almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Without indignation or protest, simply, almost mechanically, the old man takes two twenty-kopeck pieces out of his pocket and gives them to the oiler.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Without indignation or protest, simply, almost mechanically, the old man takes two twenty-kopeck pieces out of his pocket and gives them to the oiler.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are going to sell your cattle, I suppose....
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “As you please, only it is my duty to report it at once.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “As you please, only it is my duty to report it at once.”
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It’s good business!”
calmlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmli/
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading He takes them very calmly, too, and looking good-naturedly at the old man enters into conversation.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading “You are going to sell your cattle, I suppose....
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He takes them very calmly, too, and looking good-naturedly at the old man enters into conversation.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “As you please, only it is my duty to report it at once.”
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He takes them very calmly, too, and looking good-naturedly at the old man enters into conversation.
givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Without indignation or protest, simply, almost mechanically, the old man takes two twenty-kopeck pieces out of his pocket and gives them to the oiler.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading “You are going to sell your cattle, I suppose....
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It’s good business!”
good-naturedlyadverbUS /ˈɡʊdˈneɪtʃərdli/
in a good-natured manner
From this reading He takes them very calmly, too, and looking good-naturedly at the old man enters into conversation.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He takes them very calmly, too, and looking good-naturedly at the old man enters into conversation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Without indignation or protest, simply, almost mechanically, the old man takes two twenty-kopeck pieces out of his pocket and gives them to the oiler.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You are going to sell your cattle, I suppose....
indignationnounUS /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Without indignation or protest, simply, almost mechanically, the old man takes two twenty-kopeck pieces out of his pocket and gives them to the oiler.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He takes them very calmly, too, and looking good-naturedly at the old man enters into conversation.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “As you please, only it is my duty to report it at once.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “As you please, only it is my duty to report it at once.”
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It’s good business!”
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He takes them very calmly, too, and looking good-naturedly at the old man enters into conversation.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Without indignation or protest, simply, almost mechanically, the old man takes two twenty-kopeck pieces out of his pocket and gives them to the oiler.
mechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading Without indignation or protest, simply, almost mechanically, the old man takes two twenty-kopeck pieces out of his pocket and gives them to the oiler.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “As you please, only it is my duty to report it at once.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Without indignation or protest, simply, almost mechanically, the old man takes two twenty-kopeck pieces out of his pocket and gives them to the oiler.
oilernounUS /ˈɔɪlər/
a worker who oils engines or machinery
From this reading Without indignation or protest, simply, almost mechanically, the old man takes two twenty-kopeck pieces out of his pocket and gives them to the oiler.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Without indignation or protest, simply, almost mechanically, the old man takes two twenty-kopeck pieces out of his pocket and gives them to the oiler.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading “As you please, only it is my duty to report it at once.”
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading “As you please, only it is my duty to report it at once.”
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Without indignation or protest, simply, almost mechanically, the old man takes two twenty-kopeck pieces out of his pocket and gives them to the oiler.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Without indignation or protest, simply, almost mechanically, the old man takes two twenty-kopeck pieces out of his pocket and gives them to the oiler.
piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Without indignation or protest, simply, almost mechanically, the old man takes two twenty-kopeck pieces out of his pocket and gives them to the oiler.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “As you please, only it is my duty to report it at once.”
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Without indignation or protest, simply, almost mechanically, the old man takes two twenty-kopeck pieces out of his pocket and gives them to the oiler.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Without indignation or protest, simply, almost mechanically, the old man takes two twenty-kopeck pieces out of his pocket and gives them to the oiler.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading “As you please, only it is my duty to report it at once.”
sellverbUS /sel/
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading “You are going to sell your cattle, I suppose....
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading Without indignation or protest, simply, almost mechanically, the old man takes two twenty-kopeck pieces out of his pocket and gives them to the oiler.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading “You are going to sell your cattle, I suppose....
takesnounUS /teɪks/
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Without indignation or protest, simply, almost mechanically, the old man takes two twenty-kopeck pieces out of his pocket and gives them to the oiler.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Without indignation or protest, simply, almost mechanically, the old man takes two twenty-kopeck pieces out of his pocket and gives them to the oiler.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Without indignation or protest, simply, almost mechanically, the old man takes two twenty-kopeck pieces out of his pocket and gives them to the oiler.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “As you please, only it is my duty to report it at once.”
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He takes them very calmly, too, and looking good-naturedly at the old man enters into conversation.
twenty-kopeck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Without indignation or protest, simply, almost mechanically, the old man takes two twenty-kopeck pieces out of his pocket and gives them to the oiler.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Without indignation or protest, simply, almost mechanically, the old man takes two twenty-kopeck pieces out of his pocket and gives them to the oiler.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He takes them very calmly, too, and looking good-naturedly at the old man enters into conversation.
WithoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without indignation or protest, simply, almost mechanically, the old man takes two twenty-kopeck pieces out of his pocket and gives them to the oiler.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “As you please, only it is my duty to report it at once.”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are going to sell your cattle, I suppose....
