Chapter VII

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

From this reading I was a pawn in his political schemes, to be employed in the accomplishment of his ends.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading I was a pawn in his political schemes, to be employed in the accomplishment of his ends.

later than; following

From this reading Thus, after much consideration, I came at length to the conclusion that Mazeppa intended to use me.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

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

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

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

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thus, after much consideration, I came at length to the conclusion that Mazeppa intended to use me.

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

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was not long before I became persuaded of this, in Mazeppa, that he did nothing and said nothing without careful intent.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was not long before I became persuaded of this, in Mazeppa, that he did nothing and said nothing without careful intent.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Which being so, thought I, his friendship towards me cannot be disinterested, and its reason must be discovered.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Thus, after much consideration, I came at length to the conclusion that Mazeppa intended to use me.

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From this reading Which being so, thought I, his friendship towards me cannot be disinterested, and its reason must be discovered.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading It was not long before I became persuaded of this, in Mazeppa, that he did nothing and said nothing without careful intent.

showing careful forethought

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Thus, after much consideration, I came at length to the conclusion that Mazeppa intended to use me.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Thus, after much consideration, I came at length to the conclusion that Mazeppa intended to use me.

social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It was not long before I became persuaded of this, in Mazeppa, that he did nothing and said nothing without careful intent.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Which being so, thought I, his friendship towards me cannot be disinterested, and its reason must be discovered.

unaffected by self-interest

From this reading Which being so, thought I, his friendship towards me cannot be disinterested, and its reason must be discovered.

doubt about someone's honesty

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

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

From this reading I was a pawn in his political schemes, to be employed in the accomplishment of his ends.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading I was a pawn in his political schemes, to be employed in the accomplishment of his ends.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Which being so, thought I, his friendship towards me cannot be disinterested, and its reason must be discovered.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

(accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

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

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

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

From this reading It was not long before I became persuaded of this, in Mazeppa, that he did nothing and said nothing without careful intent.

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

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

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

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

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

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Thus, after much consideration, I came at length to the conclusion that Mazeppa intended to use me.

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

From this reading It was not long before I became persuaded of this, in Mazeppa, that he did nothing and said nothing without careful intent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not long before I became persuaded of this, in Mazeppa, that he did nothing and said nothing without careful intent.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Which being so, thought I, his friendship towards me cannot be disinterested, and its reason must be discovered.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Thus, after much consideration, I came at length to the conclusion that Mazeppa intended to use me.

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 It was not long before I became persuaded of this, in Mazeppa, that he did nothing and said nothing without careful intent.

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

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Thus, after much consideration, I came at length to the conclusion that Mazeppa intended to use me.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Which being so, thought I, his friendship towards me cannot be disinterested, and its reason must be discovered.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not long before I became persuaded of this, in Mazeppa, that he did nothing and said nothing without careful intent.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was not long before I became persuaded of this, in Mazeppa, that he did nothing and said nothing without careful intent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

an article deposited as security

From this reading I was a pawn in his political schemes, to be employed in the accomplishment of his ends.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading It was not long before I became persuaded of this, in Mazeppa, that he did nothing and said nothing without careful intent.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading I was a pawn in his political schemes, to be employed in the accomplishment of his ends.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Which being so, thought I, his friendship towards me cannot be disinterested, and its reason must be discovered.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was not long before I became persuaded of this, in Mazeppa, that he did nothing and said nothing without careful intent.

express in words

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

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

From this reading I was a pawn in his political schemes, to be employed in the accomplishment of his ends.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Which being so, thought I, his friendship towards me cannot be disinterested, and its reason must be discovered.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not long before I became persuaded of this, in Mazeppa, that he did nothing and said nothing without careful intent.

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

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was not long before I became persuaded of this, in Mazeppa, that he did nothing and said nothing without careful intent.

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

From this reading Which being so, thought I, his friendship towards me cannot be disinterested, and its reason must be discovered.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus, after much consideration, I came at length to the conclusion that Mazeppa intended to use me.

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

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

in the direction of

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

without awareness

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

the act of using

From this reading Thus, after much consideration, I came at length to the conclusion that Mazeppa intended to use me.

precisely as stated

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

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

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

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

From this reading Which being so, thought I, his friendship towards me cannot be disinterested, and its reason must be discovered.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I had begun, as I say, to understand and to know Mazeppa, and the first fruit of my better knowledge was the determination to be very cautious in my dealings with him, for in spite of his seeming goodwill towards me I began almost unconsciously to distrust him.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was not long before I became persuaded of this, in Mazeppa, that he did nothing and said nothing without careful intent.