1863
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From this reading He was born in 1863.
1894
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From this reading His first published story appeared in the periodical “Severny Viestnik” in 1894, but it was not until about a dozen years later that he came into his fame, which he has since then further enhanced_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _“Sologub” is a pseudonym—the author’s real name is Feodor Kuzmich Teternikov.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His first published story appeared in the periodical “Severny Viestnik” in 1894, but it was not until about a dozen years later that he came into his fame, which he has since then further enhanced_.
AcknowledgmentsnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənts/
plural of “acknowledgment” — the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading _Acknowledgments are due to the Editor of “The New Statesman” for permission to republish The White Dog and The Hoop, which first appeared in that periodical_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Acknowledgments are due to the Editor of “The New Statesman” for permission to republish The White Dog and The Hoop, which first appeared in that periodical_.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Acknowledgments are due to the Editor of “The New Statesman” for permission to republish The White Dog and The Hoop, which first appeared in that periodical_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Acknowledgments are due to the Editor of “The New Statesman” for permission to republish The White Dog and The Hoop, which first appeared in that periodical_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He completed a scholastic course at Petrograd.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _“Sologub” is a pseudonym—the author’s real name is Feodor Kuzmich Teternikov.
brought into existence
From this reading He was born in 1863.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His first published story appeared in the periodical “Severny Viestnik” in 1894, but it was not until about a dozen years later that he came into his fame, which he has since then further enhanced_.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His first published story appeared in the periodical “Severny Viestnik” in 1894, but it was not until about a dozen years later that he came into his fame, which he has since then further enhanced_.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He completed a scholastic course at Petrograd.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He completed a scholastic course at Petrograd.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading _Acknowledgments are due to the Editor of “The New Statesman” for permission to republish The White Dog and The Hoop, which first appeared in that periodical_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading His first published story appeared in the periodical “Severny Viestnik” in 1894, but it was not until about a dozen years later that he came into his fame, which he has since then further enhanced_.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading _Acknowledgments are due to the Editor of “The New Statesman” for permission to republish The White Dog and The Hoop, which first appeared in that periodical_.
EditornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading _Acknowledgments are due to the Editor of “The New Statesman” for permission to republish The White Dog and The Hoop, which first appeared in that periodical_.
enhancedadjectiveUS /enˈhænst/
increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality
From this reading His first published story appeared in the periodical “Severny Viestnik” in 1894, but it was not until about a dozen years later that he came into his fame, which he has since then further enhanced_.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading His first published story appeared in the periodical “Severny Viestnik” in 1894, but it was not until about a dozen years later that he came into his fame, which he has since then further enhanced_.
Feodor
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From this reading _“Sologub” is a pseudonym—the author’s real name is Feodor Kuzmich Teternikov.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Acknowledgments are due to the Editor of “The New Statesman” for permission to republish The White Dog and The Hoop, which first appeared in that periodical_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Acknowledgments are due to the Editor of “The New Statesman” for permission to republish The White Dog and The Hoop, which first appeared in that periodical_.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading His first published story appeared in the periodical “Severny Viestnik” in 1894, but it was not until about a dozen years later that he came into his fame, which he has since then further enhanced_.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His first published story appeared in the periodical “Severny Viestnik” in 1894, but it was not until about a dozen years later that he came into his fame, which he has since then further enhanced_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was born in 1863.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His first published story appeared in the periodical “Severny Viestnik” in 1894, but it was not until about a dozen years later that he came into his fame, which he has since then further enhanced_.
HoopnounUS /huːp/
a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt
From this reading _Acknowledgments are due to the Editor of “The New Statesman” for permission to republish The White Dog and The Hoop, which first appeared in that periodical_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Acknowledgments are due to the Editor of “The New Statesman” for permission to republish The White Dog and The Hoop, which first appeared in that periodical_.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His first published story appeared in the periodical “Severny Viestnik” in 1894, but it was not until about a dozen years later that he came into his fame, which he has since then further enhanced_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _“Sologub” is a pseudonym—the author’s real name is Feodor Kuzmich Teternikov.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His first published story appeared in the periodical “Severny Viestnik” in 1894, but it was not until about a dozen years later that he came into his fame, which he has since then further enhanced_.
