Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading His thoughts, however, were not clear, therefore he was glad to find Jagienka alone; the girl received him as usual with a bow and kissed his hand,--in a word, she was friendly, but a little sad.

the superior of an abbey of monks

From this reading He was afraid that the abbot would never be reconciled with Zbyszko and him.

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

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading He was afraid that the abbot would never be reconciled with Zbyszko and him.

Having no one else present.

From this reading His thoughts, however, were not clear, therefore he was glad to find Jagienka alone; the girl received him as usual with a bow and kissed his hand,--in a word, she was friendly, but a little sad.

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

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Everything had happened contrary to his wishes, and now he was anxious to know whether Zych was angry with him.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Everything had happened contrary to his wishes, and now he was anxious to know whether Zych was angry with him.

past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

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

From this reading His thoughts, however, were not clear, therefore he was glad to find Jagienka alone; the girl received him as usual with a bow and kissed his hand,--in a word, she was friendly, but a little sad.

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

From this reading He was afraid that the abbot would never be reconciled with Zbyszko and him.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading His thoughts, however, were not clear, therefore he was glad to find Jagienka alone; the girl received him as usual with a bow and kissed his hand,--in a word, she was friendly, but a little sad.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His thoughts, however, were not clear, therefore he was glad to find Jagienka alone; the girl received him as usual with a bow and kissed his hand,--in a word, she was friendly, but a little sad.

rid of obstructions

From this reading His thoughts, however, were not clear, therefore he was glad to find Jagienka alone; the girl received him as usual with a bow and kissed his hand,--in a word, she was friendly, but a little sad.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Everything had happened contrary to his wishes, and now he was anxious to know whether Zych was angry with him.

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

From this reading He wanted, however, to do everything he could, to soften that anger; therefore while riding, he was thinking what he would say in Zgorzelice, to palliate the offence and preserve the old friendship with his neighbor.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He wanted, however, to do everything he could, to soften that anger; therefore while riding, he was thinking what he would say in Zgorzelice, to palliate the offence and preserve the old friendship with his neighbor.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everything had happened contrary to his wishes, and now he was anxious to know whether Zych was angry with him.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading His thoughts, however, were not clear, therefore he was glad to find Jagienka alone; the girl received him as usual with a bow and kissed his hand,--in a word, she was friendly, but a little sad.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading His thoughts, however, were not clear, therefore he was glad to find Jagienka alone; the girl received him as usual with a bow and kissed his hand,--in a word, she was friendly, but a little sad.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading He wanted, however, to do everything he could, to soften that anger; therefore while riding, he was thinking what he would say in Zgorzelice, to palliate the offence and preserve the old friendship with his neighbor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

a young female

From this reading His thoughts, however, were not clear, therefore he was glad to find Jagienka alone; the girl received him as usual with a bow and kissed his hand,--in a word, she was friendly, but a little sad.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading His thoughts, however, were not clear, therefore he was glad to find Jagienka alone; the girl received him as usual with a bow and kissed his hand,--in a word, she was friendly, but a little sad.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

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

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading His thoughts, however, were not clear, therefore he was glad to find Jagienka alone; the girl received him as usual with a bow and kissed his hand,--in a word, she was friendly, but a little sad.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Everything had happened contrary to his wishes, and now he was anxious to know whether Zych was angry with him.

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

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

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

From this reading Everything had happened contrary to his wishes, and now he was anxious to know whether Zych was angry with him.

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

From this reading Everything had happened contrary to his wishes, and now he was anxious to know whether Zych was angry with him.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He wanted, however, to do everything he could, to soften that anger; therefore while riding, he was thinking what he would say in Zgorzelice, to palliate the offence and preserve the old friendship with his neighbor.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

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

From this reading He wanted, however, to do everything he could, to soften that anger; therefore while riding, he was thinking what he would say in Zgorzelice, to palliate the offence and preserve the old friendship with his neighbor.

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

From this reading His thoughts, however, were not clear, therefore he was glad to find Jagienka alone; the girl received him as usual with a bow and kissed his hand,--in a word, she was friendly, but a little sad.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading His thoughts, however, were not clear, therefore he was glad to find Jagienka alone; the girl received him as usual with a bow and kissed his hand,--in a word, she was friendly, but a little sad.

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

From this reading Everything had happened contrary to his wishes, and now he was anxious to know whether Zych was angry with him.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His thoughts, however, were not clear, therefore he was glad to find Jagienka alone; the girl received him as usual with a bow and kissed his hand,--in a word, she was friendly, but a little sad.

