used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading The persons entrusted to accompany Nicholas Alexandrovitch will wait upon him one hour after midnight.”
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The persons entrusted to accompany Nicholas Alexandrovitch will wait upon him one hour after midnight.”
alacritynounUS /əˈlækrəti/
liveliness and eagerness
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
Alexandrovitch
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From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Any news to a prisoner is always good news.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any news to a prisoner is always good news.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would have been more than folly to allow foolish pride to stand in the way of possible escape.
of short duration or distance
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading The persons entrusted to accompany Nicholas Alexandrovitch will wait upon him one hour after midnight.”
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading It would have been more than folly to allow foolish pride to stand in the way of possible escape.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
fiaker
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From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading It would have been more than folly to allow foolish pride to stand in the way of possible escape.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading It would have been more than folly to allow foolish pride to stand in the way of possible escape.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Any news to a prisoner is always good news.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would have been more than folly to allow foolish pride to stand in the way of possible escape.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The persons entrusted to accompany Nicholas Alexandrovitch will wait upon him one hour after midnight.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It would have been more than folly to allow foolish pride to stand in the way of possible escape.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Any news to a prisoner is always good news.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading The persons entrusted to accompany Nicholas Alexandrovitch will wait upon him one hour after midnight.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It would have been more than folly to allow foolish pride to stand in the way of possible escape.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Any news to a prisoner is always good news.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It would have been more than folly to allow foolish pride to stand in the way of possible escape.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading It would have been more than folly to allow foolish pride to stand in the way of possible escape.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Any news to a prisoner is always good news.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It would have been more than folly to allow foolish pride to stand in the way of possible escape.
supper-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It would have been more than folly to allow foolish pride to stand in the way of possible escape.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The persons entrusted to accompany Nicholas Alexandrovitch will wait upon him one hour after midnight.”
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The persons entrusted to accompany Nicholas Alexandrovitch will wait upon him one hour after midnight.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It would have been more than folly to allow foolish pride to stand in the way of possible escape.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was about a week later, that Nicholas Alexandrovitch, wearied by long captivity, was surprised late one evening to find on his supper-table a neatly folded silk handkerchief, together with a letter addressed to himself.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He tore the envelope open with eager alacrity, and read with amazement the following brief communication:-- “If Nicholas Alexandrovitch will securely tie round his face the accompanying handkerchief, and allow, without resistance, some persons to lead him out of his present abode into a _fiaker_, he will find himself restored to complete liberty.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would have been more than folly to allow foolish pride to stand in the way of possible escape.