Kuzmich
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From this reading _“Sologub” is a pseudonym—the author’s real name is Feodor Kuzmich Teternikov.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading His first published story appeared in the periodical “Severny Viestnik” in 1894, but it was not until about a dozen years later that he came into his fame, which he has since then further enhanced_.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _“Sologub” is a pseudonym—the author’s real name is Feodor Kuzmich Teternikov.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _Acknowledgments are due to the Editor of “The New Statesman” for permission to republish The White Dog and The Hoop, which first appeared in that periodical_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His first published story appeared in the periodical “Severny Viestnik” in 1894, but it was not until about a dozen years later that he came into his fame, which he has since then further enhanced_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Acknowledgments are due to the Editor of “The New Statesman” for permission to republish The White Dog and The Hoop, which first appeared in that periodical_.
periodicalnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/
a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading _Acknowledgments are due to the Editor of “The New Statesman” for permission to republish The White Dog and The Hoop, which first appeared in that periodical_.
approval to do something
From this reading _Acknowledgments are due to the Editor of “The New Statesman” for permission to republish The White Dog and The Hoop, which first appeared in that periodical_.
Petrogradnoun
a city in the European part of Russia; 2nd largest Russian city; located at the head of the Gulf of Finland; former capital of Russia
From this reading He completed a scholastic course at Petrograd.
pseudonymnounUS /ˈsuːdənɪm/
a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role
From this reading _“Sologub” is a pseudonym—the author’s real name is Feodor Kuzmich Teternikov.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading His first published story appeared in the periodical “Severny Viestnik” in 1894, but it was not until about a dozen years later that he came into his fame, which he has since then further enhanced_.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading _“Sologub” is a pseudonym—the author’s real name is Feodor Kuzmich Teternikov.
republishverb
publish again
From this reading _Acknowledgments are due to the Editor of “The New Statesman” for permission to republish The White Dog and The Hoop, which first appeared in that periodical_.
scholasticadjectiveUS /skəˈlæstɪk/
of or relating to schools
From this reading He completed a scholastic course at Petrograd.
Severny
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From this reading His first published story appeared in the periodical “Severny Viestnik” in 1894, but it was not until about a dozen years later that he came into his fame, which he has since then further enhanced_.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His first published story appeared in the periodical “Severny Viestnik” in 1894, but it was not until about a dozen years later that he came into his fame, which he has since then further enhanced_.
Sologub
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From this reading _“Sologub” is a pseudonym—the author’s real name is Feodor Kuzmich Teternikov.
StatesmannounUS /ˈsteɪtsmən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading _Acknowledgments are due to the Editor of “The New Statesman” for permission to republish The White Dog and The Hoop, which first appeared in that periodical_.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading His first published story appeared in the periodical “Severny Viestnik” in 1894, but it was not until about a dozen years later that he came into his fame, which he has since then further enhanced_.
Teternikov
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From this reading _“Sologub” is a pseudonym—the author’s real name is Feodor Kuzmich Teternikov.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Acknowledgments are due to the Editor of “The New Statesman” for permission to republish The White Dog and The Hoop, which first appeared in that periodical_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Acknowledgments are due to the Editor of “The New Statesman” for permission to republish The White Dog and The Hoop, which first appeared in that periodical_.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading His first published story appeared in the periodical “Severny Viestnik” in 1894, but it was not until about a dozen years later that he came into his fame, which he has since then further enhanced_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Acknowledgments are due to the Editor of “The New Statesman” for permission to republish The White Dog and The Hoop, which first appeared in that periodical_.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading His first published story appeared in the periodical “Severny Viestnik” in 1894, but it was not until about a dozen years later that he came into his fame, which he has since then further enhanced_.
Viestnik
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From this reading His first published story appeared in the periodical “Severny Viestnik” in 1894, but it was not until about a dozen years later that he came into his fame, which he has since then further enhanced_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was born in 1863.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Acknowledgments are due to the Editor of “The New Statesman” for permission to republish The White Dog and The Hoop, which first appeared in that periodical_.
a Caucasian
From this reading _Acknowledgments are due to the Editor of “The New Statesman” for permission to republish The White Dog and The Hoop, which first appeared in that periodical_.
a late time of life
From this reading His first published story appeared in the periodical “Severny Viestnik” in 1894, but it was not until about a dozen years later that he came into his fame, which he has since then further enhanced_.
