used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a dignified inclination of the head he replied to the threefold bow of Prince Likoff, Tatiana Afanassievna and Natasha, and walked straight out into the ante-room.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About half an hour afterwards the door opened and Peter issued forth.
Afanassievitch
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From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
Afanassievna
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From this reading With a dignified inclination of the head he replied to the threefold bow of Prince Likoff, Tatiana Afanassievna and Natasha, and walked straight out into the ante-room.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading About half an hour afterwards the door opened and Peter issued forth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About half an hour afterwards the door opened and Peter issued forth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About half an hour afterwards the door opened and Peter issued forth.
with anger
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
ante-room
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From this reading With a dignified inclination of the head he replied to the threefold bow of Prince Likoff, Tatiana Afanassievna and Natasha, and walked straight out into the ante-room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading With a dignified inclination of the head he replied to the threefold bow of Prince Likoff, Tatiana Afanassievna and Natasha, and walked straight out into the ante-room.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading The host handed him his red cloak, conducted him to the sledge, and on the steps thanked him once more for the honour he had shown him.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The host handed him his red cloak, conducted him to the sledge, and on the steps thanked him once more for the honour he had shown him.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading With a dignified inclination of the head he replied to the threefold bow of Prince Likoff, Tatiana Afanassievna and Natasha, and walked straight out into the ante-room.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading About half an hour afterwards the door opened and Peter issued forth.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Peter drove off.
father-in-lawnounUS /ˈfɑːðərɪnlɔː/
the father of your spouse
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The host handed him his red cloak, conducted him to the sledge, and on the steps thanked him once more for the honour he had shown him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading About half an hour afterwards the door opened and Peter issued forth.
Gavril
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From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The host handed him his red cloak, conducted him to the sledge, and on the steps thanked him once more for the honour he had shown him.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading About half an hour afterwards the door opened and Peter issued forth.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading The host handed him his red cloak, conducted him to the sledge, and on the steps thanked him once more for the honour he had shown him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a dignified inclination of the head he replied to the threefold bow of Prince Likoff, Tatiana Afanassievna and Natasha, and walked straight out into the ante-room.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading With a dignified inclination of the head he replied to the threefold bow of Prince Likoff, Tatiana Afanassievna and Natasha, and walked straight out into the ante-room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The host handed him his red cloak, conducted him to the sledge, and on the steps thanked him once more for the honour he had shown him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The host handed him his red cloak, conducted him to the sledge, and on the steps thanked him once more for the honour he had shown him.
the state of being honored
From this reading The host handed him his red cloak, conducted him to the sledge, and on the steps thanked him once more for the honour he had shown him.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The host handed him his red cloak, conducted him to the sledge, and on the steps thanked him once more for the honour he had shown him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading About half an hour afterwards the door opened and Peter issued forth.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading With a dignified inclination of the head he replied to the threefold bow of Prince Likoff, Tatiana Afanassievna and Natasha, and walked straight out into the ante-room.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With a dignified inclination of the head he replied to the threefold bow of Prince Likoff, Tatiana Afanassievna and Natasha, and walked straight out into the ante-room.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading About half an hour afterwards the door opened and Peter issued forth.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
Likoff
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From this reading With a dignified inclination of the head he replied to the threefold bow of Prince Likoff, Tatiana Afanassievna and Natasha, and walked straight out into the ante-room.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The host handed him his red cloak, conducted him to the sledge, and on the steps thanked him once more for the honour he had shown him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
Natasha
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From this reading With a dignified inclination of the head he replied to the threefold bow of Prince Likoff, Tatiana Afanassievna and Natasha, and walked straight out into the ante-room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a dignified inclination of the head he replied to the threefold bow of Prince Likoff, Tatiana Afanassievna and Natasha, and walked straight out into the ante-room.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Peter drove off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The host handed him his red cloak, conducted him to the sledge, and on the steps thanked him once more for the honour he had shown him.
on one occasion
From this reading The host handed him his red cloak, conducted him to the sledge, and on the steps thanked him once more for the honour he had shown him.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading About half an hour afterwards the door opened and Peter issued forth.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With a dignified inclination of the head he replied to the threefold bow of Prince Likoff, Tatiana Afanassievna and Natasha, and walked straight out into the ante-room.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading About half an hour afterwards the door opened and Peter issued forth.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading With a dignified inclination of the head he replied to the threefold bow of Prince Likoff, Tatiana Afanassievna and Natasha, and walked straight out into the ante-room.
with speed
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The host handed him his red cloak, conducted him to the sledge, and on the steps thanked him once more for the honour he had shown him.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading With a dignified inclination of the head he replied to the threefold bow of Prince Likoff, Tatiana Afanassievna and Natasha, and walked straight out into the ante-room.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The host handed him his red cloak, conducted him to the sledge, and on the steps thanked him once more for the honour he had shown him.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading The host handed him his red cloak, conducted him to the sledge, and on the steps thanked him once more for the honour he had shown him.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The host handed him his red cloak, conducted him to the sledge, and on the steps thanked him once more for the honour he had shown him.
successive (without a break)
From this reading With a dignified inclination of the head he replied to the threefold bow of Prince Likoff, Tatiana Afanassievna and Natasha, and walked straight out into the ante-room.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
Tatiana
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From this reading With a dignified inclination of the head he replied to the threefold bow of Prince Likoff, Tatiana Afanassievna and Natasha, and walked straight out into the ante-room.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading The host handed him his red cloak, conducted him to the sledge, and on the steps thanked him once more for the honour he had shown him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About half an hour afterwards the door opened and Peter issued forth.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
threefoldadjectiveUS /ˈθriːfoʊld/
three times as great or many
From this reading With a dignified inclination of the head he replied to the threefold bow of Prince Likoff, Tatiana Afanassievna and Natasha, and walked straight out into the ante-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a dignified inclination of the head he replied to the threefold bow of Prince Likoff, Tatiana Afanassievna and Natasha, and walked straight out into the ante-room.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
under normal conditions
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
precisely as stated
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading With a dignified inclination of the head he replied to the threefold bow of Prince Likoff, Tatiana Afanassievna and Natasha, and walked straight out into the ante-room.
in or at the place that
From this reading Returning to the dining-room, Gavril Afanassievitch seemed very much troubled; he angrily ordered the servants to clear the table as quickly as possible, sent Natasha to her own room, and, informing his sister and father-in-law that he must talk with them, he led them into the bedroom, where he usually rested after dinner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a dignified inclination of the head he replied to the threefold bow of Prince Likoff, Tatiana Afanassievna and Natasha, and walked straight out into the ante-room.
