Chapter XII

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

From this reading A GENDARME'S SISTER.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading In the evening he was to make the acquaintance of Clara Yavner, the heroine of the Pievakin "demonstration."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The affair kept Pavel in bad humour, but that morning his mind was occupied by the thought that there was an interesting meeting in store for him.

anew

From this reading Once again he was going to plead with him to give up his scheme.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The affair kept Pavel in bad humour, but that morning his mind was occupied by the thought that there was an interesting meeting in store for him.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading The affair kept Pavel in bad humour, but that morning his mind was occupied by the thought that there was an interesting meeting in store for him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The affair kept Pavel in bad humour, but that morning his mind was occupied by the thought that there was an interesting meeting in store for him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The affair kept Pavel in bad humour, but that morning his mind was occupied by the thought that there was an interesting meeting in store for him.

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From this reading In the evening he was to make the acquaintance of Clara Yavner, the heroine of the Pievakin "demonstration."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading In the evening he was to make the acquaintance of Clara Yavner, the heroine of the Pievakin "demonstration."

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading In the evening he was to make the acquaintance of Clara Yavner, the heroine of the Pievakin "demonstration."

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

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From this reading A GENDARME'S SISTER.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Once again he was going to plead with him to give up his scheme.

the act of departing

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

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

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

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

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading In the evening he was to make the acquaintance of Clara Yavner, the heroine of the Pievakin "demonstration."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Once again he was going to plead with him to give up his scheme.

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

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading The affair kept Pavel in bad humour, but that morning his mind was occupied by the thought that there was an interesting meeting in store for him.

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

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The affair kept Pavel in bad humour, but that morning his mind was occupied by the thought that there was an interesting meeting in store for him.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The affair kept Pavel in bad humour, but that morning his mind was occupied by the thought that there was an interesting meeting in store for him.

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From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

engage in

From this reading In the evening he was to make the acquaintance of Clara Yavner, the heroine of the Pievakin "demonstration."

come together

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The affair kept Pavel in bad humour, but that morning his mind was occupied by the thought that there was an interesting meeting in store for him.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The affair kept Pavel in bad humour, but that morning his mind was occupied by the thought that there was an interesting meeting in store for him.

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

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The affair kept Pavel in bad humour, but that morning his mind was occupied by the thought that there was an interesting meeting in store for him.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The affair kept Pavel in bad humour, but that morning his mind was occupied by the thought that there was an interesting meeting in store for him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the evening he was to make the acquaintance of Clara Yavner, the heroine of the Pievakin "demonstration."

on one occasion

From this reading Once again he was going to plead with him to give up his scheme.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

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

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

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

From this reading In the evening he was to make the acquaintance of Clara Yavner, the heroine of the Pievakin "demonstration."

appeal or request earnestly

From this reading Once again he was going to plead with him to give up his scheme.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Once again he was going to plead with him to give up his scheme.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading A GENDARME'S SISTER.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The affair kept Pavel in bad humour, but that morning his mind was occupied by the thought that there was an interesting meeting in store for him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

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

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The affair kept Pavel in bad humour, but that morning his mind was occupied by the thought that there was an interesting meeting in store for him.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The affair kept Pavel in bad humour, but that morning his mind was occupied by the thought that there was an interesting meeting in store for him.

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

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Once again he was going to plead with him to give up his scheme.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

at the time that

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

which person or people

From this reading When Pavel told his mother that he was going out he expected to meet Makar, who had been in Miroslav for the past four days.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Once again he was going to plead with him to give up his scheme.

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

From this reading In the evening he was to make the acquaintance of Clara Yavner, the heroine of the Pievakin "demonstration."