used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the latter left the room, she glanced suspiciously at Maria Alexandrovna, and observed that the latter was in a high state of agitation.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading As the latter left the room, she glanced suspiciously at Maria Alexandrovna, and observed that the latter was in a high state of agitation.
Alexandrovna
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From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Probably he’s drunk already!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the latter left the room, she glanced suspiciously at Maria Alexandrovna, and observed that the latter was in a high state of agitation.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading “I’m sure that rascal Nikitka will spoil the dinner!
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Probably he’s drunk already!”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading As the latter left the room, she glanced suspiciously at Maria Alexandrovna, and observed that the latter was in a high state of agitation.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
he's
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From this reading Probably he’s drunk already!”
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading As the latter left the room, she glanced suspiciously at Maria Alexandrovna, and observed that the latter was in a high state of agitation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m sure that rascal Nikitka will spoil the dinner!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading As the latter left the room, she glanced suspiciously at Maria Alexandrovna, and observed that the latter was in a high state of agitation.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As the latter left the room, she glanced suspiciously at Maria Alexandrovna, and observed that the latter was in a high state of agitation.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
Nastasia
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From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
Nikitka
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From this reading “I’m sure that rascal Nikitka will spoil the dinner!
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading The widow obeyed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the latter left the room, she glanced suspiciously at Maria Alexandrovna, and observed that the latter was in a high state of agitation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
Petrovna
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From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably he’s drunk already!”
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading “I’m sure that rascal Nikitka will spoil the dinner!
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As the latter left the room, she glanced suspiciously at Maria Alexandrovna, and observed that the latter was in a high state of agitation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading “I’m sure that rascal Nikitka will spoil the dinner!
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading As the latter left the room, she glanced suspiciously at Maria Alexandrovna, and observed that the latter was in a high state of agitation.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I’m sure that rascal Nikitka will spoil the dinner!
suspiciouslyadverbUS /səˈspɪʃəsli/
with suspicion
From this reading As the latter left the room, she glanced suspiciously at Maria Alexandrovna, and observed that the latter was in a high state of agitation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I’m sure that rascal Nikitka will spoil the dinner!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the latter left the room, she glanced suspiciously at Maria Alexandrovna, and observed that the latter was in a high state of agitation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading The widow obeyed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I’m sure that rascal Nikitka will spoil the dinner!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Nastasia Petrovna, I think you had better go and see what is doing in the kitchen!” observed Maria Alexandrovna, as she returned from seeing the prince off.
