Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The sheep-dog was old and rather cross, but he was always kind to the little boy.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading CAT AND DOG The little boy was playing in the court with the moujik's dog that helped to guard the sheep.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He was not going to risk frozen toes another time!

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

a top worn by women

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

a youthful male person

From this reading CAT AND DOG The little boy was playing in the court with the moujik's dog that helped to guard the sheep.

having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.

From this reading But when the house-cat followed the cow-herd woman out of the house, where she had gone to carry some milk, the dog bristled up and growled.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading But when the house-cat followed the cow-herd woman out of the house, where she had gone to carry some milk, the dog bristled up and growled.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading CAT AND DOG The little boy was playing in the court with the moujik's dog that helped to guard the sheep.

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From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading CAT AND DOG The little boy was playing in the court with the moujik's dog that helped to guard the sheep.

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From this reading But when the house-cat followed the cow-herd woman out of the house, where she had gone to carry some milk, the dog bristled up and growled.

travel across or pass over

From this reading The sheep-dog was old and rather cross, but he was always kind to the little boy.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading CAT AND DOG The little boy was playing in the court with the moujik's dog that helped to guard the sheep.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading But when the house-cat followed the cow-herd woman out of the house, where she had gone to carry some milk, the dog bristled up and growled.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading He was not going to risk frozen toes another time!

the act of departing

From this reading He was not going to risk frozen toes another time!

destroyed or killed

From this reading But when the house-cat followed the cow-herd woman out of the house, where she had gone to carry some milk, the dog bristled up and growled.

past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

From this reading But when the house-cat followed the cow-herd woman out of the house, where she had gone to carry some milk, the dog bristled up and growled.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading CAT AND DOG The little boy was playing in the court with the moujik's dog that helped to guard the sheep.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading CAT AND DOG The little boy was playing in the court with the moujik's dog that helped to guard the sheep.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading But when the house-cat followed the cow-herd woman out of the house, where she had gone to carry some milk, the dog bristled up and growled.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But when the house-cat followed the cow-herd woman out of the house, where she had gone to carry some milk, the dog bristled up and growled.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading CAT AND DOG The little boy was playing in the court with the moujik's dog that helped to guard the sheep.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

a woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The sheep-dog was old and rather cross, but he was always kind to the little boy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading CAT AND DOG The little boy was playing in the court with the moujik's dog that helped to guard the sheep.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading But when the house-cat followed the cow-herd woman out of the house, where she had gone to carry some milk, the dog bristled up and growled.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CAT AND DOG The little boy was playing in the court with the moujik's dog that helped to guard the sheep.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The sheep-dog was old and rather cross, but he was always kind to the little boy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But when the house-cat followed the cow-herd woman out of the house, where she had gone to carry some milk, the dog bristled up and growled.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading CAT AND DOG The little boy was playing in the court with the moujik's dog that helped to guard the sheep.

made of layers of fabric held together by patterned stitching

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

on the contrary

From this reading The sheep-dog was old and rather cross, but he was always kind to the little boy.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading He was not going to risk frozen toes another time!

plural of “sandal” — a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But when the house-cat followed the cow-herd woman out of the house, where she had gone to carry some milk, the dog bristled up and growled.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading CAT AND DOG The little boy was playing in the court with the moujik's dog that helped to guard the sheep.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The sheep-dog was old and rather cross, but he was always kind to the little boy.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading But when the house-cat followed the cow-herd woman out of the house, where she had gone to carry some milk, the dog bristled up and growled.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CAT AND DOG The little boy was playing in the court with the moujik's dog that helped to guard the sheep.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading CAT AND DOG The little boy was playing in the court with the moujik's dog that helped to guard the sheep.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He was not going to risk frozen toes another time!

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading CAT AND DOG The little boy was playing in the court with the moujik's dog that helped to guard the sheep.

plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot

From this reading He was not going to risk frozen toes another time!

not given to gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But when the house-cat followed the cow-herd woman out of the house, where she had gone to carry some milk, the dog bristled up and growled.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading CAT AND DOG The little boy was playing in the court with the moujik's dog that helped to guard the sheep.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

at the time that

From this reading But when the house-cat followed the cow-herd woman out of the house, where she had gone to carry some milk, the dog bristled up and growled.

in or at the place that

From this reading But when the house-cat followed the cow-herd woman out of the house, where she had gone to carry some milk, the dog bristled up and growled.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was a clear, cold day, but the little boy was not cold, for he had on his warm quilted kaftan, or blouse, his cap, which he called his chapka, on his head, and on his feet were sandals made of the tough bark of the linden-tree.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CAT AND DOG The little boy was playing in the court with the moujik's dog that helped to guard the sheep.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading But when the house-cat followed the cow-herd woman out of the house, where she had gone to carry some milk, the dog bristled up and growled.