Chapter I

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From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading While writing for _The Times_ a series of articles dealing with the Russian Revolutionary movement and the condition of political exiles in Siberia, I became acquainted with the original of Anton Prèhznev.

a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)

From this reading Tzaricide is unfortunately as popular in Russia as it ever was, and the so-called Nihilists have, since the accession of Nicholas II., relinquished none of their activity.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading While writing for _The Times_ a series of articles dealing with the Russian Revolutionary movement and the condition of political exiles in Siberia, I became acquainted with the original of Anton Prèhznev.

any specific behavior

From this reading Tzaricide is unfortunately as popular in Russia as it ever was, and the so-called Nihilists have, since the accession of Nicholas II., relinquished none of their activity.

a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

From this reading There was but little genuine mourning for Alexander III., and the feigned national affliction was speedily succeeded by joyful anticipations of a new and prosperous era.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading There was but little genuine mourning for Alexander III., and the feigned national affliction was speedily succeeded by joyful anticipations of a new and prosperous era.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

plural of “anticipation” — an expectation

From this reading There was but little genuine mourning for Alexander III., and the feigned national affliction was speedily succeeded by joyful anticipations of a new and prosperous era.

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From this reading While writing for _The Times_ a series of articles dealing with the Russian Revolutionary movement and the condition of political exiles in Siberia, I became acquainted with the original of Anton Prèhznev.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

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

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading While writing for _The Times_ a series of articles dealing with the Russian Revolutionary movement and the condition of political exiles in Siberia, I became acquainted with the original of Anton Prèhznev.

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

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading While writing for _The Times_ a series of articles dealing with the Russian Revolutionary movement and the condition of political exiles in Siberia, I became acquainted with the original of Anton Prèhznev.

plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was but little genuine mourning for Alexander III., and the feigned national affliction was speedily succeeded by joyful anticipations of a new and prosperous era.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

past form of “chronicle” — record in chronological order; make a historical record

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

a state at a particular time

From this reading While writing for _The Times_ a series of articles dealing with the Russian Revolutionary movement and the condition of political exiles in Siberia, I became acquainted with the original of Anton Prèhznev.

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

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading While writing for _The Times_ a series of articles dealing with the Russian Revolutionary movement and the condition of political exiles in Siberia, I became acquainted with the original of Anton Prèhznev.

possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading There was but little genuine mourning for Alexander III., and the feigned national affliction was speedily succeeded by joyful anticipations of a new and prosperous era.

divisible by two

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

at any time

From this reading Tzaricide is unfortunately as popular in Russia as it ever was, and the so-called Nihilists have, since the accession of Nicholas II., relinquished none of their activity.

plural of “exile” — a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country

From this reading While writing for _The Times_ a series of articles dealing with the Russian Revolutionary movement and the condition of political exiles in Siberia, I became acquainted with the original of Anton Prèhznev.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

not genuine

From this reading There was but little genuine mourning for Alexander III., and the feigned national affliction was speedily succeeded by joyful anticipations of a new and prosperous era.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While writing for _The Times_ a series of articles dealing with the Russian Revolutionary movement and the condition of political exiles in Siberia, I became acquainted with the original of Anton Prèhznev.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading There was but little genuine mourning for Alexander III., and the feigned national affliction was speedily succeeded by joyful anticipations of a new and prosperous era.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Tzaricide is unfortunately as popular in Russia as it ever was, and the so-called Nihilists have, since the accession of Nicholas II., relinquished none of their activity.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading While writing for _The Times_ a series of articles dealing with the Russian Revolutionary movement and the condition of political exiles in Siberia, I became acquainted with the original of Anton Prèhznev.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Tzaricide is unfortunately as popular in Russia as it ever was, and the so-called Nihilists have, since the accession of Nicholas II., relinquished none of their activity.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading There was but little genuine mourning for Alexander III., and the feigned national affliction was speedily succeeded by joyful anticipations of a new and prosperous era.

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

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

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

From this reading Tzaricide is unfortunately as popular in Russia as it ever was, and the so-called Nihilists have, since the accession of Nicholas II., relinquished none of their activity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Tzaricide is unfortunately as popular in Russia as it ever was, and the so-called Nihilists have, since the accession of Nicholas II., relinquished none of their activity.

full of or producing joy

From this reading There was but little genuine mourning for Alexander III., and the feigned national affliction was speedily succeeded by joyful anticipations of a new and prosperous era.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

small in range or scope

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There was but little genuine mourning for Alexander III., and the feigned national affliction was speedily succeeded by joyful anticipations of a new and prosperous era.

fasten with a lock

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

a particular point in time

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading There was but little genuine mourning for Alexander III., and the feigned national affliction was speedily succeeded by joyful anticipations of a new and prosperous era.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading While writing for _The Times_ a series of articles dealing with the Russian Revolutionary movement and the condition of political exiles in Siberia, I became acquainted with the original of Anton Prèhznev.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading There was but little genuine mourning for Alexander III., and the feigned national affliction was speedily succeeded by joyful anticipations of a new and prosperous era.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)

