Chapter X · A Night Ambush

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

From this reading As for punishing those at whose hands he met his death, no one thought of such a thing.

later than; following

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

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

From this reading In those days the taking of life was little thought of, and if an officer chose to brawl with others of his regiment, and lose his life in the struggle, that was considered his own look-out, and so much the worse for him.

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

From this reading In those days the taking of life was little thought of, and if an officer chose to brawl with others of his regiment, and lose his life in the struggle, that was considered his own look-out, and so much the worse for him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading No reference whatever was made to the death of Zouboff, or indeed to any circumstance in connection with the fight at the restaurant.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Hence matters in the regiment remained very much as they were before; the officers taking care, however, to keep a discreet tongue in the presence of Boris, and to maintain outwardly an appearance of respect for that dangerously formidable young man.

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

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

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

From this reading As for punishing those at whose hands he met his death, no one thought of such a thing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading No reference whatever was made to the death of Zouboff, or indeed to any circumstance in connection with the fight at the restaurant.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

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From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

an uproarious party

From this reading In those days the taking of life was little thought of, and if an officer chose to brawl with others of his regiment, and lose his life in the struggle, that was considered his own look-out, and so much the worse for him.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Hence matters in the regiment remained very much as they were before; the officers taking care, however, to keep a discreet tongue in the presence of Boris, and to maintain outwardly an appearance of respect for that dangerously formidable young man.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading In those days the taking of life was little thought of, and if an officer chose to brawl with others of his regiment, and lose his life in the struggle, that was considered his own look-out, and so much the worse for him.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading No reference whatever was made to the death of Zouboff, or indeed to any circumstance in connection with the fight at the restaurant.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading No reference whatever was made to the death of Zouboff, or indeed to any circumstance in connection with the fight at the restaurant.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

carefully weighed

From this reading In those days the taking of life was little thought of, and if an officer chose to brawl with others of his regiment, and lose his life in the struggle, that was considered his own look-out, and so much the worse for him.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

In a way that involves danger or risk.

From this reading Hence matters in the regiment remained very much as they were before; the officers taking care, however, to keep a discreet tongue in the presence of Boris, and to maintain outwardly an appearance of respect for that dangerously formidable young man.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In those days the taking of life was little thought of, and if an officer chose to brawl with others of his regiment, and lose his life in the struggle, that was considered his own look-out, and so much the worse for him.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading No reference whatever was made to the death of Zouboff, or indeed to any circumstance in connection with the fight at the restaurant.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

From this reading Hence matters in the regiment remained very much as they were before; the officers taking care, however, to keep a discreet tongue in the presence of Boris, and to maintain outwardly an appearance of respect for that dangerously formidable young man.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

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From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading No reference whatever was made to the death of Zouboff, or indeed to any circumstance in connection with the fight at the restaurant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In those days the taking of life was little thought of, and if an officer chose to brawl with others of his regiment, and lose his life in the struggle, that was considered his own look-out, and so much the worse for him.

especially of writing or speech; going before

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading Hence matters in the regiment remained very much as they were before; the officers taking care, however, to keep a discreet tongue in the presence of Boris, and to maintain outwardly an appearance of respect for that dangerously formidable young man.

set up or found

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

noisy quarrel

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

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

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading As for punishing those at whose hands he met his death, no one thought of such a thing.

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

From this reading As for punishing those at whose hands he met his death, no one thought of such a thing.

for this reason

From this reading Hence matters in the regiment remained very much as they were before; the officers taking care, however, to keep a discreet tongue in the presence of Boris, and to maintain outwardly an appearance of respect for that dangerously formidable young man.

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

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

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

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Hence matters in the regiment remained very much as they were before; the officers taking care, however, to keep a discreet tongue in the presence of Boris, and to maintain outwardly an appearance of respect for that dangerously formidable young man.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In those days the taking of life was little thought of, and if an officer chose to brawl with others of his regiment, and lose his life in the struggle, that was considered his own look-out, and so much the worse for him.

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

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Hence matters in the regiment remained very much as they were before; the officers taking care, however, to keep a discreet tongue in the presence of Boris, and to maintain outwardly an appearance of respect for that dangerously formidable young man.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In those days the taking of life was little thought of, and if an officer chose to brawl with others of his regiment, and lose his life in the struggle, that was considered his own look-out, and so much the worse for him.

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

From this reading In those days the taking of life was little thought of, and if an officer chose to brawl with others of his regiment, and lose his life in the struggle, that was considered his own look-out, and so much the worse for him.

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From this reading In those days the taking of life was little thought of, and if an officer chose to brawl with others of his regiment, and lose his life in the struggle, that was considered his own look-out, and so much the worse for him.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading In those days the taking of life was little thought of, and if an officer chose to brawl with others of his regiment, and lose his life in the struggle, that was considered his own look-out, and so much the worse for him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading No reference whatever was made to the death of Zouboff, or indeed to any circumstance in connection with the fight at the restaurant.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Hence matters in the regiment remained very much as they were before; the officers taking care, however, to keep a discreet tongue in the presence of Boris, and to maintain outwardly an appearance of respect for that dangerously formidable young man.

