used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My surprise passed very quickly therefore, and I was conscious of a feeling of amusement mingled with conjecture as to the course which the interview would take.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I had no fear of him whatever, for I was absolutely confident.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading My surprise passed very quickly therefore, and I was conscious of a feeling of amusement mingled with conjecture as to the course which the interview would take.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
bitingadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading He might do what he pleased, but I had the stock of the whip in my hand, and there were two long biting thongs on it.
blockingnounUS /ˈblɑːkɪŋ/
the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
chagrinedadjectiveUS /ʃəˈɡrɪnd/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
compromisingadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
making or willing to make concessions
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading I had no fear of him whatever, for I was absolutely confident.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading My surprise passed very quickly therefore, and I was conscious of a feeling of amusement mingled with conjecture as to the course which the interview would take.
intentionally conceived
From this reading My surprise passed very quickly therefore, and I was conscious of a feeling of amusement mingled with conjecture as to the course which the interview would take.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
CzarnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He might do what he pleased, but I had the stock of the whip in my hand, and there were two long biting thongs on it.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I had no fear of him whatever, for I was absolutely confident.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading My surprise passed very quickly therefore, and I was conscious of a feeling of amusement mingled with conjecture as to the course which the interview would take.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He might do what he pleased, but I had the stock of the whip in my hand, and there were two long biting thongs on it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had no fear of him whatever, for I was absolutely confident.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading My surprise passed very quickly therefore, and I was conscious of a feeling of amusement mingled with conjecture as to the course which the interview would take.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
Kalkov
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From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He might do what he pleased, but I had the stock of the whip in my hand, and there were two long biting thongs on it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might do what he pleased, but I had the stock of the whip in my hand, and there were two long biting thongs on it.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading My surprise passed very quickly therefore, and I was conscious of a feeling of amusement mingled with conjecture as to the course which the interview would take.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
not any; not one
From this reading I had no fear of him whatever, for I was absolutely confident.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He might do what he pleased, but I had the stock of the whip in my hand, and there were two long biting thongs on it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading My surprise passed very quickly therefore, and I was conscious of a feeling of amusement mingled with conjecture as to the course which the interview would take.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He might do what he pleased, but I had the stock of the whip in my hand, and there were two long biting thongs on it.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
with speed
From this reading My surprise passed very quickly therefore, and I was conscious of a feeling of amusement mingled with conjecture as to the course which the interview would take.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading He might do what he pleased, but I had the stock of the whip in my hand, and there were two long biting thongs on it.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading My surprise passed very quickly therefore, and I was conscious of a feeling of amusement mingled with conjecture as to the course which the interview would take.
carry out
From this reading My surprise passed very quickly therefore, and I was conscious of a feeling of amusement mingled with conjecture as to the course which the interview would take.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He might do what he pleased, but I had the stock of the whip in my hand, and there were two long biting thongs on it.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading My surprise passed very quickly therefore, and I was conscious of a feeling of amusement mingled with conjecture as to the course which the interview would take.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
thongs
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From this reading He might do what he pleased, but I had the stock of the whip in my hand, and there were two long biting thongs on it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He might do what he pleased, but I had the stock of the whip in my hand, and there were two long biting thongs on it.
precisely as stated
From this reading My surprise passed very quickly therefore, and I was conscious of a feeling of amusement mingled with conjecture as to the course which the interview would take.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He might do what he pleased, but I had the stock of the whip in my hand, and there were two long biting thongs on it.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading I had no fear of him whatever, for I was absolutely confident.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My surprise passed very quickly therefore, and I was conscious of a feeling of amusement mingled with conjecture as to the course which the interview would take.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading He might do what he pleased, but I had the stock of the whip in my hand, and there were two long biting thongs on it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My surprise passed very quickly therefore, and I was conscious of a feeling of amusement mingled with conjecture as to the course which the interview would take.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading My feelings as Prince Kalkov and I stood thus face to face for some half minute or so without speaking were not wholly those of disappointment and chagrin.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Disappointed I was, of course, and chagrined; but I had throughout had the secret expectation that he would succeed in blocking my way to the Czar; and it was in view of this that I had taken the elaborate precautions in regard to the compromising papers.
