Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading They all looked at one another in amazement.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading They all looked at one another in amazement.

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

From this reading The very sound of this voice suggested something gentle, fresh, and well-bred.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading They all looked at one another in amazement.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Is Mr. Nejdanov at home?”

a male singer

From this reading Paklin had already taken up his hat, when suddenly, without the slightest warning, a wonderfully pleasant, manly baritone was heard from the passage.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The very sound of this voice suggested something gentle, fresh, and well-bred.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading The very sound of this voice suggested something gentle, fresh, and well-bred.

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

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Paklin had already taken up his hat, when suddenly, without the slightest warning, a wonderfully pleasant, manly baritone was heard from the passage.

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

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Paklin had already taken up his hat, when suddenly, without the slightest warning, a wonderfully pleasant, manly baritone was heard from the passage.

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

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading “Is Mr. Nejdanov at home?”

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

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

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

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

From this reading “Is Mr. Nejdanov at home?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading They all looked at one another in amazement.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading Paklin had already taken up his hat, when suddenly, without the slightest warning, a wonderfully pleasant, manly baritone was heard from the passage.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Is Mr. Nejdanov at home?”

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From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The very sound of this voice suggested something gentle, fresh, and well-bred.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They all looked at one another in amazement.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

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From this reading Paklin had already taken up his hat, when suddenly, without the slightest warning, a wonderfully pleasant, manly baritone was heard from the passage.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Paklin had already taken up his hat, when suddenly, without the slightest warning, a wonderfully pleasant, manly baritone was heard from the passage.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Paklin had already taken up his hat, when suddenly, without the slightest warning, a wonderfully pleasant, manly baritone was heard from the passage.

having a pair of equal and opposite charges

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading Paklin had already taken up his hat, when suddenly, without the slightest warning, a wonderfully pleasant, manly baritone was heard from the passage.

secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The very sound of this voice suggested something gentle, fresh, and well-bred.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The very sound of this voice suggested something gentle, fresh, and well-bred.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Paklin had already taken up his hat, when suddenly, without the slightest warning, a wonderfully pleasant, manly baritone was heard from the passage.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The very sound of this voice suggested something gentle, fresh, and well-bred.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Paklin had already taken up his hat, when suddenly, without the slightest warning, a wonderfully pleasant, manly baritone was heard from the passage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

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

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They all looked at one another in amazement.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The very sound of this voice suggested something gentle, fresh, and well-bred.

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

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

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

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

precisely as stated

From this reading The very sound of this voice suggested something gentle, fresh, and well-bred.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The very sound of this voice suggested something gentle, fresh, and well-bred.

a message informing of danger

From this reading Paklin had already taken up his hat, when suddenly, without the slightest warning, a wonderfully pleasant, manly baritone was heard from the passage.

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

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

of good upbringing

From this reading The very sound of this voice suggested something gentle, fresh, and well-bred.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went up to Nejdanov, intending to ask his opinion about smuggling in the magazine, the “Polar Star”, from abroad (the “Bell” had already ceased to exist), but the conversation took such a turn that it was impossible to raise the question.

at the time that

From this reading Paklin had already taken up his hat, when suddenly, without the slightest warning, a wonderfully pleasant, manly baritone was heard from the passage.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Paklin had already taken up his hat, when suddenly, without the slightest warning, a wonderfully pleasant, manly baritone was heard from the passage.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading Paklin had already taken up his hat, when suddenly, without the slightest warning, a wonderfully pleasant, manly baritone was heard from the passage.