Chapter XX

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

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

anew

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

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From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

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From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

(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 He had settled down in the jail as if he was going to pass his whole life, and didn’t mind it at all.

Having no one else present.

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

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

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

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

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

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

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

arrange or order by classes or categories

From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

plural of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

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From this reading He had settled down in the jail as if he was going to pass his whole life, and didn’t mind it at all.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

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From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He had settled down in the jail as if he was going to pass his whole life, and didn’t mind it at all.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

in or to another place

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

divisible by two

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

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From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

apart from; not including

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

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From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

the act of departing

From this reading He had settled down in the jail as if he was going to pass his whole life, and didn’t mind it at all.

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

From this reading He had settled down in the jail as if he was going to pass his whole life, and didn’t mind it at all.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

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

From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

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

From this reading He had settled down in the jail as if he was going to pass his whole life, and didn’t mind it at all.

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From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had settled down in the jail as if he was going to pass his whole life, and didn’t mind it at all.

an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

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

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

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

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

immediately past

From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He had settled down in the jail as if he was going to pass his whole life, and didn’t mind it at all.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

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

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

the force of workers available

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He had settled down in the jail as if he was going to pass his whole life, and didn’t mind it at all.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

used to form the superlative

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

impressive in appearance

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

someone who kills his or her parent

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

go across or through

From this reading He had settled down in the jail as if he was going to pass his whole life, and didn’t mind it at all.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading He had settled down in the jail as if he was going to pass his whole life, and didn’t mind it at all.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

and nothing more

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

catch sight of

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

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

From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

required or under orders

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

your usual mood

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

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

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

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

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading In the last chapter I have tried to show that the convicts were of different types, and tried to classify them; but when I think of Akim Akimitch I don’t know how to place him, he was quite _sui generis_, so far as I could observe, in that establishment.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

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

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

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

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

at the time that

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading There may be, elsewhere, men like him, to whom it seemed as absolutely a matter of indifference whether he was a free man, or in jail at hard labour; at that place he stood alone in this curious impartiality of temperament.

which person or people

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He had settled down in the jail as if he was going to pass his whole life, and didn’t mind it at all.

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

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading MY COMPANIONS As will be understood, those to whom I was most drawn were people of my own sort, that is, those of “noble” birth, especially in the early days; but of the three ex-nobles in the place, who were Russians, I knew and spoke to but one, Akim Akimitch; the other two were the spy A--v, and the supposed parricide.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Even with Akim I never exchanged a word except when in extremity, in moments when the melancholy on me was simply unendurable, and when I thought I really never should have the chance of getting close to any other human being again.