used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Raisky accepted, and the next day they crossed the river together in Tushin’s boat.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
(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 Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Tushin asked Raisky to be his guest for a week, to have a look at the forest, the steam-saw, and the timber industry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tushin asked Raisky to be his guest for a week, to have a look at the forest, the steam-saw, and the timber industry.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tushin asked Raisky to be his guest for a week, to have a look at the forest, the steam-saw, and the timber industry.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Raisky accepted, and the next day they crossed the river together in Tushin’s boat.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Each was conscious that the other knew his secret.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Vera’s name did not cross their lips.
placed crosswise
From this reading Raisky accepted, and the next day they crossed the river together in Tushin’s boat.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Raisky accepted, and the next day they crossed the river together in Tushin’s boat.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Vera’s name did not cross their lips.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each was conscious that the other knew his secret.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Tushin asked Raisky to be his guest for a week, to have a look at the forest, the steam-saw, and the timber industry.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Tushin asked Raisky to be his guest for a week, to have a look at the forest, the steam-saw, and the timber industry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Tushin asked Raisky to be his guest for a week, to have a look at the forest, the steam-saw, and the timber industry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tushin asked Raisky to be his guest for a week, to have a look at the forest, the steam-saw, and the timber industry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading Tushin asked Raisky to be his guest for a week, to have a look at the forest, the steam-saw, and the timber industry.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Each was conscious that the other knew his secret.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Vera’s name did not cross their lips.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Tushin asked Raisky to be his guest for a week, to have a look at the forest, the steam-saw, and the timber industry.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Vera’s name did not cross their lips.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Raisky accepted, and the next day they crossed the river together in Tushin’s boat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Vera’s name did not cross their lips.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Each was conscious that the other knew his secret.
Raisky
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From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Raisky accepted, and the next day they crossed the river together in Tushin’s boat.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Each was conscious that the other knew his secret.
steam-saw
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From this reading Tushin asked Raisky to be his guest for a week, to have a look at the forest, the steam-saw, and the timber industry.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Raisky accepted, and the next day they crossed the river together in Tushin’s boat.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Tushin asked Raisky to be his guest for a week, to have a look at the forest, the steam-saw, and the timber industry.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tushin asked Raisky to be his guest for a week, to have a look at the forest, the steam-saw, and the timber industry.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Raisky accepted, and the next day they crossed the river together in Tushin’s boat.
Tushin
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From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
Tushin's
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From this reading Raisky accepted, and the next day they crossed the river together in Tushin’s boat.
Vera's
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From this reading Vera’s name did not cross their lips.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each was conscious that the other knew his secret.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Tushin asked Raisky to be his guest for a week, to have a look at the forest, the steam-saw, and the timber industry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Raisky and Tushin had been talking all the evening, and for the first time in their lives observed one another closely, with the result that both felt a desire for a closer acquaintance.
