adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The gentleman with the side whiskers called him Jean and pronounced this name as though he was suffering from an inveterate cold.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
bald-headedadjective
lacking hair on all or most of the scalp
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
bird-like
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From this reading Her head was compressed on the sides, her low forehead receded, her long, sharp-pointed nose gave her face an expression somewhat bird-like.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
bustverbUS /bʌst/
ruin completely
From this reading Jean’s lady was a tall, stout woman with a showy bust.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The gentleman with the side whiskers called him Jean and pronounced this name as though he was suffering from an inveterate cold.
calvesnounUS /kævz/
plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
capnounUS /kæp/
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
capenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
clubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The gentleman with the side whiskers called him Jean and pronounced this name as though he was suffering from an inveterate cold.
comicallyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəli/
in a comical manner
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
compressedadjectiveUS /kəmˈprest/
pressed tightly together
From this reading Her head was compressed on the sides, her low forehead receded, her long, sharp-pointed nose gave her face an expression somewhat bird-like.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Her head was compressed on the sides, her low forehead receded, her long, sharp-pointed nose gave her face an expression somewhat bird-like.
eyeglassesnounUS /ˈaɪɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her head was compressed on the sides, her low forehead receded, her long, sharp-pointed nose gave her face an expression somewhat bird-like.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
Foma
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From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
foreheadnounUS /ˈfɔːrhed/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Her head was compressed on the sides, her low forehead receded, her long, sharp-pointed nose gave her face an expression somewhat bird-like.
foreveradverbUS /fərˈevər/
for a limitless time
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Her head was compressed on the sides, her low forehead receded, her long, sharp-pointed nose gave her face an expression somewhat bird-like.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her head was compressed on the sides, her low forehead receded, her long, sharp-pointed nose gave her face an expression somewhat bird-like.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The gentleman with the side whiskers called him Jean and pronounced this name as though he was suffering from an inveterate cold.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
inveterateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvetərət/
habitual
From this reading The gentleman with the side whiskers called him Jean and pronounced this name as though he was suffering from an inveterate cold.
JeannounUS /dʒiːn/
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading The gentleman with the side whiskers called him Jean and pronounced this name as though he was suffering from an inveterate cold.
Jean'snounUS /dʒiːnz/
possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Jean’s lady was a tall, stout woman with a showy bust.
jockeyverbUS /ˈdʒɑːki/
defeat someone through trickery or deceit
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Jean’s lady was a tall, stout woman with a showy bust.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Her head was compressed on the sides, her low forehead receded, her long, sharp-pointed nose gave her face an expression somewhat bird-like.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
merchant'snounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
possessive form of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The gentleman with the side whiskers called him Jean and pronounced this name as though he was suffering from an inveterate cold.
nosenounUS /noʊz/
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Her head was compressed on the sides, her low forehead receded, her long, sharp-pointed nose gave her face an expression somewhat bird-like.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
Ookhtishchev
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From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The gentleman with the side whiskers called him Jean and pronounced this name as though he was suffering from an inveterate cold.
recededverbUS /rəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “recede” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Her head was compressed on the sides, her low forehead receded, her long, sharp-pointed nose gave her face an expression somewhat bird-like.
red-nosed
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From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
sedateadjectiveUS /sɪˈdeɪt/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
shakingnounUS /ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
sharp-pointedadjective
having a sharp point
From this reading Her head was compressed on the sides, her low forehead receded, her long, sharp-pointed nose gave her face an expression somewhat bird-like.
showyadjectiveUS /ˈʃoʊi/
marked by ostentation but often tasteless
From this reading Jean’s lady was a tall, stout woman with a showy bust.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Her head was compressed on the sides, her low forehead receded, her long, sharp-pointed nose gave her face an expression somewhat bird-like.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Her head was compressed on the sides, her low forehead receded, her long, sharp-pointed nose gave her face an expression somewhat bird-like.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
stoutadjectiveUS /staʊt/
dependable
From this reading Jean’s lady was a tall, stout woman with a showy bust.
sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
a state of acute pain
From this reading The gentleman with the side whiskers called him Jean and pronounced this name as though he was suffering from an inveterate cold.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Jean’s lady was a tall, stout woman with a showy bust.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The gentleman with the side whiskers called him Jean and pronounced this name as though he was suffering from an inveterate cold.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
timber-wharf
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From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
top-coat
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From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
tremblingnounUS /ˈtrembəlɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
versts
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From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Jean’s lady was a tall, stout woman with a showy bust.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young Zvantzev wore eyeglasses, was thin and pale, and when he stood, the calves of his legs were forever trembling as though they were disgusted at supporting the feeble body, clad in a long, checked top-coat with a cape, in whose folds a small head in a jockey cap was comically shaking.
Zvantzev
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From this reading ON the third day after the scene in the club, Foma found himself about seven versts from the town, on the timber-wharf of the merchant Zvantzev, in the company of the merchant’s son of Ookhtishchev--a sedate, bald-headed and red-nosed gentleman with side whiskers--and four ladies.
