used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he could not suppress a yawn, watched the birds, the dragon-flies, picked the cornflowers, looked curiously at the peasants, and gazed up at the sky over-arching the wide horizon.
matters of personal concern
From this reading “Listen, these are all your affairs; I am only your Starost,” she said.
(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 “Listen, these are all your affairs; I am only your Starost,” she said.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Listen, these are all your affairs; I am only your Starost,” she said.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Boris’s aunt had only just begun to give him an idea of her methods of conducting the estate when he began to yawn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he could not suppress a yawn, watched the birds, the dragon-flies, picked the cornflowers, looked curiously at the peasants, and gazed up at the sky over-arching the wide horizon.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Listen, these are all your affairs; I am only your Starost,” she said.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “He is still too young, only a child, does not understand serious matters,” thought his aunt, as she followed him with her eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he could not suppress a yawn, watched the birds, the dragon-flies, picked the cornflowers, looked curiously at the peasants, and gazed up at the sky over-arching the wide horizon.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Boris’s aunt had only just begun to give him an idea of her methods of conducting the estate when he began to yawn.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Then his aunt began to talk to one of the peasants, and he hurried off to the garden, ran down to the edge of the precipice, and made his way through the undergrowth to the steep bank of the Volga.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Boris’s aunt had only just begun to give him an idea of her methods of conducting the estate when he began to yawn.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Boris’s aunt had only just begun to give him an idea of her methods of conducting the estate when he began to yawn.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading But he could not suppress a yawn, watched the birds, the dragon-flies, picked the cornflowers, looked curiously at the peasants, and gazed up at the sky over-arching the wide horizon.
Boris's
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From this reading Boris’s aunt had only just begun to give him an idea of her methods of conducting the estate when he began to yawn.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he could not suppress a yawn, watched the birds, the dragon-flies, picked the cornflowers, looked curiously at the peasants, and gazed up at the sky over-arching the wide horizon.
a young person of either sex
From this reading “He is still too young, only a child, does not understand serious matters,” thought his aunt, as she followed him with her eyes.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading Boris’s aunt had only just begun to give him an idea of her methods of conducting the estate when he began to yawn.
cornflowersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnflaʊərz/
plural of “cornflower” — plant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried
From this reading But he could not suppress a yawn, watched the birds, the dragon-flies, picked the cornflowers, looked curiously at the peasants, and gazed up at the sky over-arching the wide horizon.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he could not suppress a yawn, watched the birds, the dragon-flies, picked the cornflowers, looked curiously at the peasants, and gazed up at the sky over-arching the wide horizon.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading But he could not suppress a yawn, watched the birds, the dragon-flies, picked the cornflowers, looked curiously at the peasants, and gazed up at the sky over-arching the wide horizon.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He is still too young, only a child, does not understand serious matters,” thought his aunt, as she followed him with her eyes.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then his aunt began to talk to one of the peasants, and he hurried off to the garden, ran down to the edge of the precipice, and made his way through the undergrowth to the steep bank of the Volga.
dragon-flies
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From this reading But he could not suppress a yawn, watched the birds, the dragon-flies, picked the cornflowers, looked curiously at the peasants, and gazed up at the sky over-arching the wide horizon.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Then his aunt began to talk to one of the peasants, and he hurried off to the garden, ran down to the edge of the precipice, and made his way through the undergrowth to the steep bank of the Volga.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Boris’s aunt had only just begun to give him an idea of her methods of conducting the estate when he began to yawn.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “He is still too young, only a child, does not understand serious matters,” thought his aunt, as she followed him with her eyes.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “He is still too young, only a child, does not understand serious matters,” thought his aunt, as she followed him with her eyes.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Then his aunt began to talk to one of the peasants, and he hurried off to the garden, ran down to the edge of the precipice, and made his way through the undergrowth to the steep bank of the Volga.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading But he could not suppress a yawn, watched the birds, the dragon-flies, picked the cornflowers, looked curiously at the peasants, and gazed up at the sky over-arching the wide horizon.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Boris’s aunt had only just begun to give him an idea of her methods of conducting the estate when he began to yawn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Boris’s aunt had only just begun to give him an idea of her methods of conducting the estate when he began to yawn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Boris’s aunt had only just begun to give him an idea of her methods of conducting the estate when he began to yawn.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Boris’s aunt had only just begun to give him an idea of her methods of conducting the estate when he began to yawn.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Boris’s aunt had only just begun to give him an idea of her methods of conducting the estate when he began to yawn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then his aunt began to talk to one of the peasants, and he hurried off to the garden, ran down to the edge of the precipice, and made his way through the undergrowth to the steep bank of the Volga.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading But he could not suppress a yawn, watched the birds, the dragon-flies, picked the cornflowers, looked curiously at the peasants, and gazed up at the sky over-arching the wide horizon.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Then his aunt began to talk to one of the peasants, and he hurried off to the garden, ran down to the edge of the precipice, and made his way through the undergrowth to the steep bank of the Volga.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Listen, these are all your affairs; I am only your Starost,” she said.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Boris’s aunt had only just begun to give him an idea of her methods of conducting the estate when he began to yawn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He is still too young, only a child, does not understand serious matters,” thought his aunt, as she followed him with her eyes.
and nothing more
From this reading Boris’s aunt had only just begun to give him an idea of her methods of conducting the estate when he began to yawn.
