used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I could leave Colonel Menken to pursue his journey, taking care of himself as best he could, while I followed by a later train.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading But I had little thought of that, as to adopt such a course would be to abandon the gallant officer to his fate.
abandoningverbUS /əˈbændənɪŋ/
-ing form of “abandon” — forsake, leave behind
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading But I had little thought of that, as to adopt such a course would be to abandon the gallant officer to his fate.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading "Show me the passenger list," I demanded sternly, determined to use to the full the advantages conferred on me by my uniform.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
(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 Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But I had little thought of that, as to adopt such a course would be to abandon the gallant officer to his fate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I could leave Colonel Menken to pursue his journey, taking care of himself as best he could, while I followed by a later train.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I had little thought of that, as to adopt such a course would be to abandon the gallant officer to his fate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I could leave Colonel Menken to pursue his journey, taking care of himself as best he could, while I followed by a later train.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading I could leave Colonel Menken to pursue his journey, taking care of himself as best he could, while I followed by a later train.
conferredverbUS /kənˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading "Show me the passenger list," I demanded sternly, determined to use to the full the advantages conferred on me by my uniform.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could leave Colonel Menken to pursue his journey, taking care of himself as best he could, while I followed by a later train.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But I had little thought of that, as to adopt such a course would be to abandon the gallant officer to his fate.
Czar'snounUS /zɑːrz/
possessive form of “czar” — a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
Dalny
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From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Show me the passenger list," I demanded sternly, determined to use to the full the advantages conferred on me by my uniform.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
characterized by great determination
From this reading "Show me the passenger list," I demanded sternly, determined to use to the full the advantages conferred on me by my uniform.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
druggedadjectiveUS /drʌɡd/
under the influence of narcotics
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
an act that fails
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading But I had little thought of that, as to adopt such a course would be to abandon the gallant officer to his fate.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I could leave Colonel Menken to pursue his journey, taking care of himself as best he could, while I followed by a later train.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Show me the passenger list," I demanded sternly, determined to use to the full the advantages conferred on me by my uniform.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading But I had little thought of that, as to adopt such a course would be to abandon the gallant officer to his fate.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I could leave Colonel Menken to pursue his journey, taking care of himself as best he could, while I followed by a later train.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I could leave Colonel Menken to pursue his journey, taking care of himself as best he could, while I followed by a later train.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I could leave Colonel Menken to pursue his journey, taking care of himself as best he could, while I followed by a later train.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading I could leave Colonel Menken to pursue his journey, taking care of himself as best he could, while I followed by a later train.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I could leave Colonel Menken to pursue his journey, taking care of himself as best he could, while I followed by a later train.
go away from a place
From this reading I could leave Colonel Menken to pursue his journey, taking care of himself as best he could, while I followed by a later train.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading "Show me the passenger list," I demanded sternly, determined to use to the full the advantages conferred on me by my uniform.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But I had little thought of that, as to adopt such a course would be to abandon the gallant officer to his fate.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Show me the passenger list," I demanded sternly, determined to use to the full the advantages conferred on me by my uniform.
Menken
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From this reading I could leave Colonel Menken to pursue his journey, taking care of himself as best he could, while I followed by a later train.
a person who carries a message
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
not any; not one
From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading But I had little thought of that, as to adopt such a course would be to abandon the gallant officer to his fate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading "Show me the passenger list," I demanded sternly, determined to use to the full the advantages conferred on me by my uniform.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading I could leave Colonel Menken to pursue his journey, taking care of himself as best he could, while I followed by a later train.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
any competition
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
in a serious manner
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Show me the passenger list," I demanded sternly, determined to use to the full the advantages conferred on me by my uniform.
SIBERIAnounUS /saɪˈbɪriə/
a vast Asian region of Russia; famous for long cold winters
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading "Show me the passenger list," I demanded sternly, determined to use to the full the advantages conferred on me by my uniform.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But I had little thought of that, as to adopt such a course would be to abandon the gallant officer to his fate.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
SyndicatenounUS /ˈsɪndɪkət/
a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I could leave Colonel Menken to pursue his journey, taking care of himself as best he could, while I followed by a later train.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But I had little thought of that, as to adopt such a course would be to abandon the gallant officer to his fate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
create by training and teaching
From this reading I could leave Colonel Menken to pursue his journey, taking care of himself as best he could, while I followed by a later train.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
underminedverbUS /ˌʌndərˈmaɪnd/
past form of “undermine” — destroy property or hinder normal operations
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading "Show me the passenger list," I demanded sternly, determined to use to the full the advantages conferred on me by my uniform.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
the act of using
From this reading "Show me the passenger list," I demanded sternly, determined to use to the full the advantages conferred on me by my uniform.
vodkanounUS /ˈvɑːdkə/
unaged colorless liquor originating in Russia
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE RACE FOR SIBERIA The unnatural strain I had put on my strength, undermined as it had been by the drugged vodka, gave way under this depressing failure, and for an instant I seriously thought of abandoning my effort to catch the Czar's messenger.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I could leave Colonel Menken to pursue his journey, taking care of himself as best he could, while I followed by a later train.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whatever the War Syndicate might or might not know or suspect about myself, there could be no doubt that they knew all there was to know about Menken, and that the Colonel would never be allowed to reach Dalny with his despatch, alive.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But I had little thought of that, as to adopt such a course would be to abandon the gallant officer to his fate.
