used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
Andrei
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From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
any thing at all
From this reading She will entertain us there, and do you bear yourselves decently; for I would cut into hash the man who offended her in anything."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
have
From this reading She will entertain us there, and do you bear yourselves decently; for I would cut into hash the man who offended her in anything."
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The cavaliers hurried willingly to prepare, and soon four sleighs were bearing the eager young men to Vodokty.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
cavaliersnounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪrz/
plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading The cavaliers hurried willingly to prepare, and soon four sleighs were bearing the eager young men to Vodokty.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading She will entertain us there, and do you bear yourselves decently; for I would cut into hash the man who offended her in anything."
every day; without missing a day
From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
dearly loved
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
decentlyadverbUS /ˈdiːsəntli/
in a decent manner
From this reading She will entertain us there, and do you bear yourselves decently; for I would cut into hash the man who offended her in anything."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She will entertain us there, and do you bear yourselves decently; for I would cut into hash the man who offended her in anything."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The cavaliers hurried willingly to prepare, and soon four sleighs were bearing the eager young men to Vodokty.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading She will entertain us there, and do you bear yourselves decently; for I would cut into hash the man who offended her in anything."
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Kmita sat in the first sleigh, which was highly ornamented and had the form of a silvery bear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Kmita sat in the first sleigh, which was highly ornamented and had the form of a silvery bear.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The cavaliers hurried willingly to prepare, and soon four sleighs were bearing the eager young men to Vodokty.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kmita sat in the first sleigh, which was highly ornamented and had the form of a silvery bear.
hashnounUS /hæʃ/
chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned
From this reading She will entertain us there, and do you bear yourselves decently; for I would cut into hash the man who offended her in anything."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Kmita sat in the first sleigh, which was highly ornamented and had the form of a silvery bear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The cavaliers hurried willingly to prepare, and soon four sleighs were bearing the eager young men to Vodokty.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She will entertain us there, and do you bear yourselves decently; for I would cut into hash the man who offended her in anything."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She will entertain us there, and do you bear yourselves decently; for I would cut into hash the man who offended her in anything."
Kmita
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From this reading Kmita sat in the first sleigh, which was highly ornamented and had the form of a silvery bear.
lambsnounUS /læmz/
plural of “lamb” — young sheep
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
laudedverbUS /ˈlɔːdɪd/
past form of “laud” — praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She will entertain us there, and do you bear yourselves decently; for I would cut into hash the man who offended her in anything."
the force of workers available
From this reading The cavaliers hurried willingly to prepare, and soon four sleighs were bearing the eager young men to Vodokty.
Mitruny
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From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading She will entertain us there, and do you bear yourselves decently; for I would cut into hash the man who offended her in anything."
Olenka
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From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Kmita sat in the first sleigh, which was highly ornamented and had the form of a silvery bear.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The cavaliers hurried willingly to prepare, and soon four sleighs were bearing the eager young men to Vodokty.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Kmita sat in the first sleigh, which was highly ornamented and had the form of a silvery bear.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She will entertain us there, and do you bear yourselves decently; for I would cut into hash the man who offended her in anything."
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading Kmita sat in the first sleigh, which was highly ornamented and had the form of a silvery bear.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Kmita sat in the first sleigh, which was highly ornamented and had the form of a silvery bear.
sleigh-ride
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From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
sleighs
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From this reading The cavaliers hurried willingly to prepare, and soon four sleighs were bearing the eager young men to Vodokty.
in the near future
From this reading The cavaliers hurried willingly to prepare, and soon four sleighs were bearing the eager young men to Vodokty.
stipulatedverbUS /ˈstɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She will entertain us there, and do you bear yourselves decently; for I would cut into hash the man who offended her in anything."
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
up to a particular time
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
to-day
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From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She will entertain us there, and do you bear yourselves decently; for I would cut into hash the man who offended her in anything."
Vodokty
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From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a number of subsequent days Pan Andrei was at Vodokty daily; and each time he returned more in love, and admired more and more his Olenka.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The cavaliers hurried willingly to prepare, and soon four sleighs were bearing the eager young men to Vodokty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Kmita sat in the first sleigh, which was highly ornamented and had the form of a silvery bear.
which person or people
From this reading She will entertain us there, and do you bear yourselves decently; for I would cut into hash the man who offended her in anything."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading The cavaliers hurried willingly to prepare, and soon four sleighs were bearing the eager young men to Vodokty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She will entertain us there, and do you bear yourselves decently; for I would cut into hash the man who offended her in anything."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He lauded her to the skies, too, before his companions, till on a certain day he said to them,-- "My dear lambs, you will go to-day to beat with the forehead; then, as we have stipulated with the maiden, we will go to Mitruny to have a sleigh-ride through the forests and look at the third estate.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The cavaliers hurried willingly to prepare, and soon four sleighs were bearing the eager young men to Vodokty.
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading She will entertain us there, and do you bear yourselves decently; for I would cut into hash the man who offended her in anything."
