Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

(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 Forgotten were the multiplicity of duties incident to his service as a member of the "kitchen police"--the work to which all offenders in the army were subjected, and which corresponded to the tasks of a garbage collector.

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

From this reading Forgotten were the multiplicity of duties incident to his service as a member of the "kitchen police"--the work to which all offenders in the army were subjected, and which corresponded to the tasks of a garbage collector.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There seemed to be no idea in his mind of making any certain motion a given number of times for the purpose of developing different muscles.

from appearances alone

From this reading Apparently the lad was devoting himself wholly to the strenuous labor of calisthenics.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Instead he merely placed his arms in various positions and held them there a moment before assuming a different attitude.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Forgotten were the multiplicity of duties incident to his service as a member of the "kitchen police"--the work to which all offenders in the army were subjected, and which corresponded to the tasks of a garbage collector.

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

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

excessively forward

From this reading Instead he merely placed his arms in various positions and held them there a moment before assuming a different attitude.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading Instead he merely placed his arms in various positions and held them there a moment before assuming a different attitude.

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

From this reading There seemed to be no idea in his mind of making any certain motion a given number of times for the purpose of developing different muscles.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Instead he merely placed his arms in various positions and held them there a moment before assuming a different attitude.

the practice of calisthenic exercises

From this reading Apparently the lad was devoting himself wholly to the strenuous labor of calisthenics.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading There seemed to be no idea in his mind of making any certain motion a given number of times for the purpose of developing different muscles.

a person who collects things

From this reading Forgotten were the multiplicity of duties incident to his service as a member of the "kitchen police"--the work to which all offenders in the army were subjected, and which corresponded to the tasks of a garbage collector.

not accessible to view

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

past form of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading Forgotten were the multiplicity of duties incident to his service as a member of the "kitchen police"--the work to which all offenders in the army were subjected, and which corresponded to the tasks of a garbage collector.

a member of a Slavic people living in southern European Russia and Ukraine and adjacent parts of Asia and noted for their horsemanship and military skill; they formed an elite cavalry corps in czarist Russia

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply

From this reading There seemed to be no idea in his mind of making any certain motion a given number of times for the purpose of developing different muscles.

-ing form of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading Apparently the lad was devoting himself wholly to the strenuous labor of calisthenics.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading There seemed to be no idea in his mind of making any certain motion a given number of times for the purpose of developing different muscles.

hard monotonous routine work

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Forgotten were the multiplicity of duties incident to his service as a member of the "kitchen police"--the work to which all offenders in the army were subjected, and which corresponded to the tasks of a garbage collector.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Forgotten were the multiplicity of duties incident to his service as a member of the "kitchen police"--the work to which all offenders in the army were subjected, and which corresponded to the tasks of a garbage collector.

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading Forgotten were the multiplicity of duties incident to his service as a member of the "kitchen police"--the work to which all offenders in the army were subjected, and which corresponded to the tasks of a garbage collector.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading There seemed to be no idea in his mind of making any certain motion a given number of times for the purpose of developing different muscles.

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

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

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

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Instead he merely placed his arms in various positions and held them there a moment before assuming a different attitude.

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

From this reading Apparently the lad was devoting himself wholly to the strenuous labor of calisthenics.

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

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

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

From this reading There seemed to be no idea in his mind of making any certain motion a given number of times for the purpose of developing different muscles.

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

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

a single distinct event

From this reading Forgotten were the multiplicity of duties incident to his service as a member of the "kitchen police"--the work to which all offenders in the army were subjected, and which corresponded to the tasks of a garbage collector.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead he merely placed his arms in various positions and held them there a moment before assuming a different attitude.