From this reading Tzaricide is unfortunately as popular in Russia as it ever was, and the so-called Nihilists have, since the accession of Nicholas II., relinquished none of their activity.

plural of “nihilist” — someone who rejects all theories of morality or religious belief

From this reading Tzaricide is unfortunately as popular in Russia as it ever was, and the so-called Nihilists have, since the accession of Nicholas II., relinquished none of their activity.

not one, and not any

From this reading Tzaricide is unfortunately as popular in Russia as it ever was, and the so-called Nihilists have, since the accession of Nicholas II., relinquished none of their activity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading While writing for _The Times_ a series of articles dealing with the Russian Revolutionary movement and the condition of political exiles in Siberia, I became acquainted with the original of Anton Prèhznev.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading While writing for _The Times_ a series of articles dealing with the Russian Revolutionary movement and the condition of political exiles in Siberia, I became acquainted with the original of Anton Prèhznev.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading Tzaricide is unfortunately as popular in Russia as it ever was, and the so-called Nihilists have, since the accession of Nicholas II., relinquished none of their activity.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading There was but little genuine mourning for Alexander III., and the feigned national affliction was speedily succeeded by joyful anticipations of a new and prosperous era.

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From this reading While writing for _The Times_ a series of articles dealing with the Russian Revolutionary movement and the condition of political exiles in Siberia, I became acquainted with the original of Anton Prèhznev.

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

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

plural of “refugee” — an exile who flees for safety

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

that has been withdrawn or retreated from

From this reading Tzaricide is unfortunately as popular in Russia as it ever was, and the so-called Nihilists have, since the accession of Nicholas II., relinquished none of their activity.

markedly new or introducing radical change

From this reading While writing for _The Times_ a series of articles dealing with the Russian Revolutionary movement and the condition of political exiles in Siberia, I became acquainted with the original of Anton Prèhznev.

a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

From this reading Tzaricide is unfortunately as popular in Russia as it ever was, and the so-called Nihilists have, since the accession of Nicholas II., relinquished none of their activity.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading While writing for _The Times_ a series of articles dealing with the Russian Revolutionary movement and the condition of political exiles in Siberia, I became acquainted with the original of Anton Prèhznev.

the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading While writing for _The Times_ a series of articles dealing with the Russian Revolutionary movement and the condition of political exiles in Siberia, I became acquainted with the original of Anton Prèhznev.

a vast Asian region of Russia; famous for long cold winters

From this reading While writing for _The Times_ a series of articles dealing with the Russian Revolutionary movement and the condition of political exiles in Siberia, I became acquainted with the original of Anton Prèhznev.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Tzaricide is unfortunately as popular in Russia as it ever was, and the so-called Nihilists have, since the accession of Nicholas II., relinquished none of their activity.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading Tzaricide is unfortunately as popular in Russia as it ever was, and the so-called Nihilists have, since the accession of Nicholas II., relinquished none of their activity.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

with speed

From this reading There was but little genuine mourning for Alexander III., and the feigned national affliction was speedily succeeded by joyful anticipations of a new and prosperous era.

make square

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading There was but little genuine mourning for Alexander III., and the feigned national affliction was speedily succeeded by joyful anticipations of a new and prosperous era.

a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

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

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Tzaricide is unfortunately as popular in Russia as it ever was, and the so-called Nihilists have, since the accession of Nicholas II., relinquished none of their activity.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading While writing for _The Times_ a series of articles dealing with the Russian Revolutionary movement and the condition of political exiles in Siberia, I became acquainted with the original of Anton Prèhznev.

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

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

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

From this reading Tzaricide is unfortunately as popular in Russia as it ever was, and the so-called Nihilists have, since the accession of Nicholas II., relinquished none of their activity.

by bad luck

From this reading Tzaricide is unfortunately as popular in Russia as it ever was, and the so-called Nihilists have, since the accession of Nicholas II., relinquished none of their activity.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

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

From this reading Tzaricide is unfortunately as popular in Russia as it ever was, and the so-called Nihilists have, since the accession of Nicholas II., relinquished none of their activity.

during the time that

From this reading While writing for _The Times_ a series of articles dealing with the Russian Revolutionary movement and the condition of political exiles in Siberia, I became acquainted with the original of Anton Prèhznev.

which person or people

From this reading Strange as his stories chronicled in these pages may appear, there are nevertheless in London at the present moment many refugees from the Tzar’s empire who could relate facts of an even more startling character.

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From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While writing for _The Times_ a series of articles dealing with the Russian Revolutionary movement and the condition of political exiles in Siberia, I became acquainted with the original of Anton Prèhznev.

the act of creating written works

From this reading While writing for _The Times_ a series of articles dealing with the Russian Revolutionary movement and the condition of political exiles in Siberia, I became acquainted with the original of Anton Prèhznev.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.

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From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “_Zoraida_,” “_The Great War in England in 1897_,” “_Guilty Bonds_,” “_Stolen Souls_,” “_The Temptress_,” “_Devil’s Dice_,” _&c._ London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. New York and Melbourne PREFACE.