Chapter VII

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

From this reading The words were like a dagger thrust,--'so far as I know!'

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

(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 It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

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

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading With regard to my position in the matter, I can only appeal to your sense of justice, which will tell you----" "Stay!" the young officer interrupted him in a half-stifled tone.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

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

From this reading The words were like a dagger thrust,--'so far as I know!'

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

deadly or sinister

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

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

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

placed in a grave

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

make calm or still

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading With regard to my position in the matter, I can only appeal to your sense of justice, which will tell you----" "Stay!" the young officer interrupted him in a half-stifled tone.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

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

From this reading I leave it to you whether you could or would endure to have your father's memory thus resuscitated.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.

From this reading The words were like a dagger thrust,--'so far as I know!'

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading I leave it to you whether you could or would endure to have your father's memory thus resuscitated.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The words were like a dagger thrust,--'so far as I know!'

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading I leave it to you whether you could or would endure to have your father's memory thus resuscitated.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

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

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

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From this reading With regard to my position in the matter, I can only appeal to your sense of justice, which will tell you----" "Stay!" the young officer interrupted him in a half-stifled tone.

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

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I leave it to you whether you could or would endure to have your father's memory thus resuscitated.

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

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

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

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

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

From this reading The words were like a dagger thrust,--'so far as I know!'

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

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

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading With regard to my position in the matter, I can only appeal to your sense of justice, which will tell you----" "Stay!" the young officer interrupted him in a half-stifled tone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading With regard to my position in the matter, I can only appeal to your sense of justice, which will tell you----" "Stay!" the young officer interrupted him in a half-stifled tone.

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

From this reading The words were like a dagger thrust,--'so far as I know!'

go away from a place

From this reading I leave it to you whether you could or would endure to have your father's memory thus resuscitated.

the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The words were like a dagger thrust,--'so far as I know!'

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

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

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading With regard to my position in the matter, I can only appeal to your sense of justice, which will tell you----" "Stay!" the young officer interrupted him in a half-stifled tone.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading I leave it to you whether you could or would endure to have your father's memory thus resuscitated.

make reference to

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading With regard to my position in the matter, I can only appeal to your sense of justice, which will tell you----" "Stay!" the young officer interrupted him in a half-stifled tone.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

not any; not one

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

the state of being disregarded or forgotten

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading With regard to my position in the matter, I can only appeal to your sense of justice, which will tell you----" "Stay!" the young officer interrupted him in a half-stifled tone.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

and nothing more

From this reading With regard to my position in the matter, I can only appeal to your sense of justice, which will tell you----" "Stay!" the young officer interrupted him in a half-stifled tone.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I leave it to you whether you could or would endure to have your father's memory thus resuscitated.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

by chance

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

without pity; in a merciless manner

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading With regard to my position in the matter, I can only appeal to your sense of justice, which will tell you----" "Stay!" the young officer interrupted him in a half-stifled tone.

go at a rack

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading With regard to my position in the matter, I can only appeal to your sense of justice, which will tell you----" "Stay!" the young officer interrupted him in a half-stifled tone.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

restored to life or consciousness

From this reading I leave it to you whether you could or would endure to have your father's memory thus resuscitated.

move upward

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

in a ruthless manner

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading With regard to my position in the matter, I can only appeal to your sense of justice, which will tell you----" "Stay!" the young officer interrupted him in a half-stifled tone.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The words were like a dagger thrust,--'so far as I know!'

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading With regard to my position in the matter, I can only appeal to your sense of justice, which will tell you----" "Stay!" the young officer interrupted him in a half-stifled tone.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

express in words

From this reading With regard to my position in the matter, I can only appeal to your sense of justice, which will tell you----" "Stay!" the young officer interrupted him in a half-stifled tone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

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

From this reading The words were like a dagger thrust,--'so far as I know!'

push forcefully

From this reading The words were like a dagger thrust,--'so far as I know!'

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading I leave it to you whether you could or would endure to have your father's memory thus resuscitated.

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

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading With regard to my position in the matter, I can only appeal to your sense of justice, which will tell you----" "Stay!" the young officer interrupted him in a half-stifled tone.

third-person singular of “transcend” — be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

be dressed in

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

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

From this reading The words were like a dagger thrust,--'so far as I know!'

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading I leave it to you whether you could or would endure to have your father's memory thus resuscitated.

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

From this reading It would, of course, create a vast sensation in aristocratic circles, and in the army it would give rise to endless gossip, which would be annoying, and perhaps dangerous, for in such cases rumour always transcends reality, and all that has been buried in oblivion for half a lifetime would be ruthlessly dragged to light.

which person or people

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading With regard to my position in the matter, I can only appeal to your sense of justice, which will tell you----" "Stay!" the young officer interrupted him in a half-stifled tone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With regard to my position in the matter, I can only appeal to your sense of justice, which will tell you----" "Stay!" the young officer interrupted him in a half-stifled tone.

the words that are spoken

From this reading The words were like a dagger thrust,--'so far as I know!'

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

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading With regard to my position in the matter, I can only appeal to your sense of justice, which will tell you----" "Stay!" the young officer interrupted him in a half-stifled tone.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Michael had grown ghastly pale; he made no reply, but shot a baleful glance at the man who so pitilessly stretched him on the rack, and who continued in the same cold, calm manner: "The affair would wear an entirely different aspect if you should mention your mother's name.