Chapter VIII

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All arose.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

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

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

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From this reading "The hymn to the Tsar," shouted little fat Madame Andrusevich.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading All arose.

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

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

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

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

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

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading The officers raised their hands to the peaks of their caps.

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

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

not in agreement or harmony

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

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From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

divisible by two

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading "The hymn to the Tsar," shouted little fat Madame Andrusevich.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

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

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The officers raised their hands to the peaks of their caps.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading "The hymn to the Tsar," shouted little fat Madame Andrusevich.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

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

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "The hymn to the Tsar," shouted little fat Madame Andrusevich.

for more time

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading "The hymn to the Tsar," shouted little fat Madame Andrusevich.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

not any; not one

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The officers raised their hands to the peaks of their caps.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The officers raised their hands to the peaks of their caps.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

on one occasion

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

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

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

above and across; more than

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading The officers raised their hands to the peaks of their caps.

plural of “picnic” — a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The officers raised their hands to the peaks of their caps.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "The hymn to the Tsar," shouted little fat Madame Andrusevich.

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From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

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

From this reading "The hymn to the Tsar," shouted little fat Madame Andrusevich.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The officers raised their hands to the peaks of their caps.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

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

From this reading "The hymn to the Tsar," shouted little fat Madame Andrusevich.

a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)

From this reading "The hymn to the Tsar," shouted little fat Madame Andrusevich.

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

not disciplined or conditioned or made adept by training

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

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

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

at the time that

From this reading They now began drinking hard, as, for the matter of that, the officers always did when they forgathered at mess, at each other's homes, at excursions and picnics, official dinners, etc. All talked at once, and individual voices could no longer be distinguished.

belonging to which person

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Discordant, untrained, exultant voices rang over the neighbourhood, but worse and more out of tune than all the rest screamed the sentimental Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, whose expression was even more melancholy than usual.