used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It turned out that he was retiring in unpleasant circumstances; he had hoped to receive the Alexander ribbon, and they had presented him with a snuff-box.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading It turned out that he was retiring in unpleasant circumstances; he had hoped to receive the Alexander ribbon, and they had presented him with a snuff-box.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He arrived alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It turned out that he was retiring in unpleasant circumstances; he had hoped to receive the Alexander ribbon, and they had presented him with a snuff-box.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He arrived alone.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It turned out that he was retiring in unpleasant circumstances; he had hoped to receive the Alexander ribbon, and they had presented him with a snuff-box.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
DiscontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading No one had expected him.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His son, Mihail Semyonitch, arrived later, in the holidays for the New Year.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No one had expected him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It turned out that he was retiring in unpleasant circumstances; he had hoped to receive the Alexander ribbon, and they had presented him with a snuff-box.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No one had expected him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading His son, Mihail Semyonitch, arrived later, in the holidays for the New Year.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading It turned out that he was retiring in unpleasant circumstances; he had hoped to receive the Alexander ribbon, and they had presented him with a snuff-box.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It turned out that he was retiring in unpleasant circumstances; he had hoped to receive the Alexander ribbon, and they had presented him with a snuff-box.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It turned out that he was retiring in unpleasant circumstances; he had hoped to receive the Alexander ribbon, and they had presented him with a snuff-box.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading His son, Mihail Semyonitch, arrived later, in the holidays for the New Year.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
Mihail
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From this reading His son, Mihail Semyonitch, arrived later, in the holidays for the New Year.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His son, Mihail Semyonitch, arrived later, in the holidays for the New Year.
not any; not one
From this reading No one had expected him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one had expected him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It turned out that he was retiring in unpleasant circumstances; he had hoped to receive the Alexander ribbon, and they had presented him with a snuff-box.
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It turned out that he was retiring in unpleasant circumstances; he had hoped to receive the Alexander ribbon, and they had presented him with a snuff-box.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading It turned out that he was retiring in unpleasant circumstances; he had hoped to receive the Alexander ribbon, and they had presented him with a snuff-box.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading It turned out that he was retiring in unpleasant circumstances; he had hoped to receive the Alexander ribbon, and they had presented him with a snuff-box.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading It turned out that he was retiring in unpleasant circumstances; he had hoped to receive the Alexander ribbon, and they had presented him with a snuff-box.
Semyonitch
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From this reading His son, Mihail Semyonitch, arrived later, in the holidays for the New Year.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
have in common
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
snuff-box
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From this reading It turned out that he was retiring in unpleasant circumstances; he had hoped to receive the Alexander ribbon, and they had presented him with a snuff-box.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
a male human offspring
From this reading His son, Mihail Semyonitch, arrived later, in the holidays for the New Year.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It turned out that he was retiring in unpleasant circumstances; he had hoped to receive the Alexander ribbon, and they had presented him with a snuff-box.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It turned out that he was retiring in unpleasant circumstances; he had hoped to receive the Alexander ribbon, and they had presented him with a snuff-box.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It turned out that he was retiring in unpleasant circumstances; he had hoped to receive the Alexander ribbon, and they had presented him with a snuff-box.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It turned out that he was retiring in unpleasant circumstances; he had hoped to receive the Alexander ribbon, and they had presented him with a snuff-box.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It turned out that he was retiring in unpleasant circumstances; he had hoped to receive the Alexander ribbon, and they had presented him with a snuff-box.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading It turned out that he was retiring in unpleasant circumstances; he had hoped to receive the Alexander ribbon, and they had presented him with a snuff-box.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It turned out that he was retiring in unpleasant circumstances; he had hoped to receive the Alexander ribbon, and they had presented him with a snuff-box.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Discontented with the government, which had failed to appreciate his talents, and with Petersburg society, which had shown him little sympathy, and did not share his indignation, he determined to settle in the country, and devote himself to the management of his property.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It turned out that he was retiring in unpleasant circumstances; he had hoped to receive the Alexander ribbon, and they had presented him with a snuff-box.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading His son, Mihail Semyonitch, arrived later, in the holidays for the New Year.
