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Chapter XXV
It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_). “See here,” said he, “there are living three brothers—Simeon the soldier, Tarras-Briukhan, and Ivan the Fool. It is necessary that they should quarrel. Now they live peacefully, and enjoy each other’s hospitality. The Fool spoiled all my plans.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““See here,” said he, “there are living three brothers—Simeon the soldier, Tarras-Briukhan, and Ivan the Fool.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““See here,” said he, “there are living three brothers—Simeon the soldier, Tarras-Briukhan, and Ivan the Fool.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).”
an angry argument or disagreement
From this reading “It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).”
given too much comfort or indulgence
From this reading “The Fool spoiled all my plans.”
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From this reading The Fool spoiled all my plans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “See here,” said he, “there are living three brothers—Simeon the soldier, Tarras-Briukhan, and Ivan the Fool.
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From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
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From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
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From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
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From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
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From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
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From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Now they live peacefully, and enjoy each other’s hospitality.
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From this reading Now they live peacefully, and enjoy each other’s hospitality.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “See here,” said he, “there are living three brothers—Simeon the soldier, Tarras-Briukhan, and Ivan the Fool.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “See here,” said he, “there are living three brothers—Simeon the soldier, Tarras-Briukhan, and Ivan the Fool.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
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From this reading Now they live peacefully, and enjoy each other’s hospitality.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is necessary that they should quarrel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
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From this reading “See here,” said he, “there are living three brothers—Simeon the soldier, Tarras-Briukhan, and Ivan the Fool.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now they live peacefully, and enjoy each other’s hospitality.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “See here,” said he, “there are living three brothers—Simeon the soldier, Tarras-Briukhan, and Ivan the Fool.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Fool spoiled all my plans.
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From this reading It is necessary that they should quarrel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
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From this reading Now they live peacefully, and enjoy each other’s hospitality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now they live peacefully, and enjoy each other’s hospitality.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
above and across; more than
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Fool spoiled all my plans.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
an angry argument or disagreement
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “See here,” said he, “there are living three brothers—Simeon the soldier, Tarras-Briukhan, and Ivan the Fool.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “See here,” said he, “there are living three brothers—Simeon the soldier, Tarras-Briukhan, and Ivan the Fool.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is necessary that they should quarrel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “See here,” said he, “there are living three brothers—Simeon the soldier, Tarras-Briukhan, and Ivan the Fool.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “See here,” said he, “there are living three brothers—Simeon the soldier, Tarras-Briukhan, and Ivan the Fool.
given too much comfort or indulgence
From this reading The Fool spoiled all my plans.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “See here,” said he, “there are living three brothers—Simeon the soldier, Tarras-Briukhan, and Ivan the Fool.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “See here,” said he, “there are living three brothers—Simeon the soldier, Tarras-Briukhan, and Ivan the Fool.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was disappointing to the _Stary Tchert_ (Old Devil) that the brothers did not quarrel over the division of the property, and that they separated peacefully; and he cried out, calling his three small devils (_Tchertionki_).
