Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Not so much out of an interest in booty as out of professional pride, Horizon tried, at all costs, to bargain for as much profit as possible, to buy a woman as cheaply as possible.

(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 Not so much out of an interest in booty as out of professional pride, Horizon tried, at all costs, to bargain for as much profit as possible, to buy a woman as cheaply as possible.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Not so much out of an interest in booty as out of professional pride, Horizon tried, at all costs, to bargain for as much profit as possible, to buy a woman as cheaply as possible.

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

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading His arrival seemed to enliven the big, gay port city.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Not so much out of an interest in booty as out of professional pride, Horizon tried, at all costs, to bargain for as much profit as possible, to buy a woman as cheaply as possible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading Not so much out of an interest in booty as out of professional pride, Horizon tried, at all costs, to bargain for as much profit as possible, to buy a woman as cheaply as possible.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His arrival seemed to enliven the big, gay port city.

goods or money obtained illegally

From this reading Not so much out of an interest in booty as out of professional pride, Horizon tried, at all costs, to bargain for as much profit as possible, to buy a woman as cheaply as possible.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Of course, to receive ten, fifteen roubles more was not the reason for him, but the mere thought that competitor Yampolsky would receive at the sale more than he brought him into a frenzy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of course, to receive ten, fifteen roubles more was not the reason for him, but the mere thought that competitor Yampolsky would receive at the sale more than he brought him into a frenzy.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Not so much out of an interest in booty as out of professional pride, Horizon tried, at all costs, to bargain for as much profit as possible, to buy a woman as cheaply as possible.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading To him came the keepers of employment offices for servants, the proprietresses of cheap hotels, and old, experienced go-betweens, grown gray in the trade in women.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading To him came the keepers of employment offices for servants, the proprietresses of cheap hotels, and old, experienced go-betweens, grown gray in the trade in women.

in a stingy manner

From this reading Not so much out of an interest in booty as out of professional pride, Horizon tried, at all costs, to bargain for as much profit as possible, to buy a woman as cheaply as possible.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading His arrival seemed to enliven the big, gay port city.

the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading Of course, to receive ten, fifteen roubles more was not the reason for him, but the mere thought that competitor Yampolsky would receive at the sale more than he brought him into a frenzy.

pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation

From this reading Not so much out of an interest in booty as out of professional pride, Horizon tried, at all costs, to bargain for as much profit as possible, to buy a woman as cheaply as possible.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, to receive ten, fifteen roubles more was not the reason for him, but the mere thought that competitor Yampolsky would receive at the sale more than he brought him into a frenzy.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading To him came the keepers of employment offices for servants, the proprietresses of cheap hotels, and old, experienced go-betweens, grown gray in the trade in women.

heighten or intensify

From this reading His arrival seemed to enliven the big, gay port city.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading To him came the keepers of employment offices for servants, the proprietresses of cheap hotels, and old, experienced go-betweens, grown gray in the trade in women.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Of course, to receive ten, fifteen roubles more was not the reason for him, but the mere thought that competitor Yampolsky would receive at the sale more than he brought him into a frenzy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading Of course, to receive ten, fifteen roubles more was not the reason for him, but the mere thought that competitor Yampolsky would receive at the sale more than he brought him into a frenzy.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading His arrival seemed to enliven the big, gay port city.

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

From this reading To him came the keepers of employment offices for servants, the proprietresses of cheap hotels, and old, experienced go-betweens, grown gray in the trade in women.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading To him came the keepers of employment offices for servants, the proprietresses of cheap hotels, and old, experienced go-betweens, grown gray in the trade in women.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading To him came the keepers of employment offices for servants, the proprietresses of cheap hotels, and old, experienced go-betweens, grown gray in the trade in women.

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

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

the abode of a hermit

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

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

From this reading To him came the keepers of employment offices for servants, the proprietresses of cheap hotels, and old, experienced go-betweens, grown gray in the trade in women.

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

From this reading His arrival seemed to enliven the big, gay port city.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading To him came the keepers of employment offices for servants, the proprietresses of cheap hotels, and old, experienced go-betweens, grown gray in the trade in women.

ten 10s

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

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

From this reading To him came the keepers of employment offices for servants, the proprietresses of cheap hotels, and old, experienced go-betweens, grown gray in the trade in women.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Not so much out of an interest in booty as out of professional pride, Horizon tried, at all costs, to bargain for as much profit as possible, to buy a woman as cheaply as possible.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Of course, to receive ten, fifteen roubles more was not the reason for him, but the mere thought that competitor Yampolsky would receive at the sale more than he brought him into a frenzy.

plural of “keeper” — someone in charge of other people

From this reading To him came the keepers of employment offices for servants, the proprietresses of cheap hotels, and old, experienced go-betweens, grown gray in the trade in women.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Of course, to receive ten, fifteen roubles more was not the reason for him, but the mere thought that competitor Yampolsky would receive at the sale more than he brought him into a frenzy.

