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Chapter XIII
I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it! WHAT a musician! WHAT a Beethoven!” (he always pronounced the composer’s name with especial irony). “Wrong again! Now--a second time!
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Wrong again!”
spoke in a low voice that was difficult to hear
From this reading “I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “WHAT a Beethoven!” (he always pronounced the composer’s name with especial irony).”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Now--a second time!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Now--a second time!”
during the time that
From this reading “I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
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From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Wrong again!
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From this reading WHAT a Beethoven!” (he always pronounced the composer’s name with especial irony).
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
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From this reading WHAT a Beethoven!” (he always pronounced the composer’s name with especial irony).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHAT a Beethoven!” (he always pronounced the composer’s name with especial irony).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
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From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHAT a Beethoven!” (he always pronounced the composer’s name with especial irony).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
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From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
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From this reading WHAT a Beethoven!” (he always pronounced the composer’s name with especial irony).
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
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From this reading WHAT a musician!
spoke in a low voice that was difficult to hear
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WHAT a Beethoven!” (he always pronounced the composer’s name with especial irony).
not any; not one
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
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From this reading Now--a second time!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHAT a Beethoven!” (he always pronounced the composer’s name with especial irony).
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now--a second time!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Now--a second time!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT a musician!
at the time that
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
during the time that
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
which person or people
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHAT a Beethoven!” (he always pronounced the composer’s name with especial irony).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember one evening when Lubotshka kept repeating some unbearably tedious passage on the piano about a hundred times in succession, while Woloda, who was dozing on a settee in the drawing-room, kept addressing no one in particular as he muttered, “Lord! how she murders it!
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From this reading “Wrong again!
