Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading When Cheprakov's mother sold, she stipulated for the right to live in one of the wings for another two years and got her son a job in the office.

(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 I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

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

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading When Cheprakov's mother sold, she stipulated for the right to live in one of the wings for another two years and got her son a job in the office.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading We began to talk.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading "Why shouldn't he buy?" said Cheprakov of the engineer.

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From this reading "Why shouldn't he buy?" said Cheprakov of the engineer.

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

From this reading When Cheprakov's mother sold, she stipulated for the right to live in one of the wings for another two years and got her son a job in the office.

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

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

plural of “contractor” — someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things

From this reading "He gets a lot from the contractors.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

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

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading "Why shouldn't he buy?" said Cheprakov of the engineer.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Cheprakov's mother sold, she stipulated for the right to live in one of the wings for another two years and got her son a job in the office.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "He gets a lot from the contractors.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading "He gets a lot from the contractors.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading When Cheprakov's mother sold, she stipulated for the right to live in one of the wings for another two years and got her son a job in the office.

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

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

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

From this reading "Why shouldn't he buy?" said Cheprakov of the engineer.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When Cheprakov's mother sold, she stipulated for the right to live in one of the wings for another two years and got her son a job in the office.

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

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

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

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

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

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading When Cheprakov's mother sold, she stipulated for the right to live in one of the wings for another two years and got her son a job in the office.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading When Cheprakov's mother sold, she stipulated for the right to live in one of the wings for another two years and got her son a job in the office.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading "He gets a lot from the contractors.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

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

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

plural of “mortgage” — a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading When Cheprakov's mother sold, she stipulated for the right to live in one of the wings for another two years and got her son a job in the office.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading When Cheprakov's mother sold, she stipulated for the right to live in one of the wings for another two years and got her son a job in the office.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When Cheprakov's mother sold, she stipulated for the right to live in one of the wings for another two years and got her son a job in the office.

and nothing more

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

yielding material gain or profit

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

in the recent past

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

precisely, exactly

From this reading When Cheprakov's mother sold, she stipulated for the right to live in one of the wings for another two years and got her son a job in the office.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Why shouldn't he buy?" said Cheprakov of the engineer.

plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Cheprakov's mother sold, she stipulated for the right to live in one of the wings for another two years and got her son a job in the office.

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

From this reading "Why shouldn't he buy?" said Cheprakov of the engineer.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading When Cheprakov's mother sold, she stipulated for the right to live in one of the wings for another two years and got her son a job in the office.

a male human offspring

From this reading When Cheprakov's mother sold, she stipulated for the right to live in one of the wings for another two years and got her son a job in the office.

past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

From this reading When Cheprakov's mother sold, she stipulated for the right to live in one of the wings for another two years and got her son a job in the office.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading We began to talk.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

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

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

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

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

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

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

up to a particular time

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

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

From this reading We began to talk.

transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

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

From this reading When Cheprakov's mother sold, she stipulated for the right to live in one of the wings for another two years and got her son a job in the office.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We began to talk.

at the time that

From this reading When Cheprakov's mother sold, she stipulated for the right to live in one of the wings for another two years and got her son a job in the office.

which person or people

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why shouldn't he buy?" said Cheprakov of the engineer.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading When Cheprakov's mother sold, she stipulated for the right to live in one of the wings for another two years and got her son a job in the office.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I discovered that the estate had till recently belonged to the Cheprakovs and only the previous autumn had passed to Dolyhikov, who thought it more profitable to keep his money in land than in shares, and had already bought three big estates in our district with the transfer of all mortgages.

a late time of life

From this reading When Cheprakov's mother sold, she stipulated for the right to live in one of the wings for another two years and got her son a job in the office.