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

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading He wanted, however, to do everything he could, to soften that anger; therefore while riding, he was thinking what he would say in Zgorzelice, to palliate the offence and preserve the old friendship with his neighbor.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He was afraid that the abbot would never be reconciled with Zbyszko and him.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His thoughts, however, were not clear, therefore he was glad to find Jagienka alone; the girl received him as usual with a bow and kissed his hand,--in a word, she was friendly, but a little sad.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Everything had happened contrary to his wishes, and now he was anxious to know whether Zych was angry with him.

the action of attacking an enemy

From this reading He wanted, however, to do everything he could, to soften that anger; therefore while riding, he was thinking what he would say in Zgorzelice, to palliate the offence and preserve the old friendship with his neighbor.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He wanted, however, to do everything he could, to soften that anger; therefore while riding, he was thinking what he would say in Zgorzelice, to palliate the offence and preserve the old friendship with his neighbor.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

From this reading He wanted, however, to do everything he could, to soften that anger; therefore while riding, he was thinking what he would say in Zgorzelice, to palliate the offence and preserve the old friendship with his neighbor.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

as yourself

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading He wanted, however, to do everything he could, to soften that anger; therefore while riding, he was thinking what he would say in Zgorzelice, to palliate the offence and preserve the old friendship with his neighbor.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading His thoughts, however, were not clear, therefore he was glad to find Jagienka alone; the girl received him as usual with a bow and kissed his hand,--in a word, she was friendly, but a little sad.

made compatible or consistent

From this reading He was afraid that the abbot would never be reconciled with Zbyszko and him.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading He wanted, however, to do everything he could, to soften that anger; therefore while riding, he was thinking what he would say in Zgorzelice, to palliate the offence and preserve the old friendship with his neighbor.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading His thoughts, however, were not clear, therefore he was glad to find Jagienka alone; the girl received him as usual with a bow and kissed his hand,--in a word, she was friendly, but a little sad.

express in words

From this reading He wanted, however, to do everything he could, to soften that anger; therefore while riding, he was thinking what he would say in Zgorzelice, to palliate the offence and preserve the old friendship with his neighbor.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

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

From this reading His thoughts, however, were not clear, therefore he was glad to find Jagienka alone; the girl received him as usual with a bow and kissed his hand,--in a word, she was friendly, but a little sad.

make (images or sounds) soft or softer

From this reading He wanted, however, to do everything he could, to soften that anger; therefore while riding, he was thinking what he would say in Zgorzelice, to palliate the offence and preserve the old friendship with his neighbor.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

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

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He wanted, however, to do everything he could, to soften that anger; therefore while riding, he was thinking what he would say in Zgorzelice, to palliate the offence and preserve the old friendship with his neighbor.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading He wanted, however, to do everything he could, to soften that anger; therefore while riding, he was thinking what he would say in Zgorzelice, to palliate the offence and preserve the old friendship with his neighbor.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His thoughts, however, were not clear, therefore he was glad to find Jagienka alone; the girl received him as usual with a bow and kissed his hand,--in a word, she was friendly, but a little sad.

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

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading His thoughts, however, were not clear, therefore he was glad to find Jagienka alone; the girl received him as usual with a bow and kissed his hand,--in a word, she was friendly, but a little sad.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He wanted, however, to do everything he could, to soften that anger; therefore while riding, he was thinking what he would say in Zgorzelice, to palliate the offence and preserve the old friendship with his neighbor.

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

From this reading Everything had happened contrary to his wishes, and now he was anxious to know whether Zych was angry with him.

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

From this reading His thoughts, however, were not clear, therefore he was glad to find Jagienka alone; the girl received him as usual with a bow and kissed his hand,--in a word, she was friendly, but a little sad.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He wanted, however, to do everything he could, to soften that anger; therefore while riding, he was thinking what he would say in Zgorzelice, to palliate the offence and preserve the old friendship with his neighbor.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Everything had happened contrary to his wishes, and now he was anxious to know whether Zych was angry with him.

during the time that

From this reading He wanted, however, to do everything he could, to soften that anger; therefore while riding, he was thinking what he would say in Zgorzelice, to palliate the offence and preserve the old friendship with his neighbor.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Everything had happened contrary to his wishes, and now he was anxious to know whether Zych was angry with him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Everything had happened contrary to his wishes, and now he was anxious to know whether Zych was angry with him.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading His thoughts, however, were not clear, therefore he was glad to find Jagienka alone; the girl received him as usual with a bow and kissed his hand,--in a word, she was friendly, but a little sad.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He was afraid that the abbot would never be reconciled with Zbyszko and him.

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

From this reading He was afraid that the abbot would never be reconciled with Zbyszko and him.

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

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.

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

From this reading Macko waited patiently for several days, hoping to receive some news from Zgorzelice, or to hear that the abbot's anger had been appeased; finally he became impatient and determined to go personally to see Zych.