Chapter XIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

(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 The middle of the street upon which he looked, the pavements, and the houses were all dirty.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The horses plodded along shaking their heads, damp drivers sat on the box-seats, also shaking as if they had come unscrewed.

in addition

From this reading The horses plodded along shaking their heads, damp drivers sat on the box-seats, also shaking as if they had come unscrewed.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading When he had washed and dressed he seated himself at the window.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He sighed as he looked around his room without interest.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He sighed as he looked around his room without interest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When he had washed and dressed he seated himself at the window.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The horses plodded along shaking their heads, damp drivers sat on the box-seats, also shaking as if they had come unscrewed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The horses plodded along shaking their heads, damp drivers sat on the box-seats, also shaking as if they had come unscrewed.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

slightly wet

From this reading The horses plodded along shaking their heads, damp drivers sat on the box-seats, also shaking as if they had come unscrewed.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading The middle of the street upon which he looked, the pavements, and the houses were all dirty.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading When he had washed and dressed he seated himself at the window.

plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading The horses plodded along shaking their heads, damp drivers sat on the box-seats, also shaking as if they had come unscrewed.

favorite

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

a young female

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The horses plodded along shaking their heads, damp drivers sat on the box-seats, also shaking as if they had come unscrewed.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading When he had washed and dressed he seated himself at the window.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

the act of retaining something

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The horses plodded along shaking their heads, damp drivers sat on the box-seats, also shaking as if they had come unscrewed.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The middle of the street upon which he looked, the pavements, and the houses were all dirty.

someone who hunts game

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The horses plodded along shaking their heads, damp drivers sat on the box-seats, also shaking as if they had come unscrewed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He sighed as he looked around his room without interest.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He sighed as he looked around his room without interest.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading The middle of the street upon which he looked, the pavements, and the houses were all dirty.

expressed without speech

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

completely unclothed

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

not any; not one

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The middle of the street upon which he looked, the pavements, and the houses were all dirty.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading The middle of the street upon which he looked, the pavements, and the houses were all dirty.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

inflected form of “plod” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

From this reading The horses plodded along shaking their heads, damp drivers sat on the box-seats, also shaking as if they had come unscrewed.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He sighed as he looked around his room without interest.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The horses plodded along shaking their heads, damp drivers sat on the box-seats, also shaking as if they had come unscrewed.

cut with a saw

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading When he had washed and dressed he seated himself at the window.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading The horses plodded along shaking their heads, damp drivers sat on the box-seats, also shaking as if they had come unscrewed.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading He sighed as he looked around his room without interest.

dependable

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The middle of the street upon which he looked, the pavements, and the houses were all dirty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The horses plodded along shaking their heads, damp drivers sat on the box-seats, also shaking as if they had come unscrewed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The horses plodded along shaking their heads, damp drivers sat on the box-seats, also shaking as if they had come unscrewed.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The horses plodded along shaking their heads, damp drivers sat on the box-seats, also shaking as if they had come unscrewed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The middle of the street upon which he looked, the pavements, and the houses were all dirty.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading When he had washed and dressed he seated himself at the window.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

at the time that

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading When he had washed and dressed he seated himself at the window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He sighed as he looked around his room without interest.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When Yevsey awoke he saw that in the corner to which he had directed his mute prayer there were no ikons, but two pictures on the wall, one representing a hunter with a green feather in his hat kissing a stout girl, the other a fair-haired woman with naked bosom, holding a flower in her hand.