used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE STORM A Russian village kabak, with a smoking lamp, of which the chimney is broken.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The greasy curtains drawn across the small windows exclude the faintest possibility of a draught.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The moujik does not like a draught; in fact, he hates the fresh air of heaven.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The atmosphere of this particular inn is not unlike that of every other inn in the White Empire, inasmuch as it is heavily seasoned with the scent of cabbage soup.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The atmosphere of this particular inn is not unlike that of every other inn in the White Empire, inasmuch as it is heavily seasoned with the scent of cabbage soup.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Air that has been breathed three or four times over is the air for him; it is warmer.
uttered without voice
From this reading Air that has been breathed three or four times over is the air for him; it is warmer.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE STORM A Russian village kabak, with a smoking lamp, of which the chimney is broken.
cabbagenounUS /ˈkæbədʒ/
any of various types of cabbage
From this reading The atmosphere of this particular inn is not unlike that of every other inn in the White Empire, inasmuch as it is heavily seasoned with the scent of cabbage soup.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE STORM A Russian village kabak, with a smoking lamp, of which the chimney is broken.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The greasy curtains drawn across the small windows exclude the faintest possibility of a draught.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moujik does not like a draught; in fact, he hates the fresh air of heaven.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading The greasy curtains drawn across the small windows exclude the faintest possibility of a draught.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The greasy curtains drawn across the small windows exclude the faintest possibility of a draught.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE STORM A Russian village kabak, with a smoking lamp, of which the chimney is broken.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading The atmosphere of this particular inn is not unlike that of every other inn in the White Empire, inasmuch as it is heavily seasoned with the scent of cabbage soup.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The atmosphere of this particular inn is not unlike that of every other inn in the White Empire, inasmuch as it is heavily seasoned with the scent of cabbage soup.
excludeverbUS /ɪkˈskluːd/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading The greasy curtains drawn across the small windows exclude the faintest possibility of a draught.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The moujik does not like a draught; in fact, he hates the fresh air of heaven.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The greasy curtains drawn across the small windows exclude the faintest possibility of a draught.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Air that has been breathed three or four times over is the air for him; it is warmer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Air that has been breathed three or four times over is the air for him; it is warmer.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The moujik does not like a draught; in fact, he hates the fresh air of heaven.
greasyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːsi/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading The greasy curtains drawn across the small windows exclude the faintest possibility of a draught.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Air that has been breathed three or four times over is the air for him; it is warmer.
hatesnounUS /heɪts/
plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading The moujik does not like a draught; in fact, he hates the fresh air of heaven.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The moujik does not like a draught; in fact, he hates the fresh air of heaven.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The moujik does not like a draught; in fact, he hates the fresh air of heaven.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The atmosphere of this particular inn is not unlike that of every other inn in the White Empire, inasmuch as it is heavily seasoned with the scent of cabbage soup.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Air that has been breathed three or four times over is the air for him; it is warmer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The moujik does not like a draught; in fact, he hates the fresh air of heaven.
inasmuch
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From this reading The atmosphere of this particular inn is not unlike that of every other inn in the White Empire, inasmuch as it is heavily seasoned with the scent of cabbage soup.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The atmosphere of this particular inn is not unlike that of every other inn in the White Empire, inasmuch as it is heavily seasoned with the scent of cabbage soup.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE STORM A Russian village kabak, with a smoking lamp, of which the chimney is broken.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Air that has been breathed three or four times over is the air for him; it is warmer.
kabak
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From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE STORM A Russian village kabak, with a smoking lamp, of which the chimney is broken.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE STORM A Russian village kabak, with a smoking lamp, of which the chimney is broken.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The moujik does not like a draught; in fact, he hates the fresh air of heaven.
moujiknoun
a Russian peasant (especially prior to 1917)
From this reading The moujik does not like a draught; in fact, he hates the fresh air of heaven.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The moujik does not like a draught; in fact, he hates the fresh air of heaven.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE STORM A Russian village kabak, with a smoking lamp, of which the chimney is broken.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE STORM A Russian village kabak, with a smoking lamp, of which the chimney is broken.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Air that has been breathed three or four times over is the air for him; it is warmer.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The atmosphere of this particular inn is not unlike that of every other inn in the White Empire, inasmuch as it is heavily seasoned with the scent of cabbage soup.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Air that has been breathed three or four times over is the air for him; it is warmer.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The atmosphere of this particular inn is not unlike that of every other inn in the White Empire, inasmuch as it is heavily seasoned with the scent of cabbage soup.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading The greasy curtains drawn across the small windows exclude the faintest possibility of a draught.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE STORM A Russian village kabak, with a smoking lamp, of which the chimney is broken.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading The atmosphere of this particular inn is not unlike that of every other inn in the White Empire, inasmuch as it is heavily seasoned with the scent of cabbage soup.
seasonedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənd/
aged or processed
From this reading The atmosphere of this particular inn is not unlike that of every other inn in the White Empire, inasmuch as it is heavily seasoned with the scent of cabbage soup.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The greasy curtains drawn across the small windows exclude the faintest possibility of a draught.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE STORM A Russian village kabak, with a smoking lamp, of which the chimney is broken.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading The atmosphere of this particular inn is not unlike that of every other inn in the White Empire, inasmuch as it is heavily seasoned with the scent of cabbage soup.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE STORM A Russian village kabak, with a smoking lamp, of which the chimney is broken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Air that has been breathed three or four times over is the air for him; it is warmer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE STORM A Russian village kabak, with a smoking lamp, of which the chimney is broken.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The atmosphere of this particular inn is not unlike that of every other inn in the White Empire, inasmuch as it is heavily seasoned with the scent of cabbage soup.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Air that has been breathed three or four times over is the air for him; it is warmer.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Air that has been breathed three or four times over is the air for him; it is warmer.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading The atmosphere of this particular inn is not unlike that of every other inn in the White Empire, inasmuch as it is heavily seasoned with the scent of cabbage soup.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE STORM A Russian village kabak, with a smoking lamp, of which the chimney is broken.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading Air that has been breathed three or four times over is the air for him; it is warmer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE STORM A Russian village kabak, with a smoking lamp, of which the chimney is broken.
a Caucasian
From this reading The atmosphere of this particular inn is not unlike that of every other inn in the White Empire, inasmuch as it is heavily seasoned with the scent of cabbage soup.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The greasy curtains drawn across the small windows exclude the faintest possibility of a draught.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE STORM A Russian village kabak, with a smoking lamp, of which the chimney is broken.
