Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

forsake, leave behind

From this reading Lichonin, according to her words, had taken her to him only to entice, to tempt her; to have as much use as possible out of her foolishness, and then to abandon her.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Lichonin, according to her words, had taken her to him only to entice, to tempt her; to have as much use as possible out of her foolishness, and then to abandon her.

(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 All this Liubka told at length and disjointedly, sobbing on Jennka’s shoulder.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Of course, in her version there were two almost equal parts of truth and untruth; but so, at least, all this had appeared to her.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Of course, in her personal elucidation this tragi-comical history proved altogether unlike what it had been in reality.

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

From this reading All this Liubka told at length and disjointedly, sobbing on Jennka’s shoulder.

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

From this reading Of course, in her version there were two almost equal parts of truth and untruth; but so, at least, all this had appeared to her.

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

From this reading Lichonin, according to her words, had taken her to him only to entice, to tempt her; to have as much use as possible out of her foolishness, and then to abandon her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All this Liubka told at length and disjointedly, sobbing on Jennka’s shoulder.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Of course, in her personal elucidation this tragi-comical history proved altogether unlike what it had been in reality.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

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

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

a person who is being chased

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, in her personal elucidation this tragi-comical history proved altogether unlike what it had been in reality.

in a disjointed manner

From this reading All this Liubka told at length and disjointedly, sobbing on Jennka’s shoulder.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

an act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on

From this reading Of course, in her personal elucidation this tragi-comical history proved altogether unlike what it had been in reality.

provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

From this reading Lichonin, according to her words, had taken her to him only to entice, to tempt her; to have as much use as possible out of her foolishness, and then to abandon her.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Of course, in her version there were two almost equal parts of truth and untruth; but so, at least, all this had appeared to her.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading Lichonin, according to her words, had taken her to him only to entice, to tempt her; to have as much use as possible out of her foolishness, and then to abandon her.

provided with a frame

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

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

From this reading Of course, in her personal elucidation this tragi-comical history proved altogether unlike what it had been in reality.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Lichonin, according to her words, had taken her to him only to entice, to tempt her; to have as much use as possible out of her foolishness, and then to abandon her.

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

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Of course, in her personal elucidation this tragi-comical history proved altogether unlike what it had been in reality.

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

From this reading Lichonin, according to her words, had taken her to him only to entice, to tempt her; to have as much use as possible out of her foolishness, and then to abandon her.

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

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Of course, in her personal elucidation this tragi-comical history proved altogether unlike what it had been in reality.

hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

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

From this reading Of course, in her personal elucidation this tragi-comical history proved altogether unlike what it had been in reality.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Of course, in her personal elucidation this tragi-comical history proved altogether unlike what it had been in reality.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

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

From this reading All this Liubka told at length and disjointedly, sobbing on Jennka’s shoulder.

past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Of course, in her version there were two almost equal parts of truth and untruth; but so, at least, all this had appeared to her.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading All this Liubka told at length and disjointedly, sobbing on Jennka’s shoulder.

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

From this reading Lichonin, according to her words, had taken her to him only to entice, to tempt her; to have as much use as possible out of her foolishness, and then to abandon her.

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

From this reading All this Liubka told at length and disjointedly, sobbing on Jennka’s shoulder.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

of the most contemptible kind

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Lichonin, according to her words, had taken her to him only to entice, to tempt her; to have as much use as possible out of her foolishness, and then to abandon her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of course, in her personal elucidation this tragi-comical history proved altogether unlike what it had been in reality.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All this Liubka told at length and disjointedly, sobbing on Jennka’s shoulder.

and nothing more

From this reading Lichonin, according to her words, had taken her to him only to entice, to tempt her; to have as much use as possible out of her foolishness, and then to abandon her.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Lichonin, according to her words, had taken her to him only to entice, to tempt her; to have as much use as possible out of her foolishness, and then to abandon her.

the local environment

From this reading Of course, in her version there were two almost equal parts of truth and untruth; but so, at least, all this had appeared to her.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Of course, in her personal elucidation this tragi-comical history proved altogether unlike what it had been in reality.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Lichonin, according to her words, had taken her to him only to entice, to tempt her; to have as much use as possible out of her foolishness, and then to abandon her.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Of course, in her personal elucidation this tragi-comical history proved altogether unlike what it had been in reality.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Of course, in her personal elucidation this tragi-comical history proved altogether unlike what it had been in reality.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

cut with a saw

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading All this Liubka told at length and disjointedly, sobbing on Jennka’s shoulder.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Of course, in her version there were two almost equal parts of truth and untruth; but so, at least, all this had appeared to her.

convulsive gasp made while weeping

From this reading All this Liubka told at length and disjointedly, sobbing on Jennka’s shoulder.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Lichonin, according to her words, had taken her to him only to entice, to tempt her; to have as much use as possible out of her foolishness, and then to abandon her.

dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading Lichonin, according to her words, had taken her to him only to entice, to tempt her; to have as much use as possible out of her foolishness, and then to abandon her.

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

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Lichonin, according to her words, had taken her to him only to entice, to tempt her; to have as much use as possible out of her foolishness, and then to abandon her.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of course, in her version there were two almost equal parts of truth and untruth; but so, at least, all this had appeared to her.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

a special situation

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

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

From this reading All this Liubka told at length and disjointedly, sobbing on Jennka’s shoulder.

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

From this reading Lichonin, according to her words, had taken her to him only to entice, to tempt her; to have as much use as possible out of her foolishness, and then to abandon her.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading All this Liubka told at length and disjointedly, sobbing on Jennka’s shoulder.

in disarray; extremely disorderly

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

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

From this reading Of course, in her personal elucidation this tragi-comical history proved altogether unlike what it had been in reality.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Of course, in her version there were two almost equal parts of truth and untruth; but so, at least, all this had appeared to her.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading Of course, in her personal elucidation this tragi-comical history proved altogether unlike what it had been in reality.

a false statement

From this reading Of course, in her version there were two almost equal parts of truth and untruth; but so, at least, all this had appeared to her.

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

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

the act of using

From this reading Lichonin, according to her words, had taken her to him only to entice, to tempt her; to have as much use as possible out of her foolishness, and then to abandon her.

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

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading Of course, in her version there were two almost equal parts of truth and untruth; but so, at least, all this had appeared to her.

precisely as stated

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

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

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Of course, in her version there were two almost equal parts of truth and untruth; but so, at least, all this had appeared to her.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Of course, in her personal elucidation this tragi-comical history proved altogether unlike what it had been in reality.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But she, the fool, had in truth fallen in love—with him, and since she was very jealous about him and all these tousled girls in leather belts, he had done a low-down thing: had sent up his comrade on purpose, had framed it up with him, and the other had begun to hug Liubka, and Vasska came in, saw it, and kicked up a great row, and chased Liubka out into the street.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Lichonin, according to her words, had taken her to him only to entice, to tempt her; to have as much use as possible out of her foolishness, and then to abandon her.