Chapter XVI

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

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He was lying on a pallet laid upon the bench against the wall in a far corner of the room, and he turned over so often that at last he fell upon the floor.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

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

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading The other grandmother picked him up and cuddled him in her arms.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was lying on a pallet laid upon the bench against the wall in a far corner of the room, and he turned over so often that at last he fell upon the floor.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading He was lying on a pallet laid upon the bench against the wall in a far corner of the room, and he turned over so often that at last he fell upon the floor.

a youthful male person

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY SLEEPLESS The little boy could not sleep.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He tried hard not to cry, but he could not quite help it.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading He was lying on a pallet laid upon the bench against the wall in a far corner of the room, and he turned over so often that at last he fell upon the floor.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY SLEEPLESS The little boy could not sleep.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading He tried hard not to cry, but he could not quite help it.

past form of “cuddle” — move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

From this reading The other grandmother picked him up and cuddled him in her arms.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

with excitement; in an excited manner

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He was lying on a pallet laid upon the bench against the wall in a far corner of the room, and he turned over so often that at last he fell upon the floor.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading He was lying on a pallet laid upon the bench against the wall in a far corner of the room, and he turned over so often that at last he fell upon the floor.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading He was lying on a pallet laid upon the bench against the wall in a far corner of the room, and he turned over so often that at last he fell upon the floor.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading The other grandmother picked him up and cuddled him in her arms.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He tried hard not to cry, but he could not quite help it.

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

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He tried hard not to cry, but he could not quite help it.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The other grandmother picked him up and cuddled him in her arms.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

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

From this reading He was lying on a pallet laid upon the bench against the wall in a far corner of the room, and he turned over so often that at last he fell upon the floor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He tried hard not to cry, but he could not quite help it.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

set down according to a plan

From this reading He was lying on a pallet laid upon the bench against the wall in a far corner of the room, and he turned over so often that at last he fell upon the floor.

immediately past

From this reading He was lying on a pallet laid upon the bench against the wall in a far corner of the room, and he turned over so often that at last he fell upon the floor.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY SLEEPLESS The little boy could not sleep.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading He was lying on a pallet laid upon the bench against the wall in a far corner of the room, and he turned over so often that at last he fell upon the floor.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY SLEEPLESS The little boy could not sleep.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He was lying on a pallet laid upon the bench against the wall in a far corner of the room, and he turned over so often that at last he fell upon the floor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other grandmother picked him up and cuddled him in her arms.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was lying on a pallet laid upon the bench against the wall in a far corner of the room, and he turned over so often that at last he fell upon the floor.

the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art

From this reading He was lying on a pallet laid upon the bench against the wall in a far corner of the room, and he turned over so often that at last he fell upon the floor.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading The other grandmother picked him up and cuddled him in her arms.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He tried hard not to cry, but he could not quite help it.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY SLEEPLESS The little boy could not sleep.

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY SLEEPLESS The little boy could not sleep.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was lying on a pallet laid upon the bench against the wall in a far corner of the room, and he turned over so often that at last he fell upon the floor.

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

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY SLEEPLESS The little boy could not sleep.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

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

From this reading He tried hard not to cry, but he could not quite help it.

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

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He tried hard not to cry, but he could not quite help it.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He was lying on a pallet laid upon the bench against the wall in a far corner of the room, and he turned over so often that at last he fell upon the floor.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

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

From this reading The other grandmother picked him up and cuddled him in her arms.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was lying on a pallet laid upon the bench against the wall in a far corner of the room, and he turned over so often that at last he fell upon the floor.

precisely as stated

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading He was lying on a pallet laid upon the bench against the wall in a far corner of the room, and he turned over so often that at last he fell upon the floor.

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

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

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

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.

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

From this reading The room was full of people very excitedly talking about the action of the zemstvo on some subject of importance, and although he did not understand a word that they were saying, the talking and the thought of to-morrow's journey kept him awake.