used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was dressed in a slovenly fashion, and her face was powdered and rouged.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Varvara ran about the kitchen on her high heels, preparing everything for Peredonov's arrival.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Varvara was afraid that Natalya, the stout, freckled servant-maid, would steal one of the tarts and possibly more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was dressed in a slovenly fashion, and her face was powdered and rouged.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Varvara ran about the kitchen on her high heels, preparing everything for Peredonov's arrival.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Varvara Dmitrievna Maloshina, the mistress of Peredonov, awaited him.
bakedadjectiveUS /beɪkt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading Jam tarts were being baked in the oven for lunch: Peredonov was very fond of them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Jam tarts were being baked in the oven for lunch: Peredonov was very fond of them.
Dmitrievna
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From this reading Varvara Dmitrievna Maloshina, the mistress of Peredonov, awaited him.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was dressed in a slovenly fashion, and her face was powdered and rouged.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Varvara ran about the kitchen on her high heels, preparing everything for Peredonov's arrival.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She was dressed in a slovenly fashion, and her face was powdered and rouged.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was dressed in a slovenly fashion, and her face was powdered and rouged.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Jam tarts were being baked in the oven for lunch: Peredonov was very fond of them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jam tarts were being baked in the oven for lunch: Peredonov was very fond of them.
freckledadjectiveUS /ˈfrekəld/
relating to or covered with or resembling freckles
From this reading Varvara was afraid that Natalya, the stout, freckled servant-maid, would steal one of the tarts and possibly more.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Varvara ran about the kitchen on her high heels, preparing everything for Peredonov's arrival.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was dressed in a slovenly fashion, and her face was powdered and rouged.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Varvara ran about the kitchen on her high heels, preparing everything for Peredonov's arrival.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Varvara Dmitrievna Maloshina, the mistress of Peredonov, awaited him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was dressed in a slovenly fashion, and her face was powdered and rouged.
JamverbUS /dʒæm/
press tightly together or cram
From this reading Jam tarts were being baked in the oven for lunch: Peredonov was very fond of them.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Varvara ran about the kitchen on her high heels, preparing everything for Peredonov's arrival.
take the midday meal
From this reading Jam tarts were being baked in the oven for lunch: Peredonov was very fond of them.
Maloshina
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From this reading Varvara Dmitrievna Maloshina, the mistress of Peredonov, awaited him.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Varvara Dmitrievna Maloshina, the mistress of Peredonov, awaited him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Varvara was afraid that Natalya, the stout, freckled servant-maid, would steal one of the tarts and possibly more.
Natalya
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From this reading Varvara was afraid that Natalya, the stout, freckled servant-maid, would steal one of the tarts and possibly more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Varvara Dmitrievna Maloshina, the mistress of Peredonov, awaited him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Varvara ran about the kitchen on her high heels, preparing everything for Peredonov's arrival.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Varvara was afraid that Natalya, the stout, freckled servant-maid, would steal one of the tarts and possibly more.
ovennounUS /ˈʌvən/
kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
From this reading Jam tarts were being baked in the oven for lunch: Peredonov was very fond of them.
Peredonov
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From this reading Varvara Dmitrievna Maloshina, the mistress of Peredonov, awaited him.
Peredonov's
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From this reading Varvara ran about the kitchen on her high heels, preparing everything for Peredonov's arrival.
by chance
From this reading Varvara was afraid that Natalya, the stout, freckled servant-maid, would steal one of the tarts and possibly more.
powderedadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊdərd/
consisting of fine particles
From this reading She was dressed in a slovenly fashion, and her face was powdered and rouged.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Varvara ran about the kitchen on her high heels, preparing everything for Peredonov's arrival.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Varvara ran about the kitchen on her high heels, preparing everything for Peredonov's arrival.
rougedadjective
marked by the use of various kinds of red makeup
From this reading She was dressed in a slovenly fashion, and her face was powdered and rouged.
servant-maid
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From this reading Varvara was afraid that Natalya, the stout, freckled servant-maid, would steal one of the tarts and possibly more.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was dressed in a slovenly fashion, and her face was powdered and rouged.
slovenlyadjectiveUS /ˈslʌvənli/
negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt
From this reading She was dressed in a slovenly fashion, and her face was powdered and rouged.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading Varvara was afraid that Natalya, the stout, freckled servant-maid, would steal one of the tarts and possibly more.
dependable
From this reading Varvara was afraid that Natalya, the stout, freckled servant-maid, would steal one of the tarts and possibly more.
tartsnounUS /tɑːrts/
plural of “tart” — a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
From this reading Jam tarts were being baked in the oven for lunch: Peredonov was very fond of them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Varvara was afraid that Natalya, the stout, freckled servant-maid, would steal one of the tarts and possibly more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Varvara Dmitrievna Maloshina, the mistress of Peredonov, awaited him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Jam tarts were being baked in the oven for lunch: Peredonov was very fond of them.
Varvara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Varvara Dmitrievna Maloshina, the mistress of Peredonov, awaited him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Jam tarts were being baked in the oven for lunch: Peredonov was very fond of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was dressed in a slovenly fashion, and her face was powdered and rouged.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jam tarts were being baked in the oven for lunch: Peredonov was very fond of them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Varvara was afraid that Natalya, the stout, freckled servant-maid, would steal one of the tarts and possibly more.
