Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading A MONTH--six weeks--two months passed after the Russian Minister’s ball.

having companions or an escort

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

later than; following

From this reading A MONTH--six weeks--two months passed after the Russian Minister’s ball.

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From this reading During the Grand Duke’s first brief visit, Pembroke did not know of Volkonsky’s diplomatic short-comings--nor until the last moment did he know that Volkonsky was Ahlberg.

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From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

(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 The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

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

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

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

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

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

From this reading This was the time that Volkonsky looked forward to as deciding his fate.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading A MONTH--six weeks--two months passed after the Russian Minister’s ball.

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

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

of short duration or distance

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

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

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

plural of “courtesy” — a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision

From this reading This was the time that Volkonsky looked forward to as deciding his fate.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading During the Grand Duke’s first brief visit, Pembroke did not know of Volkonsky’s diplomatic short-comings--nor until the last moment did he know that Volkonsky was Ahlberg.

relating to or characteristic of diplomacy

From this reading During the Grand Duke’s first brief visit, Pembroke did not know of Volkonsky’s diplomatic short-comings--nor until the last moment did he know that Volkonsky was Ahlberg.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading During the Grand Duke’s first brief visit, Pembroke did not know of Volkonsky’s diplomatic short-comings--nor until the last moment did he know that Volkonsky was Ahlberg.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the Grand Duke’s first brief visit, Pembroke did not know of Volkonsky’s diplomatic short-comings--nor until the last moment did he know that Volkonsky was Ahlberg.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading This was the time that Volkonsky looked forward to as deciding his fate.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading During the Grand Duke’s first brief visit, Pembroke did not know of Volkonsky’s diplomatic short-comings--nor until the last moment did he know that Volkonsky was Ahlberg.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading This was the time that Volkonsky looked forward to as deciding his fate.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

a state of high honor

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

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From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

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

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

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

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

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

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

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

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

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

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

without formality

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

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

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

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

From this reading During the Grand Duke’s first brief visit, Pembroke did not know of Volkonsky’s diplomatic short-comings--nor until the last moment did he know that Volkonsky was Ahlberg.

immediately past

From this reading During the Grand Duke’s first brief visit, Pembroke did not know of Volkonsky’s diplomatic short-comings--nor until the last moment did he know that Volkonsky was Ahlberg.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading This was the time that Volkonsky looked forward to as deciding his fate.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

the force of workers available

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading A MONTH--six weeks--two months passed after the Russian Minister’s ball.

putting the wrong interpretation on

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

a particular point in time

From this reading During the Grand Duke’s first brief visit, Pembroke did not know of Volkonsky’s diplomatic short-comings--nor until the last moment did he know that Volkonsky was Ahlberg.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading A MONTH--six weeks--two months passed after the Russian Minister’s ball.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading A MONTH--six weeks--two months passed after the Russian Minister’s ball.

plural of “moralist” — a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

not any; not one

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading During the Grand Duke’s first brief visit, Pembroke did not know of Volkonsky’s diplomatic short-comings--nor until the last moment did he know that Volkonsky was Ahlberg.

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A MONTH--six weeks--two months passed after the Russian Minister’s ball.

the smaller and straight-legged variety of corgi having pointed ears and a short tail

From this reading During the Grand Duke’s first brief visit, Pembroke did not know of Volkonsky’s diplomatic short-comings--nor until the last moment did he know that Volkonsky was Ahlberg.

past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

the possibility of future success

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

the act of punishing

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading A MONTH--six weeks--two months passed after the Russian Minister’s ball.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

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From this reading During the Grand Duke’s first brief visit, Pembroke did not know of Volkonsky’s diplomatic short-comings--nor until the last moment did he know that Volkonsky was Ahlberg.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading A MONTH--six weeks--two months passed after the Russian Minister’s ball.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

the season of growth

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

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

From this reading A MONTH--six weeks--two months passed after the Russian Minister’s ball.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was the time that Volkonsky looked forward to as deciding his fate.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This was the time that Volkonsky looked forward to as deciding his fate.

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

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A MONTH--six weeks--two months passed after the Russian Minister’s ball.

not hallowed or consecrated

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

up to a particular time

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

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From this reading This was the time that Volkonsky looked forward to as deciding his fate.

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From this reading During the Grand Duke’s first brief visit, Pembroke did not know of Volkonsky’s diplomatic short-comings--nor until the last moment did he know that Volkonsky was Ahlberg.

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

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A MONTH--six weeks--two months passed after the Russian Minister’s ball.

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

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

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

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.

which person or people

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading He was one of those intensely human men, who like fighting, especially if there is glory to be won--and he enjoyed a savage satisfaction in thinking that he would be the instrument of Ahlberg’s punishment--and the prospect of the catastrophe occurring during the Grand Duke’s visit, so there could be no misunderstanding or glozing over of the matter, filled him with what the moralists would call an unholy joy.

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

From this reading The Grand Duke had called informally on the President, accompanied of course by the Minister, but his visit to Washington was so brief that all formal courtesies were postponed until he returned from his travels in the Northwest, which would not be until spring.