aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Please don’t talk like that about Ostrodumov before me!”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “He wears thick boots because they are cheaper!”
aristocratnounUS /ərˈɪstəkræt/
a member of the aristocracy
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading “He wears thick boots because they are cheaper!”
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Please don’t talk like that about Ostrodumov before me!”
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I did not mean it in that sense,” Paklin began.
bootsnounUS /buːts/
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading “He wears thick boots because they are cheaper!”
burstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Nejdanov burst out.
capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
cheaperadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːpər/
comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading “He wears thick boots because they are cheaper!”
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I did not mean it in that sense,” Paklin began.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
don't
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From this reading “Please don’t talk like that about Ostrodumov before me!”
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He wears thick boots because they are cheaper!”
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I did not mean it in that sense,” Paklin began.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I did not mean it in that sense,” Paklin began.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I did not mean it in that sense,” Paklin began.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Please don’t talk like that about Ostrodumov before me!”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Please don’t talk like that about Ostrodumov before me!”
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “I did not mean it in that sense,” Paklin began.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
Nejdanov
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nejdanov burst out.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I did not mean it in that sense,” Paklin began.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
Ostrodumov
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From this reading “Please don’t talk like that about Ostrodumov before me!”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nejdanov burst out.
Paklin
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From this reading “I did not mean it in that sense,” Paklin began.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
PleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “Please don’t talk like that about Ostrodumov before me!”
praiseworthyadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzwɜːrði/
worthy of high praise
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
raisingnounUS /ˈreɪzɪŋ/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
sacrificingverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading “I did not mean it in that sense,” Paklin began.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Please don’t talk like that about Ostrodumov before me!”
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Please don’t talk like that about Ostrodumov before me!”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He wears thick boots because they are cheaper!”
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading “He wears thick boots because they are cheaper!”
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading “He wears thick boots because they are cheaper!”
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If he did not wish to remain in the same room with an aristocrat,” Nejdanov continued, raising his voice, “I think it very praiseworthy on his part, and what is more, he is capable of sacrificing himself, will face death, if necessary, which is more than you or I will ever do!”
