used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had told his Emperor no lies, even through the telephone, where forgetfulness may be pardonable; but he had arranged his truths as skilfully as he arranged his pawns on a chess-board.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Supposing he had said to the Emperor, after his promise of plain speaking: "Your Majesty's journey to-day is a wild goose chase.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading A flower here or there was apt to be trodden down, a small life broken, a reputation stained; but what of that when Rhaetia's standard was to be planted upon the mountain top?
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading He had told his Emperor no lies, even through the telephone, where forgetfulness may be pardonable; but he had arranged his truths as skilfully as he arranged his pawns on a chess-board.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had told his Emperor no lies, even through the telephone, where forgetfulness may be pardonable; but he had arranged his truths as skilfully as he arranged his pawns on a chess-board.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had told his Emperor no lies, even through the telephone, where forgetfulness may be pardonable; but he had arranged his truths as skilfully as he arranged his pawns on a chess-board.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
Breitstein
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From this reading It was said by some who pretended to know, that Count von Breitstein had had a Jesuit for a tutor; but be this as it might, it was certain that, when he had a goal to reach, he did not pick his footsteps by the way.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading A flower here or there was apt to be trodden down, a small life broken, a reputation stained; but what of that when Rhaetia's standard was to be planted upon the mountain top?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had told his Emperor no lies, even through the telephone, where forgetfulness may be pardonable; but he had arranged his truths as skilfully as he arranged his pawns on a chess-board.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was said by some who pretended to know, that Count von Breitstein had had a Jesuit for a tutor; but be this as it might, it was certain that, when he had a goal to reach, he did not pick his footsteps by the way.
CHANCELLORnounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Supposing he had said to the Emperor, after his promise of plain speaking: "Your Majesty's journey to-day is a wild goose chase.
chess-board
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From this reading He had told his Emperor no lies, even through the telephone, where forgetfulness may be pardonable; but he had arranged his truths as skilfully as he arranged his pawns on a chess-board.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading It was said by some who pretended to know, that Count von Breitstein had had a Jesuit for a tutor; but be this as it might, it was certain that, when he had a goal to reach, he did not pick his footsteps by the way.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A flower here or there was apt to be trodden down, a small life broken, a reputation stained; but what of that when Rhaetia's standard was to be planted upon the mountain top?
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading He had told his Emperor no lies, even through the telephone, where forgetfulness may be pardonable; but he had arranged his truths as skilfully as he arranged his pawns on a chess-board.
divisible by two
From this reading He had told his Emperor no lies, even through the telephone, where forgetfulness may be pardonable; but he had arranged his truths as skilfully as he arranged his pawns on a chess-board.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading A flower here or there was apt to be trodden down, a small life broken, a reputation stained; but what of that when Rhaetia's standard was to be planted upon the mountain top?
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading It was said by some who pretended to know, that Count von Breitstein had had a Jesuit for a tutor; but be this as it might, it was certain that, when he had a goal to reach, he did not pick his footsteps by the way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
forgetfulnessnoun
tendency to forget
From this reading He had told his Emperor no lies, even through the telephone, where forgetfulness may be pardonable; but he had arranged his truths as skilfully as he arranged his pawns on a chess-board.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading It was said by some who pretended to know, that Count von Breitstein had had a Jesuit for a tutor; but be this as it might, it was certain that, when he had a goal to reach, he did not pick his footsteps by the way.
goosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading Supposing he had said to the Emperor, after his promise of plain speaking: "Your Majesty's journey to-day is a wild goose chase.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A flower here or there was apt to be trodden down, a small life broken, a reputation stained; but what of that when Rhaetia's standard was to be planted upon the mountain top?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
JesuitnounUS /ˈdʒeʒuːɪt/
a member of the Jesuit order
From this reading It was said by some who pretended to know, that Count von Breitstein had had a Jesuit for a tutor; but be this as it might, it was certain that, when he had a goal to reach, he did not pick his footsteps by the way.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Supposing he had said to the Emperor, after his promise of plain speaking: "Your Majesty's journey to-day is a wild goose chase.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was said by some who pretended to know, that Count von Breitstein had had a Jesuit for a tutor; but be this as it might, it was certain that, when he had a goal to reach, he did not pick his footsteps by the way.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading He had told his Emperor no lies, even through the telephone, where forgetfulness may be pardonable; but he had arranged his truths as skilfully as he arranged his pawns on a chess-board.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A flower here or there was apt to be trodden down, a small life broken, a reputation stained; but what of that when Rhaetia's standard was to be planted upon the mountain top?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Supposing he had said to the Emperor, after his promise of plain speaking: "Your Majesty's journey to-day is a wild goose chase.
