Chapter VIII · Boris and His Fellow-Officers

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

From this reading He had scarcely realized how closely the young hunter had wound himself already around his heart--a heart which, in spite of its hardness and waywardness, was capable of forming the warmest attachments.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading Such a man Peter thought he had found in Boris--one upon whose absolute faithfulness he could rely, and whose courage, as he had seen already more than once, was equal to any emergency.

later than; following

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He had scarcely realized how closely the young hunter had wound himself already around his heart--a heart which, in spite of its hardness and waywardness, was capable of forming the warmest attachments.

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

From this reading He had scarcely realized how closely the young hunter had wound himself already around his heart--a heart which, in spite of its hardness and waywardness, was capable of forming the warmest attachments.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Such a man Peter thought he had found in Boris--one upon whose absolute faithfulness he could rely, and whose courage, as he had seen already more than once, was equal to any emergency.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He had scarcely realized how closely the young hunter had wound himself already around his heart--a heart which, in spite of its hardness and waywardness, was capable of forming the warmest attachments.

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

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

plural of “attachment” — a feeling of affection for a person or an institution

From this reading He had scarcely realized how closely the young hunter had wound himself already around his heart--a heart which, in spite of its hardness and waywardness, was capable of forming the warmest attachments.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He felt that he could have trained Boris to be the ideal man for his purposes, to be employed far or near with equal confidence, and in any capacity that seemed good to his employer; and instead, here was the poor fellow gone already, a martyr to his devotion to himself!

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From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading He had scarcely realized how closely the young hunter had wound himself already around his heart--a heart which, in spite of its hardness and waywardness, was capable of forming the warmest attachments.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading He felt that he could have trained Boris to be the ideal man for his purposes, to be employed far or near with equal confidence, and in any capacity that seemed good to his employer; and instead, here was the poor fellow gone already, a martyr to his devotion to himself!

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading He had scarcely realized how closely the young hunter had wound himself already around his heart--a heart which, in spite of its hardness and waywardness, was capable of forming the warmest attachments.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading He felt that he could have trained Boris to be the ideal man for his purposes, to be employed far or near with equal confidence, and in any capacity that seemed good to his employer; and instead, here was the poor fellow gone already, a martyr to his devotion to himself!

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

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Such a man Peter thought he had found in Boris--one upon whose absolute faithfulness he could rely, and whose courage, as he had seen already more than once, was equal to any emergency.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading He felt that he could have trained Boris to be the ideal man for his purposes, to be employed far or near with equal confidence, and in any capacity that seemed good to his employer; and instead, here was the poor fellow gone already, a martyr to his devotion to himself!

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading Such a man Peter thought he had found in Boris--one upon whose absolute faithfulness he could rely, and whose courage, as he had seen already more than once, was equal to any emergency.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading He felt that he could have trained Boris to be the ideal man for his purposes, to be employed far or near with equal confidence, and in any capacity that seemed good to his employer; and instead, here was the poor fellow gone already, a martyr to his devotion to himself!

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading He felt that he could have trained Boris to be the ideal man for his purposes, to be employed far or near with equal confidence, and in any capacity that seemed good to his employer; and instead, here was the poor fellow gone already, a martyr to his devotion to himself!

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Such a man Peter thought he had found in Boris--one upon whose absolute faithfulness he could rely, and whose courage, as he had seen already more than once, was equal to any emergency.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

the quality of being faithful

From this reading Such a man Peter thought he had found in Boris--one upon whose absolute faithfulness he could rely, and whose courage, as he had seen already more than once, was equal to any emergency.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He felt that he could have trained Boris to be the ideal man for his purposes, to be employed far or near with equal confidence, and in any capacity that seemed good to his employer; and instead, here was the poor fellow gone already, a martyr to his devotion to himself!

a boy or man

From this reading He felt that he could have trained Boris to be the ideal man for his purposes, to be employed far or near with equal confidence, and in any capacity that seemed good to his employer; and instead, here was the poor fellow gone already, a martyr to his devotion to himself!

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt that he could have trained Boris to be the ideal man for his purposes, to be employed far or near with equal confidence, and in any capacity that seemed good to his employer; and instead, here was the poor fellow gone already, a martyr to his devotion to himself!

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading He had scarcely realized how closely the young hunter had wound himself already around his heart--a heart which, in spite of its hardness and waywardness, was capable of forming the warmest attachments.

set up or found

From this reading Such a man Peter thought he had found in Boris--one upon whose absolute faithfulness he could rely, and whose courage, as he had seen already more than once, was equal to any emergency.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He felt that he could have trained Boris to be the ideal man for his purposes, to be employed far or near with equal confidence, and in any capacity that seemed good to his employer; and instead, here was the poor fellow gone already, a martyr to his devotion to himself!

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

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

From this reading He had scarcely realized how closely the young hunter had wound himself already around his heart--a heart which, in spite of its hardness and waywardness, was capable of forming the warmest attachments.

the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale

From this reading He had scarcely realized how closely the young hunter had wound himself already around his heart--a heart which, in spite of its hardness and waywardness, was capable of forming the warmest attachments.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He felt that he could have trained Boris to be the ideal man for his purposes, to be employed far or near with equal confidence, and in any capacity that seemed good to his employer; and instead, here was the poor fellow gone already, a martyr to his devotion to himself!

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

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He had scarcely realized how closely the young hunter had wound himself already around his heart--a heart which, in spite of its hardness and waywardness, was capable of forming the warmest attachments.

to a considerable degree

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading He felt that he could have trained Boris to be the ideal man for his purposes, to be employed far or near with equal confidence, and in any capacity that seemed good to his employer; and instead, here was the poor fellow gone already, a martyr to his devotion to himself!

