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Chapter X
She went, leaving a slight and almost imperceptible perfume of a woman’s dress behind her. Vorotov did not work for a long time afterwards but sat at the table stroking the green cloth and thinking. “It’s very pleasant to see girls earning their own living,” he thought. “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence. Rotten luck!...”
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at or toward the back of something
From this reading “She went, leaving a slight and almost imperceptible perfume of a woman’s dress behind her.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Vorotov did not work for a long time afterwards but sat at the table stroking the green cloth and thinking.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading ““On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““It’s very pleasant to see girls earning their own living,” he thought.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Vorotov did not work for a long time afterwards but sat at the table stroking the green cloth and thinking.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““It’s very pleasant to see girls earning their own living,” he thought.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Vorotov did not work for a long time afterwards but sat at the table stroking the green cloth and thinking.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She went, leaving a slight and almost imperceptible perfume of a woman’s dress behind her.”
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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 She went, leaving a slight and almost imperceptible perfume of a woman’s dress behind her.
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From this reading Vorotov did not work for a long time afterwards but sat at the table stroking the green cloth and thinking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She went, leaving a slight and almost imperceptible perfume of a woman’s dress behind her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She went, leaving a slight and almost imperceptible perfume of a woman’s dress behind her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Vorotov did not work for a long time afterwards but sat at the table stroking the green cloth and thinking.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She went, leaving a slight and almost imperceptible perfume of a woman’s dress behind her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Vorotov did not work for a long time afterwards but sat at the table stroking the green cloth and thinking.
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From this reading Vorotov did not work for a long time afterwards but sat at the table stroking the green cloth and thinking.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Vorotov did not work for a long time afterwards but sat at the table stroking the green cloth and thinking.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She went, leaving a slight and almost imperceptible perfume of a woman’s dress behind her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s very pleasant to see girls earning their own living,” he thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Vorotov did not work for a long time afterwards but sat at the table stroking the green cloth and thinking.
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From this reading “It’s very pleasant to see girls earning their own living,” he thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vorotov did not work for a long time afterwards but sat at the table stroking the green cloth and thinking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It’s very pleasant to see girls earning their own living,” he thought.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She went, leaving a slight and almost imperceptible perfume of a woman’s dress behind her.
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From this reading She went, leaving a slight and almost imperceptible perfume of a woman’s dress behind her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s very pleasant to see girls earning their own living,” he thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She went, leaving a slight and almost imperceptible perfume of a woman’s dress behind her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s very pleasant to see girls earning their own living,” he thought.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Vorotov did not work for a long time afterwards but sat at the table stroking the green cloth and thinking.
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From this reading Rotten luck!...”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Vorotov did not work for a long time afterwards but sat at the table stroking the green cloth and thinking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She went, leaving a slight and almost imperceptible perfume of a woman’s dress behind her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s very pleasant to see girls earning their own living,” he thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She went, leaving a slight and almost imperceptible perfume of a woman’s dress behind her.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It’s very pleasant to see girls earning their own living,” he thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rotten luck!...”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vorotov did not work for a long time afterwards but sat at the table stroking the green cloth and thinking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s very pleasant to see girls earning their own living,” he thought.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She went, leaving a slight and almost imperceptible perfume of a woman’s dress behind her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She went, leaving a slight and almost imperceptible perfume of a woman’s dress behind her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vorotov did not work for a long time afterwards but sat at the table stroking the green cloth and thinking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vorotov did not work for a long time afterwards but sat at the table stroking the green cloth and thinking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Vorotov did not work for a long time afterwards but sat at the table stroking the green cloth and thinking.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “It’s very pleasant to see girls earning their own living,” he thought.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Vorotov did not work for a long time afterwards but sat at the table stroking the green cloth and thinking.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It’s very pleasant to see girls earning their own living,” he thought.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Vorotov did not work for a long time afterwards but sat at the table stroking the green cloth and thinking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It’s very pleasant to see girls earning their own living,” he thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “On the other hand it is very unpleasant to realise that poverty does not spare even such elegant and pretty girls as Alice Ossipovna; she, too, must struggle for her existence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s very pleasant to see girls earning their own living,” he thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vorotov did not work for a long time afterwards but sat at the table stroking the green cloth and thinking.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She went, leaving a slight and almost imperceptible perfume of a woman’s dress behind her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She went, leaving a slight and almost imperceptible perfume of a woman’s dress behind her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vorotov did not work for a long time afterwards but sat at the table stroking the green cloth and thinking.
