used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She grew melancholy as she sought in vain how she might seek from Vera a frank avowal, or find means to avert misfortune.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
acquiescencenounUS /ˌækwiˈesəns/
acceptance without protest
From this reading Not only Raisky, but Tatiana Markovna gave up her attitude of acquiescence, and secretly began to watch Vera narrowly.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Vera in love, in an ecstasy!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not only Raisky, but Tatiana Markovna gave up her attitude of acquiescence, and secretly began to watch Vera narrowly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She grew melancholy as she sought in vain how she might seek from Vera a frank avowal, or find means to avert misfortune.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Not only Raisky, but Tatiana Markovna gave up her attitude of acquiescence, and secretly began to watch Vera narrowly.
avertverbUS /əˈvɜːrt/
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading She grew melancholy as she sought in vain how she might seek from Vera a frank avowal, or find means to avert misfortune.
avowalnoun
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading She grew melancholy as she sought in vain how she might seek from Vera a frank avowal, or find means to avert misfortune.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Not only Raisky, but Tatiana Markovna gave up her attitude of acquiescence, and secretly began to watch Vera narrowly.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading It seemed to her more than small-pox or measles, worse even than brain fever.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only Raisky, but Tatiana Markovna gave up her attitude of acquiescence, and secretly began to watch Vera narrowly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Vera in love, in an ecstasy!
divisible by two
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading It seemed to her more than small-pox or measles, worse even than brain fever.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She grew melancholy as she sought in vain how she might seek from Vera a frank avowal, or find means to avert misfortune.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading She grew melancholy as she sought in vain how she might seek from Vera a frank avowal, or find means to avert misfortune.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She grew melancholy as she sought in vain how she might seek from Vera a frank avowal, or find means to avert misfortune.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Not only Raisky, but Tatiana Markovna gave up her attitude of acquiescence, and secretly began to watch Vera narrowly.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She grew melancholy as she sought in vain how she might seek from Vera a frank avowal, or find means to avert misfortune.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not only Raisky, but Tatiana Markovna gave up her attitude of acquiescence, and secretly began to watch Vera narrowly.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
how
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From this reading She grew melancholy as she sought in vain how she might seek from Vera a frank avowal, or find means to avert misfortune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She grew melancholy as she sought in vain how she might seek from Vera a frank avowal, or find means to avert misfortune.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to her more than small-pox or measles, worse even than brain fever.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Vera in love, in an ecstasy!
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
Markovna
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From this reading Not only Raisky, but Tatiana Markovna gave up her attitude of acquiescence, and secretly began to watch Vera narrowly.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading She grew melancholy as she sought in vain how she might seek from Vera a frank avowal, or find means to avert misfortune.
measlesnounUS /ˈmiːzəlz/
an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
From this reading It seemed to her more than small-pox or measles, worse even than brain fever.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading She grew melancholy as she sought in vain how she might seek from Vera a frank avowal, or find means to avert misfortune.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She grew melancholy as she sought in vain how she might seek from Vera a frank avowal, or find means to avert misfortune.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading She grew melancholy as she sought in vain how she might seek from Vera a frank avowal, or find means to avert misfortune.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It seemed to her more than small-pox or measles, worse even than brain fever.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading Not only Raisky, but Tatiana Markovna gave up her attitude of acquiescence, and secretly began to watch Vera narrowly.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
not any; not one
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only Raisky, but Tatiana Markovna gave up her attitude of acquiescence, and secretly began to watch Vera narrowly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not only Raisky, but Tatiana Markovna gave up her attitude of acquiescence, and secretly began to watch Vera narrowly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only Raisky, but Tatiana Markovna gave up her attitude of acquiescence, and secretly began to watch Vera narrowly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She grew melancholy as she sought in vain how she might seek from Vera a frank avowal, or find means to avert misfortune.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
Raisky
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From this reading Not only Raisky, but Tatiana Markovna gave up her attitude of acquiescence, and secretly began to watch Vera narrowly.
Savili
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From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Not only Raisky, but Tatiana Markovna gave up her attitude of acquiescence, and secretly began to watch Vera narrowly.
try to get or reach
From this reading She grew melancholy as she sought in vain how she might seek from Vera a frank avowal, or find means to avert misfortune.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to her more than small-pox or measles, worse even than brain fever.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
small-pox
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From this reading It seemed to her more than small-pox or measles, worse even than brain fever.
that is looked for
From this reading She grew melancholy as she sought in vain how she might seek from Vera a frank avowal, or find means to avert misfortune.
express in speech
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
Tatiana
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From this reading Not only Raisky, but Tatiana Markovna gave up her attitude of acquiescence, and secretly began to watch Vera narrowly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It seemed to her more than small-pox or measles, worse even than brain fever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Tatiana Markovna became thoughtful, she even neglected the affairs of the house and farm, left the keys lying on the table, did not speak to Savili, kept no accounts, and did not drive out into the fields.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not only Raisky, but Tatiana Markovna gave up her attitude of acquiescence, and secretly began to watch Vera narrowly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Not only Raisky, but Tatiana Markovna gave up her attitude of acquiescence, and secretly began to watch Vera narrowly.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading She grew melancholy as she sought in vain how she might seek from Vera a frank avowal, or find means to avert misfortune.
Vera
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From this reading Not only Raisky, but Tatiana Markovna gave up her attitude of acquiescence, and secretly began to watch Vera narrowly.
look attentively
From this reading Not only Raisky, but Tatiana Markovna gave up her attitude of acquiescence, and secretly began to watch Vera narrowly.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading It seemed to her more than small-pox or measles, worse even than brain fever.
