Chapter IV · Chapter 4

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

(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 The officials, the political people, revolutionaries, exiles, everybody, in fact, all meet constantly.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

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

From this reading I used to go to political meetings, and to see and talk with the Liberal and revolutionary leaders.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “There were disorders in Siberia: you know in Siberia we are much freer than you are.

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

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

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

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

for the reason that

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

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

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading The officials, the political people, revolutionaries, exiles, everybody, in fact, all meet constantly.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

plural of “disorder” — a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading “There were disorders in Siberia: you know in Siberia we are much freer than you are.

every person

From this reading The officials, the political people, revolutionaries, exiles, everybody, in fact, all meet constantly.

plural of “exile” — a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country

From this reading The officials, the political people, revolutionaries, exiles, everybody, in fact, all meet constantly.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The officials, the political people, revolutionaries, exiles, everybody, in fact, all meet constantly.

comparative of “free” — not limited or hampered; not under compulsion or restraint

From this reading “There were disorders in Siberia: you know in Siberia we are much freer than you are.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I used to go to political meetings, and to see and talk with the Liberal and revolutionary leaders.

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

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

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

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

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

From this reading I used to go to political meetings, and to see and talk with the Liberal and revolutionary leaders.

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

From this reading “There were disorders in Siberia: you know in Siberia we are much freer than you are.

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

From this reading There is only one society.

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From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

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From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

and nothing more

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

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

From this reading “There were disorders in Siberia: you know in Siberia we are much freer than you are.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading I used to go to political meetings, and to see and talk with the Liberal and revolutionary leaders.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading I used to go to political meetings, and to see and talk with the Liberal and revolutionary leaders.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

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

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

come together

From this reading The officials, the political people, revolutionaries, exiles, everybody, in fact, all meet constantly.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading I used to go to political meetings, and to see and talk with the Liberal and revolutionary leaders.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “There were disorders in Siberia: you know in Siberia we are much freer than you are.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading The officials, the political people, revolutionaries, exiles, everybody, in fact, all meet constantly.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There is only one society.

and nothing more

From this reading There is only one society.

above and across; more than

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

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

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The officials, the political people, revolutionaries, exiles, everybody, in fact, all meet constantly.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading The officials, the political people, revolutionaries, exiles, everybody, in fact, all meet constantly.

plural of “revolutionary” — a radical supporter of political or social revolution

From this reading The officials, the political people, revolutionaries, exiles, everybody, in fact, all meet constantly.

markedly new or introducing radical change

From this reading I used to go to political meetings, and to see and talk with the Liberal and revolutionary leaders.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

express in words

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I used to go to political meetings, and to see and talk with the Liberal and revolutionary leaders.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

a vast Asian region of Russia; famous for long cold winters

From this reading “There were disorders in Siberia: you know in Siberia we are much freer than you are.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading There is only one society.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading I used to go to political meetings, and to see and talk with the Liberal and revolutionary leaders.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “There were disorders in Siberia: you know in Siberia we are much freer than you are.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

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

From this reading The officials, the political people, revolutionaries, exiles, everybody, in fact, all meet constantly.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “There were disorders in Siberia: you know in Siberia we are much freer than you are.

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

From this reading I used to go to political meetings, and to see and talk with the Liberal and revolutionary leaders.

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading I used to go to political meetings, and to see and talk with the Liberal and revolutionary leaders.

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

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “There were disorders in Siberia: you know in Siberia we are much freer than you are.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “There were disorders in Siberia: you know in Siberia we are much freer than you are.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

which person or people

From this reading Then I began to be disappointed because what had always struck me as unjust was that one man, just because he happened to be, say, Ivan Pavlovitch, should be able to rule over another man who happened to be, say, Ivan Ivanovitch.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I used to go to political meetings, and to see and talk with the Liberal and revolutionary leaders.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “There were disorders in Siberia: you know in Siberia we are much freer than you are.