used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
in actual fact
From this reading Buoyancy had set every nerve to tingling; and the elation of the knowledge that success had actually come, quivered from him like a rosy aura.
anew
From this reading The result was that by the time Sosha appeared with the early samovar, Ivan was in the clouds again.
(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 Nevertheless he had curiosity enough remaining to cause him to hurry through his dressing and then run out to buy all the papers of the day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nevertheless he had curiosity enough remaining to cause him to hurry through his dressing and then run out to buy all the papers of the day.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The result was that by the time Sosha appeared with the early samovar, Ivan was in the clouds again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Beyond doubt, "The Boyar" had at last opened to Ivan the long-locked door of recognition.
auranounUS /ˈɔːrə/
a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure
From this reading Buoyancy had set every nerve to tingling; and the elation of the knowledge that success had actually come, quivered from him like a rosy aura.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond doubt, "The Boyar" had at last opened to Ivan the long-locked door of recognition.
Boyar
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From this reading Beyond doubt, "The Boyar" had at last opened to Ivan the long-locked door of recognition.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
BuoyancynounUS /ˈbɔɪənsi/
cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface
From this reading Buoyancy had set every nerve to tingling; and the elation of the knowledge that success had actually come, quivered from him like a rosy aura.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Nevertheless he had curiosity enough remaining to cause him to hurry through his dressing and then run out to buy all the papers of the day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The result was that by the time Sosha appeared with the early samovar, Ivan was in the clouds again.
make calm or still
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Nevertheless he had curiosity enough remaining to cause him to hurry through his dressing and then run out to buy all the papers of the day.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The result was that by the time Sosha appeared with the early samovar, Ivan was in the clouds again.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Buoyancy had set every nerve to tingling; and the elation of the knowledge that success had actually come, quivered from him like a rosy aura.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Nevertheless he had curiosity enough remaining to cause him to hurry through his dressing and then run out to buy all the papers of the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Nevertheless he had curiosity enough remaining to cause him to hurry through his dressing and then run out to buy all the papers of the day.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
disbeliefnounUS /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːf/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Beyond doubt, "The Boyar" had at last opened to Ivan the long-locked door of recognition.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Beyond doubt, "The Boyar" had at last opened to Ivan the long-locked door of recognition.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Nevertheless he had curiosity enough remaining to cause him to hurry through his dressing and then run out to buy all the papers of the day.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The result was that by the time Sosha appeared with the early samovar, Ivan was in the clouds again.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading Buoyancy had set every nerve to tingling; and the elation of the knowledge that success had actually come, quivered from him like a rosy aura.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Nevertheless he had curiosity enough remaining to cause him to hurry through his dressing and then run out to buy all the papers of the day.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Buoyancy had set every nerve to tingling; and the elation of the knowledge that success had actually come, quivered from him like a rosy aura.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Buoyancy had set every nerve to tingling; and the elation of the knowledge that success had actually come, quivered from him like a rosy aura.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nevertheless he had curiosity enough remaining to cause him to hurry through his dressing and then run out to buy all the papers of the day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nevertheless he had curiosity enough remaining to cause him to hurry through his dressing and then run out to buy all the papers of the day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nevertheless he had curiosity enough remaining to cause him to hurry through his dressing and then run out to buy all the papers of the day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless he had curiosity enough remaining to cause him to hurry through his dressing and then run out to buy all the papers of the day.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Nevertheless he had curiosity enough remaining to cause him to hurry through his dressing and then run out to buy all the papers of the day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
Ivan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Buoyancy had set every nerve to tingling; and the elation of the knowledge that success had actually come, quivered from him like a rosy aura.
immediately past
From this reading Beyond doubt, "The Boyar" had at last opened to Ivan the long-locked door of recognition.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Buoyancy had set every nerve to tingling; and the elation of the knowledge that success had actually come, quivered from him like a rosy aura.
long-locked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beyond doubt, "The Boyar" had at last opened to Ivan the long-locked door of recognition.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading Buoyancy had set every nerve to tingling; and the elation of the knowledge that success had actually come, quivered from him like a rosy aura.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless he had curiosity enough remaining to cause him to hurry through his dressing and then run out to buy all the papers of the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Beyond doubt, "The Boyar" had at last opened to Ivan the long-locked door of recognition.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nevertheless he had curiosity enough remaining to cause him to hurry through his dressing and then run out to buy all the papers of the day.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Nevertheless he had curiosity enough remaining to cause him to hurry through his dressing and then run out to buy all the papers of the day.
pessimisticadjectiveUS /ˌpesəˈmɪstɪk/
expecting the worst possible outcome
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
quivered
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From this reading Buoyancy had set every nerve to tingling; and the elation of the knowledge that success had actually come, quivered from him like a rosy aura.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Beyond doubt, "The Boyar" had at last opened to Ivan the long-locked door of recognition.
not used up
From this reading Nevertheless he had curiosity enough remaining to cause him to hurry through his dressing and then run out to buy all the papers of the day.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result was that by the time Sosha appeared with the early samovar, Ivan was in the clouds again.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Buoyancy had set every nerve to tingling; and the elation of the knowledge that success had actually come, quivered from him like a rosy aura.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Nevertheless he had curiosity enough remaining to cause him to hurry through his dressing and then run out to buy all the papers of the day.
samovarnoun
a metal urn with a spigot at the base; used in Russia to boil water for tea
From this reading The result was that by the time Sosha appeared with the early samovar, Ivan was in the clouds again.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Buoyancy had set every nerve to tingling; and the elation of the knowledge that success had actually come, quivered from him like a rosy aura.
Sosha
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From this reading The result was that by the time Sosha appeared with the early samovar, Ivan was in the clouds again.
STUDENT'SnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
possessive form of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Buoyancy had set every nerve to tingling; and the elation of the knowledge that success had actually come, quivered from him like a rosy aura.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The result was that by the time Sosha appeared with the early samovar, Ivan was in the clouds again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Nevertheless he had curiosity enough remaining to cause him to hurry through his dressing and then run out to buy all the papers of the day.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Nevertheless he had curiosity enough remaining to cause him to hurry through his dressing and then run out to buy all the papers of the day.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The result was that by the time Sosha appeared with the early samovar, Ivan was in the clouds again.
tinglingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements
From this reading Buoyancy had set every nerve to tingling; and the elation of the knowledge that success had actually come, quivered from him like a rosy aura.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nevertheless he had curiosity enough remaining to cause him to hurry through his dressing and then run out to buy all the papers of the day.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The result was that by the time Sosha appeared with the early samovar, Ivan was in the clouds again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading STUDENT'S FOLLY Morning, with its usual mood of depressed calm, brought with it, for Ivan, a pessimistic disbelief in the reality of the recent midnight scene.
