Chapter XXV

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

From this reading Something strange, like a dream, grew in the city, rushing onward with irresistible rapidity.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

in the past

From this reading On the faces which only a short time ago had been flat and humble, an expression of conscious power and preoccupation now appeared sharply and clearly.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All recalled builders preparing to pull down an old structure, and busily considering the best way of beginning the work.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

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

From this reading On the faces which only a short time ago had been flat and humble, an expression of conscious power and preoccupation now appeared sharply and clearly.

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

From this reading On the faces which only a short time ago had been flat and humble, an expression of conscious power and preoccupation now appeared sharply and clearly.

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

From this reading On the faces which only a short time ago had been flat and humble, an expression of conscious power and preoccupation now appeared sharply and clearly.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

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

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On the faces which only a short time ago had been flat and humble, an expression of conscious power and preoccupation now appeared sharply and clearly.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading All recalled builders preparing to pull down an old structure, and busily considering the best way of beginning the work.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading All recalled builders preparing to pull down an old structure, and busily considering the best way of beginning the work.

plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

From this reading All recalled builders preparing to pull down an old structure, and busily considering the best way of beginning the work.

in a busy manner

From this reading All recalled builders preparing to pull down an old structure, and busily considering the best way of beginning the work.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

past form of “censure” — rebuke formally

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Something strange, like a dream, grew in the city, rushing onward with irresistible rapidity.

without doubt or question

From this reading On the faces which only a short time ago had been flat and humble, an expression of conscious power and preoccupation now appeared sharply and clearly.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading People lost their fear completely.

intentionally conceived

From this reading On the faces which only a short time ago had been flat and humble, an expression of conscious power and preoccupation now appeared sharply and clearly.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading All recalled builders preparing to pull down an old structure, and busily considering the best way of beginning the work.

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

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading All recalled builders preparing to pull down an old structure, and busily considering the best way of beginning the work.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Something strange, like a dream, grew in the city, rushing onward with irresistible rapidity.

a legislative body in the ruling assembly of Russia and of some other republics in the former USSR

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading On the faces which only a short time ago had been flat and humble, an expression of conscious power and preoccupation now appeared sharply and clearly.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading On the faces which only a short time ago had been flat and humble, an expression of conscious power and preoccupation now appeared sharply and clearly.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading People lost their fear completely.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading On the faces which only a short time ago had been flat and humble, an expression of conscious power and preoccupation now appeared sharply and clearly.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Something strange, like a dream, grew in the city, rushing onward with irresistible rapidity.

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

From this reading On the faces which only a short time ago had been flat and humble, an expression of conscious power and preoccupation now appeared sharply and clearly.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading On the faces which only a short time ago had been flat and humble, an expression of conscious power and preoccupation now appeared sharply and clearly.

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

From this reading Something strange, like a dream, grew in the city, rushing onward with irresistible rapidity.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading Something strange, like a dream, grew in the city, rushing onward with irresistible rapidity.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Something strange, like a dream, grew in the city, rushing onward with irresistible rapidity.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading People lost their fear completely.

a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government)

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading On the faces which only a short time ago had been flat and humble, an expression of conscious power and preoccupation now appeared sharply and clearly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the faces which only a short time ago had been flat and humble, an expression of conscious power and preoccupation now appeared sharply and clearly.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading All recalled builders preparing to pull down an old structure, and busily considering the best way of beginning the work.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the faces which only a short time ago had been flat and humble, an expression of conscious power and preoccupation now appeared sharply and clearly.

and nothing more

From this reading On the faces which only a short time ago had been flat and humble, an expression of conscious power and preoccupation now appeared sharply and clearly.

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading Something strange, like a dream, grew in the city, rushing onward with irresistible rapidity.

in an open way

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading People lost their fear completely.

having a point

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading On the faces which only a short time ago had been flat and humble, an expression of conscious power and preoccupation now appeared sharply and clearly.

an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention

From this reading On the faces which only a short time ago had been flat and humble, an expression of conscious power and preoccupation now appeared sharply and clearly.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading All recalled builders preparing to pull down an old structure, and busily considering the best way of beginning the work.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading All recalled builders preparing to pull down an old structure, and busily considering the best way of beginning the work.

a rate that is rapid

From this reading Something strange, like a dream, grew in the city, rushing onward with irresistible rapidity.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading All recalled builders preparing to pull down an old structure, and busily considering the best way of beginning the work.

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

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading Something strange, like a dream, grew in the city, rushing onward with irresistible rapidity.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading On the faces which only a short time ago had been flat and humble, an expression of conscious power and preoccupation now appeared sharply and clearly.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading On the faces which only a short time ago had been flat and humble, an expression of conscious power and preoccupation now appeared sharply and clearly.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Something strange, like a dream, grew in the city, rushing onward with irresistible rapidity.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Something strange, like a dream, grew in the city, rushing onward with irresistible rapidity.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading All recalled builders preparing to pull down an old structure, and busily considering the best way of beginning the work.

a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

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

From this reading Something strange, like a dream, grew in the city, rushing onward with irresistible rapidity.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading People lost their fear completely.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading On the faces which only a short time ago had been flat and humble, an expression of conscious power and preoccupation now appeared sharply and clearly.

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

From this reading All recalled builders preparing to pull down an old structure, and busily considering the best way of beginning the work.

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

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

precisely as stated

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

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

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading All recalled builders preparing to pull down an old structure, and busily considering the best way of beginning the work.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

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

From this reading On the faces which only a short time ago had been flat and humble, an expression of conscious power and preoccupation now appeared sharply and clearly.

which person or people

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Something strange, like a dream, grew in the city, rushing onward with irresistible rapidity.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading All recalled builders preparing to pull down an old structure, and busily considering the best way of beginning the work.

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

From this reading Almost every day the workingmen in the factory suburb openly arranged meetings, at which known revolutionists appeared, who in the very presence of the police and officials of the Department of Safety sharply censured the order of life, and pointed out that the manifesto of the minister convoking the Duma was an attempt of the administration to pacify the people, who were stirred up by misfortune, in order to deceive them in the end, as always.