used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little later Tatiana Markovna and Raisky returned to the house.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Raisky and Tushin were embarrassed in one another’s presence, and found it difficult to talk naturally about the simplest things.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dinner Raisky went to his room, and Tushin excused himself on the ground of business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A little later Tatiana Markovna and Raisky returned to the house.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They looked one another straight in the eyes and read there a mutual confidence.
another's
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From this reading Raisky and Tushin were embarrassed in one another’s presence, and found it difficult to talk naturally about the simplest things.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But at the dinner-table the real sympathy between them conquered the awkwardness of the situation.
awkwardnessnounUS /ˈɔːkwərdnəs/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
From this reading But at the dinner-table the real sympathy between them conquered the awkwardness of the situation.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But at the dinner-table the real sympathy between them conquered the awkwardness of the situation.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading After dinner Raisky went to his room, and Tushin excused himself on the ground of business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at the dinner-table the real sympathy between them conquered the awkwardness of the situation.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading They looked one another straight in the eyes and read there a mutual confidence.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading But at the dinner-table the real sympathy between them conquered the awkwardness of the situation.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Raisky and Tushin were embarrassed in one another’s presence, and found it difficult to talk naturally about the simplest things.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading After dinner Raisky went to his room, and Tushin excused himself on the ground of business.
dinner-table
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From this reading But at the dinner-table the real sympathy between them conquered the awkwardness of the situation.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Raisky and Tushin were embarrassed in one another’s presence, and found it difficult to talk naturally about the simplest things.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading After dinner Raisky went to his room, and Tushin excused himself on the ground of business.
opinion or judgment
From this reading They looked one another straight in the eyes and read there a mutual confidence.
set up or found
From this reading Raisky and Tushin were embarrassed in one another’s presence, and found it difficult to talk naturally about the simplest things.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading After dinner Raisky went to his room, and Tushin excused himself on the ground of business.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After dinner Raisky went to his room, and Tushin excused himself on the ground of business.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After dinner Raisky went to his room, and Tushin excused himself on the ground of business.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A little later Tatiana Markovna and Raisky returned to the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Raisky and Tushin were embarrassed in one another’s presence, and found it difficult to talk naturally about the simplest things.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Raisky and Tushin were embarrassed in one another’s presence, and found it difficult to talk naturally about the simplest things.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A little later Tatiana Markovna and Raisky returned to the house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little later Tatiana Markovna and Raisky returned to the house.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They looked one another straight in the eyes and read there a mutual confidence.
Markovna
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From this reading A little later Tatiana Markovna and Raisky returned to the house.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading They looked one another straight in the eyes and read there a mutual confidence.
as might be expected
From this reading Raisky and Tushin were embarrassed in one another’s presence, and found it difficult to talk naturally about the simplest things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But at the dinner-table the real sympathy between them conquered the awkwardness of the situation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After dinner Raisky went to his room, and Tushin excused himself on the ground of business.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Raisky and Tushin were embarrassed in one another’s presence, and found it difficult to talk naturally about the simplest things.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Raisky and Tushin were embarrassed in one another’s presence, and found it difficult to talk naturally about the simplest things.
Raisky
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From this reading A little later Tatiana Markovna and Raisky returned to the house.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading They looked one another straight in the eyes and read there a mutual confidence.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But at the dinner-table the real sympathy between them conquered the awkwardness of the situation.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A little later Tatiana Markovna and Raisky returned to the house.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading After dinner Raisky went to his room, and Tushin excused himself on the ground of business.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Raisky and Tushin were embarrassed in one another’s presence, and found it difficult to talk naturally about the simplest things.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But at the dinner-table the real sympathy between them conquered the awkwardness of the situation.
successive (without a break)
From this reading They looked one another straight in the eyes and read there a mutual confidence.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading But at the dinner-table the real sympathy between them conquered the awkwardness of the situation.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Raisky and Tushin were embarrassed in one another’s presence, and found it difficult to talk naturally about the simplest things.
Tatiana
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From this reading A little later Tatiana Markovna and Raisky returned to the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A little later Tatiana Markovna and Raisky returned to the house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But at the dinner-table the real sympathy between them conquered the awkwardness of the situation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They looked one another straight in the eyes and read there a mutual confidence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They looked one another straight in the eyes and read there a mutual confidence.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Raisky and Tushin were embarrassed in one another’s presence, and found it difficult to talk naturally about the simplest things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A little later Tatiana Markovna and Raisky returned to the house.
Tushin
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From this reading Raisky and Tushin were embarrassed in one another’s presence, and found it difficult to talk naturally about the simplest things.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After dinner Raisky went to his room, and Tushin excused himself on the ground of business.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Raisky and Tushin were embarrassed in one another’s presence, and found it difficult to talk naturally about the simplest things.
