used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading The countess’s advice on that point he knew was sound; those bullets which had grazed him as he rolled in the snow were grim and indisputable evidence that the pursuit of him was a most serious matter.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The countess’s advice on that point he knew was sound; those bullets which had grazed him as he rolled in the snow were grim and indisputable evidence that the pursuit of him was a most serious matter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had to get back to St. Petersburg, and soon, else lose the prized chance of working on at Sonya’s side.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The countess’s advice on that point he knew was sound; those bullets which had grazed him as he rolled in the snow were grim and indisputable evidence that the pursuit of him was a most serious matter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he dared not make straight for the railroad.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He had to get back to St. Petersburg, and soon, else lose the prized chance of working on at Sonya’s side.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
countess's
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From this reading The countess’s advice on that point he knew was sound; those bullets which had grazed him as he rolled in the snow were grim and indisputable evidence that the pursuit of him was a most serious matter.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading But he dared not make straight for the railroad.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
Drexel
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From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
one or the other of two
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
else
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From this reading He had to get back to St. Petersburg, and soon, else lose the prized chance of working on at Sonya’s side.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The countess’s advice on that point he knew was sound; those bullets which had grazed him as he rolled in the snow were grim and indisputable evidence that the pursuit of him was a most serious matter.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he dared not make straight for the railroad.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had to get back to St. Petersburg, and soon, else lose the prized chance of working on at Sonya’s side.
grazedadjectiveUS /ɡreɪzd/
scraped or touched lightly in passing
From this reading The countess’s advice on that point he knew was sound; those bullets which had grazed him as he rolled in the snow were grim and indisputable evidence that the pursuit of him was a most serious matter.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The countess’s advice on that point he knew was sound; those bullets which had grazed him as he rolled in the snow were grim and indisputable evidence that the pursuit of him was a most serious matter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had to get back to St. Petersburg, and soon, else lose the prized chance of working on at Sonya’s side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
to a considerable degree
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The countess’s advice on that point he knew was sound; those bullets which had grazed him as he rolled in the snow were grim and indisputable evidence that the pursuit of him was a most serious matter.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
indisputableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪsˈpjuːtəbəl/
not open to question; obviously true
From this reading The countess’s advice on that point he knew was sound; those bullets which had grazed him as he rolled in the snow were grim and indisputable evidence that the pursuit of him was a most serious matter.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The countess’s advice on that point he knew was sound; those bullets which had grazed him as he rolled in the snow were grim and indisputable evidence that the pursuit of him was a most serious matter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading He had to get back to St. Petersburg, and soon, else lose the prized chance of working on at Sonya’s side.
engage in
From this reading But he dared not make straight for the railroad.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The countess’s advice on that point he knew was sound; those bullets which had grazed him as he rolled in the snow were grim and indisputable evidence that the pursuit of him was a most serious matter.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The countess’s advice on that point he knew was sound; those bullets which had grazed him as he rolled in the snow were grim and indisputable evidence that the pursuit of him was a most serious matter.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he dared not make straight for the railroad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had to get back to St. Petersburg, and soon, else lose the prized chance of working on at Sonya’s side.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had to get back to St. Petersburg, and soon, else lose the prized chance of working on at Sonya’s side.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
patriarchnounUS /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/
title for the heads of the Eastern Orthodox Churches (in Istanbul and Alexandria and Moscow and Jerusalem)
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading He had to get back to St. Petersburg, and soon, else lose the prized chance of working on at Sonya’s side.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The countess’s advice on that point he knew was sound; those bullets which had grazed him as he rolled in the snow were grim and indisputable evidence that the pursuit of him was a most serious matter.
prizedverbUS /praɪzd/
past form of “prize” — hold dear
From this reading He had to get back to St. Petersburg, and soon, else lose the prized chance of working on at Sonya’s side.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading The countess’s advice on that point he knew was sound; those bullets which had grazed him as he rolled in the snow were grim and indisputable evidence that the pursuit of him was a most serious matter.
with speed
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading But he dared not make straight for the railroad.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
relaynounUS /ˈriːleɪ/
the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The countess’s advice on that point he knew was sound; those bullets which had grazed him as he rolled in the snow were grim and indisputable evidence that the pursuit of him was a most serious matter.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
scourverbUS /ˈskaʊər/
examine minutely
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The countess’s advice on that point he knew was sound; those bullets which had grazed him as he rolled in the snow were grim and indisputable evidence that the pursuit of him was a most serious matter.
SHEEPSKINnounUS /ˈʃiːpskɪn/
tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He had to get back to St. Petersburg, and soon, else lose the prized chance of working on at Sonya’s side.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
sleighs
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From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
Sonya's
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From this reading He had to get back to St. Petersburg, and soon, else lose the prized chance of working on at Sonya’s side.
in the near future
From this reading He had to get back to St. Petersburg, and soon, else lose the prized chance of working on at Sonya’s side.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The countess’s advice on that point he knew was sound; those bullets which had grazed him as he rolled in the snow were grim and indisputable evidence that the pursuit of him was a most serious matter.
St
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From this reading He had to get back to St. Petersburg, and soon, else lose the prized chance of working on at Sonya’s side.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
successive (without a break)
From this reading But he dared not make straight for the railroad.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The countess’s advice on that point he knew was sound; those bullets which had grazed him as he rolled in the snow were grim and indisputable evidence that the pursuit of him was a most serious matter.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had to get back to St. Petersburg, and soon, else lose the prized chance of working on at Sonya’s side.
in the direction of
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The countess’s advice on that point he knew was sound; those bullets which had grazed him as he rolled in the snow were grim and indisputable evidence that the pursuit of him was a most serious matter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The countess’s advice on that point he knew was sound; those bullets which had grazed him as he rolled in the snow were grim and indisputable evidence that the pursuit of him was a most serious matter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The countess’s advice on that point he knew was sound; those bullets which had grazed him as he rolled in the snow were grim and indisputable evidence that the pursuit of him was a most serious matter.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
which person or people
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE MAN IN THE SHEEPSKIN COAT Drexel sank down in the fine snow, his back against a patriarch pine that rose without a branch far up towards the stars; and he sat there amid that vast white silence, breathing heavily, and considering what he should next do.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He had to get back to St. Petersburg, and soon, else lose the prized chance of working on at Sonya’s side.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He thought of walking the fifty miles, of riding in a relay of sleighs hired from peasants; but he quickly realised that either method offered little if any chance of escaping the hundreds who would be sent out to scour the country for him, and his mind returned to the railroad.
