1906
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From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I am glad to tell this story, because it gives the reader a chance to hear about the troubles of another man than Upton Sinclair.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The people had been led into an imperialist war with Japan, and after a humiliating defeat were making an effort at freedom.
(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 First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am glad to tell this story, because it gives the reader a chance to hear about the troubles of another man than Upton Sinclair.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The people had been led into an imperialist war with Japan, and after a humiliating defeat were making an effort at freedom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I am glad to tell this story, because it gives the reader a chance to hear about the troubles of another man than Upton Sinclair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The people had been led into an imperialist war with Japan, and after a humiliating defeat were making an effort at freedom.
for the reason that
From this reading I am glad to tell this story, because it gives the reader a chance to hear about the troubles of another man than Upton Sinclair.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The people had been led into an imperialist war with Japan, and after a humiliating defeat were making an effort at freedom.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This effort was being crushed with constantly increasing ferocity, and the cry of despair of the Russian people now echoed throughout the whole of civilization.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I am glad to tell this story, because it gives the reader a chance to hear about the troubles of another man than Upton Sinclair.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading This effort was being crushed with constantly increasing ferocity, and the cry of despair of the Russian people now echoed throughout the whole of civilization.
consciencesnounUS /ˈkɑːntʃɪnsɪz/
plural of “conscience” — motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
consecutiveness
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From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading This effort was being crushed with constantly increasing ferocity, and the cry of despair of the Russian people now echoed throughout the whole of civilization.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading This effort was being crushed with constantly increasing ferocity, and the cry of despair of the Russian people now echoed throughout the whole of civilization.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading This effort was being crushed with constantly increasing ferocity, and the cry of despair of the Russian people now echoed throughout the whole of civilization.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading The people had been led into an imperialist war with Japan, and after a humiliating defeat were making an effort at freedom.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading This effort was being crushed with constantly increasing ferocity, and the cry of despair of the Russian people now echoed throughout the whole of civilization.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
dungeonsnounUS /ˈdʌndʒənz/
plural of “dungeon” — the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading This effort was being crushed with constantly increasing ferocity, and the cry of despair of the Russian people now echoed throughout the whole of civilization.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The people had been led into an imperialist war with Japan, and after a humiliating defeat were making an effort at freedom.
exiledverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪld/
past form of “exile” — expel from a country
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading This effort was being crushed with constantly increasing ferocity, and the cry of despair of the Russian people now echoed throughout the whole of civilization.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The people had been led into an imperialist war with Japan, and after a humiliating defeat were making an effort at freedom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading I am glad to tell this story, because it gives the reader a chance to hear about the troubles of another man than Upton Sinclair.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am glad to tell this story, because it gives the reader a chance to hear about the troubles of another man than Upton Sinclair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The people had been led into an imperialist war with Japan, and after a humiliating defeat were making an effort at freedom.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I am glad to tell this story, because it gives the reader a chance to hear about the troubles of another man than Upton Sinclair.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading The people had been led into an imperialist war with Japan, and after a humiliating defeat were making an effort at freedom.
ten 10s
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
imperialistnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəlɪst/
a believer in imperialism
From this reading The people had been led into an imperialist war with Japan, and after a humiliating defeat were making an effort at freedom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading This effort was being crushed with constantly increasing ferocity, and the cry of despair of the Russian people now echoed throughout the whole of civilization.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The people had been led into an imperialist war with Japan, and after a humiliating defeat were making an effort at freedom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am glad to tell this story, because it gives the reader a chance to hear about the troubles of another man than Upton Sinclair.
JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading The people had been led into an imperialist war with Japan, and after a humiliating defeat were making an effort at freedom.
JunglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The people had been led into an imperialist war with Japan, and after a humiliating defeat were making an effort at freedom.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The people had been led into an imperialist war with Japan, and after a humiliating defeat were making an effort at freedom.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I am glad to tell this story, because it gives the reader a chance to hear about the troubles of another man than Upton Sinclair.
make reference to
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
used to form the superlative
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This effort was being crushed with constantly increasing ferocity, and the cry of despair of the Russian people now echoed throughout the whole of civilization.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I am glad to tell this story, because it gives the reader a chance to hear about the troubles of another man than Upton Sinclair.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
SinclairnounUS /sɪnˈkler/
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading I am glad to tell this story, because it gives the reader a chance to hear about the troubles of another man than Upton Sinclair.
slaughteredverbUS /ˈslɔːtərd/
past form of “slaughter” — kill (animals) usually for food consumption
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
the season of growth
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I am glad to tell this story, because it gives the reader a chance to hear about the troubles of another man than Upton Sinclair.
systematicallyadverbUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/
in a systematic or consistent manner
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
express in words
From this reading I am glad to tell this story, because it gives the reader a chance to hear about the troubles of another man than Upton Sinclair.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I am glad to tell this story, because it gives the reader a chance to hear about the troubles of another man than Upton Sinclair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading This effort was being crushed with constantly increasing ferocity, and the cry of despair of the Russian people now echoed throughout the whole of civilization.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading I am glad to tell this story, because it gives the reader a chance to hear about the troubles of another man than Upton Sinclair.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
Upton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am glad to tell this story, because it gives the reader a chance to hear about the troubles of another man than Upton Sinclair.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The people had been led into an imperialist war with Japan, and after a humiliating defeat were making an effort at freedom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This effort was being crushed with constantly increasing ferocity, and the cry of despair of the Russian people now echoed throughout the whole of civilization.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The people had been led into an imperialist war with Japan, and after a humiliating defeat were making an effort at freedom.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For the sake of consecutiveness in this narrative, I have put off mention of a newspaper sensation which occurred during my “Jungle” campaign, and which I happened to observe from the inside.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This effort was being crushed with constantly increasing ferocity, and the cry of despair of the Russian people now echoed throughout the whole of civilization.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The people had been led into an imperialist war with Japan, and after a humiliating defeat were making an effort at freedom.
withheldverbUS /wɪθˈheld/
inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading First, picture to yourself the plight of the Russian people in the spring of 1906: one or two hundred million people held down by the most brutal tyranny of modern times, all knowledge withheld from them, their leaders, their best brains and consciences systematically exiled, slaughtered, tortured to death in dungeons.
