Chapter XVII

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

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

from one side of something to the other

From this reading We need hardly observe that it was General Bounce who spoke, as he tossed a note across the luncheon-table to his niece, and proceeded to bury himself in his other dispatches.

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

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

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

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

plural of “annoyance” — the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

having no known name or identity or known source

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

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

From this reading We need hardly observe that it was General Bounce who spoke, as he tossed a note across the luncheon-table to his niece, and proceeded to bury himself in his other dispatches.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

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

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading The General was none of your dawdling, half-torpid, dressing-gown and slipper gentlemen, who consider London a fit place in which to spend the greater part of the day in _déshabillé_--not a bit of it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

spring back; spring away from an impact

From this reading We need hardly observe that it was General Bounce who spoke, as he tossed a note across the luncheon-table to his niece, and proceeded to bury himself in his other dispatches.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The General was up, shaved, and rosy and breakfasted, and prepared to fuss through his day, every morning punctually at eight.

cover from sight

From this reading We need hardly observe that it was General Bounce who spoke, as he tossed a note across the luncheon-table to his niece, and proceeded to bury himself in his other dispatches.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

a nonparticipant spectator

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

deem to be

From this reading The General was none of your dawdling, half-torpid, dressing-gown and slipper gentlemen, who consider London a fit place in which to spend the greater part of the day in _déshabillé_--not a bit of it.

the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

From this reading The General was none of your dawdling, half-torpid, dressing-gown and slipper gentlemen, who consider London a fit place in which to spend the greater part of the day in _déshabillé_--not a bit of it.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The General was none of your dawdling, half-torpid, dressing-gown and slipper gentlemen, who consider London a fit place in which to spend the greater part of the day in _déshabillé_--not a bit of it.

a tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

plural of “dispatch” — an official report (usually sent in haste)

From this reading We need hardly observe that it was General Bounce who spoke, as he tossed a note across the luncheon-table to his niece, and proceeded to bury himself in his other dispatches.

put on clothes

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The General was none of your dawdling, half-torpid, dressing-gown and slipper gentlemen, who consider London a fit place in which to spend the greater part of the day in _déshabillé_--not a bit of it.

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The General was none of your dawdling, half-torpid, dressing-gown and slipper gentlemen, who consider London a fit place in which to spend the greater part of the day in _déshabillé_--not a bit of it.

the ratio of the output to the input of any system

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

being one more than seven

From this reading The General was up, shaved, and rosy and breakfasted, and prepared to fuss through his day, every morning punctually at eight.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

at any time

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The General was up, shaved, and rosy and breakfasted, and prepared to fuss through his day, every morning punctually at eight.

accept an excuse for

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

give expression to

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

opinion or judgment

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The General was none of your dawdling, half-torpid, dressing-gown and slipper gentlemen, who consider London a fit place in which to spend the greater part of the day in _déshabillé_--not a bit of it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

worry unnecessarily or excessively

From this reading The General was up, shaved, and rosy and breakfasted, and prepared to fuss through his day, every morning punctually at eight.

to offer or accept a challenge

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The General was none of your dawdling, half-torpid, dressing-gown and slipper gentlemen, who consider London a fit place in which to spend the greater part of the day in _déshabillé_--not a bit of it.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The General was none of your dawdling, half-torpid, dressing-gown and slipper gentlemen, who consider London a fit place in which to spend the greater part of the day in _déshabillé_--not a bit of it.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

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

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The General was none of your dawdling, half-torpid, dressing-gown and slipper gentlemen, who consider London a fit place in which to spend the greater part of the day in _déshabillé_--not a bit of it.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

only a very short time before

From this reading We need hardly observe that it was General Bounce who spoke, as he tossed a note across the luncheon-table to his niece, and proceeded to bury himself in his other dispatches.

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

From this reading We need hardly observe that it was General Bounce who spoke, as he tossed a note across the luncheon-table to his niece, and proceeded to bury himself in his other dispatches.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

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

From this reading We need hardly observe that it was General Bounce who spoke, as he tossed a note across the luncheon-table to his niece, and proceeded to bury himself in his other dispatches.

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

From this reading We need hardly observe that it was General Bounce who spoke, as he tossed a note across the luncheon-table to his niece, and proceeded to bury himself in his other dispatches.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

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

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

a formal or official examination

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We need hardly observe that it was General Bounce who spoke, as he tossed a note across the luncheon-table to his niece, and proceeded to bury himself in his other dispatches.

immediately past

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

go away from a place

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The General was none of your dawdling, half-torpid, dressing-gown and slipper gentlemen, who consider London a fit place in which to spend the greater part of the day in _déshabillé_--not a bit of it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We need hardly observe that it was General Bounce who spoke, as he tossed a note across the luncheon-table to his niece, and proceeded to bury himself in his other dispatches.

someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The General was up, shaved, and rosy and breakfasted, and prepared to fuss through his day, every morning punctually at eight.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading We need hardly observe that it was General Bounce who spoke, as he tossed a note across the luncheon-table to his niece, and proceeded to bury himself in his other dispatches.

not one, and not any

From this reading The General was none of your dawdling, half-torpid, dressing-gown and slipper gentlemen, who consider London a fit place in which to spend the greater part of the day in _déshabillé_--not a bit of it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The General was none of your dawdling, half-torpid, dressing-gown and slipper gentlemen, who consider London a fit place in which to spend the greater part of the day in _déshabillé_--not a bit of it.

a brief written record

From this reading We need hardly observe that it was General Bounce who spoke, as he tossed a note across the luncheon-table to his niece, and proceeded to bury himself in his other dispatches.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading We need hardly observe that it was General Bounce who spoke, as he tossed a note across the luncheon-table to his niece, and proceeded to bury himself in his other dispatches.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading We need hardly observe that it was General Bounce who spoke, as he tossed a note across the luncheon-table to his niece, and proceeded to bury himself in his other dispatches.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The General was none of your dawdling, half-torpid, dressing-gown and slipper gentlemen, who consider London a fit place in which to spend the greater part of the day in _déshabillé_--not a bit of it.

a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The General was none of your dawdling, half-torpid, dressing-gown and slipper gentlemen, who consider London a fit place in which to spend the greater part of the day in _déshabillé_--not a bit of it.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The General was up, shaved, and rosy and breakfasted, and prepared to fuss through his day, every morning punctually at eight.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading We need hardly observe that it was General Bounce who spoke, as he tossed a note across the luncheon-table to his niece, and proceeded to bury himself in his other dispatches.

at the expected or proper time

From this reading The General was up, shaved, and rosy and breakfasted, and prepared to fuss through his day, every morning punctually at eight.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

directions for making something

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

past form of “review” — look at again; examine again

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

reflecting optimism

From this reading The General was up, shaved, and rosy and breakfasted, and prepared to fuss through his day, every morning punctually at eight.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin

From this reading The General was up, shaved, and rosy and breakfasted, and prepared to fuss through his day, every morning punctually at eight.

low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading The General was none of your dawdling, half-torpid, dressing-gown and slipper gentlemen, who consider London a fit place in which to spend the greater part of the day in _déshabillé_--not a bit of it.

a male human offspring

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading The General was none of your dawdling, half-torpid, dressing-gown and slipper gentlemen, who consider London a fit place in which to spend the greater part of the day in _déshabillé_--not a bit of it.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading We need hardly observe that it was General Bounce who spoke, as he tossed a note across the luncheon-table to his niece, and proceeded to bury himself in his other dispatches.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

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

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The General was up, shaved, and rosy and breakfasted, and prepared to fuss through his day, every morning punctually at eight.

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

From this reading We need hardly observe that it was General Bounce who spoke, as he tossed a note across the luncheon-table to his niece, and proceeded to bury himself in his other dispatches.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading We need hardly observe that it was General Bounce who spoke, as he tossed a note across the luncheon-table to his niece, and proceeded to bury himself in his other dispatches.

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The General was up, shaved, and rosy and breakfasted, and prepared to fuss through his day, every morning punctually at eight.

the act of using

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

precisely as stated

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

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

From this reading We need hardly observe that it was General Bounce who spoke, as he tossed a note across the luncheon-table to his niece, and proceeded to bury himself in his other dispatches.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We need hardly observe that it was General Bounce who spoke, as he tossed a note across the luncheon-table to his niece, and proceeded to bury himself in his other dispatches.

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

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

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

From this reading The General was none of your dawdling, half-torpid, dressing-gown and slipper gentlemen, who consider London a fit place in which to spend the greater part of the day in _déshabillé_--not a bit of it.

which person or people

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

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

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

belonging to which person

From this reading On the one in question he had reviewed a battalion of Guards who were at drill in the Park, utterly unconscious of their inspection by such a martinet, and had been good enough to express his disapprobation of their dress, method, and general efficiency, to a quiet, unassuming bystander whom he had never set eyes on before, but who happened to be a peer of the realm, and whose son, indeed, commanded the very regiment under discussion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CLUB LAW A VALID EXCUSE--AN ANONYMOUS LETTER--A RECIPE FOR ANNOYANCES--THE GENERAL ON THE PAVE--SECOND CHILDHOOD--RUNNING THE GAUNTLET--A SUIT OF CLUBS--SETTLED AT LAST--THE FRIEND IN NEED “Who the deuce ever heard of ‘military duty’ interfering with dinner? and what’s the use of being one’s own commanding-officer if one can’t give oneself leave?--What?--read that, Blanche!”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The General was none of your dawdling, half-torpid, dressing-gown and slipper gentlemen, who consider London a fit place in which to spend the greater part of the day in _déshabillé_--not a bit of it.