Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Dark rainclouds were gathering from the east, and bringing from time to time a breath of moisture in the air.

anew

From this reading "Again!" he observed despairingly.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Dark rainclouds were gathering from the east, and bringing from time to time a breath of moisture in the air.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Kukin, who was the manager of an open-air theatre called the Tivoli, and who lived in the lodge, was standing in the middle of the garden looking at the sky.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was hot, the flies were persistent and teasing, and it was pleasant to reflect that it would soon be evening.

an official who evaluates property for the purpose of taxing it

From this reading OLENKA, the daughter of the retired collegiate assessor, Plemyanniakov, was sitting in her back porch, lost in thought.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Kukin, who was the manager of an open-air theatre called the Tivoli, and who lived in the lodge, was standing in the middle of the garden looking at the sky.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading OLENKA, the daughter of the retired collegiate assessor, Plemyanniakov, was sitting in her back porch, lost in thought.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was hot, the flies were persistent and teasing, and it was pleasant to reflect that it would soon be evening.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Dark rainclouds were gathering from the east, and bringing from time to time a breath of moisture in the air.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Dark rainclouds were gathering from the east, and bringing from time to time a breath of moisture in the air.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Kukin, who was the manager of an open-air theatre called the Tivoli, and who lived in the lodge, was standing in the middle of the garden looking at the sky.

of or resembling or typical of a college or college students

From this reading OLENKA, the daughter of the retired collegiate assessor, Plemyanniakov, was sitting in her back porch, lost in thought.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Dark rainclouds were gathering from the east, and bringing from time to time a breath of moisture in the air.

a female human offspring

From this reading OLENKA, the daughter of the retired collegiate assessor, Plemyanniakov, was sitting in her back porch, lost in thought.

with desperation

From this reading "Again!" he observed despairingly.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Dark rainclouds were gathering from the east, and bringing from time to time a breath of moisture in the air.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was hot, the flies were persistent and teasing, and it was pleasant to reflect that it would soon be evening.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading It was hot, the flies were persistent and teasing, and it was pleasant to reflect that it would soon be evening.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Dark rainclouds were gathering from the east, and bringing from time to time a breath of moisture in the air.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Kukin, who was the manager of an open-air theatre called the Tivoli, and who lived in the lodge, was standing in the middle of the garden looking at the sky.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading Dark rainclouds were gathering from the east, and bringing from time to time a breath of moisture in the air.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Again!" he observed despairingly.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading OLENKA, the daughter of the retired collegiate assessor, Plemyanniakov, was sitting in her back porch, lost in thought.

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 It was hot, the flies were persistent and teasing, and it was pleasant to reflect that it would soon be evening.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading OLENKA, the daughter of the retired collegiate assessor, Plemyanniakov, was sitting in her back porch, lost in thought.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was hot, the flies were persistent and teasing, and it was pleasant to reflect that it would soon be evening.

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From this reading Kukin, who was the manager of an open-air theatre called the Tivoli, and who lived in the lodge, was standing in the middle of the garden looking at the sky.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Kukin, who was the manager of an open-air theatre called the Tivoli, and who lived in the lodge, was standing in the middle of the garden looking at the sky.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Kukin, who was the manager of an open-air theatre called the Tivoli, and who lived in the lodge, was standing in the middle of the garden looking at the sky.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Kukin, who was the manager of an open-air theatre called the Tivoli, and who lived in the lodge, was standing in the middle of the garden looking at the sky.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading OLENKA, the daughter of the retired collegiate assessor, Plemyanniakov, was sitting in her back porch, lost in thought.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading Kukin, who was the manager of an open-air theatre called the Tivoli, and who lived in the lodge, was standing in the middle of the garden looking at the sky.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Kukin, who was the manager of an open-air theatre called the Tivoli, and who lived in the lodge, was standing in the middle of the garden looking at the sky.

wetness caused by water

From this reading Dark rainclouds were gathering from the east, and bringing from time to time a breath of moisture in the air.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "Again!" he observed despairingly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OLENKA, the daughter of the retired collegiate assessor, Plemyanniakov, was sitting in her back porch, lost in thought.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading OLENKA, the daughter of the retired collegiate assessor, Plemyanniakov, was sitting in her back porch, lost in thought.

in the open air

From this reading Kukin, who was the manager of an open-air theatre called the Tivoli, and who lived in the lodge, was standing in the middle of the garden looking at the sky.

never-ceasing

From this reading It was hot, the flies were persistent and teasing, and it was pleasant to reflect that it would soon be evening.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was hot, the flies were persistent and teasing, and it was pleasant to reflect that it would soon be evening.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading OLENKA, the daughter of the retired collegiate assessor, Plemyanniakov, was sitting in her back porch, lost in thought.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading OLENKA, the daughter of the retired collegiate assessor, Plemyanniakov, was sitting in her back porch, lost in thought.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Dark rainclouds were gathering from the east, and bringing from time to time a breath of moisture in the air.

manifest or bring back

From this reading It was hot, the flies were persistent and teasing, and it was pleasant to reflect that it would soon be evening.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading OLENKA, the daughter of the retired collegiate assessor, Plemyanniakov, was sitting in her back porch, lost in thought.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading OLENKA, the daughter of the retired collegiate assessor, Plemyanniakov, was sitting in her back porch, lost in thought.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Kukin, who was the manager of an open-air theatre called the Tivoli, and who lived in the lodge, was standing in the middle of the garden looking at the sky.

in the near future

From this reading It was hot, the flies were persistent and teasing, and it was pleasant to reflect that it would soon be evening.

having a supporting base

From this reading Kukin, who was the manager of an open-air theatre called the Tivoli, and who lived in the lodge, was standing in the middle of the garden looking at the sky.

the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

From this reading It was hot, the flies were persistent and teasing, and it was pleasant to reflect that it would soon be evening.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was hot, the flies were persistent and teasing, and it was pleasant to reflect that it would soon be evening.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading OLENKA, the daughter of the retired collegiate assessor, Plemyanniakov, was sitting in her back porch, lost in thought.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Kukin, who was the manager of an open-air theatre called the Tivoli, and who lived in the lodge, was standing in the middle of the garden looking at the sky.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading OLENKA, the daughter of the retired collegiate assessor, Plemyanniakov, was sitting in her back porch, lost in thought.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Dark rainclouds were gathering from the east, and bringing from time to time a breath of moisture in the air.

a town twenty miles to the east of Rome (Tibur is the ancient name); a summer resort during the Roman empire; noted for its waterfalls

From this reading Kukin, who was the manager of an open-air theatre called the Tivoli, and who lived in the lodge, was standing in the middle of the garden looking at the sky.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was hot, the flies were persistent and teasing, and it was pleasant to reflect that it would soon be evening.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading OLENKA, the daughter of the retired collegiate assessor, Plemyanniakov, was sitting in her back porch, lost in thought.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was hot, the flies were persistent and teasing, and it was pleasant to reflect that it would soon be evening.

which person or people

From this reading Kukin, who was the manager of an open-air theatre called the Tivoli, and who lived in the lodge, was standing in the middle of the garden looking at the sky.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was hot, the flies were persistent and teasing, and it was pleasant to reflect that it would soon be evening.