Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading THE MOSCOW CONSERVATOIRE Ivan rose from his place, smiling a welcome.

later than; following

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

wool of the alpaca

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

in addition

From this reading "I'm interrupting your work," he remarked, as Ivan shoved his copy to one side and seated himself also.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

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

From this reading But the rough, strong, kindly face, short, muscular figure and genial smile of Ivan's visitor were unmistakable.

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From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

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

From this reading "I'm interrupting your work," he remarked, as Ivan shoved his copy to one side and seated himself also.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

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

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

cause to be bored

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the rough, strong, kindly face, short, muscular figure and genial smile of Ivan's visitor were unmistakable.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts

From this reading THE MOSCOW CONSERVATOIRE Ivan rose from his place, smiling a welcome.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading "I'm interrupting your work," he remarked, as Ivan shoved his copy to one side and seated himself also.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

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

From this reading But the rough, strong, kindly face, short, muscular figure and genial smile of Ivan's visitor were unmistakable.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading But the rough, strong, kindly face, short, muscular figure and genial smile of Ivan's visitor were unmistakable.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MOSCOW CONSERVATOIRE Ivan rose from his place, smiling a welcome.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading But the rough, strong, kindly face, short, muscular figure and genial smile of Ivan's visitor were unmistakable.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

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

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

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

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

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

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

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

From this reading THE MOSCOW CONSERVATOIRE Ivan rose from his place, smiling a welcome.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

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

From this reading "I'm interrupting your work," he remarked, as Ivan shoved his copy to one side and seated himself also.

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

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in

From this reading "I'm interrupting your work," he remarked, as Ivan shoved his copy to one side and seated himself also.

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

From this reading THE MOSCOW CONSERVATOIRE Ivan rose from his place, smiling a welcome.

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

From this reading But the rough, strong, kindly face, short, muscular figure and genial smile of Ivan's visitor were unmistakable.

and nothing more

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading But the rough, strong, kindly face, short, muscular figure and genial smile of Ivan's visitor were unmistakable.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

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

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation

From this reading THE MOSCOW CONSERVATOIRE Ivan rose from his place, smiling a welcome.

of or relating to or consisting of muscle

From this reading But the rough, strong, kindly face, short, muscular figure and genial smile of Ivan's visitor were unmistakable.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

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

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I'm interrupting your work," he remarked, as Ivan shoved his copy to one side and seated himself also.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

in a persistent manner

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE MOSCOW CONSERVATOIRE Ivan rose from his place, smiling a welcome.

a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

plural of “recital” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "I'm interrupting your work," he remarked, as Ivan shoved his copy to one side and seated himself also.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading THE MOSCOW CONSERVATOIRE Ivan rose from his place, smiling a welcome.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading But the rough, strong, kindly face, short, muscular figure and genial smile of Ivan's visitor were unmistakable.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading "I'm interrupting your work," he remarked, as Ivan shoved his copy to one side and seated himself also.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading But the rough, strong, kindly face, short, muscular figure and genial smile of Ivan's visitor were unmistakable.

past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving

From this reading "I'm interrupting your work," he remarked, as Ivan shoved his copy to one side and seated himself also.

past form of “shuffle” — walk by dragging one's feet

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading But the rough, strong, kindly face, short, muscular figure and genial smile of Ivan's visitor were unmistakable.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading THE MOSCOW CONSERVATOIRE Ivan rose from his place, smiling a welcome.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading But the rough, strong, kindly face, short, muscular figure and genial smile of Ivan's visitor were unmistakable.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

required or under orders

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

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

From this reading THE MOSCOW CONSERVATOIRE Ivan rose from his place, smiling a welcome.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

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

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

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From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

clearly evident to the mind

From this reading But the rough, strong, kindly face, short, muscular figure and genial smile of Ivan's visitor were unmistakable.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

under normal conditions

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

someone who visits

From this reading But the rough, strong, kindly face, short, muscular figure and genial smile of Ivan's visitor were unmistakable.

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From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

accept gladly

From this reading THE MOSCOW CONSERVATOIRE Ivan rose from his place, smiling a welcome.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But the rough, strong, kindly face, short, muscular figure and genial smile of Ivan's visitor were unmistakable.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In spite of himself he had always liked Anton less than the unfamed brother whom Petersburg supposed just now to be in Vienna, attending Anton in his new series of electrifying recitals.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "I'm interrupting your work," he remarked, as Ivan shoved his copy to one side and seated himself also.

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

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading He, then, after shaking hands with the younger man, put down the huge water-proof portfolio that he bore under his arm, shuffled out of the alpaca overcoat that he persistently wore, summer after summer, threw his hat upon the bed, and, with a face more than usually serious, drew a chair to the other side of the work-table, and sat down.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I'm interrupting your work," he remarked, as Ivan shoved his copy to one side and seated himself also.