used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He felt as if he were surrounded by a desert, now that he was deprived of the sight of her, although nature around him was radiant and smiling.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He felt as if he were surrounded by a desert, now that he was deprived of the sight of her, although nature around him was radiant and smiling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He felt as if he were surrounded by a desert, now that he was deprived of the sight of her, although nature around him was radiant and smiling.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He felt as if he were surrounded by a desert, now that he was deprived of the sight of her, although nature around him was radiant and smiling.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He felt as if he were surrounded by a desert, now that he was deprived of the sight of her, although nature around him was radiant and smiling.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He only saw that the lilac curtain was motionless, the blinds had been drawn down, and that Vera’s favourite bench remained empty.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading He only saw that the lilac curtain was motionless, the blinds had been drawn down, and that Vera’s favourite bench remained empty.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading He only saw that the lilac curtain was motionless, the blinds had been drawn down, and that Vera’s favourite bench remained empty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He felt as if he were surrounded by a desert, now that he was deprived of the sight of her, although nature around him was radiant and smiling.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading He only saw that the lilac curtain was motionless, the blinds had been drawn down, and that Vera’s favourite bench remained empty.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
the act of departing
From this reading Since Vera’s departure Raisky had experienced the meaning of unmitigated solitude.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading He felt as if he were surrounded by a desert, now that he was deprived of the sight of her, although nature around him was radiant and smiling.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading He felt as if he were surrounded by a desert, now that he was deprived of the sight of her, although nature around him was radiant and smiling.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He only saw that the lilac curtain was motionless, the blinds had been drawn down, and that Vera’s favourite bench remained empty.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He only saw that the lilac curtain was motionless, the blinds had been drawn down, and that Vera’s favourite bench remained empty.
eccentricitiesnounUS /ˌeksenˈtrɪsɪtiz/
plural of “eccentricity” — strange and unconventional behavior
From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading He only saw that the lilac curtain was motionless, the blinds had been drawn down, and that Vera’s favourite bench remained empty.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Since Vera’s departure Raisky had experienced the meaning of unmitigated solitude.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading He only saw that the lilac curtain was motionless, the blinds had been drawn down, and that Vera’s favourite bench remained empty.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt as if he were surrounded by a desert, now that he was deprived of the sight of her, although nature around him was radiant and smiling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
freakishadjective
changeable
From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since Vera’s departure Raisky had experienced the meaning of unmitigated solitude.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt as if he were surrounded by a desert, now that he was deprived of the sight of her, although nature around him was radiant and smiling.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt as if he were surrounded by a desert, now that he was deprived of the sight of her, although nature around him was radiant and smiling.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt as if he were surrounded by a desert, now that he was deprived of the sight of her, although nature around him was radiant and smiling.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He felt as if he were surrounded by a desert, now that he was deprived of the sight of her, although nature around him was radiant and smiling.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
Karpovna
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From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
lilacnounUS /ˈlaɪlæk/
any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading He only saw that the lilac curtain was motionless, the blinds had been drawn down, and that Vera’s favourite bench remained empty.
full of life and energy
From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
Marfinka's
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From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
Markovna's
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From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Since Vera’s departure Raisky had experienced the meaning of unmitigated solitude.
not in physical motion
From this reading He only saw that the lilac curtain was motionless, the blinds had been drawn down, and that Vera’s favourite bench remained empty.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He felt as if he were surrounded by a desert, now that he was deprived of the sight of her, although nature around him was radiant and smiling.
not one, and not any
From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He felt as if he were surrounded by a desert, now that he was deprived of the sight of her, although nature around him was radiant and smiling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since Vera’s departure Raisky had experienced the meaning of unmitigated solitude.
and nothing more
From this reading He only saw that the lilac curtain was motionless, the blinds had been drawn down, and that Vera’s favourite bench remained empty.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
Paulina
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From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading He felt as if he were surrounded by a desert, now that he was deprived of the sight of her, although nature around him was radiant and smiling.
Raisky
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From this reading Since Vera’s departure Raisky had experienced the meaning of unmitigated solitude.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He only saw that the lilac curtain was motionless, the blinds had been drawn down, and that Vera’s favourite bench remained empty.
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
cut with a saw
From this reading He only saw that the lilac curtain was motionless, the blinds had been drawn down, and that Vera’s favourite bench remained empty.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He felt as if he were surrounded by a desert, now that he was deprived of the sight of her, although nature around him was radiant and smiling.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since Vera’s departure Raisky had experienced the meaning of unmitigated solitude.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He felt as if he were surrounded by a desert, now that he was deprived of the sight of her, although nature around him was radiant and smiling.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
a state of social isolation
From this reading Since Vera’s departure Raisky had experienced the meaning of unmitigated solitude.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
not in physical motion
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
confined on all sides
From this reading He felt as if he were surrounded by a desert, now that he was deprived of the sight of her, although nature around him was radiant and smiling.
Tatiana
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From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt as if he were surrounded by a desert, now that he was deprived of the sight of her, although nature around him was radiant and smiling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Since Vera’s departure Raisky had experienced the meaning of unmitigated solitude.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
unmitigatedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪtəɡeɪtɪd/
not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading Since Vera’s departure Raisky had experienced the meaning of unmitigated solitude.
Vera
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From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
Vera's
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From this reading Since Vera’s departure Raisky had experienced the meaning of unmitigated solitude.
Vikentev
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From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He felt as if he were surrounded by a desert, now that he was deprived of the sight of her, although nature around him was radiant and smiling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He felt as if he were surrounded by a desert, now that he was deprived of the sight of her, although nature around him was radiant and smiling.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He did not want to love Vera, and if he had wished it he ought still to resist, for Vera had denied him every hope; indeed her beauty seemed to have lost its power over him, and he was now drawn to her by a different attraction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Tatiana Markovna’s anxious solicitude, Marfinka’s charming rule, her songs, her lively chatter with the gay and youthful Vikentev, the arrival and departure of guests, the eccentricities of the freakish Paulina Karpovna--none of these things existed for him.
