Chapter XXXVII

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

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

(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 A host stifles all inimical feeling towards his guest, the more so when he comes in such vile weather.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

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

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading A host stifles all inimical feeling towards his guest, the more so when he comes in such vile weather.

in a hearty manner

From this reading Pushkin welcomed Galban cordially.

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From this reading The pipe of peace was lighted in the warm, cosey room.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading The road was invisible from snow-drifts; it was impossible to see where one was driving.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

divisible by two

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading A host stifles all inimical feeling towards his guest, the more so when he comes in such vile weather.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

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

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading A host stifles all inimical feeling towards his guest, the more so when he comes in such vile weather.

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

From this reading A host stifles all inimical feeling towards his guest, the more so when he comes in such vile weather.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

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

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading A host stifles all inimical feeling towards his guest, the more so when he comes in such vile weather.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading The road was invisible from snow-drifts; it was impossible to see where one was driving.

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

From this reading A host stifles all inimical feeling towards his guest, the more so when he comes in such vile weather.

not friendly

From this reading A host stifles all inimical feeling towards his guest, the more so when he comes in such vile weather.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading The road was invisible from snow-drifts; it was impossible to see where one was driving.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The road was invisible from snow-drifts; it was impossible to see where one was driving.

set afire or burning

From this reading The pipe of peace was lighted in the warm, cosey room.

engage in

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

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

From this reading A host stifles all inimical feeling towards his guest, the more so when he comes in such vile weather.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading The pipe of peace was lighted in the warm, cosey room.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading The pipe of peace was lighted in the warm, cosey room.

Russian poet (1799-1837)

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The road was invisible from snow-drifts; it was impossible to see where one was driving.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The pipe of peace was lighted in the warm, cosey room.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The road was invisible from snow-drifts; it was impossible to see where one was driving.

transport in a sleigh

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

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

From this reading The road was invisible from snow-drifts; it was impossible to see where one was driving.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A host stifles all inimical feeling towards his guest, the more so when he comes in such vile weather.

plural of “stifle” — joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee

From this reading A host stifles all inimical feeling towards his guest, the more so when he comes in such vile weather.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A host stifles all inimical feeling towards his guest, the more so when he comes in such vile weather.

a person who tempts others

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

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

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

like the short high ringing sound of a small bell

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

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

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

in the direction of

From this reading A host stifles all inimical feeling towards his guest, the more so when he comes in such vile weather.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

morally reprehensible

From this reading A host stifles all inimical feeling towards his guest, the more so when he comes in such vile weather.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The pipe of peace was lighted in the warm, cosey room.

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

From this reading The road was invisible from snow-drifts; it was impossible to see where one was driving.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading A host stifles all inimical feeling towards his guest, the more so when he comes in such vile weather.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading Pushkin welcomed Galban cordially.

at the time that

From this reading A host stifles all inimical feeling towards his guest, the more so when he comes in such vile weather.

in or at the place that

From this reading The road was invisible from snow-drifts; it was impossible to see where one was driving.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.

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

From this reading THE TEMPTER One stormy winter's day, on which not even his neighbors dared venture out of their houses to make their customary visit to Pushkin, a sledge, amid the tinkling of many bells, drove into the courtyard, and from out the midst of his fur wrappings and high felt boots emerged Chevalier Galban.