maximsnounUS /ˈmæksəmz/
plural of “maxim” — a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He had told his Emperor no lies, even through the telephone, where forgetfulness may be pardonable; but he had arranged his truths as skilfully as he arranged his pawns on a chess-board.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was said by some who pretended to know, that Count von Breitstein had had a Jesuit for a tutor; but be this as it might, it was certain that, when he had a goal to reach, he did not pick his footsteps by the way.
used to form the superlative
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A flower here or there was apt to be trodden down, a small life broken, a reputation stained; but what of that when Rhaetia's standard was to be planted upon the mountain top?
absolutely essential
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
not any; not one
From this reading He had told his Emperor no lies, even through the telephone, where forgetfulness may be pardonable; but he had arranged his truths as skilfully as he arranged his pawns on a chess-board.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had told his Emperor no lies, even through the telephone, where forgetfulness may be pardonable; but he had arranged his truths as skilfully as he arranged his pawns on a chess-board.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A flower here or there was apt to be trodden down, a small life broken, a reputation stained; but what of that when Rhaetia's standard was to be planted upon the mountain top?
others
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From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
pardonableadjective
admitting of being pardoned
From this reading He had told his Emperor no lies, even through the telephone, where forgetfulness may be pardonable; but he had arranged his truths as skilfully as he arranged his pawns on a chess-board.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
pawnsnounUS /pɔːnz/
plural of “pawn” — an article deposited as security
From this reading He had told his Emperor no lies, even through the telephone, where forgetfulness may be pardonable; but he had arranged his truths as skilfully as he arranged his pawns on a chess-board.
select carefully from a group
From this reading It was said by some who pretended to know, that Count von Breitstein had had a Jesuit for a tutor; but be this as it might, it was certain that, when he had a goal to reach, he did not pick his footsteps by the way.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Supposing he had said to the Emperor, after his promise of plain speaking: "Your Majesty's journey to-day is a wild goose chase.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading A flower here or there was apt to be trodden down, a small life broken, a reputation stained; but what of that when Rhaetia's standard was to be planted upon the mountain top?
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading It was said by some who pretended to know, that Count von Breitstein had had a Jesuit for a tutor; but be this as it might, it was certain that, when he had a goal to reach, he did not pick his footsteps by the way.
prevaricationnounUS /prəˌverəˈkeɪʃən/
a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Supposing he had said to the Emperor, after his promise of plain speaking: "Your Majesty's journey to-day is a wild goose chase.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was said by some who pretended to know, that Count von Breitstein had had a Jesuit for a tutor; but be this as it might, it was certain that, when he had a goal to reach, he did not pick his footsteps by the way.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading A flower here or there was apt to be trodden down, a small life broken, a reputation stained; but what of that when Rhaetia's standard was to be planted upon the mountain top?
Rhaetia's
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From this reading A flower here or there was apt to be trodden down, a small life broken, a reputation stained; but what of that when Rhaetia's standard was to be planted upon the mountain top?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was said by some who pretended to know, that Count von Breitstein had had a Jesuit for a tutor; but be this as it might, it was certain that, when he had a goal to reach, he did not pick his footsteps by the way.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
sinfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnfəl/
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
skilfullyadverb
with skill
From this reading He had told his Emperor no lies, even through the telephone, where forgetfulness may be pardonable; but he had arranged his truths as skilfully as he arranged his pawns on a chess-board.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A flower here or there was apt to be trodden down, a small life broken, a reputation stained; but what of that when Rhaetia's standard was to be planted upon the mountain top?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was said by some who pretended to know, that Count von Breitstein had had a Jesuit for a tutor; but be this as it might, it was certain that, when he had a goal to reach, he did not pick his footsteps by the way.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Supposing he had said to the Emperor, after his promise of plain speaking: "Your Majesty's journey to-day is a wild goose chase.
spicenounUS /spaɪs/
aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading A flower here or there was apt to be trodden down, a small life broken, a reputation stained; but what of that when Rhaetia's standard was to be planted upon the mountain top?
