abettingverbUS /əˈbetɪŋ/
inflected form of “abet” — assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading He, assisted by his catspaw, Danilo Danilovitch, formed desperate plots for the mere purpose of making whole sale arrests, and thus showing you how active and astute he was.
in actual fact
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
aghastadjectiveUS /əˈɡæst/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
aidingverbUS /ˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
arrestsnounUS /ərˈests/
plural of “arrest” — the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
From this reading He, assisted by his catspaw, Danilo Danilovitch, formed desperate plots for the mere purpose of making whole sale arrests, and thus showing you how active and astute he was.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading He, assisted by his catspaw, Danilo Danilovitch, formed desperate plots for the mere purpose of making whole sale arrests, and thus showing you how active and astute he was.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading He, assisted by his catspaw, Danilo Danilovitch, formed desperate plots for the mere purpose of making whole sale arrests, and thus showing you how active and astute he was.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It has unfortunately been destroyed--destroyed by its writer.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But from that moment she distrusted him, and saw how ingenious and cunning were his dealings with both yourself and with the leader of the Revolutionists.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But from that moment she distrusted him, and saw how ingenious and cunning were his dealings with both yourself and with the leader of the Revolutionists.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "It has unfortunately been destroyed--destroyed by its writer.
catspaw
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From this reading He, assisted by his catspaw, Danilo Danilovitch, formed desperate plots for the mere purpose of making whole sale arrests, and thus showing you how active and astute he was.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She placed the letters which had so opportunely come into her possession into her pocket, and said nothing to Markoff when he returned.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading But from that moment she distrusted him, and saw how ingenious and cunning were his dealings with both yourself and with the leader of the Revolutionists.
Danilo
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From this reading He, assisted by his catspaw, Danilo Danilovitch, formed desperate plots for the mere purpose of making whole sale arrests, and thus showing you how active and astute he was.
Danilovitch
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From this reading He, assisted by his catspaw, Danilo Danilovitch, formed desperate plots for the mere purpose of making whole sale arrests, and thus showing you how active and astute he was.
dealingsnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋz/
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)
From this reading But from that moment she distrusted him, and saw how ingenious and cunning were his dealings with both yourself and with the leader of the Revolutionists.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading He, assisted by his catspaw, Danilo Danilovitch, formed desperate plots for the mere purpose of making whole sale arrests, and thus showing you how active and astute he was.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading "It has unfortunately been destroyed--destroyed by its writer.
distrustedverbUS /dɪˈstrʌstəd/
past form of “distrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading But from that moment she distrusted him, and saw how ingenious and cunning were his dealings with both yourself and with the leader of the Revolutionists.
double-dealingnoun
acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
having or given a form or shape
From this reading He, assisted by his catspaw, Danilo Danilovitch, formed desperate plots for the mere purpose of making whole sale arrests, and thus showing you how active and astute he was.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But from that moment she distrusted him, and saw how ingenious and cunning were his dealings with both yourself and with the leader of the Revolutionists.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She placed the letters which had so opportunely come into her possession into her pocket, and said nothing to Markoff when he returned.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It has unfortunately been destroyed--destroyed by its writer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But from that moment she distrusted him, and saw how ingenious and cunning were his dealings with both yourself and with the leader of the Revolutionists.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But from that moment she distrusted him, and saw how ingenious and cunning were his dealings with both yourself and with the leader of the Revolutionists.
how
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From this reading But from that moment she distrusted him, and saw how ingenious and cunning were his dealings with both yourself and with the leader of the Revolutionists.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading But from that moment she distrusted him, and saw how ingenious and cunning were his dealings with both yourself and with the leader of the Revolutionists.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She placed the letters which had so opportunely come into her possession into her pocket, and said nothing to Markoff when he returned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It has unfortunately been destroyed--destroyed by its writer.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "It has unfortunately been destroyed--destroyed by its writer.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading But from that moment she distrusted him, and saw how ingenious and cunning were his dealings with both yourself and with the leader of the Revolutionists.
the literary culture
From this reading She placed the letters which had so opportunely come into her possession into her pocket, and said nothing to Markoff when he returned.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He, assisted by his catspaw, Danilo Danilovitch, formed desperate plots for the mere purpose of making whole sale arrests, and thus showing you how active and astute he was.
MarkoffnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɔːf/
Russian mathematician (1856-1922)
From this reading She placed the letters which had so opportunely come into her possession into her pocket, and said nothing to Markoff when he returned.
Marya
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From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
being nothing more than specified
From this reading He, assisted by his catspaw, Danilo Danilovitch, formed desperate plots for the mere purpose of making whole sale arrests, and thus showing you how active and astute he was.
a particular point in time
From this reading But from that moment she distrusted him, and saw how ingenious and cunning were his dealings with both yourself and with the leader of the Revolutionists.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She placed the letters which had so opportunely come into her possession into her pocket, and said nothing to Markoff when he returned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
opportunelyadverb
at an opportune time
From this reading She placed the letters which had so opportunely come into her possession into her pocket, and said nothing to Markoff when he returned.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading She placed the letters which had so opportunely come into her possession into her pocket, and said nothing to Markoff when he returned.
plotsnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading He, assisted by his catspaw, Danilo Danilovitch, formed desperate plots for the mere purpose of making whole sale arrests, and thus showing you how active and astute he was.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading She placed the letters which had so opportunely come into her possession into her pocket, and said nothing to Markoff when he returned.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading She placed the letters which had so opportunely come into her possession into her pocket, and said nothing to Markoff when he returned.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He, assisted by his catspaw, Danilo Danilovitch, formed desperate plots for the mere purpose of making whole sale arrests, and thus showing you how active and astute he was.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She placed the letters which had so opportunely come into her possession into her pocket, and said nothing to Markoff when he returned.
revelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
RevolutionistsnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənɪsts/
plural of “revolutionist” — a radical supporter of political or social revolution
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She placed the letters which had so opportunely come into her possession into her pocket, and said nothing to Markoff when he returned.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading He, assisted by his catspaw, Danilo Danilovitch, formed desperate plots for the mere purpose of making whole sale arrests, and thus showing you how active and astute he was.
cut with a saw
From this reading But from that moment she distrusted him, and saw how ingenious and cunning were his dealings with both yourself and with the leader of the Revolutionists.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She placed the letters which had so opportunely come into her possession into her pocket, and said nothing to Markoff when he returned.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading He, assisted by his catspaw, Danilo Danilovitch, formed desperate plots for the mere purpose of making whole sale arrests, and thus showing you how active and astute he was.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She placed the letters which had so opportunely come into her possession into her pocket, and said nothing to Markoff when he returned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But from that moment she distrusted him, and saw how ingenious and cunning were his dealings with both yourself and with the leader of the Revolutionists.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He, assisted by his catspaw, Danilo Danilovitch, formed desperate plots for the mere purpose of making whole sale arrests, and thus showing you how active and astute he was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She placed the letters which had so opportunely come into her possession into her pocket, and said nothing to Markoff when he returned.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading "It has unfortunately been destroyed--destroyed by its writer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But from that moment she distrusted him, and saw how ingenious and cunning were his dealings with both yourself and with the leader of the Revolutionists.
at the time that
From this reading She placed the letters which had so opportunely come into her possession into her pocket, and said nothing to Markoff when he returned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She placed the letters which had so opportunely come into her possession into her pocket, and said nothing to Markoff when he returned.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He, assisted by his catspaw, Danilo Danilovitch, formed desperate plots for the mere purpose of making whole sale arrests, and thus showing you how active and astute he was.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But from that moment she distrusted him, and saw how ingenious and cunning were his dealings with both yourself and with the leader of the Revolutionists.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading "It has unfortunately been destroyed--destroyed by its writer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He, assisted by his catspaw, Danilo Danilovitch, formed desperate plots for the mere purpose of making whole sale arrests, and thus showing you how active and astute he was.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Marya was aghast at these revelations of her husband's treachery and double-dealing, for while Chief of Secret Police and Your Majesty's most trusted adviser he was actually aiding and abetting the Revolutionists!
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading But from that moment she distrusted him, and saw how ingenious and cunning were his dealings with both yourself and with the leader of the Revolutionists.
