Chapter XI · Chapter 11

Having no one else present.

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

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

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

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

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

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

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

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

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I question now whether the death sentence would ever have been executed.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

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From this reading Yet of one thing I was firmly resolved--no thoughtless word of mine should ever endanger the reputation of Edith Brennan.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

the specified day of the month

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

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From this reading Yet of one thing I was firmly resolved--no thoughtless word of mine should ever endanger the reputation of Edith Brennan.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading Yet of one thing I was firmly resolved--no thoughtless word of mine should ever endanger the reputation of Edith Brennan.

at any time

From this reading I question now whether the death sentence would ever have been executed.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

accept an excuse for

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

put to death as punishment

From this reading I question now whether the death sentence would ever have been executed.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

with resolute determination

From this reading Yet of one thing I was firmly resolved--no thoughtless word of mine should ever endanger the reputation of Edith Brennan.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

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

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I question now whether the death sentence would ever have been executed.

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

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

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

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

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

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

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

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

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

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Yet of one thing I was firmly resolved--no thoughtless word of mine should ever endanger the reputation of Edith Brennan.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

not any; not one

From this reading Yet of one thing I was firmly resolved--no thoughtless word of mine should ever endanger the reputation of Edith Brennan.

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

From this reading I question now whether the death sentence would ever have been executed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading I question now whether the death sentence would ever have been executed.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Yet of one thing I was firmly resolved--no thoughtless word of mine should ever endanger the reputation of Edith Brennan.

determined

From this reading Yet of one thing I was firmly resolved--no thoughtless word of mine should ever endanger the reputation of Edith Brennan.

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

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

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

catch sight of

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

express in words

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

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

From this reading I question now whether the death sentence would ever have been executed.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

a special situation

From this reading Yet of one thing I was firmly resolved--no thoughtless word of mine should ever endanger the reputation of Edith Brennan.

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

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

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

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

showing lack of careful thought

From this reading Yet of one thing I was firmly resolved--no thoughtless word of mine should ever endanger the reputation of Edith Brennan.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

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

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

except if; if not

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

out of your own free will

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

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

From this reading UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH At this late date I doubt greatly if my situation at that time was so desperate as I then conceived it.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading I question now whether the death sentence would ever have been executed.

which person or people

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

belonging to which person

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But then, with the memory of Sheridan's rage and my own hot-headed retort, I fully believed my fate was destined to be that of the condemned spy, unless she who alone might tell the whole truth should voluntarily do so.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Yet of one thing I was firmly resolved--no thoughtless word of mine should ever endanger the reputation of Edith Brennan.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I question now whether the death sentence would ever have been executed.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet of one thing I was firmly resolved--no thoughtless word of mine should ever endanger the reputation of Edith Brennan.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading That circumstances had left me in the power of one whose fierce dislike was already evident was beyond question, and I had yielded to his goading to such an extent as to give those in authority every excuse for the exercise of extreme military power.