used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading I should certainly sleep the sounder for the value I had contrived to put on my life in their eyes; for I calculated that until they had had time to reconstruct their plans they would not venture to attack me.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading I should certainly sleep the sounder for the value I had contrived to put on my life in their eyes; for I calculated that until they had had time to reconstruct their plans they would not venture to attack me.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I should certainly sleep the sounder for the value I had contrived to put on my life in their eyes; for I calculated that until they had had time to reconstruct their plans they would not venture to attack me.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
rid of obstructions
From this reading One thing soon made itself quite clear.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading I should certainly sleep the sounder for the value I had contrived to put on my life in their eyes; for I calculated that until they had had time to reconstruct their plans they would not venture to attack me.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What would they do?
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
divisible by two
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I should certainly sleep the sounder for the value I had contrived to put on my life in their eyes; for I calculated that until they had had time to reconstruct their plans they would not venture to attack me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading One thing soon made itself quite clear.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
immediately past
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I should certainly sleep the sounder for the value I had contrived to put on my life in their eyes; for I calculated that until they had had time to reconstruct their plans they would not venture to attack me.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
engage in
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I should certainly sleep the sounder for the value I had contrived to put on my life in their eyes; for I calculated that until they had had time to reconstruct their plans they would not venture to attack me.
the force of workers available
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
a particular point in time
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
MunichnounUS /ˈmjuːnɪk/
the capital and largest city of Bavaria in southwestern Germany
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
Nauheim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I should certainly sleep the sounder for the value I had contrived to put on my life in their eyes; for I calculated that until they had had time to reconstruct their plans they would not venture to attack me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading I should certainly sleep the sounder for the value I had contrived to put on my life in their eyes; for I calculated that until they had had time to reconstruct their plans they would not venture to attack me.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I should certainly sleep the sounder for the value I had contrived to put on my life in their eyes; for I calculated that until they had had time to reconstruct their plans they would not venture to attack me.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading One thing soon made itself quite clear.
reconstructverbUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkt/
reassemble mentally
From this reading I should certainly sleep the sounder for the value I had contrived to put on my life in their eyes; for I calculated that until they had had time to reconstruct their plans they would not venture to attack me.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
self-same
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should certainly sleep the sounder for the value I had contrived to put on my life in their eyes; for I calculated that until they had had time to reconstruct their plans they would not venture to attack me.
shufflingnounUS /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I should certainly sleep the sounder for the value I had contrived to put on my life in their eyes; for I calculated that until they had had time to reconstruct their plans they would not venture to attack me.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
in the near future
From this reading One thing soon made itself quite clear.
soundernounUS /ˈsaʊndər/
a device for making soundings
From this reading I should certainly sleep the sounder for the value I had contrived to put on my life in their eyes; for I calculated that until they had had time to reconstruct their plans they would not venture to attack me.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I should certainly sleep the sounder for the value I had contrived to put on my life in their eyes; for I calculated that until they had had time to reconstruct their plans they would not venture to attack me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I should certainly sleep the sounder for the value I had contrived to put on my life in their eyes; for I calculated that until they had had time to reconstruct their plans they would not venture to attack me.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I should certainly sleep the sounder for the value I had contrived to put on my life in their eyes; for I calculated that until they had had time to reconstruct their plans they would not venture to attack me.
a special situation
From this reading One thing soon made itself quite clear.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I should certainly sleep the sounder for the value I had contrived to put on my life in their eyes; for I calculated that until they had had time to reconstruct their plans they would not venture to attack me.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
except if; if not
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I should certainly sleep the sounder for the value I had contrived to put on my life in their eyes; for I calculated that until they had had time to reconstruct their plans they would not venture to attack me.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading I should certainly sleep the sounder for the value I had contrived to put on my life in their eyes; for I calculated that until they had had time to reconstruct their plans they would not venture to attack me.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading I should certainly sleep the sounder for the value I had contrived to put on my life in their eyes; for I calculated that until they had had time to reconstruct their plans they would not venture to attack me.
precisely as stated
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
von
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What would they do?
at the time that
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
wilyadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪli/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading I pondered the question very carefully, turning it over and over in my thoughts as I knew that wily old baron was doing at the self-same moment--unless he had already made a plan and had taken von Nauheim out to impart it to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "EVEN ONE SUBJECT MAY MAKE A KINGDOM" When the last of the men had left, and I had seen von Nauheim go out with the old baron in close consultation, I sat on alone for a time thinking with some exultation of the result of my week's work in Munich, and of the vastly changed position which my shuffling of the cards had created.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I should certainly sleep the sounder for the value I had contrived to put on my life in their eyes; for I calculated that until they had had time to reconstruct their plans they would not venture to attack me.
