Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

in the past

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

a friendly nation

From this reading But with the foreigners who ally themselves with the fortunes of the nihilists--Germans, Frenchmen, Italians, etc.--it is different.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They are always open to argument--for pay--although they are hardly to be relied upon even then, for they will sell out to another with the same celerity with which they formerly disposed of themselves to you.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading They are always open to argument--for pay--although they are hardly to be relied upon even then, for they will sell out to another with the same celerity with which they formerly disposed of themselves to you.

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading They are always open to argument--for pay--although they are hardly to be relied upon even then, for they will sell out to another with the same celerity with which they formerly disposed of themselves to you.

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

From this reading They are always open to argument--for pay--although they are hardly to be relied upon even then, for they will sell out to another with the same celerity with which they formerly disposed of themselves to you.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading They are always open to argument--for pay--although they are hardly to be relied upon even then, for they will sell out to another with the same celerity with which they formerly disposed of themselves to you.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

plural of “build” — constitution of the human body

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But with the foreigners who ally themselves with the fortunes of the nihilists--Germans, Frenchmen, Italians, etc.--it is different.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

an occurrence of something

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

a rate that is rapid

From this reading They are always open to argument--for pay--although they are hardly to be relied upon even then, for they will sell out to another with the same celerity with which they formerly disposed of themselves to you.

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

recognizable; marked

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading But with the foreigners who ally themselves with the fortunes of the nihilists--Germans, Frenchmen, Italians, etc.--it is different.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

having made preparations

From this reading They are always open to argument--for pay--although they are hardly to be relied upon even then, for they will sell out to another with the same celerity with which they formerly disposed of themselves to you.

so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

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From this reading But with the foreigners who ally themselves with the fortunes of the nihilists--Germans, Frenchmen, Italians, etc.--it is different.

divisible by two

From this reading They are always open to argument--for pay--although they are hardly to be relied upon even then, for they will sell out to another with the same celerity with which they formerly disposed of themselves to you.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading But with the foreigners who ally themselves with the fortunes of the nihilists--Germans, Frenchmen, Italians, etc.--it is different.

at a previous time

From this reading They are always open to argument--for pay--although they are hardly to be relied upon even then, for they will sell out to another with the same celerity with which they formerly disposed of themselves to you.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading But with the foreigners who ally themselves with the fortunes of the nihilists--Germans, Frenchmen, Italians, etc.--it is different.

a person of French nationality

From this reading "You are a Frenchman, are you not?"

plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality

From this reading But with the foreigners who ally themselves with the fortunes of the nihilists--Germans, Frenchmen, Italians, etc.--it is different.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading But with the foreigners who ally themselves with the fortunes of the nihilists--Germans, Frenchmen, Italians, etc.--it is different.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

only a very short time before

From this reading They are always open to argument--for pay--although they are hardly to be relied upon even then, for they will sell out to another with the same celerity with which they formerly disposed of themselves to you.

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

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

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

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

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But with the foreigners who ally themselves with the fortunes of the nihilists--Germans, Frenchmen, Italians, etc.--it is different.

plural of “italian” — a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading But with the foreigners who ally themselves with the fortunes of the nihilists--Germans, Frenchmen, Italians, etc.--it is different.

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 Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

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

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

someone who rejects all theories of morality or religious belief

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

plural of “nihilist” — someone who rejects all theories of morality or religious belief

From this reading But with the foreigners who ally themselves with the fortunes of the nihilists--Germans, Frenchmen, Italians, etc.--it is different.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

and nothing more

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading They are always open to argument--for pay--although they are hardly to be relied upon even then, for they will sell out to another with the same celerity with which they formerly disposed of themselves to you.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They are always open to argument--for pay--although they are hardly to be relied upon even then, for they will sell out to another with the same celerity with which they formerly disposed of themselves to you.

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

by reasonable assumption

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

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

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading They are always open to argument--for pay--although they are hardly to be relied upon even then, for they will sell out to another with the same celerity with which they formerly disposed of themselves to you.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

Identical; not different.

From this reading They are always open to argument--for pay--although they are hardly to be relied upon even then, for they will sell out to another with the same celerity with which they formerly disposed of themselves to you.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading They are always open to argument--for pay--although they are hardly to be relied upon even then, for they will sell out to another with the same celerity with which they formerly disposed of themselves to you.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

catch sight of

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading But with the foreigners who ally themselves with the fortunes of the nihilists--Germans, Frenchmen, Italians, etc.--it is different.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They are always open to argument--for pay--although they are hardly to be relied upon even then, for they will sell out to another with the same celerity with which they formerly disposed of themselves to you.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They are always open to argument--for pay--although they are hardly to be relied upon even then, for they will sell out to another with the same celerity with which they formerly disposed of themselves to you.

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

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

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

which person or people

From this reading Experience had taught me long ago that the Russian nihilist is a fanatic who possesses distorted ideas of patriotism upon which he builds a theory of government, and that nothing short of death can turn him from his purpose.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading They are always open to argument--for pay--although they are hardly to be relied upon even then, for they will sell out to another with the same celerity with which they formerly disposed of themselves to you.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But with the foreigners who ally themselves with the fortunes of the nihilists--Germans, Frenchmen, Italians, etc.--it is different.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A WOMAN I had discovered at a glance that the spy was not a Russian; and that being the case he was presumably engaged in his present occupation for pay only, and I believed that I could turn what seemed to be a catastrophe into a decided advantage.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading They are always open to argument--for pay--although they are hardly to be relied upon even then, for they will sell out to another with the same celerity with which they formerly disposed of themselves to you.