adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
accostedverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪd/
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 I feigned indifference and preoccupation, but the next moment I cast off all pretense "Are they really?"
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
anti-Jewish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
auspicesnounUS /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
kindly endorsement and guidance
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
bravestadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvəst/
superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
breakingnounUS /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
the act of breaking something
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I feigned indifference and preoccupation, but the next moment I cast off all pretense "Are they really?"
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading I feigned indifference and preoccupation, but the next moment I cast off all pretense "Are they really?"
clippingnounUS /ˈklɪpɪŋ/
an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
CoopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
departmentsnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
feignedadjectiveUS /feɪnd/
not genuine
From this reading I feigned indifference and preoccupation, but the next moment I cast off all pretense "Are they really?"
flushingverbUS /ˈflʌʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading I paused, flushing.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
Gorsky
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
heightnounUS /haɪt/
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading I feigned indifference and preoccupation, but the next moment I cast off all pretense "Are they really?"
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
massacresnounUS /ˈmæsɪkərz/
plural of “massacre” — the savage and excessive killing of many people
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
Matilda's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
Minsker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
Minsker's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
Mirmelstein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading I feigned indifference and preoccupation, but the next moment I cast off all pretense "Are they really?"
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I feigned indifference and preoccupation, but the next moment I cast off all pretense "Are they really?"
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I feigned indifference and preoccupation, but the next moment I cast off all pretense "Are they really?"
ONEpronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading I paused, flushing.
preoccupationnounUS /priˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
From this reading I feigned indifference and preoccupation, but the next moment I cast off all pretense "Are they really?"
pretensenounUS /priˈtens/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading I feigned indifference and preoccupation, but the next moment I cast off all pretense "Are they really?"
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I feigned indifference and preoccupation, but the next moment I cast off all pretense "Are they really?"
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
revolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
revolutionistsnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənɪsts/
plural of “revolutionist” — a radical supporter of political or social revolution
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
riotsnounUS /ˈraɪəts/
plural of “riot” — a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
SiberianounUS /saɪˈbɪriə/
a vast Asian region of Russia; famous for long cold winters
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
socialistnounUS /ˈsoʊʃələst/
a political advocate of socialism
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I feigned indifference and preoccupation, but the next moment I cast off all pretense "Are they really?"
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
welcomingadjectiveUS /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/
very cordial
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The revolutionary movement was then at its height in Russia, and the Jews were among its foremost and bravest leaders (which, by the way, accounts for the anti-Jewish riots and massacres which the Government inspired and encouraged quite openly).
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
Yeffim
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From this reading ONE day in November less than six months after I had learned of Yeffim Minsker's arrest and of Matilda's escape, as I was making the rounds of my several departments, little Mirmelstein accosted me timidly "Yeffim Minsker and his sister are here," he said, with the smile of one breaking an interesting surprise
Yefflm
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From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
YiddishnounUS /ˈjɪdɪʃ/
a dialect of High German including some Hebrew and other words; spoken in Europe as a vernacular by many Jews; written in the Hebrew script
From this reading I asked He produced a clipping from a socialist Yiddish daily containing an advertisement of a public meeting to be held at Cooper Institute under the auspices of an organization of Russian revolutionists for the purpose of welcoming Yefflm and another man, a Doctor Gorsky, both of whom had recently escaped from Siberia.
