used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading The lieutenant uttered little shrieks, stamped and cut such incredible capers that even Matrona Semyonovna burst out laughing and retreated to her own room upstairs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
capersnounUS /ˈkeɪpərz/
plural of “caper” — any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
From this reading The lieutenant uttered little shrieks, stamped and cut such incredible capers that even Matrona Semyonovna burst out laughing and retreated to her own room upstairs.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
CossacknounUS /ˈkɔːsək/
a member of a Slavic people living in southern European Russia and Ukraine and adjacent parts of Asia and noted for their horsemanship and military skill; they formed an elite cavalry corps in czarist Russia
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The lieutenant uttered little shrieks, stamped and cut such incredible capers that even Matrona Semyonovna burst out laughing and retreated to her own room upstairs.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
a female human offspring
From this reading Kolosov presented me to Varia, that is, to Varvara Ivanovna, the daughter of Ivan Semyonitch.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Varia was embarrassed; I too was embarrassed.
divisible by two
From this reading The lieutenant uttered little shrieks, stamped and cut such incredible capers that even Matrona Semyonovna burst out laughing and retreated to her own room upstairs.
every person
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'Well, now it's time for supper!'
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Varia was embarrassed; I too was embarrassed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading The lieutenant uttered little shrieks, stamped and cut such incredible capers that even Matrona Semyonovna burst out laughing and retreated to her own room upstairs.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kolosov presented me to Varia, that is, to Varvara Ivanovna, the daughter of Ivan Semyonitch.
it's
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From this reading 'Well, now it's time for supper!'
Ivan
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From this reading Kolosov presented me to Varia, that is, to Varvara Ivanovna, the daughter of Ivan Semyonitch.
Ivanovna
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From this reading Kolosov presented me to Varia, that is, to Varvara Ivanovna, the daughter of Ivan Semyonitch.
Kolosov
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From this reading Kolosov presented me to Varia, that is, to Varvara Ivanovna, the daughter of Ivan Semyonitch.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading The lieutenant uttered little shrieks, stamped and cut such incredible capers that even Matrona Semyonovna burst out laughing and retreated to her own room upstairs.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The lieutenant uttered little shrieks, stamped and cut such incredible capers that even Matrona Semyonovna burst out laughing and retreated to her own room upstairs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The lieutenant uttered little shrieks, stamped and cut such incredible capers that even Matrona Semyonovna burst out laughing and retreated to her own room upstairs.
Matrona
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From this reading The lieutenant uttered little shrieks, stamped and cut such incredible capers that even Matrona Semyonovna burst out laughing and retreated to her own room upstairs.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kolosov presented me to Varia, that is, to Varvara Ivanovna, the daughter of Ivan Semyonitch.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading 'Well, now it's time for supper!'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Kolosov presented me to Varia, that is, to Varvara Ivanovna, the daughter of Ivan Semyonitch.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The lieutenant uttered little shrieks, stamped and cut such incredible capers that even Matrona Semyonovna burst out laughing and retreated to her own room upstairs.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The lieutenant uttered little shrieks, stamped and cut such incredible capers that even Matrona Semyonovna burst out laughing and retreated to her own room upstairs.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
participate in games or sport
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Kolosov presented me to Varia, that is, to Varvara Ivanovna, the daughter of Ivan Semyonitch.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading The lieutenant uttered little shrieks, stamped and cut such incredible capers that even Matrona Semyonovna burst out laughing and retreated to her own room upstairs.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The lieutenant uttered little shrieks, stamped and cut such incredible capers that even Matrona Semyonovna burst out laughing and retreated to her own room upstairs.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
Semyonitch
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From this reading Kolosov presented me to Varia, that is, to Varvara Ivanovna, the daughter of Ivan Semyonitch.
Semyonovna
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From this reading The lieutenant uttered little shrieks, stamped and cut such incredible capers that even Matrona Semyonovna burst out laughing and retreated to her own room upstairs.
shrieksnounUS /ʃriːks/
plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading The lieutenant uttered little shrieks, stamped and cut such incredible capers that even Matrona Semyonovna burst out laughing and retreated to her own room upstairs.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading The lieutenant uttered little shrieks, stamped and cut such incredible capers that even Matrona Semyonovna burst out laughing and retreated to her own room upstairs.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The lieutenant uttered little shrieks, stamped and cut such incredible capers that even Matrona Semyonovna burst out laughing and retreated to her own room upstairs.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading 'Well, now it's time for supper!'
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Kolosov presented me to Varia, that is, to Varvara Ivanovna, the daughter of Ivan Semyonitch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Kolosov presented me to Varia, that is, to Varvara Ivanovna, the daughter of Ivan Semyonitch.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading 'Well, now it's time for supper!'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kolosov presented me to Varia, that is, to Varvara Ivanovna, the daughter of Ivan Semyonitch.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Varia was embarrassed; I too was embarrassed.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
on a floor above
From this reading The lieutenant uttered little shrieks, stamped and cut such incredible capers that even Matrona Semyonovna burst out laughing and retreated to her own room upstairs.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
communicated in words
From this reading The lieutenant uttered little shrieks, stamped and cut such incredible capers that even Matrona Semyonovna burst out laughing and retreated to her own room upstairs.
Varia
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From this reading Kolosov presented me to Varia, that is, to Varvara Ivanovna, the daughter of Ivan Semyonitch.
Varvara
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From this reading Kolosov presented me to Varia, that is, to Varvara Ivanovna, the daughter of Ivan Semyonitch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Varia was embarrassed; I too was embarrassed.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading 'Well, now it's time for supper!'
in the company of; together with
From this reading But in a few minutes Kolosov, as usual, had got everything and everyone into full swing; he sat Varia down to the piano, begged her to play a dance tune, and proceeded to dance a Cossack dance in competition with Ivan Semyonitch.
