Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

anew

From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.

(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 That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.

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

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

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

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

a youthful male person

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT MEETS MISS SPENCER Lieutenant Brant was somewhat delayed in reaching the scene of Miss Spencer's social triumph.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.

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From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.

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

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

recognizable; marked

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

not as far along as normal in development

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT MEETS MISS SPENCER Lieutenant Brant was somewhat delayed in reaching the scene of Miss Spencer's social triumph.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.

put on clothes

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

remove from memory or existence

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

-ing form of “excoriate” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

an expectation

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

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

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

continually recurring to the mind

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

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

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

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

From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT MEETS MISS SPENCER Lieutenant Brant was somewhat delayed in reaching the scene of Miss Spencer's social triumph.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT MEETS MISS SPENCER Lieutenant Brant was somewhat delayed in reaching the scene of Miss Spencer's social triumph.

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 That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

for more time

From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT MEETS MISS SPENCER Lieutenant Brant was somewhat delayed in reaching the scene of Miss Spencer's social triumph.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

in your mind

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT MEETS MISS SPENCER Lieutenant Brant was somewhat delayed in reaching the scene of Miss Spencer's social triumph.

the light of the Moon

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

not any; not one

From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT MEETS MISS SPENCER Lieutenant Brant was somewhat delayed in reaching the scene of Miss Spencer's social triumph.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

on one occasion

From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.

established beyond doubt

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT MEETS MISS SPENCER Lieutenant Brant was somewhat delayed in reaching the scene of Miss Spencer's social triumph.

plural of “requirement” — required activity

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

-ing form of “retain” — hold back within

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT MEETS MISS SPENCER Lieutenant Brant was somewhat delayed in reaching the scene of Miss Spencer's social triumph.

exploring in order to gain information

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT MEETS MISS SPENCER Lieutenant Brant was somewhat delayed in reaching the scene of Miss Spencer's social triumph.

(of persons) befitting a warrior

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT MEETS MISS SPENCER Lieutenant Brant was somewhat delayed in reaching the scene of Miss Spencer's social triumph.

English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT MEETS MISS SPENCER Lieutenant Brant was somewhat delayed in reaching the scene of Miss Spencer's social triumph.

possessive form of “spencer” — English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT MEETS MISS SPENCER Lieutenant Brant was somewhat delayed in reaching the scene of Miss Spencer's social triumph.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

not in physical motion

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT MEETS MISS SPENCER Lieutenant Brant was somewhat delayed in reaching the scene of Miss Spencer's social triumph.

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

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

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

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT MEETS MISS SPENCER Lieutenant Brant was somewhat delayed in reaching the scene of Miss Spencer's social triumph.

plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

not giving satisfaction

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT MEETS MISS SPENCER Lieutenant Brant was somewhat delayed in reaching the scene of Miss Spencer's social triumph.

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

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

at the time that

From this reading Nevertheless, when he finally stepped forth into the brilliant moonlight, he presented an interesting, soldierly figure, his face still retaining a bit of the boy about it, his blue eyes bright with expectancy.

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

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

during the time that

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

the art of sorcery

From this reading That afternoon he had half decided not to go at all, the glamour of such events having long before grown dim, but the peculiar attraction of this night proved too strong; not thus easily could he erase from memory the haunting witchery of a face.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

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

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

past form of “wrestle” — combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force

From this reading Certain military requirements were largely responsible for this delay, and he had patiently wrestled with an unsatisfactory toilet, mentally excoriating a service which would not permit the transportation of dress uniforms while on scouting detail.

but in spite of that

From this reading Beyond doubt, when again viewed amid the conventionalities, much of its imagined charm would vanish; yet he would see her once more, although no longer looking forward to drawing a prize.