubby little boy, born two years and eight months ago, is walking on the boulevard with his nurse.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He is wearing a long, wadded pelisse, a scarf, a big cap with a fluffy pom-pom, and warm over-boots.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He feels hot and stifled, and now, too, the rollicking April sunshine is beating straight in his face, and making his eyelids tingle.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading GRISHA, a chubby little boy, born two years and eight months ago, is walking on the boulevard with his nurse.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He feels hot and stifled, and now, too, the rollicking April sunshine is beating straight in his face, and making his eyelids tingle.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading GRISHA, a chubby little boy, born two years and eight months ago, is walking on the boulevard with his nurse.
nurse'snounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪz/
possessive form of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading Hitherto Grisha has known only a rectangular world, where in one corner stands his bed, in the other nurse's trunk, in the third a chair, while in the fourth there is a little lamp burning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The whole of his clumsy, timidly and uncertainly stepping little figure expresses the utmost bewilderment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GRISHA, a chubby little boy, born two years and eight months ago, is walking on the boulevard with his nurse.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hitherto Grisha has known only a rectangular world, where in one corner stands his bed, in the other nurse's trunk, in the third a chair, while in the fourth there is a little lamp burning.
and nothing more
From this reading Hitherto Grisha has known only a rectangular world, where in one corner stands his bed, in the other nurse's trunk, in the third a chair, while in the fourth there is a little lamp burning.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Hitherto Grisha has known only a rectangular world, where in one corner stands his bed, in the other nurse's trunk, in the third a chair, while in the fourth there is a little lamp burning.
over-boots
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From this reading He is wearing a long, wadded pelisse, a scarf, a big cap with a fluffy pom-pom, and warm over-boots.
pelissenoun
a sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur
From this reading He is wearing a long, wadded pelisse, a scarf, a big cap with a fluffy pom-pom, and warm over-boots.
pom-pomnoun
decoration consisting of a ball of tufted wool or silk; usually worn on a hat
From this reading He is wearing a long, wadded pelisse, a scarf, a big cap with a fluffy pom-pom, and warm over-boots.
rectangularadjectiveUS /rekˈtæŋɡjələr/
having four right angles
From this reading Hitherto Grisha has known only a rectangular world, where in one corner stands his bed, in the other nurse's trunk, in the third a chair, while in the fourth there is a little lamp burning.
rollickingadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːlɪkɪŋ/
given to merry frolicking
From this reading He feels hot and stifled, and now, too, the rollicking April sunshine is beating straight in his face, and making his eyelids tingle.
scarfnounUS /skɑːrf/
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading He is wearing a long, wadded pelisse, a scarf, a big cap with a fluffy pom-pom, and warm over-boots.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Hitherto Grisha has known only a rectangular world, where in one corner stands his bed, in the other nurse's trunk, in the third a chair, while in the fourth there is a little lamp burning.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The whole of his clumsy, timidly and uncertainly stepping little figure expresses the utmost bewilderment.
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading He feels hot and stifled, and now, too, the rollicking April sunshine is beating straight in his face, and making his eyelids tingle.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He feels hot and stifled, and now, too, the rollicking April sunshine is beating straight in his face, and making his eyelids tingle.
the rays of the sun
From this reading He feels hot and stifled, and now, too, the rollicking April sunshine is beating straight in his face, and making his eyelids tingle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRISHA, a chubby little boy, born two years and eight months ago, is walking on the boulevard with his nurse.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Hitherto Grisha has known only a rectangular world, where in one corner stands his bed, in the other nurse's trunk, in the third a chair, while in the fourth there is a little lamp burning.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Hitherto Grisha has known only a rectangular world, where in one corner stands his bed, in the other nurse's trunk, in the third a chair, while in the fourth there is a little lamp burning.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading The whole of his clumsy, timidly and uncertainly stepping little figure expresses the utmost bewilderment.
tingleverbUS /ˈtɪŋɡəl/
cause a stinging or tingling sensation
From this reading He feels hot and stifled, and now, too, the rollicking April sunshine is beating straight in his face, and making his eyelids tingle.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He feels hot and stifled, and now, too, the rollicking April sunshine is beating straight in his face, and making his eyelids tingle.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Hitherto Grisha has known only a rectangular world, where in one corner stands his bed, in the other nurse's trunk, in the third a chair, while in the fourth there is a little lamp burning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading GRISHA, a chubby little boy, born two years and eight months ago, is walking on the boulevard with his nurse.
uncertainlyadverbUS /ənˈsɜːrtənli/
in an unsteady manner
From this reading The whole of his clumsy, timidly and uncertainly stepping little figure expresses the utmost bewilderment.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The whole of his clumsy, timidly and uncertainly stepping little figure expresses the utmost bewilderment.
waddedverbUS /ˈwɑːdɪd/
inflected form of “wad” — compress into a wad
From this reading He is wearing a long, wadded pelisse, a scarf, a big cap with a fluffy pom-pom, and warm over-boots.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading GRISHA, a chubby little boy, born two years and eight months ago, is walking on the boulevard with his nurse.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading He is wearing a long, wadded pelisse, a scarf, a big cap with a fluffy pom-pom, and warm over-boots.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading He is wearing a long, wadded pelisse, a scarf, a big cap with a fluffy pom-pom, and warm over-boots.
in or at the place that
From this reading Hitherto Grisha has known only a rectangular world, where in one corner stands his bed, in the other nurse's trunk, in the third a chair, while in the fourth there is a little lamp burning.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Hitherto Grisha has known only a rectangular world, where in one corner stands his bed, in the other nurse's trunk, in the third a chair, while in the fourth there is a little lamp burning.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole of his clumsy, timidly and uncertainly stepping little figure expresses the utmost bewilderment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GRISHA, a chubby little boy, born two years and eight months ago, is walking on the boulevard with his nurse.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Hitherto Grisha has known only a rectangular world, where in one corner stands his bed, in the other nurse's trunk, in the third a chair, while in the fourth there is a little lamp burning.
a late time of life
From this reading GRISHA, a chubby little boy, born two years and eight months ago, is walking on the boulevard with his nurse.
