17th
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From this reading On Tuesday, February 17th, at about six o'clock in the evening, Pavel and Makar were sauntering through the streets of the Vassili Island.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On Tuesday, February 17th, at about six o'clock in the evening, Pavel and Makar were sauntering through the streets of the Vassili Island.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading When they reached the Neva, Pavel cast a glance across, in the direction of the Winter Palace.
aftermathnounUS /ˈæftərmæθ/
the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Tuesday, February 17th, at about six o'clock in the evening, Pavel and Makar were sauntering through the streets of the Vassili Island.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On Tuesday, February 17th, at about six o'clock in the evening, Pavel and Makar were sauntering through the streets of the Vassili Island.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
put or send forth
From this reading When they reached the Neva, Pavel cast a glance across, in the direction of the Winter Palace.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Their conversation languished.
CZAR'SnounUS /zɑːrz/
possessive form of “czar” — a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading THE CZAR'S ESCAPE.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading When they reached the Neva, Pavel cast a glance across, in the direction of the Winter Palace.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE CZAR'S ESCAPE.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On Tuesday, February 17th, at about six o'clock in the evening, Pavel and Makar were sauntering through the streets of the Vassili Island.
experiencingverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading On Tuesday, February 17th, at about six o'clock in the evening, Pavel and Makar were sauntering through the streets of the Vassili Island.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading When they reached the Neva, Pavel cast a glance across, in the direction of the Winter Palace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
heart-to-heartnoun
an intimate talk in private
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On Tuesday, February 17th, at about six o'clock in the evening, Pavel and Makar were sauntering through the streets of the Vassili Island.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading On Tuesday, February 17th, at about six o'clock in the evening, Pavel and Makar were sauntering through the streets of the Vassili Island.
languishedverbUS /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃt/
past form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
From this reading Their conversation languished.
Makar
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From this reading On Tuesday, February 17th, at about six o'clock in the evening, Pavel and Makar were sauntering through the streets of the Vassili Island.
Makar's
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From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
the force of workers available
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
NevanounUS /ˈneɪvə/
a river in northwestern Russia flowing generally west into the Gulf of Finland
From this reading When they reached the Neva, Pavel cast a glance across, in the direction of the Winter Palace.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading On Tuesday, February 17th, at about six o'clock in the evening, Pavel and Makar were sauntering through the streets of the Vassili Island.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Tuesday, February 17th, at about six o'clock in the evening, Pavel and Makar were sauntering through the streets of the Vassili Island.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Tuesday, February 17th, at about six o'clock in the evening, Pavel and Makar were sauntering through the streets of the Vassili Island.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading When they reached the Neva, Pavel cast a glance across, in the direction of the Winter Palace.
Pavel
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From this reading On Tuesday, February 17th, at about six o'clock in the evening, Pavel and Makar were sauntering through the streets of the Vassili Island.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When they reached the Neva, Pavel cast a glance across, in the direction of the Winter Palace.
sauntering
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From this reading On Tuesday, February 17th, at about six o'clock in the evening, Pavel and Makar were sauntering through the streets of the Vassili Island.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading On Tuesday, February 17th, at about six o'clock in the evening, Pavel and Makar were sauntering through the streets of the Vassili Island.
snow-dappled
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From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On Tuesday, February 17th, at about six o'clock in the evening, Pavel and Makar were sauntering through the streets of the Vassili Island.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CZAR'S ESCAPE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their conversation languished.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On Tuesday, February 17th, at about six o'clock in the evening, Pavel and Makar were sauntering through the streets of the Vassili Island.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading On Tuesday, February 17th, at about six o'clock in the evening, Pavel and Makar were sauntering through the streets of the Vassili Island.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
Vassili
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From this reading On Tuesday, February 17th, at about six o'clock in the evening, Pavel and Makar were sauntering through the streets of the Vassili Island.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On Tuesday, February 17th, at about six o'clock in the evening, Pavel and Makar were sauntering through the streets of the Vassili Island.
at the time that
From this reading When they reached the Neva, Pavel cast a glance across, in the direction of the Winter Palace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading When they reached the Neva, Pavel cast a glance across, in the direction of the Winter Palace.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading While indoors they had had another discussion of Makar's scheme, a heart-to-heart talk in which Pavel showed signs of yielding; and now that they were out in the snow-dappled night they were experiencing that feeling of embarrassment which is the aftermath of sentimental communion between two men.
