used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Should I confront this danger, or hazard the risk of such an exposure, or should I suffer judgment to be given against me by default?
(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 He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
ambassadorsnounUS /æmˈbæsədərz/
plural of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Should I confront this danger, or hazard the risk of such an exposure, or should I suffer judgment to be given against me by default?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not without considerable trepidation and great misgiving that I awaited the evening.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading It was not without considerable trepidation and great misgiving that I awaited the evening.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Should I confront this danger, or hazard the risk of such an exposure, or should I suffer judgment to be given against me by default?
cheatverbUS /tʃiːt/
deprive somebody of something by deceit
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
rid of obstructions
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
confrontverbUS /kənˈfrʌnt/
oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Should I confront this danger, or hazard the risk of such an exposure, or should I suffer judgment to be given against me by default?
conjointlyadverb
in conjunction with; combined
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was not without considerable trepidation and great misgiving that I awaited the evening.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Should I confront this danger, or hazard the risk of such an exposure, or should I suffer judgment to be given against me by default?
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
defaultnounUS /dɪˈfɔːlt/
loss due to not showing up
From this reading Should I confront this danger, or hazard the risk of such an exposure, or should I suffer judgment to be given against me by default?
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
diplomaticallyadverbUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪkli/
with diplomacy; in a diplomatic manner
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was not without considerable trepidation and great misgiving that I awaited the evening.
expelledverbUS /ɪkˈspeld/
inflected form of “expel” — force to leave or move out
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading Should I confront this danger, or hazard the risk of such an exposure, or should I suffer judgment to be given against me by default?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
generalsnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Should I confront this danger, or hazard the risk of such an exposure, or should I suffer judgment to be given against me by default?
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was not without considerable trepidation and great misgiving that I awaited the evening.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
hazardnounUS /ˈhæzərd/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Should I confront this danger, or hazard the risk of such an exposure, or should I suffer judgment to be given against me by default?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was not without considerable trepidation and great misgiving that I awaited the evening.
impostornounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːstər/
a person who makes deceitful pretenses
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not without considerable trepidation and great misgiving that I awaited the evening.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Should I confront this danger, or hazard the risk of such an exposure, or should I suffer judgment to be given against me by default?
set down according to a plan
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
without good reason
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
meditated
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From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
misgivingnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ/
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading It was not without considerable trepidation and great misgiving that I awaited the evening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not without considerable trepidation and great misgiving that I awaited the evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
and nothing more
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Should I confront this danger, or hazard the risk of such an exposure, or should I suffer judgment to be given against me by default?
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
accept an excuse for
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
PrefecturenounUS /ˈpriːfektʃər/
the district administered by a prefect (as in France or Japan or the Roman Empire)
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
proclaimverbUS /proʊˈkleɪm/
declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Should I confront this danger, or hazard the risk of such an exposure, or should I suffer judgment to be given against me by default?
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should I confront this danger, or hazard the risk of such an exposure, or should I suffer judgment to be given against me by default?
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
subtletynounUS /ˈsʌtəlti/
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Should I confront this danger, or hazard the risk of such an exposure, or should I suffer judgment to be given against me by default?
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Should I confront this danger, or hazard the risk of such an exposure, or should I suffer judgment to be given against me by default?
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not without considerable trepidation and great misgiving that I awaited the evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not without considerable trepidation and great misgiving that I awaited the evening.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Should I confront this danger, or hazard the risk of such an exposure, or should I suffer judgment to be given against me by default?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading It was not without considerable trepidation and great misgiving that I awaited the evening.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
precisely as stated
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not without considerable trepidation and great misgiving that I awaited the evening.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He has doubtless the train all laid, only waiting for the match; and as the outrage will be inflicted conjointly and diplomatically, any demand for personal satisfaction will be vain, while a very slight hint at the Prefecture would suffice to have me expelled from the country."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I have it," thought I, after long and deep pondering: "his plan is to introduce me into a great and crowded assembly, with ministers, ambassadors, and generals, and then, in the face of a distinguished company, to proclaim me a cheat and impostor.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was not without considerable trepidation and great misgiving that I awaited the evening.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading What subtlety might be in store for me, I could not guess; but it seemed clear that the young secretary meditated a heavy vengeance upon me, and would not lightly pardon the insult I had passed upon him.
