Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

possessing life

From this reading "He is alive," answered Soroka; "in three days he will be on horseback like any of us."

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

From this reading In fact, an hour later, Kmita opened his eyes; but from his mouth came forth one word only,-- "Drink!"

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

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

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From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "He is alive," answered Soroka; "in three days he will be on horseback like any of us."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "He is alive," answered Soroka; "in three days he will be on horseback like any of us."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

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

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The trusty Soroka carried his colonel through the deep forest, not knowing himself what to begin, whither to go or to turn.

a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Kmita was not only wounded, but stunned by the shot.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Kmita was not only wounded, but stunned by the shot.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In fact, an hour later, Kmita opened his eyes; but from his mouth came forth one word only,-- "Drink!"

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The trusty Soroka carried his colonel through the deep forest, not knowing himself what to begin, whither to go or to turn.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading The trusty Soroka carried his colonel through the deep forest, not knowing himself what to begin, whither to go or to turn.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "He is alive," answered Soroka; "in three days he will be on horseback like any of us."

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The trusty Soroka carried his colonel through the deep forest, not knowing himself what to begin, whither to go or to turn.

take in liquids

From this reading In fact, an hour later, Kmita opened his eyes; but from his mouth came forth one word only,-- "Drink!"

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

opinion or judgment

From this reading In fact, an hour later, Kmita opened his eyes; but from his mouth came forth one word only,-- "Drink!"

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, an hour later, Kmita opened his eyes; but from his mouth came forth one word only,-- "Drink!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The trusty Soroka carried his colonel through the deep forest, not knowing himself what to begin, whither to go or to turn.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In fact, an hour later, Kmita opened his eyes; but from his mouth came forth one word only,-- "Drink!"

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The trusty Soroka carried his colonel through the deep forest, not knowing himself what to begin, whither to go or to turn.

the act of departing

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

plural of “halt” — the state of inactivity following an interruption

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

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

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The trusty Soroka carried his colonel through the deep forest, not knowing himself what to begin, whither to go or to turn.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The trusty Soroka carried his colonel through the deep forest, not knowing himself what to begin, whither to go or to turn.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

the back of a horse

From this reading "He is alive," answered Soroka; "in three days he will be on horseback like any of us."

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading In fact, an hour later, Kmita opened his eyes; but from his mouth came forth one word only,-- "Drink!"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

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

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

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

From this reading "He is alive," answered Soroka; "in three days he will be on horseback like any of us."

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From this reading Kmita was not only wounded, but stunned by the shot.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading The trusty Soroka carried his colonel through the deep forest, not knowing himself what to begin, whither to go or to turn.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading In fact, an hour later, Kmita opened his eyes; but from his mouth came forth one word only,-- "Drink!"

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "He is alive," answered Soroka; "in three days he will be on horseback like any of us."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

past form of “moisten” — make moist

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading In fact, an hour later, Kmita opened his eyes; but from his mouth came forth one word only,-- "Drink!"

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The trusty Soroka carried his colonel through the deep forest, not knowing himself what to begin, whither to go or to turn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "He is alive," answered Soroka; "in three days he will be on horseback like any of us."

on one occasion

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In fact, an hour later, Kmita opened his eyes; but from his mouth came forth one word only,-- "Drink!"

and nothing more

From this reading Kmita was not only wounded, but stunned by the shot.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading In fact, an hour later, Kmita opened his eyes; but from his mouth came forth one word only,-- "Drink!"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The trusty Soroka carried his colonel through the deep forest, not knowing himself what to begin, whither to go or to turn.

make a sweeping movement

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

plural of “pond” — a small lake

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Kmita was not only wounded, but stunned by the shot.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

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From this reading The trusty Soroka carried his colonel through the deep forest, not knowing himself what to begin, whither to go or to turn.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Kmita was not only wounded, but stunned by the shot.

carry out

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

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

From this reading The trusty Soroka carried his colonel through the deep forest, not knowing himself what to begin, whither to go or to turn.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading "He is alive," answered Soroka; "in three days he will be on horseback like any of us."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The trusty Soroka carried his colonel through the deep forest, not knowing himself what to begin, whither to go or to turn.

up to a particular time

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

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

From this reading The trusty Soroka carried his colonel through the deep forest, not knowing himself what to begin, whither to go or to turn.

a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges

From this reading The trusty Soroka carried his colonel through the deep forest, not knowing himself what to begin, whither to go or to turn.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The trusty Soroka carried his colonel through the deep forest, not knowing himself what to begin, whither to go or to turn.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "He is alive," answered Soroka; "in three days he will be on horseback like any of us."

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

From this reading Kmita was not only wounded, but stunned by the shot.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The trusty Soroka carried his colonel through the deep forest, not knowing himself what to begin, whither to go or to turn.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading The trusty Soroka carried his colonel through the deep forest, not knowing himself what to begin, whither to go or to turn.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "He is alive," answered Soroka; "in three days he will be on horseback like any of us."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading In fact, an hour later, Kmita opened his eyes; but from his mouth came forth one word only,-- "Drink!"

people who are wounded

From this reading Kmita was not only wounded, but stunned by the shot.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Soroka from time to time moistened the piece of cloth in a bucket hanging by the horse, and washed his face; at times he halted to take fresh water from the streams and forest ponds; but neither halts nor the movement of the horse could restore at once consciousness to Pan Andrei, and he lay as if dead, till the soldiers going with him, and less experienced in the matter of wounds than Soroka, began to be alarmed for the life of their colonel.