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

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Forgotten were the multiplicity of duties incident to his service as a member of the "kitchen police"--the work to which all offenders in the army were subjected, and which corresponded to the tasks of a garbage collector.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Apparently the lad was devoting himself wholly to the strenuous labor of calisthenics.

a boy or man

From this reading Apparently the lad was devoting himself wholly to the strenuous labor of calisthenics.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading There seemed to be no idea in his mind of making any certain motion a given number of times for the purpose of developing different muscles.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Forgotten were the multiplicity of duties incident to his service as a member of the "kitchen police"--the work to which all offenders in the army were subjected, and which corresponded to the tasks of a garbage collector.

and nothing more

From this reading Instead he merely placed his arms in various positions and held them there a moment before assuming a different attitude.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading There seemed to be no idea in his mind of making any certain motion a given number of times for the purpose of developing different muscles.

a particular point in time

From this reading Instead he merely placed his arms in various positions and held them there a moment before assuming a different attitude.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading There seemed to be no idea in his mind of making any certain motion a given number of times for the purpose of developing different muscles.

the property of being multiple

From this reading Forgotten were the multiplicity of duties incident to his service as a member of the "kitchen police"--the work to which all offenders in the army were subjected, and which corresponded to the tasks of a garbage collector.

plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading There seemed to be no idea in his mind of making any certain motion a given number of times for the purpose of developing different muscles.

not any; not one

From this reading There seemed to be no idea in his mind of making any certain motion a given number of times for the purpose of developing different muscles.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading There seemed to be no idea in his mind of making any certain motion a given number of times for the purpose of developing different muscles.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

plural of “offender” — a person who transgresses moral or civil law

From this reading Forgotten were the multiplicity of duties incident to his service as a member of the "kitchen police"--the work to which all offenders in the army were subjected, and which corresponded to the tasks of a garbage collector.

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

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Instead he merely placed his arms in various positions and held them there a moment before assuming a different attitude.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Forgotten were the multiplicity of duties incident to his service as a member of the "kitchen police"--the work to which all offenders in the army were subjected, and which corresponded to the tasks of a garbage collector.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Instead he merely placed his arms in various positions and held them there a moment before assuming a different attitude.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading There seemed to be no idea in his mind of making any certain motion a given number of times for the purpose of developing different muscles.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

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

From this reading There seemed to be no idea in his mind of making any certain motion a given number of times for the purpose of developing different muscles.

past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Forgotten were the multiplicity of duties incident to his service as a member of the "kitchen police"--the work to which all offenders in the army were subjected, and which corresponded to the tasks of a garbage collector.

catch sight of

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading Apparently the lad was devoting himself wholly to the strenuous labor of calisthenics.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading Forgotten were the multiplicity of duties incident to his service as a member of the "kitchen police"--the work to which all offenders in the army were subjected, and which corresponded to the tasks of a garbage collector.

believed likely

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Forgotten were the multiplicity of duties incident to his service as a member of the "kitchen police"--the work to which all offenders in the army were subjected, and which corresponded to the tasks of a garbage collector.

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

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Instead he merely placed his arms in various positions and held them there a moment before assuming a different attitude.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There seemed to be no idea in his mind of making any certain motion a given number of times for the purpose of developing different muscles.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

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

From this reading There seemed to be no idea in his mind of making any certain motion a given number of times for the purpose of developing different muscles.

very small

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

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

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Instead he merely placed his arms in various positions and held them there a moment before assuming a different attitude.

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

From this reading Apparently the lad was devoting himself wholly to the strenuous labor of calisthenics.

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

From this reading Forgotten were the multiplicity of duties incident to his service as a member of the "kitchen police"--the work to which all offenders in the army were subjected, and which corresponded to the tasks of a garbage collector.

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

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Apparently the lad was devoting himself wholly to the strenuous labor of calisthenics.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A SUSPECTED SPY For a time Jimmie forgot the drudgery to which he had been sentenced as a result of his fight with Otto for possession of the tiny packet concealed in the Cossack uniform.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Forgotten were the multiplicity of duties incident to his service as a member of the "kitchen police"--the work to which all offenders in the army were subjected, and which corresponded to the tasks of a garbage collector.