Chapter VII

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

From this reading To the young military officer in whom the reverential spirit is not entirely quenched, the British general is often a very awful person indeed.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

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

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

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

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

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

From this reading A halo of professional glory surrounds the great man; strange powers--particularly as to leave--are vested in him; his frequent frown is terrific, his occasional smile fails to reassure.

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

From this reading A halo of professional glory surrounds the great man; strange powers--particularly as to leave--are vested in him; his frequent frown is terrific, his occasional smile fails to reassure.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading To the young military officer in whom the reverential spirit is not entirely quenched, the British general is often a very awful person indeed.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading To the young military officer in whom the reverential spirit is not entirely quenched, the British general is often a very awful person indeed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

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

From this reading To the young military officer in whom the reverential spirit is not entirely quenched, the British general is often a very awful person indeed.

divisible by two

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading A halo of professional glory surrounds the great man; strange powers--particularly as to leave--are vested in him; his frequent frown is terrific, his occasional smile fails to reassure.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

set up or found

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading A halo of professional glory surrounds the great man; strange powers--particularly as to leave--are vested in him; his frequent frown is terrific, his occasional smile fails to reassure.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading A halo of professional glory surrounds the great man; strange powers--particularly as to leave--are vested in him; his frequent frown is terrific, his occasional smile fails to reassure.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading To the young military officer in whom the reverential spirit is not entirely quenched, the British general is often a very awful person indeed.

a man of refinement

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

a state of high honor

From this reading A halo of professional glory surrounds the great man; strange powers--particularly as to leave--are vested in him; his frequent frown is terrific, his occasional smile fails to reassure.

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

From this reading A halo of professional glory surrounds the great man; strange powers--particularly as to leave--are vested in him; his frequent frown is terrific, his occasional smile fails to reassure.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

From this reading A halo of professional glory surrounds the great man; strange powers--particularly as to leave--are vested in him; his frequent frown is terrific, his occasional smile fails to reassure.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

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

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

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

From this reading A halo of professional glory surrounds the great man; strange powers--particularly as to leave--are vested in him; his frequent frown is terrific, his occasional smile fails to reassure.

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

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

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

From this reading A halo of professional glory surrounds the great man; strange powers--particularly as to leave--are vested in him; his frequent frown is terrific, his occasional smile fails to reassure.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

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

From this reading To the young military officer in whom the reverential spirit is not entirely quenched, the British general is often a very awful person indeed.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading To the young military officer in whom the reverential spirit is not entirely quenched, the British general is often a very awful person indeed.

made more intense

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

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

From this reading To the young military officer in whom the reverential spirit is not entirely quenched, the British general is often a very awful person indeed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

go away from a place

From this reading A halo of professional glory surrounds the great man; strange powers--particularly as to leave--are vested in him; his frequent frown is terrific, his occasional smile fails to reassure.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE.

a general officer ranking above a brigadier general and below a lieutenant general

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

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

From this reading A halo of professional glory surrounds the great man; strange powers--particularly as to leave--are vested in him; his frequent frown is terrific, his occasional smile fails to reassure.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading To the young military officer in whom the reverential spirit is not entirely quenched, the British general is often a very awful person indeed.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

not any; not one

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To the young military officer in whom the reverential spirit is not entirely quenched, the British general is often a very awful person indeed.

occurring from time to time

From this reading A halo of professional glory surrounds the great man; strange powers--particularly as to leave--are vested in him; his frequent frown is terrific, his occasional smile fails to reassure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading To the young military officer in whom the reverential spirit is not entirely quenched, the British general is often a very awful person indeed.

many times at short intervals

From this reading To the young military officer in whom the reverential spirit is not entirely quenched, the British general is often a very awful person indeed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

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From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading A halo of professional glory surrounds the great man; strange powers--particularly as to leave--are vested in him; his frequent frown is terrific, his occasional smile fails to reassure.

a human being

From this reading To the young military officer in whom the reverential spirit is not entirely quenched, the British general is often a very awful person indeed.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading A halo of professional glory surrounds the great man; strange powers--particularly as to leave--are vested in him; his frequent frown is terrific, his occasional smile fails to reassure.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading A halo of professional glory surrounds the great man; strange powers--particularly as to leave--are vested in him; his frequent frown is terrific, his occasional smile fails to reassure.

allayed

From this reading To the young military officer in whom the reverential spirit is not entirely quenched, the British general is often a very awful person indeed.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

on the contrary

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

cause to feel sure; give reassurance to

From this reading A halo of professional glory surrounds the great man; strange powers--particularly as to leave--are vested in him; his frequent frown is terrific, his occasional smile fails to reassure.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

feeling or manifesting veneration

From this reading To the young military officer in whom the reverential spirit is not entirely quenched, the British general is often a very awful person indeed.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading A halo of professional glory surrounds the great man; strange powers--particularly as to leave--are vested in him; his frequent frown is terrific, his occasional smile fails to reassure.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

express in speech

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading To the young military officer in whom the reverential spirit is not entirely quenched, the British general is often a very awful person indeed.

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

From this reading A halo of professional glory surrounds the great man; strange powers--particularly as to leave--are vested in him; his frequent frown is terrific, his occasional smile fails to reassure.

plural of “surround” — the area in which something exists or lives

From this reading A halo of professional glory surrounds the great man; strange powers--particularly as to leave--are vested in him; his frequent frown is terrific, his occasional smile fails to reassure.

very great or intense

From this reading A halo of professional glory surrounds the great man; strange powers--particularly as to leave--are vested in him; his frequent frown is terrific, his occasional smile fails to reassure.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

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

From this reading THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

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

From this reading To the young military officer in whom the reverential spirit is not entirely quenched, the British general is often a very awful person indeed.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE.

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

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

precisely as stated

From this reading To the young military officer in whom the reverential spirit is not entirely quenched, the British general is often a very awful person indeed.

fixed and absolute and without contingency

From this reading A halo of professional glory surrounds the great man; strange powers--particularly as to leave--are vested in him; his frequent frown is terrific, his occasional smile fails to reassure.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

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

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

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

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

which person or people

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To the young military officer in whom the reverential spirit is not entirely quenched, the British general is often a very awful person indeed.

belonging to which person

From this reading To the officer whose early days were spent in the ranks, and who has never seen the general behind the scenes, so to speak, as an English gentleman no better than others of his class, the formidable effect is intensified, and a great gulf seems to separate the two.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was with a shy feeling and rather a sinking heart that Herbert presented himself at Line Wall House, the residence of the major-general commanding; but he found himself among friends even on the threshold.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading To the young military officer in whom the reverential spirit is not entirely quenched, the British general is often a very awful person indeed.