used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I knew how much he disliked the Count and what reports he had set in circulation in the district about the man at whose table he was now eating tongue and green peas with such appetite and drinking ten-year-old liqueur.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I knew how much he disliked the Count and what reports he had set in circulation in the district about the man at whose table he was now eating tongue and green peas with such appetite and drinking ten-year-old liqueur.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading I knew how much he disliked the Count and what reports he had set in circulation in the district about the man at whose table he was now eating tongue and green peas with such appetite and drinking ten-year-old liqueur.
armchairsnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃerz/
plural of “armchair” — chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading With both hands the Count pointed to two men who, seated in soft armchairs, were partaking of cold tongue.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Having exchanged bows, I looked with astonishment at Kalinin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having exchanged bows, I looked with astonishment at Kalinin.
Babaev
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From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
the two together, not just one
From this reading With both hands the Count pointed to two men who, seated in soft armchairs, were partaking of cold tongue.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Having exchanged bows, I looked with astonishment at Kalinin.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading I knew how much he disliked the Count and what reports he had set in circulation in the district about the man at whose table he was now eating tongue and green peas with such appetite and drinking ten-year-old liqueur.
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 With both hands the Count pointed to two men who, seated in soft armchairs, were partaking of cold tongue.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How could a respectable man explain such a visit?
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading With both hands the Count pointed to two men who, seated in soft armchairs, were partaking of cold tongue.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading I knew how much he disliked the Count and what reports he had set in circulation in the district about the man at whose table he was now eating tongue and green peas with such appetite and drinking ten-year-old liqueur.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading I knew how much he disliked the Count and what reports he had set in circulation in the district about the man at whose table he was now eating tongue and green peas with such appetite and drinking ten-year-old liqueur.
the act of consuming food
From this reading I knew how much he disliked the Count and what reports he had set in circulation in the district about the man at whose table he was now eating tongue and green peas with such appetite and drinking ten-year-old liqueur.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Having exchanged bows, I looked with astonishment at Kalinin.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading How could a respectable man explain such a visit?
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading I knew how much he disliked the Count and what reports he had set in circulation in the district about the man at whose table he was now eating tongue and green peas with such appetite and drinking ten-year-old liqueur.
grey-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading With both hands the Count pointed to two men who, seated in soft armchairs, were partaking of cold tongue.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having exchanged bows, I looked with astonishment at Kalinin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I knew how much he disliked the Count and what reports he had set in circulation in the district about the man at whose table he was now eating tongue and green peas with such appetite and drinking ten-year-old liqueur.
how
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From this reading I knew how much he disliked the Count and what reports he had set in circulation in the district about the man at whose table he was now eating tongue and green peas with such appetite and drinking ten-year-old liqueur.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With both hands the Count pointed to two men who, seated in soft armchairs, were partaking of cold tongue.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
Kalininnoun
soviet statesman and head of state of the USSR (1875-1946)
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
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 I knew how much he disliked the Count and what reports he had set in circulation in the district about the man at whose table he was now eating tongue and green peas with such appetite and drinking ten-year-old liqueur.
landownernounUS /ˈlændoʊnər/
a holder or proprietor of land
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
liqueurnounUS /lɪˈkɜːr/
strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
From this reading I knew how much he disliked the Count and what reports he had set in circulation in the district about the man at whose table he was now eating tongue and green peas with such appetite and drinking ten-year-old liqueur.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Having exchanged bows, I looked with astonishment at Kalinin.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
the force of workers available
From this reading With both hands the Count pointed to two men who, seated in soft armchairs, were partaking of cold tongue.
moonlikeadjectiveUS /ˈmuːnlaɪk/
resembling the moon in shape
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I knew how much he disliked the Count and what reports he had set in circulation in the district about the man at whose table he was now eating tongue and green peas with such appetite and drinking ten-year-old liqueur.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I knew how much he disliked the Count and what reports he had set in circulation in the district about the man at whose table he was now eating tongue and green peas with such appetite and drinking ten-year-old liqueur.
held or filled or in use
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With both hands the Count pointed to two men who, seated in soft armchairs, were partaking of cold tongue.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
partaking
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From this reading With both hands the Count pointed to two men who, seated in soft armchairs, were partaking of cold tongue.
patenounUS /peɪt/
liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
peasnounUS /piːz/
plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading I knew how much he disliked the Count and what reports he had set in circulation in the district about the man at whose table he was now eating tongue and green peas with such appetite and drinking ten-year-old liqueur.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
having a point
From this reading With both hands the Count pointed to two men who, seated in soft armchairs, were partaking of cold tongue.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading I knew how much he disliked the Count and what reports he had set in circulation in the district about the man at whose table he was now eating tongue and green peas with such appetite and drinking ten-year-old liqueur.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading How could a respectable man explain such a visit?
possessing material wealth
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading With both hands the Count pointed to two men who, seated in soft armchairs, were partaking of cold tongue.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I knew how much he disliked the Count and what reports he had set in circulation in the district about the man at whose table he was now eating tongue and green peas with such appetite and drinking ten-year-old liqueur.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading With both hands the Count pointed to two men who, seated in soft armchairs, were partaking of cold tongue.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I knew how much he disliked the Count and what reports he had set in circulation in the district about the man at whose table he was now eating tongue and green peas with such appetite and drinking ten-year-old liqueur.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading I knew how much he disliked the Count and what reports he had set in circulation in the district about the man at whose table he was now eating tongue and green peas with such appetite and drinking ten-year-old liqueur.
ten-year-old
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From this reading I knew how much he disliked the Count and what reports he had set in circulation in the district about the man at whose table he was now eating tongue and green peas with such appetite and drinking ten-year-old liqueur.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With both hands the Count pointed to two men who, seated in soft armchairs, were partaking of cold tongue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With both hands the Count pointed to two men who, seated in soft armchairs, were partaking of cold tongue.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading With both hands the Count pointed to two men who, seated in soft armchairs, were partaking of cold tongue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With both hands the Count pointed to two men who, seated in soft armchairs, were partaking of cold tongue.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading How could a respectable man explain such a visit?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In one I had the vexation of recognizing the Justice of the Peace, Kalinin; the other, a little grey-haired man with a large moonlike bald pate, was my good friend, Babaev, a rich landowner who occupied the post of perpetual member of our district council.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With both hands the Count pointed to two men who, seated in soft armchairs, were partaking of cold tongue.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I knew how much he disliked the Count and what reports he had set in circulation in the district about the man at whose table he was now eating tongue and green peas with such appetite and drinking ten-year-old liqueur.
which person or people
From this reading With both hands the Count pointed to two men who, seated in soft armchairs, were partaking of cold tongue.
belonging to which person
From this reading I knew how much he disliked the Count and what reports he had set in circulation in the district about the man at whose table he was now eating tongue and green peas with such appetite and drinking ten-year-old liqueur.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With both hands the Count pointed to two men who, seated in soft armchairs, were partaking of cold tongue.
