used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ivan Carlovitch, he resumed, was a soldier insensible alike to pity and to danger.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
achievingverbUS /əˈtʃiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
equally
From this reading Ivan Carlovitch, he resumed, was a soldier insensible alike to pity and to danger.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ivan Carlovitch, he resumed, was a soldier insensible alike to pity and to danger.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading His cold and rigid sternness had first brought him under the notice of his imperial master, who raised him from the humblest rank in the army.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
Basilia
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From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On the first symptom of disobedience, Carlovitch would have brought me before a general court-martial.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His cold and rigid sternness had first brought him under the notice of his imperial master, who raised him from the humblest rank in the army.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
Carlovitch
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From this reading Ivan Carlovitch, he resumed, was a soldier insensible alike to pity and to danger.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading His cold and rigid sternness had first brought him under the notice of his imperial master, who raised him from the humblest rank in the army.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
court-martialnounUS /ˈkɔːrtmɑːrʃəl/
a military court to try members of the armed services who are accused of serious breaches of martial law
From this reading On the first symptom of disobedience, Carlovitch would have brought me before a general court-martial.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Ivan Carlovitch, he resumed, was a soldier insensible alike to pity and to danger.
degradingadjectiveUS /dɪˈɡreɪdɪŋ/
harmful to the mind or morals
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
disobediencenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/
the failure to obey
From this reading On the first symptom of disobedience, Carlovitch would have brought me before a general court-martial.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His cold and rigid sternness had first brought him under the notice of his imperial master, who raised him from the humblest rank in the army.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His cold and rigid sternness had first brought him under the notice of his imperial master, who raised him from the humblest rank in the army.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading On the first symptom of disobedience, Carlovitch would have brought me before a general court-martial.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His cold and rigid sternness had first brought him under the notice of his imperial master, who raised him from the humblest rank in the army.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On the first symptom of disobedience, Carlovitch would have brought me before a general court-martial.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ivan Carlovitch, he resumed, was a soldier insensible alike to pity and to danger.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His cold and rigid sternness had first brought him under the notice of his imperial master, who raised him from the humblest rank in the army.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His cold and rigid sternness had first brought him under the notice of his imperial master, who raised him from the humblest rank in the army.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
humblestadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələst/
superlative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading His cold and rigid sternness had first brought him under the notice of his imperial master, who raised him from the humblest rank in the army.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading His cold and rigid sternness had first brought him under the notice of his imperial master, who raised him from the humblest rank in the army.
implicitadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/
implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His cold and rigid sternness had first brought him under the notice of his imperial master, who raised him from the humblest rank in the army.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading Ivan Carlovitch, he resumed, was a soldier insensible alike to pity and to danger.
Ivan
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From this reading Ivan Carlovitch, he resumed, was a soldier insensible alike to pity and to danger.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading His cold and rigid sternness had first brought him under the notice of his imperial master, who raised him from the humblest rank in the army.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the first symptom of disobedience, Carlovitch would have brought me before a general court-martial.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading His cold and rigid sternness had first brought him under the notice of his imperial master, who raised him from the humblest rank in the army.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His cold and rigid sternness had first brought him under the notice of his imperial master, who raised him from the humblest rank in the army.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
and nothing more
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Ivan Carlovitch, he resumed, was a soldier insensible alike to pity and to danger.
playthingnounUS /ˈpleɪθɪŋ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading His cold and rigid sternness had first brought him under the notice of his imperial master, who raised him from the humblest rank in the army.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading His cold and rigid sternness had first brought him under the notice of his imperial master, who raised him from the humblest rank in the army.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Ivan Carlovitch, he resumed, was a soldier insensible alike to pity and to danger.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading His cold and rigid sternness had first brought him under the notice of his imperial master, who raised him from the humblest rank in the army.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Ivan Carlovitch, he resumed, was a soldier insensible alike to pity and to danger.
sternnessnounUS /ˈstɜːrnnəs/
the quality (as of scenery) being grim and gloomy and forbidding
From this reading His cold and rigid sternness had first brought him under the notice of his imperial master, who raised him from the humblest rank in the army.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
symptomnounUS /ˈsɪmptəm/
(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading On the first symptom of disobedience, Carlovitch would have brought me before a general court-martial.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His cold and rigid sternness had first brought him under the notice of his imperial master, who raised him from the humblest rank in the army.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ivan Carlovitch, he resumed, was a soldier insensible alike to pity and to danger.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His cold and rigid sternness had first brought him under the notice of his imperial master, who raised him from the humblest rank in the army.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ivan Carlovitch, he resumed, was a soldier insensible alike to pity and to danger.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
which person or people
From this reading His cold and rigid sternness had first brought him under the notice of his imperial master, who raised him from the humblest rank in the army.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading He had a strict and almost absurd idea of the implicit obedience which should be rendered by the soldier to his superior; and wild as I was then with passion and grief on finding that I had only saved Basilia from one degrading condition to deliver her over to one still more cruel and terrible--to be the mistress, the plaything of a wretched Russian--I had sufficient tact to see that resistance would only serve to destroy my own hopes of a dreadful vengeance, and of achieving her freedom.
ZUPI
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From this reading ZUPI.
