used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading There had not been much brightness in his life latterly; but it was impossible for him not to admit that the dawn of a happier day had come, and that he had made substantial progress in his profession.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
(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 The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SKIRMISH AT EUZANGONYAN.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had not been much brightness in his life latterly; but it was impossible for him not to admit that the dawn of a happier day had come, and that he had made substantial progress in his profession.
bewareverbUS /bɪˈwer/
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading There had not been much brightness in his life latterly; but it was impossible for him not to admit that the dawn of a happier day had come, and that he had made substantial progress in his profession.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
bête
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From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There had not been much brightness in his life latterly; but it was impossible for him not to admit that the dawn of a happier day had come, and that he had made substantial progress in his profession.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
Craigengowan
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From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
the first light of day
From this reading There had not been much brightness in his life latterly; but it was impossible for him not to admit that the dawn of a happier day had come, and that he had made substantial progress in his profession.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There had not been much brightness in his life latterly; but it was impossible for him not to admit that the dawn of a happier day had come, and that he had made substantial progress in his profession.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
Dulcie
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From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
EUZANGONYAN
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From this reading THE SKIRMISH AT EUZANGONYAN.
divisible by two
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
give expression to
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
Florian
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From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
Hammersley's
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From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading There had not been much brightness in his life latterly; but it was impossible for him not to admit that the dawn of a happier day had come, and that he had made substantial progress in his profession.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There had not been much brightness in his life latterly; but it was impossible for him not to admit that the dawn of a happier day had come, and that he had made substantial progress in his profession.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading There had not been much brightness in his life latterly; but it was impossible for him not to admit that the dawn of a happier day had come, and that he had made substantial progress in his profession.
impressivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪvli/
in an impressive manner
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
inmatenounUS /ˈɪnmeɪt/
one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
latterlyadverb
in the recent past
From this reading There had not been much brightness in his life latterly; but it was impossible for him not to admit that the dawn of a happier day had come, and that he had made substantial progress in his profession.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There had not been much brightness in his life latterly; but it was impossible for him not to admit that the dawn of a happier day had come, and that he had made substantial progress in his profession.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There had not been much brightness in his life latterly; but it was impossible for him not to admit that the dawn of a happier day had come, and that he had made substantial progress in his profession.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
Melfort
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From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There had not been much brightness in his life latterly; but it was impossible for him not to admit that the dawn of a happier day had come, and that he had made substantial progress in his profession.
noir
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From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There had not been much brightness in his life latterly; but it was impossible for him not to admit that the dawn of a happier day had come, and that he had made substantial progress in his profession.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
outpouringnounUS /ˌaʊtˈpɔːrɪŋ/
a natural flow of ground water
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
perchanceadverbUS /pərˈtʃæns/
through chance
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
post-bag
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From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
Postmaster-General
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From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading There had not been much brightness in his life latterly; but it was impossible for him not to admit that the dawn of a happier day had come, and that he had made substantial progress in his profession.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading There had not been much brightness in his life latterly; but it was impossible for him not to admit that the dawn of a happier day had come, and that he had made substantial progress in his profession.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
rearwardsadverb
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
second-lieutenant
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From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
Shafto
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From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
SKIRMISHnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/
a minor short-term fight
From this reading THE SKIRMISH AT EUZANGONYAN.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading There had not been much brightness in his life latterly; but it was impossible for him not to admit that the dawn of a happier day had come, and that he had made substantial progress in his profession.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SKIRMISH AT EUZANGONYAN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had not been much brightness in his life latterly; but it was impossible for him not to admit that the dawn of a happier day had come, and that he had made substantial progress in his profession.
thereforadverb
(in formal usage, especially legal usage) for that or for it
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
a special situation
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
transmissionnounUS /trænˈsmɪʃən/
the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
Vivian
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From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
at the time that
From this reading He told her--among many other things--of Vivian Hammersley's friendship and favour for himself, even when in the rank and file, and of his pride and gratitude therefor; of the change her letter to himself had made in Hammersley's views of Miss Melfort, for whom he sent an enclosure from the Captain, lest watchful eyes--perchance those of Shafto--might examine too closely the contents of the Craigengowan post-bag; and from old experience they knew what the man was capable of--not respecting even 'the property of H.M. Postmaster-General.'
which person or people
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
produce a literary work
From this reading The transmission rearwards of the Prince's remains causing a day's delay in the advance of the division, Florian gladly availed himself of it to write to Dulcie a letter full of love and all the enthusiastic outpouring of his heart to one who was so far away; to express his astonishment on learning that she was an inmate of the same house with Shafto, their _bête noir_, of whom she was to beware, he added impressively.
but in spite of that
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He told of his military success--of all that might be in store for them yet; for Florian had, if small means at present, the vast riches of youth and hope to draw upon, especially in his brighter moments, and--if spared--his future promotion from the rank of second-lieutenant was now but a thing of time.
