Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In Tatiana Markovna’s house, servants, cooks and coachmen were all astir, and at a very early hour in the morning were already drunk.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She had no instructions or advice to give, and hardly listened to Marfinka’s questions about what she ought to take with her.

in an absentminded or preoccupied manner

From this reading “What you like,” she said absently, and gave orders to Vassilissa and the maid who was going with Marfinka to Kolchino to put everything in order and pack up what was necessary.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading She had no instructions or advice to give, and hardly listened to Marfinka’s questions about what she ought to take with her.

(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 In Tatiana Markovna’s house, servants, cooks and coachmen were all astir, and at a very early hour in the morning were already drunk.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading In Tatiana Markovna’s house, servants, cooks and coachmen were all astir, and at a very early hour in the morning were already drunk.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In Tatiana Markovna’s house, servants, cooks and coachmen were all astir, and at a very early hour in the morning were already drunk.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

out of bed

From this reading In Tatiana Markovna’s house, servants, cooks and coachmen were all astir, and at a very early hour in the morning were already drunk.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In Tatiana Markovna’s house, servants, cooks and coachmen were all astir, and at a very early hour in the morning were already drunk.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

a young person of either sex

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

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From this reading In Tatiana Markovna’s house, servants, cooks and coachmen were all astir, and at a very early hour in the morning were already drunk.

plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading In Tatiana Markovna’s house, servants, cooks and coachmen were all astir, and at a very early hour in the morning were already drunk.

dearly loved

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading In Tatiana Markovna’s house, servants, cooks and coachmen were all astir, and at a very early hour in the morning were already drunk.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In Tatiana Markovna’s house, servants, cooks and coachmen were all astir, and at a very early hour in the morning were already drunk.

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From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading “What you like,” she said absently, and gave orders to Vassilissa and the maid who was going with Marfinka to Kolchino to put everything in order and pack up what was necessary.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The mistress of the house herself was unusually silent and sad when she let Marfinka go with her future mother-in-law.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “What you like,” she said absently, and gave orders to Vassilissa and the maid who was going with Marfinka to Kolchino to put everything in order and pack up what was necessary.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading She had no instructions or advice to give, and hardly listened to Marfinka’s questions about what she ought to take with her.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The mistress of the house herself was unusually silent and sad when she let Marfinka go with her future mother-in-law.

the act of departing

From this reading “What you like,” she said absently, and gave orders to Vassilissa and the maid who was going with Marfinka to Kolchino to put everything in order and pack up what was necessary.

highest in quality

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She had no instructions or advice to give, and hardly listened to Marfinka’s questions about what she ought to take with her.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

only a very short time before

From this reading She had no instructions or advice to give, and hardly listened to Marfinka’s questions about what she ought to take with her.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The mistress of the house herself was unusually silent and sad when she let Marfinka go with her future mother-in-law.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The mistress of the house herself was unusually silent and sad when she let Marfinka go with her future mother-in-law.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading In Tatiana Markovna’s house, servants, cooks and coachmen were all astir, and at a very early hour in the morning were already drunk.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In Tatiana Markovna’s house, servants, cooks and coachmen were all astir, and at a very early hour in the morning were already drunk.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In Tatiana Markovna’s house, servants, cooks and coachmen were all astir, and at a very early hour in the morning were already drunk.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading She had no instructions or advice to give, and hardly listened to Marfinka’s questions about what she ought to take with her.

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From this reading “What you like,” she said absently, and gave orders to Vassilissa and the maid who was going with Marfinka to Kolchino to put everything in order and pack up what was necessary.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading The mistress of the house herself was unusually silent and sad when she let Marfinka go with her future mother-in-law.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “What you like,” she said absently, and gave orders to Vassilissa and the maid who was going with Marfinka to Kolchino to put everything in order and pack up what was necessary.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading She had no instructions or advice to give, and hardly listened to Marfinka’s questions about what she ought to take with her.

a female domestic

From this reading “What you like,” she said absently, and gave orders to Vassilissa and the maid who was going with Marfinka to Kolchino to put everything in order and pack up what was necessary.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The mistress of the house herself was unusually silent and sad when she let Marfinka go with her future mother-in-law.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She had no instructions or advice to give, and hardly listened to Marfinka’s questions about what she ought to take with her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In Tatiana Markovna’s house, servants, cooks and coachmen were all astir, and at a very early hour in the morning were already drunk.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading The mistress of the house herself was unusually silent and sad when she let Marfinka go with her future mother-in-law.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In Tatiana Markovna’s house, servants, cooks and coachmen were all astir, and at a very early hour in the morning were already drunk.

