used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having no very high opinion of the Czar’s honour, Wilfrid considered it advisable to have a friendly witness to see fair play.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading Second the Czar’s adversary!
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading Having no very high opinion of the Czar’s honour, Wilfrid considered it advisable to have a friendly witness to see fair play.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “THIS DUEL MUST NOT BE” Wilfrid’s statement that he would face the Czar in duel was no boast, but who should be his second?
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading “THIS DUEL MUST NOT BE” Wilfrid’s statement that he would face the Czar in duel was no boast, but who should be his second?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “THIS DUEL MUST NOT BE” Wilfrid’s statement that he would face the Czar in duel was no boast, but who should be his second?
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading But who would care to be his companion in a venture so perilous?
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading But who would care to be his companion in a venture so perilous?
carefully weighed
From this reading Having no very high opinion of the Czar’s honour, Wilfrid considered it advisable to have a friendly witness to see fair play.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
CzarnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading “THIS DUEL MUST NOT BE” Wilfrid’s statement that he would face the Czar in duel was no boast, but who should be his second?
Czar'snounUS /zɑːrz/
possessive form of “czar” — a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading Having no very high opinion of the Czar’s honour, Wilfrid considered it advisable to have a friendly witness to see fair play.
DUELnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading “THIS DUEL MUST NOT BE” Wilfrid’s statement that he would face the Czar in duel was no boast, but who should be his second?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “THIS DUEL MUST NOT BE” Wilfrid’s statement that he would face the Czar in duel was no boast, but who should be his second?
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Having no very high opinion of the Czar’s honour, Wilfrid considered it advisable to have a friendly witness to see fair play.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Having no very high opinion of the Czar’s honour, Wilfrid considered it advisable to have a friendly witness to see fair play.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Having no very high opinion of the Czar’s honour, Wilfrid considered it advisable to have a friendly witness to see fair play.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having no very high opinion of the Czar’s honour, Wilfrid considered it advisable to have a friendly witness to see fair play.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “THIS DUEL MUST NOT BE” Wilfrid’s statement that he would face the Czar in duel was no boast, but who should be his second?
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Having no very high opinion of the Czar’s honour, Wilfrid considered it advisable to have a friendly witness to see fair play.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “THIS DUEL MUST NOT BE” Wilfrid’s statement that he would face the Czar in duel was no boast, but who should be his second?
the state of being honored
From this reading Having no very high opinion of the Czar’s honour, Wilfrid considered it advisable to have a friendly witness to see fair play.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “THIS DUEL MUST NOT BE” Wilfrid’s statement that he would face the Czar in duel was no boast, but who should be his second?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having no very high opinion of the Czar’s honour, Wilfrid considered it advisable to have a friendly witness to see fair play.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “THIS DUEL MUST NOT BE” Wilfrid’s statement that he would face the Czar in duel was no boast, but who should be his second?
not any; not one
From this reading “THIS DUEL MUST NOT BE” Wilfrid’s statement that he would face the Czar in duel was no boast, but who should be his second?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “THIS DUEL MUST NOT BE” Wilfrid’s statement that he would face the Czar in duel was no boast, but who should be his second?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having no very high opinion of the Czar’s honour, Wilfrid considered it advisable to have a friendly witness to see fair play.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Having no very high opinion of the Czar’s honour, Wilfrid considered it advisable to have a friendly witness to see fair play.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading But who would care to be his companion in a venture so perilous?
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Having no very high opinion of the Czar’s honour, Wilfrid considered it advisable to have a friendly witness to see fair play.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
with speed
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
on the contrary
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “THIS DUEL MUST NOT BE” Wilfrid’s statement that he would face the Czar in duel was no boast, but who should be his second?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Having no very high opinion of the Czar’s honour, Wilfrid considered it advisable to have a friendly witness to see fair play.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “THIS DUEL MUST NOT BE” Wilfrid’s statement that he would face the Czar in duel was no boast, but who should be his second?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But who would care to be his companion in a venture so perilous?
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
St
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From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading “THIS DUEL MUST NOT BE” Wilfrid’s statement that he would face the Czar in duel was no boast, but who should be his second?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “THIS DUEL MUST NOT BE” Wilfrid’s statement that he would face the Czar in duel was no boast, but who should be his second?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “THIS DUEL MUST NOT BE” Wilfrid’s statement that he would face the Czar in duel was no boast, but who should be his second?
in or at that place or location
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “THIS DUEL MUST NOT BE” Wilfrid’s statement that he would face the Czar in duel was no boast, but who should be his second?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having no very high opinion of the Czar’s honour, Wilfrid considered it advisable to have a friendly witness to see fair play.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading But who would care to be his companion in a venture so perilous?
precisely as stated
From this reading Having no very high opinion of the Czar’s honour, Wilfrid considered it advisable to have a friendly witness to see fair play.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “THIS DUEL MUST NOT BE” Wilfrid’s statement that he would face the Czar in duel was no boast, but who should be his second?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
which person or people
From this reading “THIS DUEL MUST NOT BE” Wilfrid’s statement that he would face the Czar in duel was no boast, but who should be his second?
belonging to which person
From this reading He rapidly ran over in his mind the limited circle of friends, or rather of acquaintances, he had made in St. Petersburg, and knew full well there was not one upon whose spirit he could rely.
Wilfrid
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From this reading Having no very high opinion of the Czar’s honour, Wilfrid considered it advisable to have a friendly witness to see fair play.
Wilfrid's
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From this reading “THIS DUEL MUST NOT BE” Wilfrid’s statement that he would face the Czar in duel was no boast, but who should be his second?
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Having no very high opinion of the Czar’s honour, Wilfrid considered it advisable to have a friendly witness to see fair play.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “THIS DUEL MUST NOT BE” Wilfrid’s statement that he would face the Czar in duel was no boast, but who should be his second?
