1
Protásov is his family name, but the name by which he is usually addressed is Fédya, an abbreviation of his Christian name – Theodore. The ceremonious form of address would be Theodore Vasílyevich.
2
Elisabeth Andréyevna is the polite way of speaking of Mrs. Protásova, otherwise Lisa.
3
The polite way of naming Mr. Karénin.
4
The polite way of addressing Mr. Afrémov.
5
I wanted to speak to you alone.
1
Protásov is his family name, but the name by which he is usually addressed is Fédya, an abbreviation of his Christian name – Theodore. The ceremonious form of address would be Theodore Vasílyevich.
2
Elisabeth Andréyevna is the polite way of speaking of Mrs. Protásova, otherwise Lisa.
3
The polite way of naming Mr. Karénin.
4
The polite way of addressing Mr. Afrémov.
5
I wanted to speak to you alone.
6
I have come from your home. Your wife has entrusted me with this letter and besides …
7
About £2, 10s.