Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Yes—there’s no question about it,” he said to himself; “my whole end and aim in life is _there_ now!

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading “Yes—there’s no question about it,” he said to himself; “my whole end and aim in life is _there_ now!

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading “Hm!” he thought, anxiously, “he understands the state of the case only too well; he’ll take it out of me by means of Liza!”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

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

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading His heart beat quicker when he reflected that to-day—in a couple of hours—he would see _his own_ Liza once more.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The dear image of the poor little girl danced before his eyes.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Hm!” he thought, anxiously, “he understands the state of the case only too well; he’ll take it out of me by means of Liza!”

an occurrence of something

From this reading “Hm!” he thought, anxiously, “he understands the state of the case only too well; he’ll take it out of me by means of Liza!”

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading His heart beat quicker when he reflected that to-day—in a couple of hours—he would see _his own_ Liza once more.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading The dear image of the poor little girl danced before his eyes.

dearly loved

From this reading The dear image of the poor little girl danced before his eyes.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading “Yes—there’s no question about it,” he said to himself; “my whole end and aim in life is _there_ now!

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The dear image of the poor little girl danced before his eyes.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

a young female

From this reading The dear image of the poor little girl danced before his eyes.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

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

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

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

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

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

From this reading “Hm!” he thought, anxiously, “he understands the state of the case only too well; he’ll take it out of me by means of Liza!”

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading His heart beat quicker when he reflected that to-day—in a couple of hours—he would see _his own_ Liza once more.

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

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading “Yes—there’s no question about it,” he said to himself; “my whole end and aim in life is _there_ now!

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

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

a metric unit of length equal to 100 meters

From this reading “Hm!” he thought, anxiously, “he understands the state of the case only too well; he’ll take it out of me by means of Liza!”

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading His heart beat quicker when he reflected that to-day—in a couple of hours—he would see _his own_ Liza once more.

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

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading The dear image of the poor little girl danced before his eyes.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

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

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

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

From this reading “Yes—there’s no question about it,” he said to himself; “my whole end and aim in life is _there_ now!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Hm!” he thought, anxiously, “he understands the state of the case only too well; he’ll take it out of me by means of Liza!”

immediately past

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “Yes—there’s no question about it,” he said to himself; “my whole end and aim in life is _there_ now!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The dear image of the poor little girl danced before his eyes.

similar to the striped mullet and takes its place in the Caribbean region

From this reading “Hm!” he thought, anxiously, “he understands the state of the case only too well; he’ll take it out of me by means of Liza!”

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Hm!” he thought, anxiously, “he understands the state of the case only too well; he’ll take it out of me by means of Liza!”

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading “Hm!” he thought, anxiously, “he understands the state of the case only too well; he’ll take it out of me by means of Liza!”

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading His heart beat quicker when he reflected that to-day—in a couple of hours—he would see _his own_ Liza once more.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Yes—there’s no question about it,” he said to himself; “my whole end and aim in life is _there_ now!

as follows

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

not any; not one

From this reading “Yes—there’s no question about it,” he said to himself; “my whole end and aim in life is _there_ now!

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “Yes—there’s no question about it,” he said to himself; “my whole end and aim in life is _there_ now!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

on one occasion

From this reading His heart beat quicker when he reflected that to-day—in a couple of hours—he would see _his own_ Liza once more.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

and nothing more

From this reading “Hm!” he thought, anxiously, “he understands the state of the case only too well; he’ll take it out of me by means of Liza!”

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Hm!” he thought, anxiously, “he understands the state of the case only too well; he’ll take it out of me by means of Liza!”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His heart beat quicker when he reflected that to-day—in a couple of hours—he would see _his own_ Liza once more.

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

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

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

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

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

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The dear image of the poor little girl danced before his eyes.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading “Yes—there’s no question about it,” he said to himself; “my whole end and aim in life is _there_ now!

more quickly

From this reading His heart beat quicker when he reflected that to-day—in a couple of hours—he would see _his own_ Liza once more.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Yes—there’s no question about it,” he said to himself; “my whole end and aim in life is _there_ now!

Identical; not different.

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading His heart beat quicker when he reflected that to-day—in a couple of hours—he would see _his own_ Liza once more.

inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading “Hm!” he thought, anxiously, “he understands the state of the case only too well; he’ll take it out of me by means of Liza!”

carry out

From this reading “Hm!” he thought, anxiously, “he understands the state of the case only too well; he’ll take it out of me by means of Liza!”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

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

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Yes—there’s no question about it,” he said to himself; “my whole end and aim in life is _there_ now!

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

From this reading “Yes—there’s no question about it,” he said to himself; “my whole end and aim in life is _there_ now!

a special situation

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

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

From this reading “Hm!” he thought, anxiously, “he understands the state of the case only too well; he’ll take it out of me by means of Liza!”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

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

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

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

From this reading His heart beat quicker when he reflected that to-day—in a couple of hours—he would see _his own_ Liza once more.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “Hm!” he thought, anxiously, “he understands the state of the case only too well; he’ll take it out of me by means of Liza!”

third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading “Hm!” he thought, anxiously, “he understands the state of the case only too well; he’ll take it out of me by means of Liza!”

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

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

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From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Hm!” he thought, anxiously, “he understands the state of the case only too well; he’ll take it out of me by means of Liza!”

at the time that

From this reading His heart beat quicker when he reflected that to-day—in a couple of hours—he would see _his own_ Liza once more.

during the time that

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

which person or people

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading “Yes—there’s no question about it,” he said to himself; “my whole end and aim in life is _there_ now!

in the company of; together with

From this reading Next morning, while waiting for Pavel Pavlovitch, who had promised to be in good time in order to drive down to the Pogoryeltseffs with him, Velchaninoff walked up and down the room, sipped his coffee, and every other minute reflected upon one and the same idea; namely, that he felt like a man who had awaked from sleep with the deep impression of having received a box on the ear the last thing at night.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading His heart beat quicker when he reflected that to-day—in a couple of hours—he would see _his own_ Liza once more.

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes—there’s no question about it,” he said to himself; “my whole end and aim in life is _there_ now!