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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 A great crowd had already assembled in the dining-room, where the auction was to be held, when Volenski arrived upon the scene.

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From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading A great crowd had already assembled in the dining-room, where the auction was to be held, when Volenski arrived upon the scene.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.

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From this reading Volenski looked round anxiously--the crowd in the room was very dense.

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From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.

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From this reading A great crowd had already assembled in the dining-room, where the auction was to be held, when Volenski arrived upon the scene.

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

From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.

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From this reading A great crowd had already assembled in the dining-room, where the auction was to be held, when Volenski arrived upon the scene.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The sale began punctually at eleven o’clock.

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From this reading A great crowd had already assembled in the dining-room, where the auction was to be held, when Volenski arrived upon the scene.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A great crowd had already assembled in the dining-room, where the auction was to be held, when Volenski arrived upon the scene.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The sale began punctually at eleven o’clock.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could not see Madame Demidoff.

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From this reading A great crowd had already assembled in the dining-room, where the auction was to be held, when Volenski arrived upon the scene.

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

From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.

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From this reading He could not see Madame Demidoff.

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From this reading Volenski looked round anxiously--the crowd in the room was very dense.

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From this reading A great crowd had already assembled in the dining-room, where the auction was to be held, when Volenski arrived upon the scene.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.

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From this reading The sale began punctually at eleven o’clock.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading A great crowd had already assembled in the dining-room, where the auction was to be held, when Volenski arrived upon the scene.

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

From this reading A great crowd had already assembled in the dining-room, where the auction was to be held, when Volenski arrived upon the scene.

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

From this reading He could not see Madame Demidoff.

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From this reading A great crowd had already assembled in the dining-room, where the auction was to be held, when Volenski arrived upon the scene.

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

From this reading A great crowd had already assembled in the dining-room, where the auction was to be held, when Volenski arrived upon the scene.

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From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.

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

From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Volenski looked round anxiously--the crowd in the room was very dense.

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

From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.

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

From this reading He could not see Madame Demidoff.

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

From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not see Madame Demidoff.

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From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.

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From this reading The sale began punctually at eleven o’clock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.

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From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.

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

From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.

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

From this reading The sale began punctually at eleven o’clock.

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

From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.

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

From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.

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

From this reading Volenski looked round anxiously--the crowd in the room was very dense.

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

From this reading Volenski looked round anxiously--the crowd in the room was very dense.

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

From this reading The sale began punctually at eleven o’clock.

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

From this reading A great crowd had already assembled in the dining-room, where the auction was to be held, when Volenski arrived upon the scene.

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

From this reading He could not see Madame Demidoff.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.

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

From this reading A great crowd had already assembled in the dining-room, where the auction was to be held, when Volenski arrived upon the scene.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.

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

From this reading A great crowd had already assembled in the dining-room, where the auction was to be held, when Volenski arrived upon the scene.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A great crowd had already assembled in the dining-room, where the auction was to be held, when Volenski arrived upon the scene.

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

From this reading Volenski looked round anxiously--the crowd in the room was very dense.

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

From this reading A great crowd had already assembled in the dining-room, where the auction was to be held, when Volenski arrived upon the scene.

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

From this reading A great crowd had already assembled in the dining-room, where the auction was to be held, when Volenski arrived upon the scene.

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

From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.

at the time that

From this reading A great crowd had already assembled in the dining-room, where the auction was to be held, when Volenski arrived upon the scene.

in or at the place that

From this reading A great crowd had already assembled in the dining-room, where the auction was to be held, when Volenski arrived upon the scene.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.

which person or people

From this reading A number of dealers, mostly Jews, who all seemed to know each other, were quietly arranging among themselves as to which particular lot they each intended to purchase.