used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
(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 Contrary to all his orders and instructions I had come back!
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It is true that I did not want to come back, but that does not alter the fact.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
being joined in close association
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Contrary to all his orders and instructions I had come back!
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
the two together, not just one
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is true that I did not want to come back, but that does not alter the fact.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Consider, dear friends, the embarrassing circumstances under which I found myself!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Contrary to all his orders and instructions I had come back!
deem to be
From this reading Consider, dear friends, the embarrassing circumstances under which I found myself!
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Contrary to all his orders and instructions I had come back!
dearly loved
From this reading Consider, dear friends, the embarrassing circumstances under which I found myself!
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading I, one humble German in a World of Enemies, had denied the law and majesty of England and had come back!
DeportedverbUS /dɪˈpɔːrtəd/
past form of “deport” — behave in a certain manner
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It is true that I did not want to come back, but that does not alter the fact.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that I did not want to come back, but that does not alter the fact.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading Consider, dear friends, the embarrassing circumstances under which I found myself!
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading I, one humble German in a World of Enemies, had denied the law and majesty of England and had come back!
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is true that I did not want to come back, but that does not alter the fact.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
set up or found
From this reading Consider, dear friends, the embarrassing circumstances under which I found myself!
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Consider, dear friends, the embarrassing circumstances under which I found myself!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
a person of German nationality
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading I, one humble German in a World of Enemies, had denied the law and majesty of England and had come back!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Consider, dear friends, the embarrassing circumstances under which I found myself!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
inquisitivenessnoun
a state of active curiosity
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Contrary to all his orders and instructions I had come back!
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading I, one humble German in a World of Enemies, had denied the law and majesty of England and had come back!
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading I, one humble German in a World of Enemies, had denied the law and majesty of England and had come back!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Consider, dear friends, the embarrassing circumstances under which I found myself!
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is true that I did not want to come back, but that does not alter the fact.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Contrary to all his orders and instructions I had come back!
a human being
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
sagacitynounUS /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/
The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
get rid of
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
successive (without a break)
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is true that I did not want to come back, but that does not alter the fact.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Consider, dear friends, the embarrassing circumstances under which I found myself!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that I did not want to come back, but that does not alter the fact.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Consider, dear friends, the embarrassing circumstances under which I found myself!
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading It is true that I did not want to come back, but that does not alter the fact.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Consider, dear friends, the embarrassing circumstances under which I found myself!
which person or people
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Deported from England by a man whom I admit, is a person of considerable sagacity, though infinitely inferior to the Intelligence officers one finds attached to the German army, both in birth and natural inquisitiveness--a man who had it in his power to drag me straight away to the execution shed as a spy!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I, one humble German in a World of Enemies, had denied the law and majesty of England and had come back!
