adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
abscondverbUS /æbˈskɑːnd/
run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
actingnounUS /ˈæktɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading Before now, I myself have been a gull, a man lacking balance: for never does youth realise its own insignificance, or know how to wait."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Before now, I myself have been a gull, a man lacking balance: for never does youth realise its own insignificance, or know how to wait."
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before now, I myself have been a gull, a man lacking balance: for never does youth realise its own insignificance, or know how to wait."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
certifiedadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtəfaɪd/
endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
chicken'snounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/
possessive form of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before now, I myself have been a gull, a man lacking balance: for never does youth realise its own insignificance, or know how to wait."
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
drunkadjectiveUS /drʌŋk/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
gullverbUS /ɡʌl/
make a fool or dupe of
From this reading Before now, I myself have been a gull, a man lacking balance: for never does youth realise its own insignificance, or know how to wait."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
how
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From this reading Before now, I myself have been a gull, a man lacking balance: for never does youth realise its own insignificance, or know how to wait."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
infancynounUS /ˈɪnfənsi/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
insignificancenounUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkəns/
the quality of having little or no significance
From this reading Before now, I myself have been a gull, a man lacking balance: for never does youth realise its own insignificance, or know how to wait."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Before now, I myself have been a gull, a man lacking balance: for never does youth realise its own insignificance, or know how to wait."
killedverbUS /kɪld/
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
Kushka
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Before now, I myself have been a gull, a man lacking balance: for never does youth realise its own insignificance, or know how to wait."
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
lightweighted
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From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Before now, I myself have been a gull, a man lacking balance: for never does youth realise its own insignificance, or know how to wait."
Melenti
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From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Before now, I myself have been a gull, a man lacking balance: for never does youth realise its own insignificance, or know how to wait."
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Before now, I myself have been a gull, a man lacking balance: for never does youth realise its own insignificance, or know how to wait."
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There now!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Before now, I myself have been a gull, a man lacking balance: for never does youth realise its own insignificance, or know how to wait."
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Before now, I myself have been a gull, a man lacking balance: for never does youth realise its own insignificance, or know how to wait."
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Before now, I myself have been a gull, a man lacking balance: for never does youth realise its own insignificance, or know how to wait."
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
self-confidentadjectiveUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnfədənt/
showing poise and confidence in your own worth
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
seminarynounUS /ˈseməneri/
a private place of education for the young
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
SiberianounUS /saɪˈbɪriə/
a vast Asian region of Russia; famous for long cold winters
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
SmolensknounUS /smoʊˈlensk/
a city in western Russia on the Dnieper River; scene of severe fighting in World War II
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
sonsnounUS /sʌnz/
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There now!
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Before now, I myself have been a gull, a man lacking balance: for never does youth realise its own insignificance, or know how to wait."
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Of these last, I know that one is acting as a waiter in a hotel at Smolensk, while the other, Melenti, was educated for the Church, sent to study in a seminary, induced to abscond and get into trouble, and eventually dispatched to Siberia.
whilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I too have had sons, one of whom was killed at Kushka (a document has certified to that effect), another was drowned whilst drunk, three more died in infancy, and only two are still alive.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, the Russian is what might be called a 'lightweighted' individual, an individual who, unless he holds himself down by the head, is soon carried off by the wind like a chicken's feather--for we are too self-confident and restless.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Before now, I myself have been a gull, a man lacking balance: for never does youth realise its own insignificance, or know how to wait."