hear with intention
From this reading “Listen, these are all your affairs; I am only your Starost,” she said.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But he could not suppress a yawn, watched the birds, the dragon-flies, picked the cornflowers, looked curiously at the peasants, and gazed up at the sky over-arching the wide horizon.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then his aunt began to talk to one of the peasants, and he hurried off to the garden, ran down to the edge of the precipice, and made his way through the undergrowth to the steep bank of the Volga.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “He is still too young, only a child, does not understand serious matters,” thought his aunt, as she followed him with her eyes.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Boris’s aunt had only just begun to give him an idea of her methods of conducting the estate when he began to yawn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he could not suppress a yawn, watched the birds, the dragon-flies, picked the cornflowers, looked curiously at the peasants, and gazed up at the sky over-arching the wide horizon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Boris’s aunt had only just begun to give him an idea of her methods of conducting the estate when he began to yawn.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then his aunt began to talk to one of the peasants, and he hurried off to the garden, ran down to the edge of the precipice, and made his way through the undergrowth to the steep bank of the Volga.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then his aunt began to talk to one of the peasants, and he hurried off to the garden, ran down to the edge of the precipice, and made his way through the undergrowth to the steep bank of the Volga.
and nothing more
From this reading Boris’s aunt had only just begun to give him an idea of her methods of conducting the estate when he began to yawn.
over-arching
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From this reading But he could not suppress a yawn, watched the birds, the dragon-flies, picked the cornflowers, looked curiously at the peasants, and gazed up at the sky over-arching the wide horizon.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading But he could not suppress a yawn, watched the birds, the dragon-flies, picked the cornflowers, looked curiously at the peasants, and gazed up at the sky over-arching the wide horizon.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading But he could not suppress a yawn, watched the birds, the dragon-flies, picked the cornflowers, looked curiously at the peasants, and gazed up at the sky over-arching the wide horizon.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading Then his aunt began to talk to one of the peasants, and he hurried off to the garden, ran down to the edge of the precipice, and made his way through the undergrowth to the steep bank of the Volga.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Then his aunt began to talk to one of the peasants, and he hurried off to the garden, ran down to the edge of the precipice, and made his way through the undergrowth to the steep bank of the Volga.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Listen, these are all your affairs; I am only your Starost,” she said.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading “He is still too young, only a child, does not understand serious matters,” thought his aunt, as she followed him with her eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Listen, these are all your affairs; I am only your Starost,” she said.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading But he could not suppress a yawn, watched the birds, the dragon-flies, picked the cornflowers, looked curiously at the peasants, and gazed up at the sky over-arching the wide horizon.
Starost
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From this reading “Listen, these are all your affairs; I am only your Starost,” she said.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Then his aunt began to talk to one of the peasants, and he hurried off to the garden, ran down to the edge of the precipice, and made his way through the undergrowth to the steep bank of the Volga.
not in physical motion
From this reading “He is still too young, only a child, does not understand serious matters,” thought his aunt, as she followed him with her eyes.
suppressverbUS /səˈpres/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading But he could not suppress a yawn, watched the birds, the dragon-flies, picked the cornflowers, looked curiously at the peasants, and gazed up at the sky over-arching the wide horizon.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Then his aunt began to talk to one of the peasants, and he hurried off to the garden, ran down to the edge of the precipice, and made his way through the undergrowth to the steep bank of the Volga.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Boris’s aunt had only just begun to give him an idea of her methods of conducting the estate when he began to yawn.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then his aunt began to talk to one of the peasants, and he hurried off to the garden, ran down to the edge of the precipice, and made his way through the undergrowth to the steep bank of the Volga.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Listen, these are all your affairs; I am only your Starost,” she said.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “He is still too young, only a child, does not understand serious matters,” thought his aunt, as she followed him with her eyes.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then his aunt began to talk to one of the peasants, and he hurried off to the garden, ran down to the edge of the precipice, and made his way through the undergrowth to the steep bank of the Volga.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Boris’s aunt had only just begun to give him an idea of her methods of conducting the estate when he began to yawn.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “He is still too young, only a child, does not understand serious matters,” thought his aunt, as she followed him with her eyes.
undergrowthnounUS /ˈʌndərɡroʊθ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading Then his aunt began to talk to one of the peasants, and he hurried off to the garden, ran down to the edge of the precipice, and made his way through the undergrowth to the steep bank of the Volga.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “He is still too young, only a child, does not understand serious matters,” thought his aunt, as she followed him with her eyes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But he could not suppress a yawn, watched the birds, the dragon-flies, picked the cornflowers, looked curiously at the peasants, and gazed up at the sky over-arching the wide horizon.
VolganounUS /ˈvɑːlɡə/
a Russian river; the longest river in Europe; flows into the Caspian Sea
From this reading Then his aunt began to talk to one of the peasants, and he hurried off to the garden, ran down to the edge of the precipice, and made his way through the undergrowth to the steep bank of the Volga.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading But he could not suppress a yawn, watched the birds, the dragon-flies, picked the cornflowers, looked curiously at the peasants, and gazed up at the sky over-arching the wide horizon.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then his aunt began to talk to one of the peasants, and he hurried off to the garden, ran down to the edge of the precipice, and made his way through the undergrowth to the steep bank of the Volga.
at the time that
From this reading Boris’s aunt had only just begun to give him an idea of her methods of conducting the estate when he began to yawn.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading But he could not suppress a yawn, watched the birds, the dragon-flies, picked the cornflowers, looked curiously at the peasants, and gazed up at the sky over-arching the wide horizon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “He is still too young, only a child, does not understand serious matters,” thought his aunt, as she followed him with her eyes.
yawnverbUS /jɔːn/
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading Boris’s aunt had only just begun to give him an idea of her methods of conducting the estate when he began to yawn.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “He is still too young, only a child, does not understand serious matters,” thought his aunt, as she followed him with her eyes.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Listen, these are all your affairs; I am only your Starost,” she said.
