used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fortunately for me he was a poor diplomatist, and as my former knowledge of him gave me a sufficient clew to his real character, he could not so dissemble his manner as to mislead me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
any thing at all
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently his interests lay entirely in carrying forward the plot to place the girl he was to marry on the throne.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was convinced that as the result of this visit to Munich some fresh development of treachery had been planned, and that he was closely concerned as either principal or tool.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I was convinced that as the result of this visit to Munich some fresh development of treachery had been planned, and that he was closely concerned as either principal or tool.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Apparently his interests lay entirely in carrying forward the plot to place the girl he was to marry on the throne.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Fortunately for me he was a poor diplomatist, and as my former knowledge of him gave me a sufficient clew to his real character, he could not so dissemble his manner as to mislead me.
clewnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading Fortunately for me he was a poor diplomatist, and as my former knowledge of him gave me a sufficient clew to his real character, he could not so dissemble his manner as to mislead me.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading I was convinced that as the result of this visit to Munich some fresh development of treachery had been planned, and that he was closely concerned as either principal or tool.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading I was convinced that as the result of this visit to Munich some fresh development of treachery had been planned, and that he was closely concerned as either principal or tool.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading I was convinced that as the result of this visit to Munich some fresh development of treachery had been planned, and that he was closely concerned as either principal or tool.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Fortunately for me he was a poor diplomatist, and as my former knowledge of him gave me a sufficient clew to his real character, he could not so dissemble his manner as to mislead me.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Without that clew he might have tricked me, of course, as he had tricked, others.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading I was convinced that as the result of this visit to Munich some fresh development of treachery had been planned, and that he was closely concerned as either principal or tool.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
diplomatistnoun
an official engaged in international negotiations
From this reading Fortunately for me he was a poor diplomatist, and as my former knowledge of him gave me a sufficient clew to his real character, he could not so dissemble his manner as to mislead me.
dissembleverbUS /dɪˈsembəl/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading Fortunately for me he was a poor diplomatist, and as my former knowledge of him gave me a sufficient clew to his real character, he could not so dissemble his manner as to mislead me.
one or the other of two
From this reading I was convinced that as the result of this visit to Munich some fresh development of treachery had been planned, and that he was closely concerned as either principal or tool.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Apparently his interests lay entirely in carrying forward the plot to place the girl he was to marry on the throne.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortunately for me he was a poor diplomatist, and as my former knowledge of him gave me a sufficient clew to his real character, he could not so dissemble his manner as to mislead me.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Fortunately for me he was a poor diplomatist, and as my former knowledge of him gave me a sufficient clew to his real character, he could not so dissemble his manner as to mislead me.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately for me he was a poor diplomatist, and as my former knowledge of him gave me a sufficient clew to his real character, he could not so dissemble his manner as to mislead me.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Apparently his interests lay entirely in carrying forward the plot to place the girl he was to marry on the throne.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading I was convinced that as the result of this visit to Munich some fresh development of treachery had been planned, and that he was closely concerned as either principal or tool.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Fortunately for me he was a poor diplomatist, and as my former knowledge of him gave me a sufficient clew to his real character, he could not so dissemble his manner as to mislead me.
a young female
From this reading Apparently his interests lay entirely in carrying forward the plot to place the girl he was to marry on the throne.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Without that clew he might have tricked me, of course, as he had tricked, others.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was convinced that as the result of this visit to Munich some fresh development of treachery had been planned, and that he was closely concerned as either principal or tool.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fortunately for me he was a poor diplomatist, and as my former knowledge of him gave me a sufficient clew to his real character, he could not so dissemble his manner as to mislead me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Apparently his interests lay entirely in carrying forward the plot to place the girl he was to marry on the throne.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Fortunately for me he was a poor diplomatist, and as my former knowledge of him gave me a sufficient clew to his real character, he could not so dissemble his manner as to mislead me.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Apparently his interests lay entirely in carrying forward the plot to place the girl he was to marry on the throne.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Fortunately for me he was a poor diplomatist, and as my former knowledge of him gave me a sufficient clew to his real character, he could not so dissemble his manner as to mislead me.
take in marriage
From this reading Apparently his interests lay entirely in carrying forward the plot to place the girl he was to marry on the throne.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Without that clew he might have tricked me, of course, as he had tricked, others.
misleadverbUS /mɪˈsliːd/
lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
From this reading Fortunately for me he was a poor diplomatist, and as my former knowledge of him gave me a sufficient clew to his real character, he could not so dissemble his manner as to mislead me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
MunichnounUS /ˈmjuːnɪk/
the capital and largest city of Bavaria in southwestern Germany
From this reading I was convinced that as the result of this visit to Munich some fresh development of treachery had been planned, and that he was closely concerned as either principal or tool.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
Nauheim
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From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fortunately for me he was a poor diplomatist, and as my former knowledge of him gave me a sufficient clew to his real character, he could not so dissemble his manner as to mislead me.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Apparently his interests lay entirely in carrying forward the plot to place the girl he was to marry on the throne.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I was convinced that as the result of this visit to Munich some fresh development of treachery had been planned, and that he was closely concerned as either principal or tool.
others
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From this reading Without that clew he might have tricked me, of course, as he had tricked, others.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Apparently his interests lay entirely in carrying forward the plot to place the girl he was to marry on the throne.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading I was convinced that as the result of this visit to Munich some fresh development of treachery had been planned, and that he was closely concerned as either principal or tool.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Apparently his interests lay entirely in carrying forward the plot to place the girl he was to marry on the throne.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Fortunately for me he was a poor diplomatist, and as my former knowledge of him gave me a sufficient clew to his real character, he could not so dissemble his manner as to mislead me.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading I was convinced that as the result of this visit to Munich some fresh development of treachery had been planned, and that he was closely concerned as either principal or tool.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I was convinced that as the result of this visit to Munich some fresh development of treachery had been planned, and that he was closely concerned as either principal or tool.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fortunately for me he was a poor diplomatist, and as my former knowledge of him gave me a sufficient clew to his real character, he could not so dissemble his manner as to mislead me.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I was convinced that as the result of this visit to Munich some fresh development of treachery had been planned, and that he was closely concerned as either principal or tool.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Fortunately for me he was a poor diplomatist, and as my former knowledge of him gave me a sufficient clew to his real character, he could not so dissemble his manner as to mislead me.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was convinced that as the result of this visit to Munich some fresh development of treachery had been planned, and that he was closely concerned as either principal or tool.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was convinced that as the result of this visit to Munich some fresh development of treachery had been planned, and that he was closely concerned as either principal or tool.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Apparently his interests lay entirely in carrying forward the plot to place the girl he was to marry on the throne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading I was convinced that as the result of this visit to Munich some fresh development of treachery had been planned, and that he was closely concerned as either principal or tool.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading I was convinced that as the result of this visit to Munich some fresh development of treachery had been planned, and that he was closely concerned as either principal or tool.
trickedverbUS /trɪkt/
past form of “trick” — deceive somebody
From this reading Without that clew he might have tricked me, of course, as he had tricked, others.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I was convinced that as the result of this visit to Munich some fresh development of treachery had been planned, and that he was closely concerned as either principal or tool.
von
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From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was convinced that as the result of this visit to Munich some fresh development of treachery had been planned, and that he was closely concerned as either principal or tool.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without that clew he might have tricked me, of course, as he had tricked, others.
but in spite of that
From this reading MY "COUSIN" My short conversation with von Nauheim, the sudden change in his attitude toward me, and the slight indications of his real feelings which I had observed did more than anything which had yet occurred to impress me with the deadly seriousness of the task I had undertaken.