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading A flower here or there was apt to be trodden down, a small life broken, a reputation stained; but what of that when Rhaetia's standard was to be planted upon the mountain top?
SupposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading Supposing he had said to the Emperor, after his promise of plain speaking: "Your Majesty's journey to-day is a wild goose chase.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading He had told his Emperor no lies, even through the telephone, where forgetfulness may be pardonable; but he had arranged his truths as skilfully as he arranged his pawns on a chess-board.
express in words
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A flower here or there was apt to be trodden down, a small life broken, a reputation stained; but what of that when Rhaetia's standard was to be planted upon the mountain top?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was said by some who pretended to know, that Count von Breitstein had had a Jesuit for a tutor; but be this as it might, it was certain that, when he had a goal to reach, he did not pick his footsteps by the way.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had told his Emperor no lies, even through the telephone, where forgetfulness may be pardonable; but he had arranged his truths as skilfully as he arranged his pawns on a chess-board.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
to-day
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From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had told his Emperor no lies, even through the telephone, where forgetfulness may be pardonable; but he had arranged his truths as skilfully as he arranged his pawns on a chess-board.
the upper part of anything
From this reading A flower here or there was apt to be trodden down, a small life broken, a reputation stained; but what of that when Rhaetia's standard was to be planted upon the mountain top?
troddenverbUS /ˈtrɑːdən/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading A flower here or there was apt to be trodden down, a small life broken, a reputation stained; but what of that when Rhaetia's standard was to be planted upon the mountain top?
a fact that has been verified
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading He had told his Emperor no lies, even through the telephone, where forgetfulness may be pardonable; but he had arranged his truths as skilfully as he arranged his pawns on a chess-board.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading It was said by some who pretended to know, that Count von Breitstein had had a Jesuit for a tutor; but be this as it might, it was certain that, when he had a goal to reach, he did not pick his footsteps by the way.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A flower here or there was apt to be trodden down, a small life broken, a reputation stained; but what of that when Rhaetia's standard was to be planted upon the mountain top?
von
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From this reading It was said by some who pretended to know, that Count von Breitstein had had a Jesuit for a tutor; but be this as it might, it was certain that, when he had a goal to reach, he did not pick his footsteps by the way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was said by some who pretended to know, that Count von Breitstein had had a Jesuit for a tutor; but be this as it might, it was certain that, when he had a goal to reach, he did not pick his footsteps by the way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A flower here or there was apt to be trodden down, a small life broken, a reputation stained; but what of that when Rhaetia's standard was to be planted upon the mountain top?
at the time that
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
in or at the place that
From this reading He had told his Emperor no lies, even through the telephone, where forgetfulness may be pardonable; but he had arranged his truths as skilfully as he arranged his pawns on a chess-board.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
which person or people
From this reading It was said by some who pretended to know, that Count von Breitstein had had a Jesuit for a tutor; but be this as it might, it was certain that, when he had a goal to reach, he did not pick his footsteps by the way.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Supposing he had said to the Emperor, after his promise of plain speaking: "Your Majesty's journey to-day is a wild goose chase.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TRUTH ACCORDING TO THE CHANCELLOR "Tell the truth--when desirable; spice with prevarication--when necessary; and never part with the whole truth at one time, since waste is sinful," was one of the maxims by which the Chancellor guided his own actions, though he did not give it away for the benefit of others; and he had made the most of that prudent policy to-day.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Supposing he had said to the Emperor, after his promise of plain speaking: "Your Majesty's journey to-day is a wild goose chase.
