adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
accomplicesnounUS /əˈkɑːmpləsəz/
plural of “accomplice” — a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)
From this reading Next came the question of time; _when_ should the flight commence:--and finally, the more delicate question as to the choice of accomplices.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 This critical step, however, it was resolved to defer up to the latest possible moment, and, at all events, to make no general communication on the subject until the time of departure should be definitely settled.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next came the question of time; _when_ should the flight commence:--and finally, the more delicate question as to the choice of accomplices.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Next came the question of time; _when_ should the flight commence:--and finally, the more delicate question as to the choice of accomplices.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
betrayalnounUS /bɪˈtreɪ.əl/
The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.
From this reading To extend the knowledge of the conspiracy too far, was to insure its betrayal to the Russian Government.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Next came the question of time; _when_ should the flight commence:--and finally, the more delicate question as to the choice of accomplices.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Next came the question of time; _when_ should the flight commence:--and finally, the more delicate question as to the choice of accomplices.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Next came the question of time; _when_ should the flight commence:--and finally, the more delicate question as to the choice of accomplices.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading This critical step, however, it was resolved to defer up to the latest possible moment, and, at all events, to make no general communication on the subject until the time of departure should be definitely settled.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading To extend the knowledge of the conspiracy too far, was to insure its betrayal to the Russian Government.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading This critical step, however, it was resolved to defer up to the latest possible moment, and, at all events, to make no general communication on the subject until the time of departure should be definitely settled.
deferverbUS /dɪˈfɜːr/
hold back to a later time
From this reading This critical step, however, it was resolved to defer up to the latest possible moment, and, at all events, to make no general communication on the subject until the time of departure should be definitely settled.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading This critical step, however, it was resolved to defer up to the latest possible moment, and, at all events, to make no general communication on the subject until the time of departure should be definitely settled.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Next came the question of time; _when_ should the flight commence:--and finally, the more delicate question as to the choice of accomplices.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading This critical step, however, it was resolved to defer up to the latest possible moment, and, at all events, to make no general communication on the subject until the time of departure should be definitely settled.
equipmentsnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənts/
plural of “equipment” — an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading This critical step, however, it was resolved to defer up to the latest possible moment, and, at all events, to make no general communication on the subject until the time of departure should be definitely settled.
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading To extend the knowledge of the conspiracy too far, was to insure its betrayal to the Russian Government.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
familiesnounUS /ˈfæməliz/
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading To extend the knowledge of the conspiracy too far, was to insure its betrayal to the Russian Government.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Next came the question of time; _when_ should the flight commence:--and finally, the more delicate question as to the choice of accomplices.
flightnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Next came the question of time; _when_ should the flight commence:--and finally, the more delicate question as to the choice of accomplices.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading This critical step, however, it was resolved to defer up to the latest possible moment, and, at all events, to make no general communication on the subject until the time of departure should be definitely settled.
GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading To extend the knowledge of the conspiracy too far, was to insure its betrayal to the Russian Government.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This critical step, however, it was resolved to defer up to the latest possible moment, and, at all events, to make no general communication on the subject until the time of departure should be definitely settled.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
insureverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading To extend the knowledge of the conspiracy too far, was to insure its betrayal to the Russian Government.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To extend the knowledge of the conspiracy too far, was to insure its betrayal to the Russian Government.
Kalmuck
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From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading To extend the knowledge of the conspiracy too far, was to insure its betrayal to the Russian Government.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading This critical step, however, it was resolved to defer up to the latest possible moment, and, at all events, to make no general communication on the subject until the time of departure should be definitely settled.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading This critical step, however, it was resolved to defer up to the latest possible moment, and, at all events, to make no general communication on the subject until the time of departure should be definitely settled.
massnounUS /mæs/
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
meantimenounUS /ˈmiːntaɪm/
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
migrationnounUS /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/
the movement of persons from one country or locality to another
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading This critical step, however, it was resolved to defer up to the latest possible moment, and, at all events, to make no general communication on the subject until the time of departure should be definitely settled.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Next came the question of time; _when_ should the flight commence:--and finally, the more delicate question as to the choice of accomplices.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
NextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next came the question of time; _when_ should the flight commence:--and finally, the more delicate question as to the choice of accomplices.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next came the question of time; _when_ should the flight commence:--and finally, the more delicate question as to the choice of accomplices.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This critical step, however, it was resolved to defer up to the latest possible moment, and, at all events, to make no general communication on the subject until the time of departure should be definitely settled.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
Oubacha
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From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading This critical step, however, it was resolved to defer up to the latest possible moment, and, at all events, to make no general communication on the subject until the time of departure should be definitely settled.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
princenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Next came the question of time; _when_ should the flight commence:--and finally, the more delicate question as to the choice of accomplices.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
reigningadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
exercising power or authority
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading This critical step, however, it was resolved to defer up to the latest possible moment, and, at all events, to make no general communication on the subject until the time of departure should be definitely settled.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading To extend the knowledge of the conspiracy too far, was to insure its betrayal to the Russian Government.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading This critical step, however, it was resolved to defer up to the latest possible moment, and, at all events, to make no general communication on the subject until the time of departure should be definitely settled.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Next came the question of time; _when_ should the flight commence:--and finally, the more delicate question as to the choice of accomplices.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading This critical step, however, it was resolved to defer up to the latest possible moment, and, at all events, to make no general communication on the subject until the time of departure should be definitely settled.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading This critical step, however, it was resolved to defer up to the latest possible moment, and, at all events, to make no general communication on the subject until the time of departure should be definitely settled.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next came the question of time; _when_ should the flight commence:--and finally, the more delicate question as to the choice of accomplices.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This critical step, however, it was resolved to defer up to the latest possible moment, and, at all events, to make no general communication on the subject until the time of departure should be definitely settled.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Next came the question of time; _when_ should the flight commence:--and finally, the more delicate question as to the choice of accomplices.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next came the question of time; _when_ should the flight commence:--and finally, the more delicate question as to the choice of accomplices.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading To extend the knowledge of the conspiracy too far, was to insure its betrayal to the Russian Government.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading This critical step, however, it was resolved to defer up to the latest possible moment, and, at all events, to make no general communication on the subject until the time of departure should be definitely settled.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This critical step, however, it was resolved to defer up to the latest possible moment, and, at all events, to make no general communication on the subject until the time of departure should be definitely settled.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To extend the knowledge of the conspiracy too far, was to insure its betrayal to the Russian Government.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Next came the question of time; _when_ should the flight commence:--and finally, the more delicate question as to the choice of accomplices.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet at some stage of the preparations it was evident that a very extensive confidence must be made, because in no other way could the mass of the Kalmuck population be persuaded to furnish their families with the requisite equipments for so long a migration.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
Zebek
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From this reading In the meantime, Zebek admitted only three persons to his confidence; of whom Oubacha, the reigning prince, was almost necessarily one; but him, from his yielding and somewhat feeble character, he viewed rather in the light of a tool than as one of his active accomplices.
