used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
(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 SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It gave him an opportunity for the right sort of meditation, which, perhaps, he had never enjoyed before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It gave him an opportunity for the right sort of meditation, which, perhaps, he had never enjoyed before.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
confined by bonds
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
terminate
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
a boy or man
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It gave him an opportunity for the right sort of meditation, which, perhaps, he had never enjoyed before.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
forfeitedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrfɪtɪd/
surrendered as a penalty
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It gave him an opportunity for the right sort of meditation, which, perhaps, he had never enjoyed before.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading So now I hastened to him with all speed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So now I hastened to him with all speed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
Ivan
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From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
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 Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
held dear
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
engage in
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading It gave him an opportunity for the right sort of meditation, which, perhaps, he had never enjoyed before.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It gave him an opportunity for the right sort of meditation, which, perhaps, he had never enjoyed before.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
nihilisticadjective
of or relating to nihilism
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading So now I hastened to him with all speed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It gave him an opportunity for the right sort of meditation, which, perhaps, he had never enjoyed before.
by chance
From this reading It gave him an opportunity for the right sort of meditation, which, perhaps, he had never enjoyed before.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
PROPHECYnounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It gave him an opportunity for the right sort of meditation, which, perhaps, he had never enjoyed before.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
SABEREVSKI'S
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From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So now I hastened to him with all speed.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It gave him an opportunity for the right sort of meditation, which, perhaps, he had never enjoyed before.
move hurridly
From this reading So now I hastened to him with all speed.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
a state of acute pain
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So now I hastened to him with all speed.
torturesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərz/
plural of “torture” — extreme mental distress
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
tractableadjectiveUS /ˈtræktəbəl/
easily managed (controlled or taught or molded)
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
untoldadjectiveUS /ənˈtoʊld/
too much to be measured
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
at the time that
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
in or at the place that
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It gave him an opportunity for the right sort of meditation, which, perhaps, he had never enjoyed before.
which person or people
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SABEREVSKI'S PROPHECY All this time I had forgotten Ivan, whom I had left, bound and helpless, at my rooms, and who, I knew, must be suffering untold tortures of doubt and dread, concerning the happenings of the night.
belonging to which person
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So now I hastened to him with all speed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Poor chap, he was nearly done for by the strained position he had been compelled to maintain for so long a time, but I have always believed that it did him good, and that without it he might have been less tractable, when the time came for a reconciliation with his sister.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every time the temptation came to him to break his bonds and make his escape, he remembered that he must remain where he was, for the sake of the sister he loved so well, whose life would be forfeited so easily, if he should carry to his nihilistic friends the knowledge he possessed.