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

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

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

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

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From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

someone who hunts game

From this reading He had scarcely realized how closely the young hunter had wound himself already around his heart--a heart which, in spite of its hardness and waywardness, was capable of forming the warmest attachments.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

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

From this reading He had scarcely realized how closely the young hunter had wound himself already around his heart--a heart which, in spite of its hardness and waywardness, was capable of forming the warmest attachments.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading He felt that he could have trained Boris to be the ideal man for his purposes, to be employed far or near with equal confidence, and in any capacity that seemed good to his employer; and instead, here was the poor fellow gone already, a martyr to his devotion to himself!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He had scarcely realized how closely the young hunter had wound himself already around his heart--a heart which, in spite of its hardness and waywardness, was capable of forming the warmest attachments.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

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

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

something that is lost

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Such a man Peter thought he had found in Boris--one upon whose absolute faithfulness he could rely, and whose courage, as he had seen already more than once, was equal to any emergency.

one who suffers for the sake of principle

From this reading He felt that he could have trained Boris to be the ideal man for his purposes, to be employed far or near with equal confidence, and in any capacity that seemed good to his employer; and instead, here was the poor fellow gone already, a martyr to his devotion to himself!

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

the force of workers available

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

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

From this reading Such a man Peter thought he had found in Boris--one upon whose absolute faithfulness he could rely, and whose courage, as he had seen already more than once, was equal to any emergency.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He felt that he could have trained Boris to be the ideal man for his purposes, to be employed far or near with equal confidence, and in any capacity that seemed good to his employer; and instead, here was the poor fellow gone already, a martyr to his devotion to himself!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

on one occasion

From this reading Such a man Peter thought he had found in Boris--one upon whose absolute faithfulness he could rely, and whose courage, as he had seen already more than once, was equal to any emergency.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Such a man Peter thought he had found in Boris--one upon whose absolute faithfulness he could rely, and whose courage, as he had seen already more than once, was equal to any emergency.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He felt that he could have trained Boris to be the ideal man for his purposes, to be employed far or near with equal confidence, and in any capacity that seemed good to his employer; and instead, here was the poor fellow gone already, a martyr to his devotion to himself!

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He felt that he could have trained Boris to be the ideal man for his purposes, to be employed far or near with equal confidence, and in any capacity that seemed good to his employer; and instead, here was the poor fellow gone already, a martyr to his devotion to himself!

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading He had scarcely realized how closely the young hunter had wound himself already around his heart--a heart which, in spite of its hardness and waywardness, was capable of forming the warmest attachments.

have faith or confidence in

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

only a very short time before

From this reading He had scarcely realized how closely the young hunter had wound himself already around his heart--a heart which, in spite of its hardness and waywardness, was capable of forming the warmest attachments.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

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

From this reading He felt that he could have trained Boris to be the ideal man for his purposes, to be employed far or near with equal confidence, and in any capacity that seemed good to his employer; and instead, here was the poor fellow gone already, a martyr to his devotion to himself!

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Such a man Peter thought he had found in Boris--one upon whose absolute faithfulness he could rely, and whose courage, as he had seen already more than once, was equal to any emergency.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading He had scarcely realized how closely the young hunter had wound himself already around his heart--a heart which, in spite of its hardness and waywardness, was capable of forming the warmest attachments.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such a man Peter thought he had found in Boris--one upon whose absolute faithfulness he could rely, and whose courage, as he had seen already more than once, was equal to any emergency.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Such a man Peter thought he had found in Boris--one upon whose absolute faithfulness he could rely, and whose courage, as he had seen already more than once, was equal to any emergency.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He felt that he could have trained Boris to be the ideal man for his purposes, to be employed far or near with equal confidence, and in any capacity that seemed good to his employer; and instead, here was the poor fellow gone already, a martyr to his devotion to himself!

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

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Such a man Peter thought he had found in Boris--one upon whose absolute faithfulness he could rely, and whose courage, as he had seen already more than once, was equal to any emergency.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

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

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading He felt that he could have trained Boris to be the ideal man for his purposes, to be employed far or near with equal confidence, and in any capacity that seemed good to his employer; and instead, here was the poor fellow gone already, a martyr to his devotion to himself!

a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

precisely as stated

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

superlative of “warm” — having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading He had scarcely realized how closely the young hunter had wound himself already around his heart--a heart which, in spite of its hardness and waywardness, was capable of forming the warmest attachments.

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

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

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From this reading He had scarcely realized how closely the young hunter had wound himself already around his heart--a heart which, in spite of its hardness and waywardness, was capable of forming the warmest attachments.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.

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

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He had scarcely realized how closely the young hunter had wound himself already around his heart--a heart which, in spite of its hardness and waywardness, was capable of forming the warmest attachments.

which person or people

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

belonging to which person

From this reading Such a man Peter thought he had found in Boris--one upon whose absolute faithfulness he could rely, and whose courage, as he had seen already more than once, was equal to any emergency.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Peter was all through his life on the look-out for men who were after his own ideal, and upon whom he could rely for assistance in carrying out the vast schemes and plans for the good of his people, and the development and aggrandizement of his country, with which his brain was filled from the first.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading He had scarcely realized how closely the young hunter had wound himself already around his heart--a heart which, in spite of its hardness and waywardness, was capable of forming the warmest attachments.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young Tsar was himself surprised, as he sat alone at his evening meal, to find how very heavily the loss of poor Boris weighed upon him.