used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Prince Kalkov was one of the most dangerous men in the Empire to have for an enemy; and that he was Helga’s bitter enemy he had shown already.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Prince Kalkov was one of the most dangerous men in the Empire to have for an enemy; and that he was Helga’s bitter enemy he had shown already.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Prince Kalkov was one of the most dangerous men in the Empire to have for an enemy; and that he was Helga’s bitter enemy he had shown already.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her case was bad enough at the best.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Her secret attack had threatened his influence and position and had thus roused him to vigorous measures of self-defence.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Her case was bad enough at the best.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Her case was bad enough at the best.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Prince Kalkov was one of the most dangerous men in the Empire to have for an enemy; and that he was Helga’s bitter enemy he had shown already.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Her case was bad enough at the best.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Prince Kalkov was one of the most dangerous men in the Empire to have for an enemy; and that he was Helga’s bitter enemy he had shown already.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
let fall to the ground
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Prince Kalkov was one of the most dangerous men in the Empire to have for an enemy; and that he was Helga’s bitter enemy he had shown already.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
an opposing military force
From this reading Prince Kalkov was one of the most dangerous men in the Empire to have for an enemy; and that he was Helga’s bitter enemy he had shown already.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Her case was bad enough at the best.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
fatallyadverbUS /ˈfeɪtəli/
with fatal consequences or implications
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
goadedadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊdɪd/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Prince Kalkov was one of the most dangerous men in the Empire to have for an enemy; and that he was Helga’s bitter enemy he had shown already.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Prince Kalkov was one of the most dangerous men in the Empire to have for an enemy; and that he was Helga’s bitter enemy he had shown already.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Prince Kalkov was one of the most dangerous men in the Empire to have for an enemy; and that he was Helga’s bitter enemy he had shown already.
Helga's
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From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her case was bad enough at the best.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her secret attack had threatened his influence and position and had thus roused him to vigorous measures of self-defence.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her secret attack had threatened his influence and position and had thus roused him to vigorous measures of self-defence.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Her secret attack had threatened his influence and position and had thus roused him to vigorous measures of self-defence.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
Kalkov
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From this reading Prince Kalkov was one of the most dangerous men in the Empire to have for an enemy; and that he was Helga’s bitter enemy he had shown already.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
immediately past
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
engage in
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Her secret attack had threatened his influence and position and had thus roused him to vigorous measures of self-defence.
the force of workers available
From this reading Prince Kalkov was one of the most dangerous men in the Empire to have for an enemy; and that he was Helga’s bitter enemy he had shown already.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Prince Kalkov was one of the most dangerous men in the Empire to have for an enemy; and that he was Helga’s bitter enemy he had shown already.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
offendersnounUS /əˈfendərz/
plural of “offender” — a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Prince Kalkov was one of the most dangerous men in the Empire to have for an enemy; and that he was Helga’s bitter enemy he had shown already.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Her secret attack had threatened his influence and position and had thus roused him to vigorous measures of self-defence.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Prince Kalkov was one of the most dangerous men in the Empire to have for an enemy; and that he was Helga’s bitter enemy he had shown already.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Her secret attack had threatened his influence and position and had thus roused him to vigorous measures of self-defence.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
cut with a saw
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Her secret attack had threatened his influence and position and had thus roused him to vigorous measures of self-defence.
self-defencenounUS /ˌselfdɪˈfens/
the act of defending yourself
From this reading Her secret attack had threatened his influence and position and had thus roused him to vigorous measures of self-defence.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Prince Kalkov was one of the most dangerous men in the Empire to have for an enemy; and that he was Helga’s bitter enemy he had shown already.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As I recalled my last interview with him, I saw now that he had deliberately goaded me to passion and then let drop the hint of possible escape in order to drive me to make the attempt which he had planned to end fatally for me.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Her secret attack had threatened his influence and position and had thus roused him to vigorous measures of self-defence.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Her secret attack had threatened his influence and position and had thus roused him to vigorous measures of self-defence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Her secret attack had threatened his influence and position and had thus roused him to vigorous measures of self-defence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was fortunate for my peace of mind in the hours which followed Helga’s arrest that I did not know a number of grim facts that afterwards came to my knowledge about Russian methods in dealing with certain classes of offenders.
