used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grigori felt more than once that he had indeed deserved a reproof for his clumsiness, but to his astonishment no one took it upon them to reprove him.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
(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 They lost their heads, and failed to understand at once the orders that were given them; whilst they became confused with all the different impressions that poured in upon them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During the first days of their service, the Orloffs found an immense deal to do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Grigori felt more than once that he had indeed deserved a reproof for his clumsiness, but to his astonishment no one took it upon them to reprove him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They lost their heads, and failed to understand at once the orders that were given them; whilst they became confused with all the different impressions that poured in upon them.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Grigori felt more than once that he had indeed deserved a reproof for his clumsiness, but to his astonishment no one took it upon them to reprove him.
clumsinessnounUS /ˈklʌmzinəs/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
From this reading Grigori felt more than once that he had indeed deserved a reproof for his clumsiness, but to his astonishment no one took it upon them to reprove him.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading They lost their heads, and failed to understand at once the orders that were given them; whilst they became confused with all the different impressions that poured in upon them.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the first days of their service, the Orloffs found an immense deal to do.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading During the first days of their service, the Orloffs found an immense deal to do.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading Grigori felt more than once that he had indeed deserved a reproof for his clumsiness, but to his astonishment no one took it upon them to reprove him.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading They lost their heads, and failed to understand at once the orders that were given them; whilst they became confused with all the different impressions that poured in upon them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading During the first days of their service, the Orloffs found an immense deal to do.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading And though they had the firm intention of making themselves useful, running hither and thither full of zeal, they succeeded nevertheless in doing very little work, and too often got into the way of other people.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the first days of their service, the Orloffs found an immense deal to do.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading They lost their heads, and failed to understand at once the orders that were given them; whilst they became confused with all the different impressions that poured in upon them.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading And though they had the firm intention of making themselves useful, running hither and thither full of zeal, they succeeded nevertheless in doing very little work, and too often got into the way of other people.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading During the first days of their service, the Orloffs found an immense deal to do.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Grigori felt more than once that he had indeed deserved a reproof for his clumsiness, but to his astonishment no one took it upon them to reprove him.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
set up or found
From this reading During the first days of their service, the Orloffs found an immense deal to do.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading And though they had the firm intention of making themselves useful, running hither and thither full of zeal, they succeeded nevertheless in doing very little work, and too often got into the way of other people.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They lost their heads, and failed to understand at once the orders that were given them; whilst they became confused with all the different impressions that poured in upon them.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading And though they had the firm intention of making themselves useful, running hither and thither full of zeal, they succeeded nevertheless in doing very little work, and too often got into the way of other people.
Grigori
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From this reading Grigori felt more than once that he had indeed deserved a reproof for his clumsiness, but to his astonishment no one took it upon them to reprove him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And though they had the firm intention of making themselves useful, running hither and thither full of zeal, they succeeded nevertheless in doing very little work, and too often got into the way of other people.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grigori felt more than once that he had indeed deserved a reproof for his clumsiness, but to his astonishment no one took it upon them to reprove him.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading They lost their heads, and failed to understand at once the orders that were given them; whilst they became confused with all the different impressions that poured in upon them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Grigori felt more than once that he had indeed deserved a reproof for his clumsiness, but to his astonishment no one took it upon them to reprove him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Grigori felt more than once that he had indeed deserved a reproof for his clumsiness, but to his astonishment no one took it upon them to reprove him.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading And though they had the firm intention of making themselves useful, running hither and thither full of zeal, they succeeded nevertheless in doing very little work, and too often got into the way of other people.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading During the first days of their service, the Orloffs found an immense deal to do.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading They lost their heads, and failed to understand at once the orders that were given them; whilst they became confused with all the different impressions that poured in upon them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Grigori felt more than once that he had indeed deserved a reproof for his clumsiness, but to his astonishment no one took it upon them to reprove him.
InfirmarynounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrməri/
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading And though they had the firm intention of making themselves useful, running hither and thither full of zeal, they succeeded nevertheless in doing very little work, and too often got into the way of other people.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Grigori felt more than once that he had indeed deserved a reproof for his clumsiness, but to his astonishment no one took it upon them to reprove him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And though they had the firm intention of making themselves useful, running hither and thither full of zeal, they succeeded nevertheless in doing very little work, and too often got into the way of other people.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading They lost their heads, and failed to understand at once the orders that were given them; whilst they became confused with all the different impressions that poured in upon them.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading And though they had the firm intention of making themselves useful, running hither and thither full of zeal, they succeeded nevertheless in doing very little work, and too often got into the way of other people.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Grigori felt more than once that he had indeed deserved a reproof for his clumsiness, but to his astonishment no one took it upon them to reprove him.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading And though they had the firm intention of making themselves useful, running hither and thither full of zeal, they succeeded nevertheless in doing very little work, and too often got into the way of other people.
