Chapter XVI

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

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading I believe that he interpreted my dismay rather as a tribute to his admirable caution.

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

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

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

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I believe that he interpreted my dismay rather as a tribute to his admirable caution.

an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was indeed engrossed by his own shrewdness in keeping it by him so as to prevent its use at the wrong moment.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading I believe that he interpreted my dismay rather as a tribute to his admirable caution.

a member of a conspiracy

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading I believe that he interpreted my dismay rather as a tribute to his admirable caution.

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From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading He was indeed engrossed by his own shrewdness in keeping it by him so as to prevent its use at the wrong moment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For some moments I was at a loss what line to take.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That I should object to have such a thing in my house did not occur to him.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was indeed engrossed by his own shrewdness in keeping it by him so as to prevent its use at the wrong moment.

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

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

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

From this reading That I should object to have such a thing in my house did not occur to him.

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

From this reading I believe that he interpreted my dismay rather as a tribute to his admirable caution.

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

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He was indeed engrossed by his own shrewdness in keeping it by him so as to prevent its use at the wrong moment.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading I believe that he interpreted my dismay rather as a tribute to his admirable caution.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He was indeed engrossed by his own shrewdness in keeping it by him so as to prevent its use at the wrong moment.

conformity or harmony

From this reading He was indeed engrossed by his own shrewdness in keeping it by him so as to prevent its use at the wrong moment.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading For some moments I was at a loss what line to take.

something that is lost

From this reading For some moments I was at a loss what line to take.

a particular point in time

From this reading He was indeed engrossed by his own shrewdness in keeping it by him so as to prevent its use at the wrong moment.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading For some moments I was at a loss what line to take.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading That I should object to have such a thing in my house did not occur to him.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

come to pass

From this reading That I should object to have such a thing in my house did not occur to him.

and nothing more

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was indeed engrossed by his own shrewdness in keeping it by him so as to prevent its use at the wrong moment.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading He was indeed engrossed by his own shrewdness in keeping it by him so as to prevent its use at the wrong moment.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

on the contrary

From this reading I believe that he interpreted my dismay rather as a tribute to his admirable caution.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

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

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

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

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That I should object to have such a thing in my house did not occur to him.

intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)

From this reading He was indeed engrossed by his own shrewdness in keeping it by him so as to prevent its use at the wrong moment.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was indeed engrossed by his own shrewdness in keeping it by him so as to prevent its use at the wrong moment.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading For some moments I was at a loss what line to take.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading That I should object to have such a thing in my house did not occur to him.

carry out

From this reading For some moments I was at a loss what line to take.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

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

From this reading He was indeed engrossed by his own shrewdness in keeping it by him so as to prevent its use at the wrong moment.

a special situation

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading I believe that he interpreted my dismay rather as a tribute to his admirable caution.

the act of using

From this reading He was indeed engrossed by his own shrewdness in keeping it by him so as to prevent its use at the wrong moment.

being of use or service

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

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

From this reading MY RÔLE AS A CONSPIRATOR Baron von Ringheim did not observe my profound consternation at hearing that he had a bomb in his possession, and he appeared to regard it only as a useful thing to carry about in a dressing-bag.

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

From this reading He was indeed engrossed by his own shrewdness in keeping it by him so as to prevent its use at the wrong moment.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading For some moments I was at a loss what line to take.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading He was indeed engrossed by his own shrewdness in keeping it by him so as to prevent its use at the wrong moment.