used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
the two together, not just one
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "_Impossible for me to come.
being joined in close association
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His voice was somewhat hoarse, and his eyes had a peculiar glitter in them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "_Impossible for me to come.
a young female
From this reading The girl handed it to him without a word.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading His voice was somewhat hoarse, and his eyes had a peculiar glitter in them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His voice was somewhat hoarse, and his eyes had a peculiar glitter in them.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Let me see the telegram," the Count said, holding out his hand.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading The girl handed it to him without a word.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The girl handed it to him without a word.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Let me see the telegram," the Count said, holding out his hand.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading His voice was somewhat hoarse, and his eyes had a peculiar glitter in them.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "Let me see the telegram," the Count said, holding out his hand.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "_Impossible for me to come.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let me see the telegram," the Count said, holding out his hand.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let me see the telegram," the Count said, holding out his hand.
a form of address for a man
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
absolutely essential
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
OLGA
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From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Let me see the telegram," the Count said, holding out his hand.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading His voice was somewhat hoarse, and his eyes had a peculiar glitter in them.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
Romanoff's
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From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let me see the telegram," the Count said, holding out his hand.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Let me see the telegram," the Count said, holding out his hand.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His voice was somewhat hoarse, and his eyes had a peculiar glitter in them.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading "Let me see the telegram," the Count said, holding out his hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His voice was somewhat hoarse, and his eyes had a peculiar glitter in them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His voice was somewhat hoarse, and his eyes had a peculiar glitter in them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His voice was somewhat hoarse, and his eyes had a peculiar glitter in them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
in or at the place that
From this reading OLGA MAKES LOVE In order to relate this story in a connected manner it is necessary to return to Count Romanoff's rooms, where, a few hours earlier, both the Count and Mr. John Brown were startled by the sudden entrance of Olga.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The girl handed it to him without a word.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The girl handed it to him without a word.
