Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Herr Windt, sadder if no wiser, took a _fiacre_ and drove off hastily, leaving Renwick to his own devices.

later than; following

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

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From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

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

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading In the back of his head an idea persisted, and he planned to follow its development for good or ill to its conclusion.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Renwick was not the sort of a man that gives up easily.

an occurrence of something

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading In the back of his head an idea persisted, and he planned to follow its development for good or ill to its conclusion.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading In the back of his head an idea persisted, and he planned to follow its development for good or ill to its conclusion.

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading Herr Windt, sadder if no wiser, took a _fiacre_ and drove off hastily, leaving Renwick to his own devices.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Herr Windt, sadder if no wiser, took a _fiacre_ and drove off hastily, leaving Renwick to his own devices.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading But Renwick was not the sort of a man that gives up easily.

the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

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From this reading Herr Windt, sadder if no wiser, took a _fiacre_ and drove off hastily, leaving Renwick to his own devices.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In the back of his head an idea persisted, and he planned to follow its development for good or ill to its conclusion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading But Renwick was not the sort of a man that gives up easily.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In the back of his head an idea persisted, and he planned to follow its development for good or ill to its conclusion.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

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

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Herr Windt, sadder if no wiser, took a _fiacre_ and drove off hastily, leaving Renwick to his own devices.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the back of his head an idea persisted, and he planned to follow its development for good or ill to its conclusion.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading In the back of his head an idea persisted, and he planned to follow its development for good or ill to its conclusion.

a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

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

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

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

From this reading Herr Windt, sadder if no wiser, took a _fiacre_ and drove off hastily, leaving Renwick to his own devices.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In the back of his head an idea persisted, and he planned to follow its development for good or ill to its conclusion.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Herr Windt, sadder if no wiser, took a _fiacre_ and drove off hastily, leaving Renwick to his own devices.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading In the back of his head an idea persisted, and he planned to follow its development for good or ill to its conclusion.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

the act of departing

From this reading Herr Windt, sadder if no wiser, took a _fiacre_ and drove off hastily, leaving Renwick to his own devices.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

engage in

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

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

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

in motion

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

not any; not one

From this reading Herr Windt, sadder if no wiser, took a _fiacre_ and drove off hastily, leaving Renwick to his own devices.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Renwick was not the sort of a man that gives up easily.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Herr Windt, sadder if no wiser, took a _fiacre_ and drove off hastily, leaving Renwick to his own devices.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the back of his head an idea persisted, and he planned to follow its development for good or ill to its conclusion.

a group of people who work together

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Herr Windt, sadder if no wiser, took a _fiacre_ and drove off hastily, leaving Renwick to his own devices.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

past form of “persist” — continue to exist

From this reading In the back of his head an idea persisted, and he planned to follow its development for good or ill to its conclusion.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading In the back of his head an idea persisted, and he planned to follow its development for good or ill to its conclusion.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

comparative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Herr Windt, sadder if no wiser, took a _fiacre_ and drove off hastily, leaving Renwick to his own devices.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading But Renwick was not the sort of a man that gives up easily.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But Renwick was not the sort of a man that gives up easily.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Herr Windt, sadder if no wiser, took a _fiacre_ and drove off hastily, leaving Renwick to his own devices.

create by training and teaching

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

not known

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

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

From this reading But Renwick was not the sort of a man that gives up easily.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

at the time that

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

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

From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

which person or people

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

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From this reading To the Englishman, Marishka's case seemed desperate, for though the identity of the driver of the green limousine was unknown, his cleverness in eluding the net which Herr Windt had spread for him indicated him to be an agent of the Wilhelmstrasse, a personal emissary of those near the Kaiser, who was moving with great skill, using every means of a great organization to keep Marishka's mission and identity a secret.

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From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.

comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Herr Windt, sadder if no wiser, took a _fiacre_ and drove off hastily, leaving Renwick to his own devices.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MAN IN BLACK It was after dark when the train bearing Herr Windt and Renwick reached the Franz Josef station, the stolen machine of Altensteig having been left at Budweis with Hadwiger, who was to return it to its owner and in the name of the state to make proper arrangements for compensation.