used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few weeks later Klimkov began to feel freer and more at ease.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Get acquainted with the servants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few weeks later Klimkov began to feel freer and more at ease.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A few weeks later Klimkov began to feel freer and more at ease.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A few weeks later Klimkov began to feel freer and more at ease.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
cafés
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From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The directions given him were simple and distinct.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading The directions given him were simple and distinct.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
move gently or carefully
From this reading A few weeks later Klimkov began to feel freer and more at ease.
one or the other of two
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading A few weeks later Klimkov began to feel freer and more at ease.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few weeks later Klimkov began to feel freer and more at ease.
freeradjectiveUS /ˈfriːər/
comparative of “free” — not limited or hampered; not under compulsion or restraint
From this reading A few weeks later Klimkov began to feel freer and more at ease.
brought together in one place
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Get acquainted with the servants.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The directions given him were simple and distinct.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Go to such and such a house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The directions given him were simple and distinct.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Go to such and such a house.
Klimkov
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From this reading A few weeks later Klimkov began to feel freer and more at ease.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few weeks later Klimkov began to feel freer and more at ease.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A few weeks later Klimkov began to feel freer and more at ease.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Get acquainted with the servants.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The directions given him were simple and distinct.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
spiesnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Go to such and such a house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few weeks later Klimkov began to feel freer and more at ease.
waresnounUS /werz/
plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A few weeks later Klimkov began to feel freer and more at ease.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The directions given him were simple and distinct.
in or at the place that
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every morning, warmly and comfortably dressed, with a box of small wares on his breast, he went to receive orders either at one of the cafés where the spies gathered, or at a police office, or at the lodging of one of the spies.
