Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading THE LAST CARD Drexel turned from the Valenko mansion a few minutes before Berloff and his party entered it.

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

From this reading THE LAST CARD Drexel turned from the Valenko mansion a few minutes before Berloff and his party entered it.

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

From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sabatoff was still at liberty; if they two could consult there was a chance, slender to be sure, but still a chance, that they could evolve some plan whereby Sonya and the other prisoners might be saved.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

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

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE LAST CARD Drexel turned from the Valenko mansion a few minutes before Berloff and his party entered it.

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From this reading THE LAST CARD Drexel turned from the Valenko mansion a few minutes before Berloff and his party entered it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading THE LAST CARD Drexel turned from the Valenko mansion a few minutes before Berloff and his party entered it.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Sabatoff was still at liberty; if they two could consult there was a chance, slender to be sure, but still a chance, that they could evolve some plan whereby Sonya and the other prisoners might be saved.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

get or ask advice from

From this reading Sabatoff was still at liberty; if they two could consult there was a chance, slender to be sure, but still a chance, that they could evolve some plan whereby Sonya and the other prisoners might be saved.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Whatever the danger to himself, he would try for that slender chance.

-ing form of “desert” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

superlative of “dire” — fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

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From this reading THE LAST CARD Drexel turned from the Valenko mansion a few minutes before Berloff and his party entered it.

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

From this reading THE LAST CARD Drexel turned from the Valenko mansion a few minutes before Berloff and his party entered it.

a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

work out

From this reading Sabatoff was still at liberty; if they two could consult there was a chance, slender to be sure, but still a chance, that they could evolve some plan whereby Sonya and the other prisoners might be saved.

a social unit living together

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE LAST CARD Drexel turned from the Valenko mansion a few minutes before Berloff and his party entered it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Whatever the danger to himself, he would try for that slender chance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE LAST CARD Drexel turned from the Valenko mansion a few minutes before Berloff and his party entered it.

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

From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

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From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

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

From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

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

From this reading THE LAST CARD Drexel turned from the Valenko mansion a few minutes before Berloff and his party entered it.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

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

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE LAST CARD Drexel turned from the Valenko mansion a few minutes before Berloff and his party entered it.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

immediately past

From this reading THE LAST CARD Drexel turned from the Valenko mansion a few minutes before Berloff and his party entered it.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Sabatoff was still at liberty; if they two could consult there was a chance, slender to be sure, but still a chance, that they could evolve some plan whereby Sonya and the other prisoners might be saved.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading THE LAST CARD Drexel turned from the Valenko mansion a few minutes before Berloff and his party entered it.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Sabatoff was still at liberty; if they two could consult there was a chance, slender to be sure, but still a chance, that they could evolve some plan whereby Sonya and the other prisoners might be saved.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading THE LAST CARD Drexel turned from the Valenko mansion a few minutes before Berloff and his party entered it.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

not any; not one

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Sabatoff was still at liberty; if they two could consult there was a chance, slender to be sure, but still a chance, that they could evolve some plan whereby Sonya and the other prisoners might be saved.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE LAST CARD Drexel turned from the Valenko mansion a few minutes before Berloff and his party entered it.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Sabatoff was still at liberty; if they two could consult there was a chance, slender to be sure, but still a chance, that they could evolve some plan whereby Sonya and the other prisoners might be saved.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Sabatoff was still at liberty; if they two could consult there was a chance, slender to be sure, but still a chance, that they could evolve some plan whereby Sonya and the other prisoners might be saved.

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

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

plural of “revolutionist” — a radical supporter of political or social revolution

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

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From this reading Sabatoff was still at liberty; if they two could consult there was a chance, slender to be sure, but still a chance, that they could evolve some plan whereby Sonya and the other prisoners might be saved.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Sabatoff was still at liberty; if they two could consult there was a chance, slender to be sure, but still a chance, that they could evolve some plan whereby Sonya and the other prisoners might be saved.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Sabatoff was still at liberty; if they two could consult there was a chance, slender to be sure, but still a chance, that they could evolve some plan whereby Sonya and the other prisoners might be saved.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

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

From this reading Sabatoff was still at liberty; if they two could consult there was a chance, slender to be sure, but still a chance, that they could evolve some plan whereby Sonya and the other prisoners might be saved.

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

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

not in physical motion

From this reading Sabatoff was still at liberty; if they two could consult there was a chance, slender to be sure, but still a chance, that they could evolve some plan whereby Sonya and the other prisoners might be saved.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Sabatoff was still at liberty; if they two could consult there was a chance, slender to be sure, but still a chance, that they could evolve some plan whereby Sonya and the other prisoners might be saved.

carry out

From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sabatoff was still at liberty; if they two could consult there was a chance, slender to be sure, but still a chance, that they could evolve some plan whereby Sonya and the other prisoners might be saved.

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

From this reading THE LAST CARD Drexel turned from the Valenko mansion a few minutes before Berloff and his party entered it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Sabatoff was still at liberty; if they two could consult there was a chance, slender to be sure, but still a chance, that they could evolve some plan whereby Sonya and the other prisoners might be saved.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

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

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

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

From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Whatever the danger to himself, he would try for that slender chance.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading THE LAST CARD Drexel turned from the Valenko mansion a few minutes before Berloff and his party entered it.

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

From this reading Sabatoff was still at liberty; if they two could consult there was a chance, slender to be sure, but still a chance, that they could evolve some plan whereby Sonya and the other prisoners might be saved.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

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From this reading THE LAST CARD Drexel turned from the Valenko mansion a few minutes before Berloff and his party entered it.

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

From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Whatever the danger to himself, he would try for that slender chance.

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From this reading Sabatoff was still at liberty; if they two could consult there was a chance, slender to be sure, but still a chance, that they could evolve some plan whereby Sonya and the other prisoners might be saved.

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

From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading Though harrowed by the evening’s misfortune, there was a minor matter of which he had to think as he slipped cautiously away--whither should he take himself?

in the company of; together with

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He could return to the Hotel Europe, and there be safe, if he but kept near his uncle’s family and had no communication with the revolutionists; but this would be equivalent to deserting Sonya, and deserting her in the hour of her direst need.