the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He felt an impulse to touch his friend to assure himself that Kirilov really stood before him, and that he had not started on the journey without him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He felt an impulse to touch his friend to assure himself that Kirilov really stood before him, and that he had not started on the journey without him.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading He repeated to him his ardent confidence that his artistic future lay in sculpture.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading He repeated to him his ardent confidence that his artistic future lay in sculpture.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as Raisky reached St. Petersburg he hurried off to find Kirilov.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What new fancy is this?” asked Kirilov, frowning and plainly expressing his mistrust.
make certain of
From this reading He felt an impulse to touch his friend to assure himself that Kirilov really stood before him, and that he had not started on the journey without him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He felt an impulse to touch his friend to assure himself that Kirilov really stood before him, and that he had not started on the journey without him.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He repeated to him his ardent confidence that his artistic future lay in sculpture.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading “What new fancy is this?” asked Kirilov, frowning and plainly expressing his mistrust.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading “What new fancy is this?” asked Kirilov, frowning and plainly expressing his mistrust.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt an impulse to touch his friend to assure himself that Kirilov really stood before him, and that he had not started on the journey without him.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading As soon as Raisky reached St. Petersburg he hurried off to find Kirilov.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He felt an impulse to touch his friend to assure himself that Kirilov really stood before him, and that he had not started on the journey without him.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading “What new fancy is this?” asked Kirilov, frowning and plainly expressing his mistrust.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He repeated to him his ardent confidence that his artistic future lay in sculpture.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “When I got your letter I thought you were mad.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He felt an impulse to touch his friend to assure himself that Kirilov really stood before him, and that he had not started on the journey without him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as Raisky reached St. Petersburg he hurried off to find Kirilov.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt an impulse to touch his friend to assure himself that Kirilov really stood before him, and that he had not started on the journey without him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He felt an impulse to touch his friend to assure himself that Kirilov really stood before him, and that he had not started on the journey without him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt an impulse to touch his friend to assure himself that Kirilov really stood before him, and that he had not started on the journey without him.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading As soon as Raisky reached St. Petersburg he hurried off to find Kirilov.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “When I got your letter I thought you were mad.
an instinctive motive
From this reading He felt an impulse to touch his friend to assure himself that Kirilov really stood before him, and that he had not started on the journey without him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He repeated to him his ardent confidence that his artistic future lay in sculpture.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What new fancy is this?” asked Kirilov, frowning and plainly expressing his mistrust.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He felt an impulse to touch his friend to assure himself that Kirilov really stood before him, and that he had not started on the journey without him.
Kirilov
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From this reading As soon as Raisky reached St. Petersburg he hurried off to find Kirilov.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He repeated to him his ardent confidence that his artistic future lay in sculpture.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “When I got your letter I thought you were mad.
roused to anger
From this reading “When I got your letter I thought you were mad.
mistrustverbUS /mɪˈstrʌst/
regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading “What new fancy is this?” asked Kirilov, frowning and plainly expressing his mistrust.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “What new fancy is this?” asked Kirilov, frowning and plainly expressing his mistrust.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He felt an impulse to touch his friend to assure himself that Kirilov really stood before him, and that he had not started on the journey without him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As soon as Raisky reached St. Petersburg he hurried off to find Kirilov.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He felt an impulse to touch his friend to assure himself that Kirilov really stood before him, and that he had not started on the journey without him.
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading As soon as Raisky reached St. Petersburg he hurried off to find Kirilov.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading “What new fancy is this?” asked Kirilov, frowning and plainly expressing his mistrust.
Raisky
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From this reading As soon as Raisky reached St. Petersburg he hurried off to find Kirilov.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As soon as Raisky reached St. Petersburg he hurried off to find Kirilov.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He felt an impulse to touch his friend to assure himself that Kirilov really stood before him, and that he had not started on the journey without him.
recurring again and again
From this reading He repeated to him his ardent confidence that his artistic future lay in sculpture.
sculpturenounUS /ˈskʌlptʃər/
a three-dimensional work of plastic art
From this reading He repeated to him his ardent confidence that his artistic future lay in sculpture.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Raisky reached St. Petersburg he hurried off to find Kirilov.
St
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From this reading As soon as Raisky reached St. Petersburg he hurried off to find Kirilov.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He felt an impulse to touch his friend to assure himself that Kirilov really stood before him, and that he had not started on the journey without him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He felt an impulse to touch his friend to assure himself that Kirilov really stood before him, and that he had not started on the journey without him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt an impulse to touch his friend to assure himself that Kirilov really stood before him, and that he had not started on the journey without him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He felt an impulse to touch his friend to assure himself that Kirilov really stood before him, and that he had not started on the journey without him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “What new fancy is this?” asked Kirilov, frowning and plainly expressing his mistrust.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “When I got your letter I thought you were mad.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as Raisky reached St. Petersburg he hurried off to find Kirilov.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He felt an impulse to touch his friend to assure himself that Kirilov really stood before him, and that he had not started on the journey without him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “When I got your letter I thought you were mad.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What new fancy is this?” asked Kirilov, frowning and plainly expressing his mistrust.
at the time that
From this reading “When I got your letter I thought you were mad.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He felt an impulse to touch his friend to assure himself that Kirilov really stood before him, and that he had not started on the journey without him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “When I got your letter I thought you were mad.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “When I got your letter I thought you were mad.
