Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

past form of “ache” — feel physical pain

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

later than; following

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

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

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

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

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

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

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

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

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

clothing in general

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading On its face, this was a mad errand--to go flying into the heart of the enemy’s country from which after weeks of trial Rowland had managed miraculously to escape.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Max Liederman drove and Rowland and Zoya Rochal sat in the tonneau.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading On its face, this was a mad errand--to go flying into the heart of the enemy’s country from which after weeks of trial Rowland had managed miraculously to escape.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading On its face, this was a mad errand--to go flying into the heart of the enemy’s country from which after weeks of trial Rowland had managed miraculously to escape.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading On its face, this was a mad errand--to go flying into the heart of the enemy’s country from which after weeks of trial Rowland had managed miraculously to escape.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading On its face, this was a mad errand--to go flying into the heart of the enemy’s country from which after weeks of trial Rowland had managed miraculously to escape.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

moving swiftly

From this reading On its face, this was a mad errand--to go flying into the heart of the enemy’s country from which after weeks of trial Rowland had managed miraculously to escape.

set up or found

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On its face, this was a mad errand--to go flying into the heart of the enemy’s country from which after weeks of trial Rowland had managed miraculously to escape.

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

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

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

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading On its face, this was a mad errand--to go flying into the heart of the enemy’s country from which after weeks of trial Rowland had managed miraculously to escape.

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

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

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

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading On its face, this was a mad errand--to go flying into the heart of the enemy’s country from which after weeks of trial Rowland had managed miraculously to escape.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On its face, this was a mad errand--to go flying into the heart of the enemy’s country from which after weeks of trial Rowland had managed miraculously to escape.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

roused to anger

From this reading On its face, this was a mad errand--to go flying into the heart of the enemy’s country from which after weeks of trial Rowland had managed miraculously to escape.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading On its face, this was a mad errand--to go flying into the heart of the enemy’s country from which after weeks of trial Rowland had managed miraculously to escape.

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading Max Liederman drove and Rowland and Zoya Rochal sat in the tonneau.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

in a miraculous manner

From this reading On its face, this was a mad errand--to go flying into the heart of the enemy’s country from which after weeks of trial Rowland had managed miraculously to escape.

plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

not any; not one

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On its face, this was a mad errand--to go flying into the heart of the enemy’s country from which after weeks of trial Rowland had managed miraculously to escape.

the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

occurring or coming into existence after a person's death

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Max Liederman drove and Rowland and Zoya Rochal sat in the tonneau.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Max Liederman drove and Rowland and Zoya Rochal sat in the tonneau.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Max Liederman drove and Rowland and Zoya Rochal sat in the tonneau.

an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

an Italian courtesy title for an unmarried woman; equivalent to “Miss”, it is either used alone or before a name

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

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

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

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

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

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

From this reading On its face, this was a mad errand--to go flying into the heart of the enemy’s country from which after weeks of trial Rowland had managed miraculously to escape.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

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

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Max Liederman drove and Rowland and Zoya Rochal sat in the tonneau.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

the act of testing something

From this reading On its face, this was a mad errand--to go flying into the heart of the enemy’s country from which after weeks of trial Rowland had managed miraculously to escape.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

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

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

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

From this reading On its face, this was a mad errand--to go flying into the heart of the enemy’s country from which after weeks of trial Rowland had managed miraculously to escape.

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

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Barthou and Shestov remained with Signorina Colodna at Nemi to explain to the new arrivals the cause and extent of the disaster, and to keep in touch with the telegraph office in the village below, that they might be informed as to what happened in Germany.

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

From this reading On its face, this was a mad errand--to go flying into the heart of the enemy’s country from which after weeks of trial Rowland had managed miraculously to escape.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Another suit of clothes and some linen from the posthumous wardrobe of Ivanitch, had restored the American to a semblance of presentability and he found his courage and optimism rising with every mile that they traveled.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.

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From this reading PURSUIT Rowland’s head ached, his muscles were stiff and the wounds in his cheek and shoulder needed first aid, but after they were given attention he lost no time, and breakfast eaten, Zoya Rochal’s car was brought to the gate by Liederman and in less than an hour they were upon their way.