Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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From this reading The _Ithuriel_ and her consorts crossed the northern coast of Africa soon after daybreak on the 27th, in the longitude of Alexandria, at an elevation of nearly 4000 feet.

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From this reading The _Ithuriel_ and her consorts crossed the northern coast of Africa soon after daybreak on the 27th, in the longitude of Alexandria, at an elevation of nearly 4000 feet.

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

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading The _Ithuriel_ and her consorts crossed the northern coast of Africa soon after daybreak on the 27th, in the longitude of Alexandria, at an elevation of nearly 4000 feet.

later than; following

From this reading The _Ithuriel_ and her consorts crossed the northern coast of Africa soon after daybreak on the 27th, in the longitude of Alexandria, at an elevation of nearly 4000 feet.

transport (cargo) by air

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

a town in Louisiana on the Red River

From this reading The _Ithuriel_ and her consorts crossed the northern coast of Africa soon after daybreak on the 27th, in the longitude of Alexandria, at an elevation of nearly 4000 feet.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

serving or used in place of another

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

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

From this reading The _Ithuriel_ and her consorts crossed the northern coast of Africa soon after daybreak on the 27th, in the longitude of Alexandria, at an elevation of nearly 4000 feet.

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

From this reading The _Ithuriel_ and her consorts crossed the northern coast of Africa soon after daybreak on the 27th, in the longitude of Alexandria, at an elevation of nearly 4000 feet.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

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

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The _Ithuriel_ and her consorts crossed the northern coast of Africa soon after daybreak on the 27th, in the longitude of Alexandria, at an elevation of nearly 4000 feet.

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

From this reading His only reasonable course, therefore, would be to sell the vessel to the Tsar, and leave his Majesty's chemists to discover and renew the motive power if they could.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

plural of “chemist” — a scientist who specializes in chemistry

From this reading His only reasonable course, therefore, would be to sell the vessel to the Tsar, and leave his Majesty's chemists to discover and renew the motive power if they could.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The _Ithuriel_ and her consorts crossed the northern coast of Africa soon after daybreak on the 27th, in the longitude of Alexandria, at an elevation of nearly 4000 feet.

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From this reading The _Ithuriel_ and her consorts crossed the northern coast of Africa soon after daybreak on the 27th, in the longitude of Alexandria, at an elevation of nearly 4000 feet.

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

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

placed crosswise

From this reading The _Ithuriel_ and her consorts crossed the northern coast of Africa soon after daybreak on the 27th, in the longitude of Alexandria, at an elevation of nearly 4000 feet.

the first light of day

From this reading The _Ithuriel_ and her consorts crossed the northern coast of Africa soon after daybreak on the 27th, in the longitude of Alexandria, at an elevation of nearly 4000 feet.

plural of “deserter” — a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading His only reasonable course, therefore, would be to sell the vessel to the Tsar, and leave his Majesty's chemists to discover and renew the motive power if they could.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading The _Ithuriel_ and her consorts crossed the northern coast of Africa soon after daybreak on the 27th, in the longitude of Alexandria, at an elevation of nearly 4000 feet.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

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

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The _Ithuriel_ and her consorts crossed the northern coast of Africa soon after daybreak on the 27th, in the longitude of Alexandria, at an elevation of nearly 4000 feet.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

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

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

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

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The _Ithuriel_ and her consorts crossed the northern coast of Africa soon after daybreak on the 27th, in the longitude of Alexandria, at an elevation of nearly 4000 feet.

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

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading His only reasonable course, therefore, would be to sell the vessel to the Tsar, and leave his Majesty's chemists to discover and renew the motive power if they could.

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

From this reading The _Ithuriel_ and her consorts crossed the northern coast of Africa soon after daybreak on the 27th, in the longitude of Alexandria, at an elevation of nearly 4000 feet.

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From this reading The _Ithuriel_ and her consorts crossed the northern coast of Africa soon after daybreak on the 27th, in the longitude of Alexandria, at an elevation of nearly 4000 feet.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

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 There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

go away from a place

From this reading His only reasonable course, therefore, would be to sell the vessel to the Tsar, and leave his Majesty's chemists to discover and renew the motive power if they could.

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 There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich

From this reading The _Ithuriel_ and her consorts crossed the northern coast of Africa soon after daybreak on the 27th, in the longitude of Alexandria, at an elevation of nearly 4000 feet.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading His only reasonable course, therefore, would be to sell the vessel to the Tsar, and leave his Majesty's chemists to discover and renew the motive power if they could.

engage in

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

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From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

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From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The _Ithuriel_ and her consorts crossed the northern coast of Africa soon after daybreak on the 27th, in the longitude of Alexandria, at an elevation of nearly 4000 feet.

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From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The _Ithuriel_ and her consorts crossed the northern coast of Africa soon after daybreak on the 27th, in the longitude of Alexandria, at an elevation of nearly 4000 feet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE TRACK OF TREASON.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE TRACK OF TREASON.

on one occasion

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

and nothing more

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

above and across; more than

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

a person who is being chased

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

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From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading His only reasonable course, therefore, would be to sell the vessel to the Tsar, and leave his Majesty's chemists to discover and renew the motive power if they could.

reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

with honesty

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

Identical; not different.

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading His only reasonable course, therefore, would be to sell the vessel to the Tsar, and leave his Majesty's chemists to discover and renew the motive power if they could.

in the near future

From this reading The _Ithuriel_ and her consorts crossed the northern coast of Africa soon after daybreak on the 27th, in the longitude of Alexandria, at an elevation of nearly 4000 feet.

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From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

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From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

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

From this reading ON THE TRACK OF TREASON.

from that place or that time

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

in or at that place or location

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading His only reasonable course, therefore, would be to sell the vessel to the Tsar, and leave his Majesty's chemists to discover and renew the motive power if they could.

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

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

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

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading ON THE TRACK OF TREASON.

a crime that undermines the offender's government

From this reading ON THE TRACK OF TREASON.

a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading His only reasonable course, therefore, would be to sell the vessel to the Tsar, and leave his Majesty's chemists to discover and renew the motive power if they could.

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

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

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

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading There was, of course, another alternative, and that was the supposition that they had stolen the _Lucifer_--the "fallen Angel," as Natasha had now re-named her--for purposes of piracy and private revenge; but that was negatived by the fact that Tamboff knew that he only had a certain supply of motive power which he could not renew, and which, once exhausted, left his air-ship as useless as a steamer without coal.

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

From this reading From thence they pursued almost the same course as that steered by the deserters, as Natas had rightly judged that they would first make for Russia, probably St. Petersburg, and there hand the air-ship over to the representatives of the Tsar.