not any; not one
From this reading Grigori felt more than once that he had indeed deserved a reproof for his clumsiness, but to his astonishment no one took it upon them to reprove him.
novicesnounUS /ˈnɑːvəsɪz/
plural of “novice” — someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the first days of their service, the Orloffs found an immense deal to do.
many times at short intervals
From this reading And though they had the firm intention of making themselves useful, running hither and thither full of zeal, they succeeded nevertheless in doing very little work, and too often got into the way of other people.
on one occasion
From this reading They lost their heads, and failed to understand at once the orders that were given them; whilst they became confused with all the different impressions that poured in upon them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Grigori felt more than once that he had indeed deserved a reproof for his clumsiness, but to his astonishment no one took it upon them to reprove him.
and nothing more
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They lost their heads, and failed to understand at once the orders that were given them; whilst they became confused with all the different impressions that poured in upon them.
Orloffs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the first days of their service, the Orloffs found an immense deal to do.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And though they had the firm intention of making themselves useful, running hither and thither full of zeal, they succeeded nevertheless in doing very little work, and too often got into the way of other people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading They lost their heads, and failed to understand at once the orders that were given them; whilst they became confused with all the different impressions that poured in upon them.
pulsatingverbUS /ˈpʌlseɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “pulsate” — expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading Grigori felt more than once that he had indeed deserved a reproof for his clumsiness, but to his astonishment no one took it upon them to reprove him.
reproveverb
take to task
From this reading Grigori felt more than once that he had indeed deserved a reproof for his clumsiness, but to his astonishment no one took it upon them to reprove him.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading And though they had the firm intention of making themselves useful, running hither and thither full of zeal, they succeeded nevertheless in doing very little work, and too often got into the way of other people.
move hurridly
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading During the first days of their service, the Orloffs found an immense deal to do.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading And though they had the firm intention of making themselves useful, running hither and thither full of zeal, they succeeded nevertheless in doing very little work, and too often got into the way of other people.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Grigori felt more than once that he had indeed deserved a reproof for his clumsiness, but to his astonishment no one took it upon them to reprove him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They lost their heads, and failed to understand at once the orders that were given them; whilst they became confused with all the different impressions that poured in upon them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the first days of their service, the Orloffs found an immense deal to do.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the first days of their service, the Orloffs found an immense deal to do.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They lost their heads, and failed to understand at once the orders that were given them; whilst they became confused with all the different impressions that poured in upon them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading And though they had the firm intention of making themselves useful, running hither and thither full of zeal, they succeeded nevertheless in doing very little work, and too often got into the way of other people.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading And though they had the firm intention of making themselves useful, running hither and thither full of zeal, they succeeded nevertheless in doing very little work, and too often got into the way of other people.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And though they had the firm intention of making themselves useful, running hither and thither full of zeal, they succeeded nevertheless in doing very little work, and too often got into the way of other people.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the first days of their service, the Orloffs found an immense deal to do.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And though they had the firm intention of making themselves useful, running hither and thither full of zeal, they succeeded nevertheless in doing very little work, and too often got into the way of other people.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Grigori felt more than once that he had indeed deserved a reproof for his clumsiness, but to his astonishment no one took it upon them to reprove him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading They lost their heads, and failed to understand at once the orders that were given them; whilst they became confused with all the different impressions that poured in upon them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They lost their heads, and failed to understand at once the orders that were given them; whilst they became confused with all the different impressions that poured in upon them.
being of use or service
From this reading And though they had the firm intention of making themselves useful, running hither and thither full of zeal, they succeeded nevertheless in doing very little work, and too often got into the way of other people.
precisely as stated
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And though they had the firm intention of making themselves useful, running hither and thither full of zeal, they succeeded nevertheless in doing very little work, and too often got into the way of other people.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading They lost their heads, and failed to understand at once the orders that were given them; whilst they became confused with all the different impressions that poured in upon them.
which person or people
From this reading Many sick people were daily brought to the Infirmary, and the two novices, who were only accustomed to the tedious weariness of their former life, felt at first very uncomfortable in the midst of this rapid, pulsating, busy rush into which they were suddenly thrown.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They lost their heads, and failed to understand at once the orders that were given them; whilst they became confused with all the different impressions that poured in upon them.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading And though they had the firm intention of making themselves useful, running hither and thither full of zeal, they succeeded nevertheless in doing very little work, and too often got into the way of other people.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading And though they had the firm intention of making themselves useful, running hither and thither full of zeal, they succeeded nevertheless in doing very little work, and too often got into the way of other people.