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

From this reading Hence matters in the regiment remained very much as they were before; the officers taking care, however, to keep a discreet tongue in the presence of Boris, and to maintain outwardly an appearance of respect for that dangerously formidable young man.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Hence matters in the regiment remained very much as they were before; the officers taking care, however, to keep a discreet tongue in the presence of Boris, and to maintain outwardly an appearance of respect for that dangerously formidable young man.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading As for punishing those at whose hands he met his death, no one thought of such a thing.

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

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In those days the taking of life was little thought of, and if an officer chose to brawl with others of his regiment, and lose his life in the struggle, that was considered his own look-out, and so much the worse for him.

not any; not one

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No reference whatever was made to the death of Zouboff, or indeed to any circumstance in connection with the fight at the restaurant.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading In those days the taking of life was little thought of, and if an officer chose to brawl with others of his regiment, and lose his life in the struggle, that was considered his own look-out, and so much the worse for him.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Hence matters in the regiment remained very much as they were before; the officers taking care, however, to keep a discreet tongue in the presence of Boris, and to maintain outwardly an appearance of respect for that dangerously formidable young man.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As for punishing those at whose hands he met his death, no one thought of such a thing.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No reference whatever was made to the death of Zouboff, or indeed to any circumstance in connection with the fight at the restaurant.

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From this reading In those days the taking of life was little thought of, and if an officer chose to brawl with others of his regiment, and lose his life in the struggle, that was considered his own look-out, and so much the worse for him.

with respect to the outside

From this reading Hence matters in the regiment remained very much as they were before; the officers taking care, however, to keep a discreet tongue in the presence of Boris, and to maintain outwardly an appearance of respect for that dangerously formidable young man.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In those days the taking of life was little thought of, and if an officer chose to brawl with others of his regiment, and lose his life in the struggle, that was considered his own look-out, and so much the worse for him.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Hence matters in the regiment remained very much as they were before; the officers taking care, however, to keep a discreet tongue in the presence of Boris, and to maintain outwardly an appearance of respect for that dangerously formidable young man.

resulting in punishment

From this reading As for punishing those at whose hands he met his death, no one thought of such a thing.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading No reference whatever was made to the death of Zouboff, or indeed to any circumstance in connection with the fight at the restaurant.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Hence matters in the regiment remained very much as they were before; the officers taking care, however, to keep a discreet tongue in the presence of Boris, and to maintain outwardly an appearance of respect for that dangerously formidable young man.

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

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading No reference whatever was made to the death of Zouboff, or indeed to any circumstance in connection with the fight at the restaurant.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In those days the taking of life was little thought of, and if an officer chose to brawl with others of his regiment, and lose his life in the struggle, that was considered his own look-out, and so much the worse for him.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading In those days the taking of life was little thought of, and if an officer chose to brawl with others of his regiment, and lose his life in the struggle, that was considered his own look-out, and so much the worse for him.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As for punishing those at whose hands he met his death, no one thought of such a thing.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading In those days the taking of life was little thought of, and if an officer chose to brawl with others of his regiment, and lose his life in the struggle, that was considered his own look-out, and so much the worse for him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

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

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Hence matters in the regiment remained very much as they were before; the officers taking care, however, to keep a discreet tongue in the presence of Boris, and to maintain outwardly an appearance of respect for that dangerously formidable young man.

a special situation

From this reading As for punishing those at whose hands he met his death, no one thought of such a thing.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In those days the taking of life was little thought of, and if an officer chose to brawl with others of his regiment, and lose his life in the struggle, that was considered his own look-out, and so much the worse for him.

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

From this reading In those days the taking of life was little thought of, and if an officer chose to brawl with others of his regiment, and lose his life in the struggle, that was considered his own look-out, and so much the worse for him.

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

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Hence matters in the regiment remained very much as they were before; the officers taking care, however, to keep a discreet tongue in the presence of Boris, and to maintain outwardly an appearance of respect for that dangerously formidable young man.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

precisely as stated

From this reading Hence matters in the regiment remained very much as they were before; the officers taking care, however, to keep a discreet tongue in the presence of Boris, and to maintain outwardly an appearance of respect for that dangerously formidable young man.

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

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

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

From this reading Hence matters in the regiment remained very much as they were before; the officers taking care, however, to keep a discreet tongue in the presence of Boris, and to maintain outwardly an appearance of respect for that dangerously formidable young man.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading No reference whatever was made to the death of Zouboff, or indeed to any circumstance in connection with the fight at the restaurant.

belonging to which person

From this reading As for punishing those at whose hands he met his death, no one thought of such a thing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Boris found that his position in the regiment after the _fracas_ described in the foregoing chapter was in no respect more unpleasant than it had been before; indeed, it appeared to him that his fellow-officers now treated him with greater consideration.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading In those days the taking of life was little thought of, and if an officer chose to brawl with others of his regiment, and lose his life in the struggle, that was considered his own look-out, and so much the worse for him.

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

From this reading Hence matters in the regiment remained very much as they were before; the officers taking care, however, to keep a discreet tongue in the presence of Boris, and to maintain outwardly an appearance of respect for that dangerously formidable young man.

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From this reading No reference whatever was made to the death of Zouboff, or indeed to any circumstance in connection with the fight at the restaurant.