Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

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From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I had but one thought,--to reach the Kremlin in time to intercede with Sophia for Zénaïde.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Her marriage with Naryshkin could no longer insure the loyalty of one of the older nobles.

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From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

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

From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

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

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her marriage with Naryshkin could no longer insure the loyalty of one of the older nobles.

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

From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

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

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

of great significance or value

From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

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

From this reading I had but one thought,--to reach the Kremlin in time to intercede with Sophia for Zénaïde.

be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

From this reading Her marriage with Naryshkin could no longer insure the loyalty of one of the older nobles.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

From this reading I had but one thought,--to reach the Kremlin in time to intercede with Sophia for Zénaïde.

citadel of Moscow, housing the offices of the Russian government

From this reading I had but one thought,--to reach the Kremlin in time to intercede with Sophia for Zénaïde.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

for more time

From this reading Her marriage with Naryshkin could no longer insure the loyalty of one of the older nobles.

the quality of being loyal

From this reading Her marriage with Naryshkin could no longer insure the loyalty of one of the older nobles.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Her marriage with Naryshkin could no longer insure the loyalty of one of the older nobles.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

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From this reading Her marriage with Naryshkin could no longer insure the loyalty of one of the older nobles.

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

From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

not any; not one

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm

From this reading Her marriage with Naryshkin could no longer insure the loyalty of one of the older nobles.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Her marriage with Naryshkin could no longer insure the loyalty of one of the older nobles.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I had but one thought,--to reach the Kremlin in time to intercede with Sophia for Zénaïde.

be against; express opposition to

From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading I had but one thought,--to reach the Kremlin in time to intercede with Sophia for Zénaïde.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading THE RED STAIRCASE.

only a very short time before

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

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From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

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From this reading I had but one thought,--to reach the Kremlin in time to intercede with Sophia for Zénaïde.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading THE RED STAIRCASE.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

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

From this reading THE RED STAIRCASE.

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

From this reading I had but one thought,--to reach the Kremlin in time to intercede with Sophia for Zénaïde.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I had but one thought,--to reach the Kremlin in time to intercede with Sophia for Zénaïde.

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

From this reading I had but one thought,--to reach the Kremlin in time to intercede with Sophia for Zénaïde.

a source of difficulty

From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

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From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

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

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I had but one thought,--to reach the Kremlin in time to intercede with Sophia for Zénaïde.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

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

From this reading In the midst of the present trouble, I did not believe that Natalia would oppose the czarevna’s wishes, especially since the death of the Boyar Vladimir Sergheievitch made his niece less important.

but in spite of that

From this reading HAVING had no sleep and scarcely any food for many hours, I was worn out; yet so intense was the mental strain that the physical weakness was little heeded.

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From this reading I had but one thought,--to reach the Kremlin in time to intercede with Sophia for Zénaïde.