used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seryozha looked pensively at the lamp, touched the lamp-shade with his finger, and heaved a sigh.
anew
From this reading Seryozha leaned his elbows on the edge of the table again, and sank into thought.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seryozha looked pensively at the lamp, touched the lamp-shade with his finger, and heaved a sigh.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His white face wore a fixed expression, as though he were listening or following a train of thought of his own; distress and something like fear came into his big staring eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Seryozha looked pensively at the lamp, touched the lamp-shade with his finger, and heaved a sigh.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His white face wore a fixed expression, as though he were listening or following a train of thought of his own; distress and something like fear came into his big staring eyes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His white face wore a fixed expression, as though he were listening or following a train of thought of his own; distress and something like fear came into his big staring eyes.
psychological suffering
From this reading His white face wore a fixed expression, as though he were listening or following a train of thought of his own; distress and something like fear came into his big staring eyes.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Seryozha leaned his elbows on the edge of the table again, and sank into thought.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Seryozha leaned his elbows on the edge of the table again, and sank into thought.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His white face wore a fixed expression, as though he were listening or following a train of thought of his own; distress and something like fear came into his big staring eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His white face wore a fixed expression, as though he were listening or following a train of thought of his own; distress and something like fear came into his big staring eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His white face wore a fixed expression, as though he were listening or following a train of thought of his own; distress and something like fear came into his big staring eyes.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading His white face wore a fixed expression, as though he were listening or following a train of thought of his own; distress and something like fear came into his big staring eyes.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Seryozha looked pensively at the lamp, touched the lamp-shade with his finger, and heaved a sigh.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading His white face wore a fixed expression, as though he were listening or following a train of thought of his own; distress and something like fear came into his big staring eyes.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading His white face wore a fixed expression, as though he were listening or following a train of thought of his own; distress and something like fear came into his big staring eyes.
Grigoryevs
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From this reading "His violin is at the Grigoryevs' now."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Uncle Ignat played the violin splendidly!" he said.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading Seryozha looked pensively at the lamp, touched the lamp-shade with his finger, and heaved a sigh.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Seryozha looked pensively at the lamp, touched the lamp-shade with his finger, and heaved a sigh.
Ignat
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From this reading "Uncle Ignat played the violin splendidly!" he said.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Seryozha leaned his elbows on the edge of the table again, and sank into thought.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "His violin is at the Grigoryevs' now."
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Seryozha looked pensively at the lamp, touched the lamp-shade with his finger, and heaved a sigh.
lamp-shade
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From this reading Seryozha looked pensively at the lamp, touched the lamp-shade with his finger, and heaved a sigh.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Seryozha leaned his elbows on the edge of the table again, and sank into thought.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His white face wore a fixed expression, as though he were listening or following a train of thought of his own; distress and something like fear came into his big staring eyes.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading His white face wore a fixed expression, as though he were listening or following a train of thought of his own; distress and something like fear came into his big staring eyes.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Seryozha looked pensively at the lamp, touched the lamp-shade with his finger, and heaved a sigh.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "His violin is at the Grigoryevs' now."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seryozha leaned his elbows on the edge of the table again, and sank into thought.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Seryozha leaned his elbows on the edge of the table again, and sank into thought.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His white face wore a fixed expression, as though he were listening or following a train of thought of his own; distress and something like fear came into his big staring eyes.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His white face wore a fixed expression, as though he were listening or following a train of thought of his own; distress and something like fear came into his big staring eyes.
pensivelyadverb
in a pensive manner
From this reading Seryozha looked pensively at the lamp, touched the lamp-shade with his finger, and heaved a sigh.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading "Uncle Ignat played the violin splendidly!" he said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Uncle Ignat played the violin splendidly!" he said.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Seryozha leaned his elbows on the edge of the table again, and sank into thought.
Seryozha
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From this reading Seryozha looked pensively at the lamp, touched the lamp-shade with his finger, and heaved a sigh.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Seryozha looked pensively at the lamp, touched the lamp-shade with his finger, and heaved a sigh.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading His white face wore a fixed expression, as though he were listening or following a train of thought of his own; distress and something like fear came into his big staring eyes.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading "Uncle Ignat played the violin splendidly!" he said.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading His white face wore a fixed expression, as though he were listening or following a train of thought of his own; distress and something like fear came into his big staring eyes.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Seryozha leaned his elbows on the edge of the table again, and sank into thought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Seryozha looked pensively at the lamp, touched the lamp-shade with his finger, and heaved a sigh.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His white face wore a fixed expression, as though he were listening or following a train of thought of his own; distress and something like fear came into his big staring eyes.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Seryozha leaned his elbows on the edge of the table again, and sank into thought.
having come into contact
From this reading Seryozha looked pensively at the lamp, touched the lamp-shade with his finger, and heaved a sigh.
create by training and teaching
From this reading His white face wore a fixed expression, as though he were listening or following a train of thought of his own; distress and something like fear came into his big staring eyes.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Uncle Ignat played the violin splendidly!" he said.
violinnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪn/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading "Uncle Ignat played the violin splendidly!" he said.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His white face wore a fixed expression, as though he were listening or following a train of thought of his own; distress and something like fear came into his big staring eyes.
a Caucasian
From this reading His white face wore a fixed expression, as though he were listening or following a train of thought of his own; distress and something like fear came into his big staring eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Seryozha looked pensively at the lamp, touched the lamp-shade with his finger, and heaved a sigh.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading His white face wore a fixed expression, as though he were listening or following a train of thought of his own; distress and something like fear came into his big staring eyes.
