used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Genya looked mournfully at her mother and sister, and went out of the room.
from appearances alone
From this reading "Misuce, go out of the room!" said Lida to her sister, apparently thinking my words pernicious to the young girl.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "These are the charming things people say when they want to justify their indifference," said Lida.
assented
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From this reading "That's true, Lida--that's true," the mother assented.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Genya looked mournfully at her mother and sister, and went out of the room.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading "These are the charming things people say when they want to justify their indifference," said Lida.
disapproveverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/
consider bad or wrong
From this reading "It is easier to disapprove of schools and hospitals, than to teach or heal."
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "It is easier to disapprove of schools and hospitals, than to teach or heal."
Genya
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From this reading Genya looked mournfully at her mother and sister, and went out of the room.
a young female
From this reading "Misuce, go out of the room!" said Lida to her sister, apparently thinking my words pernicious to the young girl.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Misuce, go out of the room!" said Lida to her sister, apparently thinking my words pernicious to the young girl.
healverbUS /hiːl/
heal or recover
From this reading "It is easier to disapprove of schools and hospitals, than to teach or heal."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Misuce, go out of the room!" said Lida to her sister, apparently thinking my words pernicious to the young girl.
hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading "It is easier to disapprove of schools and hospitals, than to teach or heal."
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading "These are the charming things people say when they want to justify their indifference," said Lida.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is easier to disapprove of schools and hospitals, than to teach or heal."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is easier to disapprove of schools and hospitals, than to teach or heal."
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading "These are the charming things people say when they want to justify their indifference," said Lida.
Lida
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From this reading "Misuce, go out of the room!" said Lida to her sister, apparently thinking my words pernicious to the young girl.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Genya looked mournfully at her mother and sister, and went out of the room.
Misuce
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From this reading "Misuce, go out of the room!" said Lida to her sister, apparently thinking my words pernicious to the young girl.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Genya looked mournfully at her mother and sister, and went out of the room.
mournfullyadverb
in a mournful manner
From this reading Genya looked mournfully at her mother and sister, and went out of the room.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Misuce, go out of the room!" said Lida to her sister, apparently thinking my words pernicious to the young girl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Misuce, go out of the room!" said Lida to her sister, apparently thinking my words pernicious to the young girl.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "It is easier to disapprove of schools and hospitals, than to teach or heal."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Misuce, go out of the room!" said Lida to her sister, apparently thinking my words pernicious to the young girl.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "These are the charming things people say when they want to justify their indifference," said Lida.
perniciousadjectiveUS /pərˈnɪʃəs/
exceedingly harmful
From this reading "Misuce, go out of the room!" said Lida to her sister, apparently thinking my words pernicious to the young girl.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Misuce, go out of the room!" said Lida to her sister, apparently thinking my words pernicious to the young girl.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Misuce, go out of the room!" said Lida to her sister, apparently thinking my words pernicious to the young girl.
express in words
From this reading "These are the charming things people say when they want to justify their indifference," said Lida.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading "It is easier to disapprove of schools and hospitals, than to teach or heal."
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "Misuce, go out of the room!" said Lida to her sister, apparently thinking my words pernicious to the young girl.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "It is easier to disapprove of schools and hospitals, than to teach or heal."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "It is easier to disapprove of schools and hospitals, than to teach or heal."
That's
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From this reading "That's true, Lida--that's true," the mother assented.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Misuce, go out of the room!" said Lida to her sister, apparently thinking my words pernicious to the young girl.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "These are the charming things people say when they want to justify their indifference," said Lida.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "These are the charming things people say when they want to justify their indifference," said Lida.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "These are the charming things people say when they want to justify their indifference," said Lida.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "These are the charming things people say when they want to justify their indifference," said Lida.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "Misuce, go out of the room!" said Lida to her sister, apparently thinking my words pernicious to the young girl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Misuce, go out of the room!" said Lida to her sister, apparently thinking my words pernicious to the young girl.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "That's true, Lida--that's true," the mother assented.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "These are the charming things people say when they want to justify their indifference," said Lida.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Genya looked mournfully at her mother and sister, and went out of the room.
at the time that
From this reading "These are the charming things people say when they want to justify their indifference," said Lida.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Misuce, go out of the room!" said Lida to her sister, apparently thinking my words pernicious to the young girl.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Misuce, go out of the room!" said Lida to her sister, apparently thinking my words pernicious to the young girl.
