adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was coming home in the dusk through a whispering world.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading I On the evening of that very afternoon, Thursday, I again collapsed.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading I On the evening of that very afternoon, Thursday, I again collapsed.
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 All over the streets, everywhere on the broad shining snow, under a blaze of stars so sharp and piercing that the sky seemed strangely close and intimate, the talk went on.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARKOVITCH AND SEMYONOV MARKOVITCH AND SEMYONOV.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading All over the streets, everywhere on the broad shining snow, under a blaze of stars so sharp and piercing that the sky seemed strangely close and intimate, the talk went on.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading All over the streets, everywhere on the broad shining snow, under a blaze of stars so sharp and piercing that the sky seemed strangely close and intimate, the talk went on.
cab-driver
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading All over the streets, everywhere on the broad shining snow, under a blaze of stars so sharp and piercing that the sky seemed strangely close and intimate, the talk went on.
collapsedverbUS /kəˈlæpst/
past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically
From this reading I On the evening of that very afternoon, Thursday, I again collapsed.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading I was coming home in the dusk through a whispering world.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading I was coming home in the dusk through a whispering world.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I On the evening of that very afternoon, Thursday, I again collapsed.
everywhereadverbUS /ˈevriwer/
to or in any or all places
From this reading All over the streets, everywhere on the broad shining snow, under a blaze of stars so sharp and piercing that the sky seemed strangely close and intimate, the talk went on.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
GroupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I was coming home in the dusk through a whispering world.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I On the evening of that very afternoon, Thursday, I again collapsed.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was coming home in the dusk through a whispering world.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading All over the streets, everywhere on the broad shining snow, under a blaze of stars so sharp and piercing that the sky seemed strangely close and intimate, the talk went on.
irrespectiveadverbUS /ˌɪrəˈspektɪv/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
maid-servant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
MARKOVITCH
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From this reading MARKOVITCH AND SEMYONOV MARKOVITCH AND SEMYONOV.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I On the evening of that very afternoon, Thursday, I again collapsed.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I On the evening of that very afternoon, Thursday, I again collapsed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All over the streets, everywhere on the broad shining snow, under a blaze of stars so sharp and piercing that the sky seemed strangely close and intimate, the talk went on.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading All over the streets, everywhere on the broad shining snow, under a blaze of stars so sharp and piercing that the sky seemed strangely close and intimate, the talk went on.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All over the streets, everywhere on the broad shining snow, under a blaze of stars so sharp and piercing that the sky seemed strangely close and intimate, the talk went on.
SEMYONOV
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From this reading MARKOVITCH AND SEMYONOV MARKOVITCH AND SEMYONOV.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading All over the streets, everywhere on the broad shining snow, under a blaze of stars so sharp and piercing that the sky seemed strangely close and intimate, the talk went on.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading All over the streets, everywhere on the broad shining snow, under a blaze of stars so sharp and piercing that the sky seemed strangely close and intimate, the talk went on.
shopman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading All over the streets, everywhere on the broad shining snow, under a blaze of stars so sharp and piercing that the sky seemed strangely close and intimate, the talk went on.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading All over the streets, everywhere on the broad shining snow, under a blaze of stars so sharp and piercing that the sky seemed strangely close and intimate, the talk went on.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All over the streets, everywhere on the broad shining snow, under a blaze of stars so sharp and piercing that the sky seemed strangely close and intimate, the talk went on.
soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
starsnounUS /stɑːrz/
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading All over the streets, everywhere on the broad shining snow, under a blaze of stars so sharp and piercing that the sky seemed strangely close and intimate, the talk went on.
stoutadjectiveUS /staʊt/
dependable
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
strangelyadverbUS /ˈstreɪndʒli/
in a strange manner
From this reading All over the streets, everywhere on the broad shining snow, under a blaze of stars so sharp and piercing that the sky seemed strangely close and intimate, the talk went on.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading All over the streets, everywhere on the broad shining snow, under a blaze of stars so sharp and piercing that the sky seemed strangely close and intimate, the talk went on.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading All over the streets, everywhere on the broad shining snow, under a blaze of stars so sharp and piercing that the sky seemed strangely close and intimate, the talk went on.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I On the evening of that very afternoon, Thursday, I again collapsed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I On the evening of that very afternoon, Thursday, I again collapsed.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I was coming home in the dusk through a whispering world.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading I On the evening of that very afternoon, Thursday, I again collapsed.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading All over the streets, everywhere on the broad shining snow, under a blaze of stars so sharp and piercing that the sky seemed strangely close and intimate, the talk went on.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I On the evening of that very afternoon, Thursday, I again collapsed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was coming home in the dusk through a whispering world.
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading All over the streets, everywhere on the broad shining snow, under a blaze of stars so sharp and piercing that the sky seemed strangely close and intimate, the talk went on.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading I was coming home in the dusk through a whispering world.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Groups everywhere and groups irrespective of all class distinction--a well-to-do woman in rich furs, a peasant woman with a shawl over her head, a wild, bearded soldier, a stout, important officer, a maid-servant, a cab-driver, a shopman--talking, talking, talking, talking....
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I was coming home in the dusk through a whispering world.