the mother of your spouse

From this reading The mistress of the house herself was unusually silent and sad when she let Marfinka go with her future mother-in-law.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

absolutely essential

From this reading “What you like,” she said absently, and gave orders to Vassilissa and the maid who was going with Marfinka to Kolchino to put everything in order and pack up what was necessary.

not any; not one

From this reading She had no instructions or advice to give, and hardly listened to Marfinka’s questions about what she ought to take with her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The mistress of the house herself was unusually silent and sad when she let Marfinka go with her future mother-in-law.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She had no instructions or advice to give, and hardly listened to Marfinka’s questions about what she ought to take with her.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading “What you like,” she said absently, and gave orders to Vassilissa and the maid who was going with Marfinka to Kolchino to put everything in order and pack up what was necessary.

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 “What you like,” she said absently, and gave orders to Vassilissa and the maid who was going with Marfinka to Kolchino to put everything in order and pack up what was necessary.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading She had no instructions or advice to give, and hardly listened to Marfinka’s questions about what she ought to take with her.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

above and across; more than

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

arrange in a container

From this reading “What you like,” she said absently, and gave orders to Vassilissa and the maid who was going with Marfinka to Kolchino to put everything in order and pack up what was necessary.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “What you like,” she said absently, and gave orders to Vassilissa and the maid who was going with Marfinka to Kolchino to put everything in order and pack up what was necessary.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading She had no instructions or advice to give, and hardly listened to Marfinka’s questions about what she ought to take with her.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading The mistress of the house herself was unusually silent and sad when she let Marfinka go with her future mother-in-law.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “What you like,” she said absently, and gave orders to Vassilissa and the maid who was going with Marfinka to Kolchino to put everything in order and pack up what was necessary.

Identical; not different.

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading In Tatiana Markovna’s house, servants, cooks and coachmen were all astir, and at a very early hour in the morning were already drunk.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The mistress of the house herself was unusually silent and sad when she let Marfinka go with her future mother-in-law.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The mistress of the house herself was unusually silent and sad when she let Marfinka go with her future mother-in-law.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

carry out

From this reading She had no instructions or advice to give, and hardly listened to Marfinka’s questions about what she ought to take with her.

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From this reading In Tatiana Markovna’s house, servants, cooks and coachmen were all astir, and at a very early hour in the morning were already drunk.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In Tatiana Markovna’s house, servants, cooks and coachmen were all astir, and at a very early hour in the morning were already drunk.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading She had no instructions or advice to give, and hardly listened to Marfinka’s questions about what she ought to take with her.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading The mistress of the house herself was unusually silent and sad when she let Marfinka go with her future mother-in-law.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “What you like,” she said absently, and gave orders to Vassilissa and the maid who was going with Marfinka to Kolchino to put everything in order and pack up what was necessary.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “What you like,” she said absently, and gave orders to Vassilissa and the maid who was going with Marfinka to Kolchino to put everything in order and pack up what was necessary.

precisely as stated

From this reading In Tatiana Markovna’s house, servants, cooks and coachmen were all astir, and at a very early hour in the morning were already drunk.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The mistress of the house herself was unusually silent and sad when she let Marfinka go with her future mother-in-law.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In Tatiana Markovna’s house, servants, cooks and coachmen were all astir, and at a very early hour in the morning were already drunk.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She had no instructions or advice to give, and hardly listened to Marfinka’s questions about what she ought to take with her.

at the time that

From this reading The mistress of the house herself was unusually silent and sad when she let Marfinka go with her future mother-in-law.

which person or people

From this reading “What you like,” she said absently, and gave orders to Vassilissa and the maid who was going with Marfinka to Kolchino to put everything in order and pack up what was necessary.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The mistress of the house herself was unusually silent and sad when she let Marfinka go with her future mother-in-law.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading She handed over her dear child to Marfa Egorovna’s charge, at the same time pointing out to Marfinka’s fiancé that he must take the greatest care of her, and that in order not to give strangers a wrong impression, he must be more dignified and must not chase about the garden and the woods with her as he did in Malinovka.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “What you like,” she said absently, and gave orders to Vassilissa and the maid who was going with Marfinka to Kolchino to put everything in order and pack up what was necessary.