Chapter XII

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From this reading 1st, 1859.”

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From this reading 1st, 1859.”

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From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

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From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

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

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

consider or hold as true

From this reading “I beg you to accept my sincere apologies for the delay which has occurred, and my assurance that it has been the result of circumstances entirely beyond my own control.

-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

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

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading “I beg you to accept my sincere apologies for the delay which has occurred, and my assurance that it has been the result of circumstances entirely beyond my own control.

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

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading “I beg you to accept my sincere apologies for the delay which has occurred, and my assurance that it has been the result of circumstances entirely beyond my own control.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “I beg you to accept my sincere apologies for the delay which has occurred, and my assurance that it has been the result of circumstances entirely beyond my own control.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading “I beg you to accept my sincere apologies for the delay which has occurred, and my assurance that it has been the result of circumstances entirely beyond my own control.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading “I beg you to accept my sincere apologies for the delay which has occurred, and my assurance that it has been the result of circumstances entirely beyond my own control.

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From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

past form of “chronicle” — record in chronological order; make a historical record

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading “I beg you to accept my sincere apologies for the delay which has occurred, and my assurance that it has been the result of circumstances entirely beyond my own control.

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From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

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From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

power to direct or determine

From this reading “I beg you to accept my sincere apologies for the delay which has occurred, and my assurance that it has been the result of circumstances entirely beyond my own control.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading “I beg you to accept my sincere apologies for the delay which has occurred, and my assurance that it has been the result of circumstances entirely beyond my own control.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

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

From this reading “I beg you to accept my sincere apologies for the delay which has occurred, and my assurance that it has been the result of circumstances entirely beyond my own control.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

a man of refinement

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

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From this reading “Geopharmacy Lodge, Nov.

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

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

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

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I have the honour to be, Sir, “Your most obedient Servant, “RUFUS HUTTON.

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From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

the state of being honored

From this reading “I have the honour to be, Sir, “Your most obedient Servant, “RUFUS HUTTON.

English cricketer (1916-1990)

From this reading “I have the honour to be, Sir, “Your most obedient Servant, “RUFUS HUTTON.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

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

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

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

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I beg you to accept my sincere apologies for the delay which has occurred, and my assurance that it has been the result of circumstances entirely beyond my own control.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading “Geopharmacy Lodge, Nov.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

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

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

a brief written record

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading “Geopharmacy Lodge, Nov.

dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority

From this reading “I have the honour to be, Sir, “Your most obedient Servant, “RUFUS HUTTON.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading “I beg you to accept my sincere apologies for the delay which has occurred, and my assurance that it has been the result of circumstances entirely beyond my own control.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “I beg you to accept my sincere apologies for the delay which has occurred, and my assurance that it has been the result of circumstances entirely beyond my own control.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

existing or coming before

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

express the need or desire for

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading “I beg you to accept my sincere apologies for the delay which has occurred, and my assurance that it has been the result of circumstances entirely beyond my own control.

violent and lawless

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

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From this reading “I have the honour to be, Sir, “Your most obedient Servant, “RUFUS HUTTON.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading “I have the honour to be, Sir, “Your most obedient Servant, “RUFUS HUTTON.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading “I beg you to accept my sincere apologies for the delay which has occurred, and my assurance that it has been the result of circumstances entirely beyond my own control.

term of address for a man

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

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

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

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

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

in or of the month preceding the present one

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

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

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

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

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Previous to the matters chronicled in the preceding chapter, Mr. Garnet had received a note, of which the following is a copy:— “SIR,—My friend, Major Blazeater, late of the Hon. East India Companyʼs 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, has kindly consented to see you, on my behalf, to request a reference to any gentleman whom you may be pleased to name, for the purpose of concerting measures for affording me that satisfaction which, as a man and a gentleman, I am entitled to expect for your cowardly and most ruffianly violence on the 28th ultimo.