used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Head-Master, Nikolai Vlasyevitch Khripatch had a certain number of rules which were sufficiently practical and not difficult to keep.
(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 He calmly fulfilled all the school laws and regulations and also kept to the rules of a generally-accepted mild Liberalism.
in addition
From this reading He calmly fulfilled all the school laws and regulations and also kept to the rules of a generally-accepted mild Liberalism.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had no moments of doubt, no indecisions and no hesitations--what was the use of them?--one could always rely on the decisions of the Pedagogical Council or on the instructions of the Educational authorities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Head-Master, Nikolai Vlasyevitch Khripatch had a certain number of rules which were sufficiently practical and not difficult to keep.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Towards evening Peredonov appeared before the Head-Master--to talk on business.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading This was why the school authorities, the parents and the students were equally satisfied with the Head-Master.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Towards evening Peredonov appeared before the Head-Master--to talk on business.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Towards evening Peredonov appeared before the Head-Master--to talk on business.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading He calmly fulfilled all the school laws and regulations and also kept to the rules of a generally-accepted mild Liberalism.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The Head-Master, Nikolai Vlasyevitch Khripatch had a certain number of rules which were sufficiently practical and not difficult to keep.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had no moments of doubt, no indecisions and no hesitations--what was the use of them?--one could always rely on the decisions of the Pedagogical Council or on the instructions of the Educational authorities.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading He had no moments of doubt, no indecisions and no hesitations--what was the use of them?--one could always rely on the decisions of the Pedagogical Council or on the instructions of the Educational authorities.
decisionsnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒənz/
plural of “decision” — the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading He had no moments of doubt, no indecisions and no hesitations--what was the use of them?--one could always rely on the decisions of the Pedagogical Council or on the instructions of the Educational authorities.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The Head-Master, Nikolai Vlasyevitch Khripatch had a certain number of rules which were sufficiently practical and not difficult to keep.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He had no moments of doubt, no indecisions and no hesitations--what was the use of them?--one could always rely on the decisions of the Pedagogical Council or on the instructions of the Educational authorities.
EducationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading He had no moments of doubt, no indecisions and no hesitations--what was the use of them?--one could always rely on the decisions of the Pedagogical Council or on the instructions of the Educational authorities.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading This was why the school authorities, the parents and the students were equally satisfied with the Head-Master.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Towards evening Peredonov appeared before the Head-Master--to talk on business.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading He calmly fulfilled all the school laws and regulations and also kept to the rules of a generally-accepted mild Liberalism.
generally-accepted
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From this reading He calmly fulfilled all the school laws and regulations and also kept to the rules of a generally-accepted mild Liberalism.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Head-Master, Nikolai Vlasyevitch Khripatch had a certain number of rules which were sufficiently practical and not difficult to keep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He calmly fulfilled all the school laws and regulations and also kept to the rules of a generally-accepted mild Liberalism.
Head-Master
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From this reading Towards evening Peredonov appeared before the Head-Master--to talk on business.
hesitationsnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “hesitation” — indecision in speech or action
From this reading He had no moments of doubt, no indecisions and no hesitations--what was the use of them?--one could always rely on the decisions of the Pedagogical Council or on the instructions of the Educational authorities.
indecisions
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From this reading He had no moments of doubt, no indecisions and no hesitations--what was the use of them?--one could always rely on the decisions of the Pedagogical Council or on the instructions of the Educational authorities.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading He had no moments of doubt, no indecisions and no hesitations--what was the use of them?--one could always rely on the decisions of the Pedagogical Council or on the instructions of the Educational authorities.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The Head-Master, Nikolai Vlasyevitch Khripatch had a certain number of rules which were sufficiently practical and not difficult to keep.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He calmly fulfilled all the school laws and regulations and also kept to the rules of a generally-accepted mild Liberalism.
Khripatch
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From this reading The Head-Master, Nikolai Vlasyevitch Khripatch had a certain number of rules which were sufficiently practical and not difficult to keep.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading He calmly fulfilled all the school laws and regulations and also kept to the rules of a generally-accepted mild Liberalism.
LiberalismnounUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəlɪzəm/
a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution
From this reading He calmly fulfilled all the school laws and regulations and also kept to the rules of a generally-accepted mild Liberalism.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading He calmly fulfilled all the school laws and regulations and also kept to the rules of a generally-accepted mild Liberalism.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He had no moments of doubt, no indecisions and no hesitations--what was the use of them?--one could always rely on the decisions of the Pedagogical Council or on the instructions of the Educational authorities.
Nikolai
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From this reading The Head-Master, Nikolai Vlasyevitch Khripatch had a certain number of rules which were sufficiently practical and not difficult to keep.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no moments of doubt, no indecisions and no hesitations--what was the use of them?--one could always rely on the decisions of the Pedagogical Council or on the instructions of the Educational authorities.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Head-Master, Nikolai Vlasyevitch Khripatch had a certain number of rules which were sufficiently practical and not difficult to keep.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The Head-Master, Nikolai Vlasyevitch Khripatch had a certain number of rules which were sufficiently practical and not difficult to keep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Head-Master, Nikolai Vlasyevitch Khripatch had a certain number of rules which were sufficiently practical and not difficult to keep.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Towards evening Peredonov appeared before the Head-Master--to talk on business.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had no moments of doubt, no indecisions and no hesitations--what was the use of them?--one could always rely on the decisions of the Pedagogical Council or on the instructions of the Educational authorities.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had no moments of doubt, no indecisions and no hesitations--what was the use of them?--one could always rely on the decisions of the Pedagogical Council or on the instructions of the Educational authorities.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading This was why the school authorities, the parents and the students were equally satisfied with the Head-Master.
PedagogicaladjectiveUS /ˌpedəˈɡɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to pedagogy
From this reading He had no moments of doubt, no indecisions and no hesitations--what was the use of them?--one could always rely on the decisions of the Pedagogical Council or on the instructions of the Educational authorities.
Peredonov
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From this reading Towards evening Peredonov appeared before the Head-Master--to talk on business.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading The Head-Master, Nikolai Vlasyevitch Khripatch had a certain number of rules which were sufficiently practical and not difficult to keep.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading He calmly fulfilled all the school laws and regulations and also kept to the rules of a generally-accepted mild Liberalism.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading He had no moments of doubt, no indecisions and no hesitations--what was the use of them?--one could always rely on the decisions of the Pedagogical Council or on the instructions of the Educational authorities.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The Head-Master, Nikolai Vlasyevitch Khripatch had a certain number of rules which were sufficiently practical and not difficult to keep.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading This was why the school authorities, the parents and the students were equally satisfied with the Head-Master.
an educational institution
From this reading He calmly fulfilled all the school laws and regulations and also kept to the rules of a generally-accepted mild Liberalism.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading This was why the school authorities, the parents and the students were equally satisfied with the Head-Master.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The Head-Master, Nikolai Vlasyevitch Khripatch had a certain number of rules which were sufficiently practical and not difficult to keep.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Towards evening Peredonov appeared before the Head-Master--to talk on business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Towards evening Peredonov appeared before the Head-Master--to talk on business.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had no moments of doubt, no indecisions and no hesitations--what was the use of them?--one could always rely on the decisions of the Pedagogical Council or on the instructions of the Educational authorities.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was why the school authorities, the parents and the students were equally satisfied with the Head-Master.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Towards evening Peredonov appeared before the Head-Master--to talk on business.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards evening Peredonov appeared before the Head-Master--to talk on business.
the act of using
From this reading He had no moments of doubt, no indecisions and no hesitations--what was the use of them?--one could always rely on the decisions of the Pedagogical Council or on the instructions of the Educational authorities.
Vlasyevitch
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From this reading The Head-Master, Nikolai Vlasyevitch Khripatch had a certain number of rules which were sufficiently practical and not difficult to keep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was why the school authorities, the parents and the students were equally satisfied with the Head-Master.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Head-Master, Nikolai Vlasyevitch Khripatch had a certain number of rules which were sufficiently practical and not difficult to keep.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had no moments of doubt, no indecisions and no hesitations--what was the use of them?--one could always rely on the decisions of the Pedagogical Council or on the instructions of the Educational authorities.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Head-Master, Nikolai Vlasyevitch Khripatch had a certain number of rules which were sufficiently practical and not difficult to keep.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading This was why the school authorities, the parents and the students were equally satisfied with the Head-Master.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was why the school authorities, the parents and the students were equally satisfied with the Head-Master.