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

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Not so much out of an interest in booty as out of professional pride, Horizon tried, at all costs, to bargain for as much profit as possible, to buy a woman as cheaply as possible.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To him came the keepers of employment offices for servants, the proprietresses of cheap hotels, and old, experienced go-betweens, grown gray in the trade in women.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading To him came the keepers of employment offices for servants, the proprietresses of cheap hotels, and old, experienced go-betweens, grown gray in the trade in women.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading To him came the keepers of employment offices for servants, the proprietresses of cheap hotels, and old, experienced go-betweens, grown gray in the trade in women.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Not so much out of an interest in booty as out of professional pride, Horizon tried, at all costs, to bargain for as much profit as possible, to buy a woman as cheaply as possible.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading His arrival seemed to enliven the big, gay port city.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Not so much out of an interest in booty as out of professional pride, Horizon tried, at all costs, to bargain for as much profit as possible, to buy a woman as cheaply as possible.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Not so much out of an interest in booty as out of professional pride, Horizon tried, at all costs, to bargain for as much profit as possible, to buy a woman as cheaply as possible.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading Not so much out of an interest in booty as out of professional pride, Horizon tried, at all costs, to bargain for as much profit as possible, to buy a woman as cheaply as possible.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Not so much out of an interest in booty as out of professional pride, Horizon tried, at all costs, to bargain for as much profit as possible, to buy a woman as cheaply as possible.

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

From this reading To him came the keepers of employment offices for servants, the proprietresses of cheap hotels, and old, experienced go-betweens, grown gray in the trade in women.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Of course, to receive ten, fifteen roubles more was not the reason for him, but the mere thought that competitor Yampolsky would receive at the sale more than he brought him into a frenzy.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Of course, to receive ten, fifteen roubles more was not the reason for him, but the mere thought that competitor Yampolsky would receive at the sale more than he brought him into a frenzy.

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

From this reading Of course, to receive ten, fifteen roubles more was not the reason for him, but the mere thought that competitor Yampolsky would receive at the sale more than he brought him into a frenzy.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading Of course, to receive ten, fifteen roubles more was not the reason for him, but the mere thought that competitor Yampolsky would receive at the sale more than he brought him into a frenzy.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His arrival seemed to enliven the big, gay port city.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading To him came the keepers of employment offices for servants, the proprietresses of cheap hotels, and old, experienced go-betweens, grown gray in the trade in women.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Not so much out of an interest in booty as out of professional pride, Horizon tried, at all costs, to bargain for as much profit as possible, to buy a woman as cheaply as possible.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Of course, to receive ten, fifteen roubles more was not the reason for him, but the mere thought that competitor Yampolsky would receive at the sale more than he brought him into a frenzy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of course, to receive ten, fifteen roubles more was not the reason for him, but the mere thought that competitor Yampolsky would receive at the sale more than he brought him into a frenzy.

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

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

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

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

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

From this reading Of course, to receive ten, fifteen roubles more was not the reason for him, but the mere thought that competitor Yampolsky would receive at the sale more than he brought him into a frenzy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

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

From this reading Horizon lived at the Hotel Hermitage for not more than three days and nights, and during this time he managed to see some three hundred people.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading To him came the keepers of employment offices for servants, the proprietresses of cheap hotels, and old, experienced go-betweens, grown gray in the trade in women.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Not so much out of an interest in booty as out of professional pride, Horizon tried, at all costs, to bargain for as much profit as possible, to buy a woman as cheaply as possible.

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

From this reading Of course, to receive ten, fifteen roubles more was not the reason for him, but the mere thought that competitor Yampolsky would receive at the sale more than he brought him into a frenzy.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Not so much out of an interest in booty as out of professional pride, Horizon tried, at all costs, to bargain for as much profit as possible, to buy a woman as cheaply as possible.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading To him came the keepers of employment offices for servants, the proprietresses of cheap hotels, and old, experienced go-betweens, grown gray in the trade in women.

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

From this reading Of course, to receive ten, fifteen roubles more was not the reason for him, but the mere thought that competitor Yampolsky would receive at the sale more than he brought him into a frenzy.

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

From this reading Of course, to receive ten, fifteen roubles more was not the reason for him, but the mere thought that competitor Yampolsky would receive at the sale more than he brought him into a frenzy.