used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Below we present a translation of the _Story of Tim_.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The Russians have three grand popular tales, the subjects of which are thievish adventures.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One is called the _Story of Klim_, another is called the _Story of Tim_, and the third is called the _Story of Tom_.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One is called the _Story of Klim_, another is called the _Story of Tim_, and the third is called the _Story of Tom_.
Archimandritenoun
the superior of an abbey of monks
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The Russians have three grand popular tales, the subjects of which are thievish adventures.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
awardedverbUS /əˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “award” — give, especially as an honor or reward
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
BelowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Below we present a translation of the _Story of Tim_.
BORROWverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The Russians have three grand popular tales, the subjects of which are thievish adventures.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The Russians have three grand popular tales, the subjects of which are thievish adventures.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One is called the _Story of Klim_, another is called the _Story of Tim_, and the third is called the _Story of Tom_.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The concluding part, however, in which we are told how Tim’s comrades twice stole the pig from him, and how he twice regained it, is essentially Russian, and is original.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The concluding part, however, in which we are told how Tim’s comrades twice stole the pig from him, and how he twice regained it, is essentially Russian, and is original.
differsverbUS /ˈdɪfərz/
third-person singular of “differ” — be different
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading The concluding part, however, in which we are told how Tim’s comrades twice stole the pig from him, and how he twice regained it, is essentially Russian, and is original.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The Russians have three grand popular tales, the subjects of which are thievish adventures.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The Russians have three grand popular tales, the subjects of which are thievish adventures.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The Russians have three grand popular tales, the subjects of which are thievish adventures.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The Russians have three grand popular tales, the subjects of which are thievish adventures.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The concluding part, however, in which we are told how Tim’s comrades twice stole the pig from him, and how he twice regained it, is essentially Russian, and is original.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The concluding part, however, in which we are told how Tim’s comrades twice stole the pig from him, and how he twice regained it, is essentially Russian, and is original.
how
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From this reading The concluding part, however, in which we are told how Tim’s comrades twice stole the pig from him, and how he twice regained it, is essentially Russian, and is original.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The concluding part, however, in which we are told how Tim’s comrades twice stole the pig from him, and how he twice regained it, is essentially Russian, and is original.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
inquiresverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One is called the _Story of Klim_, another is called the _Story of Tim_, and the third is called the _Story of Tom_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The concluding part, however, in which we are told how Tim’s comrades twice stole the pig from him, and how he twice regained it, is essentially Russian, and is original.
Klim
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From this reading One is called the _Story of Klim_, another is called the _Story of Tim_, and the third is called the _Story of Tom_.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
not any; not one
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The Russians have three grand popular tales, the subjects of which are thievish adventures.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One is called the _Story of Klim_, another is called the _Story of Tim_, and the third is called the _Story of Tom_.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The concluding part, however, in which we are told how Tim’s comrades twice stole the pig from him, and how he twice regained it, is essentially Russian, and is original.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
pelissenoun
a sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
a human being
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
pignounUS /pɪɡ/
domestic swine
From this reading The concluding part, however, in which we are told how Tim’s comrades twice stole the pig from him, and how he twice regained it, is essentially Russian, and is original.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The Russians have three grand popular tales, the subjects of which are thievish adventures.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Below we present a translation of the _Story of Tim_.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading The concluding part, however, in which we are told how Tim’s comrades twice stole the pig from him, and how he twice regained it, is essentially Russian, and is original.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The Russians have three grand popular tales, the subjects of which are thievish adventures.
RussiansnounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The Russians have three grand popular tales, the subjects of which are thievish adventures.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading The concluding part, however, in which we are told how Tim’s comrades twice stole the pig from him, and how he twice regained it, is essentially Russian, and is original.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading One is called the _Story of Klim_, another is called the _Story of Tim_, and the third is called the _Story of Tom_.
story-book
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From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The Russians have three grand popular tales, the subjects of which are thievish adventures.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The Russians have three grand popular tales, the subjects of which are thievish adventures.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The Russians have three grand popular tales, the subjects of which are thievish adventures.
thievishadjective
given to thievery
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The Russians have three grand popular tales, the subjects of which are thievish adventures.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading One is called the _Story of Klim_, another is called the _Story of Tim_, and the third is called the _Story of Tom_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The Russians have three grand popular tales, the subjects of which are thievish adventures.
Tim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One is called the _Story of Klim_, another is called the _Story of Tim_, and the third is called the _Story of Tom_.
Tim's
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From this reading The concluding part, however, in which we are told how Tim’s comrades twice stole the pig from him, and how he twice regained it, is essentially Russian, and is original.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The concluding part, however, in which we are told how Tim’s comrades twice stole the pig from him, and how he twice regained it, is essentially Russian, and is original.
male cat
From this reading One is called the _Story of Klim_, another is called the _Story of Tim_, and the third is called the _Story of Tom_.
TranslatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The Russians have three grand popular tales, the subjects of which are thievish adventures.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading Below we present a translation of the _Story of Tim_.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
two times
From this reading The concluding part, however, in which we are told how Tim’s comrades twice stole the pig from him, and how he twice regained it, is essentially Russian, and is original.
vizirs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Below we present a translation of the _Story of Tim_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The Russians have three grand popular tales, the subjects of which are thievish adventures.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That part of the tale in which Tim inquires of the drowsy Archimandrite as to the person to whom the stolen pelisse is to be awarded, differs in no material point from a portion of a tale narrated in the Turkish story-book of the lady and the forty vizirs.
