used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
how long something has existed
From this reading Now he does not let two words out of his lips, but dozes away whole days, complains of old age, and speaks as in a dream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now he does not let two words out of his lips, but dozes away whole days, complains of old age, and speaks as in a dream.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "What is there wonderful in that?" answered the Lithuanian, sighing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Now he does not let two words out of his lips, but dozes away whole days, complains of old age, and speaks as in a dream.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now he does not let two words out of his lips, but dozes away whole days, complains of old age, and speaks as in a dream.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
complainsverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnz/
third-person singular of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Now he does not let two words out of his lips, but dozes away whole days, complains of old age, and speaks as in a dream.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading I knew that he loved her, but I did not think that he loved her to this degree."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I knew that he loved her, but I did not think that he loved her to this degree."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now he does not let two words out of his lips, but dozes away whole days, complains of old age, and speaks as in a dream.
dozesnounUS /ˈdoʊzɪz/
plural of “doze” — a light fitful sleep
From this reading Now he does not let two words out of his lips, but dozes away whole days, complains of old age, and speaks as in a dream.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Now he does not let two words out of his lips, but dozes away whole days, complains of old age, and speaks as in a dream.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading So joyous was he, so talkative, so full of tricks, that he surpassed Ulysses himself.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I knew that he loved her, but I did not think that he loved her to this degree."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So joyous was he, so talkative, so full of tricks, that he surpassed Ulysses himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now he does not let two words out of his lips, but dozes away whole days, complains of old age, and speaks as in a dream.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I knew that he loved her, but I did not think that he loved her to this degree."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is there wonderful in that?" answered the Lithuanian, sighing.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading So joyous was he, so talkative, so full of tricks, that he surpassed Ulysses himself.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew that he loved her, but I did not think that he loved her to this degree."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Now he does not let two words out of his lips, but dozes away whole days, complains of old age, and speaks as in a dream.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Now he does not let two words out of his lips, but dozes away whole days, complains of old age, and speaks as in a dream.
LithuaniannounUS /ˌlɪθəˈweɪniən/
a native or inhabitant of Lithuania
From this reading "What is there wonderful in that?" answered the Lithuanian, sighing.
Longin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
held dear
From this reading I knew that he loved her, but I did not think that he loved her to this degree."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now he does not let two words out of his lips, but dozes away whole days, complains of old age, and speaks as in a dream.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he does not let two words out of his lips, but dozes away whole days, complains of old age, and speaks as in a dream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So joyous was he, so talkative, so full of tricks, that he surpassed Ulysses himself.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Now he does not let two words out of his lips, but dozes away whole days, complains of old age, and speaks as in a dream.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now he does not let two words out of his lips, but dozes away whole days, complains of old age, and speaks as in a dream.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "What is there wonderful in that?" answered the Lithuanian, sighing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So joyous was he, so talkative, so full of tricks, that he surpassed Ulysses himself.
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading Now he does not let two words out of his lips, but dozes away whole days, complains of old age, and speaks as in a dream.
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading So joyous was he, so talkative, so full of tricks, that he surpassed Ulysses himself.
talkativeadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːkətɪv/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading So joyous was he, so talkative, so full of tricks, that he surpassed Ulysses himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What is there wonderful in that?" answered the Lithuanian, sighing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "What is there wonderful in that?" answered the Lithuanian, sighing.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I knew that he loved her, but I did not think that he loved her to this degree."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I knew that he loved her, but I did not think that he loved her to this degree."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading So joyous was he, so talkative, so full of tricks, that he surpassed Ulysses himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Now he does not let two words out of his lips, but dozes away whole days, complains of old age, and speaks as in a dream.
UlyssesnounUS /juːˈlɪsiz/
(Roman mythology) Roman spelling for Odysseus
From this reading So joyous was he, so talkative, so full of tricks, that he surpassed Ulysses himself.
Volodyovski
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So joyous was he, so talkative, so full of tricks, that he surpassed Ulysses himself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is there wonderful in that?" answered the Lithuanian, sighing.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Now he does not let two words out of his lips, but dozes away whole days, complains of old age, and speaks as in a dream.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "What is there wonderful in that?" answered the Lithuanian, sighing.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Now he does not let two words out of his lips, but dozes away whole days, complains of old age, and speaks as in a dream.
a late time of life
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Picture to yourself," said Volodyovski to Pan Longin a few days later, "that that man has changed in one hour as if he had grown ten years older.
