Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

later than; following

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

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

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

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

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading From time to time their departure was officially announced for a certain date, reviews were held, and one or two preliminary trips had been undertaken.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading The ships intended to sail to the relief of Port Arthur were lying at this time some at Revel and others at Libau on the Baltic.

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

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

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From this reading But each time some unseen obstacle was interposed, and M. Auguste continued to draw his weekly stipend.

a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy

From this reading The ships intended to sail to the relief of Port Arthur were lying at this time some at Revel and others at Libau on the Baltic.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From time to time their departure was officially announced for a certain date, reviews were held, and one or two preliminary trips had been undertaken.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But each time some unseen obstacle was interposed, and M. Auguste continued to draw his weekly stipend.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading From time to time their departure was officially announced for a certain date, reviews were held, and one or two preliminary trips had been undertaken.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

without stop or interruption

From this reading But each time some unseen obstacle was interposed, and M. Auguste continued to draw his weekly stipend.

the specified day of the month

From this reading From time to time their departure was officially announced for a certain date, reviews were held, and one or two preliminary trips had been undertaken.

the act of departing

From this reading From time to time their departure was officially announced for a certain date, reviews were held, and one or two preliminary trips had been undertaken.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading But each time some unseen obstacle was interposed, and M. Auguste continued to draw his weekly stipend.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading But each time some unseen obstacle was interposed, and M. Auguste continued to draw his weekly stipend.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

being one more than seven

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

rules governing socially acceptable behavior

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

republic in northern Europe; achieved independence from Russia in 1917

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From time to time their departure was officially announced for a certain date, reviews were held, and one or two preliminary trips had been undertaken.

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

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From time to time their departure was officially announced for a certain date, reviews were held, and one or two preliminary trips had been undertaken.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

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

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading From time to time their departure was officially announced for a certain date, reviews were held, and one or two preliminary trips had been undertaken.

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

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

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

From this reading But each time some unseen obstacle was interposed, and M. Auguste continued to draw his weekly stipend.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

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

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The ships intended to sail to the relief of Port Arthur were lying at this time some at Revel and others at Libau on the Baltic.

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From this reading But each time some unseen obstacle was interposed, and M. Auguste continued to draw his weekly stipend.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

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

From this reading The ships intended to sail to the relief of Port Arthur were lying at this time some at Revel and others at Libau on the Baltic.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The ships intended to sail to the relief of Port Arthur were lying at this time some at Revel and others at Libau on the Baltic.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading But each time some unseen obstacle was interposed, and M. Auguste continued to draw his weekly stipend.

of an obscure nature

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading But each time some unseen obstacle was interposed, and M. Auguste continued to draw his weekly stipend.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

in an official role

From this reading From time to time their departure was officially announced for a certain date, reviews were held, and one or two preliminary trips had been undertaken.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From time to time their departure was officially announced for a certain date, reviews were held, and one or two preliminary trips had been undertaken.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From time to time their departure was officially announced for a certain date, reviews were held, and one or two preliminary trips had been undertaken.

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From this reading The ships intended to sail to the relief of Port Arthur were lying at this time some at Revel and others at Libau on the Baltic.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

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

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

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

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading The ships intended to sail to the relief of Port Arthur were lying at this time some at Revel and others at Libau on the Baltic.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading From time to time their departure was officially announced for a certain date, reviews were held, and one or two preliminary trips had been undertaken.

set down as a rule or guide

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading The ships intended to sail to the relief of Port Arthur were lying at this time some at Revel and others at Libau on the Baltic.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

take delight in

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

plural of “review” — a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading From time to time their departure was officially announced for a certain date, reviews were held, and one or two preliminary trips had been undertaken.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading The ships intended to sail to the relief of Port Arthur were lying at this time some at Revel and others at Libau on the Baltic.

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

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading The ships intended to sail to the relief of Port Arthur were lying at this time some at Revel and others at Libau on the Baltic.

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

From this reading The ships intended to sail to the relief of Port Arthur were lying at this time some at Revel and others at Libau on the Baltic.

a sum of money allotted on a regular basis; usually for some specific purpose

From this reading But each time some unseen obstacle was interposed, and M. Auguste continued to draw his weekly stipend.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

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

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading From time to time their departure was officially announced for a certain date, reviews were held, and one or two preliminary trips had been undertaken.

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

From this reading The ships intended to sail to the relief of Port Arthur were lying at this time some at Revel and others at Libau on the Baltic.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The ships intended to sail to the relief of Port Arthur were lying at this time some at Revel and others at Libau on the Baltic.

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

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

forced to turn and face attackers

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading From time to time their departure was officially announced for a certain date, reviews were held, and one or two preliminary trips had been undertaken.

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

From this reading From time to time their departure was officially announced for a certain date, reviews were held, and one or two preliminary trips had been undertaken.

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

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading From time to time their departure was officially announced for a certain date, reviews were held, and one or two preliminary trips had been undertaken.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

not seen or perceived

From this reading But each time some unseen obstacle was interposed, and M. Auguste continued to draw his weekly stipend.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

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

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading TRAPPED The clock was striking eight as I entered the restaurant of the Two-Headed Eagle, in the seaport of Revel on the Gulf of Finland, about a week after the mysterious disappearance of Petrovitch had become the talk of Petersburg.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading But each time some unseen obstacle was interposed, and M. Auguste continued to draw his weekly stipend.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

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

From this reading The ships intended to sail to the relief of Port Arthur were lying at this time some at Revel and others at Libau on the Baltic.

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

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Picking out a table at which an officer in the uniform of a Russian naval captain was already seated, I went up to it, and sat down in front of him with the formal bow prescribed by etiquette in the circumstances.