The Overcoat — Vocabulary
Nikolai Gogol
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This, however, inspired him with such terror that he ran off with all his might, and therefore did not scan the dead man closely, but only saw how the latter threatened him from afar with his finger.†2 more

However much the directors and chiefs of all kinds were changed, he was always to be seen in the same place, the same attitude, the same occupation; so that it was afterwards affirmed that he had been born in undress uniform with a bald head.2 more

Others were shut, but, nevertheless, showed a streak of light the whole length of the door-crack, indicating that they were not yet free of company, and that probably some domestics, male and female, were finishing their stories and conversations whilst leaving their masters in complete ignorance as to their whereabouts.†3 more

Moreover, it is impossible to say that no attention was paid to him.†3 more

His ordinary converse with his inferiors smacked of sternness, and consisted chiefly of three phrases: "How dare you?"†3 more

Besides, the notion became pleasant to him when he recollected that he should thereby have a chance of wearing his new cloak in the evening also.†1 more

But the most noteworthy point was, that from that day forward the apparition of the dead tchinovnik ceased to be seen.†1 more

They bought some very good cloth, and at a reasonable rate too, for they had been considering the matter for six months, and rarely let a month pass without their visiting the shops to inquire prices.†2 more

And there was something strange in the words and the voice in which they were uttered.†2 more

After which he again lifted the general-adorned lid with its bit of pasted paper, and having stuffed his nose with snuff, closed and put away the snuff-box, and said finally, "No, it is impossible to mend it; it's a wretched garment!"†1 more

So that at last, for once in his life, Akakiy Akakievitch felt an inclination to show some spirit, and said curtly that he must see the chief in person; that they ought not to presume to refuse him entrance; that he came from the department of justice, and that when he complained of them, they would see.†1 more

Even at the hour when the grey St. Petersburg sky had quite dispersed, and all the official world had eaten or dined, each as he could, in accordance with the salary he received and his own fancy;†1 more

You must know that Akakiy Akakievitch's cloak served as an object of ridicule to the officials: they even refused it the noble name of cloak, and called it a cape.†1 more

And in consequence of such reflections he always remained in the same dumb state, uttering from time to time a few monosyllabic sounds, and thereby earning the name of the most wearisome of men.†1 more

The watchman said, "It's of no consequence," and turned back instantly.†1 more

When he told her about the affair, she clasped her hands, and said that he must go straight to the district chief of police, for his subordinate would turn up his nose, promise well, and drop the matter there.†1 more

But the most noteworthy point was, that from that day forward the apparition of the dead tchinovnik ceased to be seen.†3 more

And long after dinner he laughed again when the condition of the "cape" recurred to his mind.†2 more

It is not enough to say that Akakiy laboured with zeal: no, he laboured with love.†1 more

A being disappeared who was protected by none, dear to none, interesting to none, and who never even attracted to himself the attention of those students of human nature who omit no opportunity of thrusting a pin through a common fly, and examining it under the microscope.†