adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RUSSIAN MONK Sergius took a glass of red wine from the old attendant, and said:
abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RUSSIAN MONK Sergius took a glass of red wine from the old attendant, and said:
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading THE RUSSIAN MONK Sergius took a glass of red wine from the old attendant, and said:
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading "I should like your permission, O Princess, to make a confession."
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading He was conscious she was studying him, and spoke to divert her.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
From this reading He was conscious she was studying him, and spoke to divert her.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE RUSSIAN MONK Sergius took a glass of red wine from the old attendant, and said:
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading THE RUSSIAN MONK Sergius took a glass of red wine from the old attendant, and said:
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was conscious she was studying him, and spoke to divert her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was conscious she was studying him, and spoke to divert her.
Hilarion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was conscious she was studying him, and spoke to divert her.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His manner was that of one unused to the society of women.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should like your permission, O Princess, to make a confession."
kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I should like your permission, O Princess, to make a confession."
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading "I should like your permission, O Princess, to make a confession."
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His manner was that of one unused to the society of women.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
MONKnounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading THE RUSSIAN MONK Sergius took a glass of red wine from the old attendant, and said:
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
OnounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "I should like your permission, O Princess, to make a confession."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RUSSIAN MONK Sergius took a glass of red wine from the old attendant, and said:
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE RUSSIAN MONK Sergius took a glass of red wine from the old attendant, and said:
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His manner was that of one unused to the society of women.
permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/
approval to do something
From this reading "I should like your permission, O Princess, to make a confession."
PrincessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading "I should like your permission, O Princess, to make a confession."
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE RUSSIAN MONK Sergius took a glass of red wine from the old attendant, and said:
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
RUSSIANnounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading THE RUSSIAN MONK Sergius took a glass of red wine from the old attendant, and said:
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE RUSSIAN MONK Sergius took a glass of red wine from the old attendant, and said:
Sergius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RUSSIAN MONK Sergius took a glass of red wine from the old attendant, and said:
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was conscious she was studying him, and spoke to divert her.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should like your permission, O Princess, to make a confession."
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading His manner was that of one unused to the society of women.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He was conscious she was studying him, and spoke to divert her.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading He was conscious she was studying him, and spoke to divert her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His manner was that of one unused to the society of women.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RUSSIAN MONK Sergius took a glass of red wine from the old attendant, and said:
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I should like your permission, O Princess, to make a confession."
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE RUSSIAN MONK Sergius took a glass of red wine from the old attendant, and said:
unusedadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːzd/
not yet used or soiled
From this reading His manner was that of one unused to the society of women.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His manner was that of one unused to the society of women.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading THE RUSSIAN MONK Sergius took a glass of red wine from the old attendant, and said:
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading His manner was that of one unused to the society of women.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As she was slow answering, he added: "That you may not think me disposed to abuse the acquaintance you honor me with, especially as you have not yet read the letter of the good Father Hilarion upon which I rely for your better regard, I ask the permission rather to show the degree of your kindness to me.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I should like your permission, O Princess, to make a confession."
