Chapter XIX

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

From this reading "A MYSTERY ABOUT MAYNE----" More than two years had elapsed since Derek Mayne left Fairplains.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "A MYSTERY ABOUT MAYNE----" More than two years had elapsed since Derek Mayne left Fairplains.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

a quantity of money

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

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

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

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From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

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From this reading Teddy had volunteered the news, that Nancy was now living in London, with her father's sister; but of this information, Mayne vouchsafed no notice, and correspondence, save for the bi-annual cheque, had completely lapsed.

indistinct or hazy in outline

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Teddy had volunteered the news, that Nancy was now living in London, with her father's sister; but of this information, Mayne vouchsafed no notice, and correspondence, save for the bi-annual cheque, had completely lapsed.

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From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

a written order directing a bank to pay money

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

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

From this reading Teddy had volunteered the news, that Nancy was now living in London, with her father's sister; but of this information, Mayne vouchsafed no notice, and correspondence, save for the bi-annual cheque, had completely lapsed.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading Teddy had volunteered the news, that Nancy was now living in London, with her father's sister; but of this information, Mayne vouchsafed no notice, and correspondence, save for the bi-annual cheque, had completely lapsed.

leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

slightly wet

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

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

From this reading "A MYSTERY ABOUT MAYNE----" More than two years had elapsed since Derek Mayne left Fairplains.

past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading "A MYSTERY ABOUT MAYNE----" More than two years had elapsed since Derek Mayne left Fairplains.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

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

From this reading "A MYSTERY ABOUT MAYNE----" More than two years had elapsed since Derek Mayne left Fairplains.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Teddy had volunteered the news, that Nancy was now living in London, with her father's sister; but of this information, Mayne vouchsafed no notice, and correspondence, save for the bi-annual cheque, had completely lapsed.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

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

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

a slight suggestion or vague understanding

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

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

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

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

From this reading "A MYSTERY ABOUT MAYNE----" More than two years had elapsed since Derek Mayne left Fairplains.

occurring or payable twice each year

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

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

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

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

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

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

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

a mountain range extending 1500 miles on the border between India and Tibet; this range contains the world's highest mountain

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

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

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

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

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

a message received and understood

From this reading Teddy had volunteered the news, that Nancy was now living in London, with her father's sister; but of this information, Mayne vouchsafed no notice, and correspondence, save for the bi-annual cheque, had completely lapsed.

plural of “inspection” — a formal or official examination

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

no longer active or practicing

From this reading Teddy had volunteered the news, that Nancy was now living in London, with her father's sister; but of this information, Mayne vouchsafed no notice, and correspondence, save for the bi-annual cheque, had completely lapsed.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "A MYSTERY ABOUT MAYNE----" More than two years had elapsed since Derek Mayne left Fairplains.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Teddy had volunteered the news, that Nancy was now living in London, with her father's sister; but of this information, Mayne vouchsafed no notice, and correspondence, save for the bi-annual cheque, had completely lapsed.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

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

From this reading Teddy had volunteered the news, that Nancy was now living in London, with her father's sister; but of this information, Mayne vouchsafed no notice, and correspondence, save for the bi-annual cheque, had completely lapsed.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

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

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

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

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

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From this reading "A MYSTERY ABOUT MAYNE----" More than two years had elapsed since Derek Mayne left Fairplains.

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

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

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

From this reading "A MYSTERY ABOUT MAYNE----" More than two years had elapsed since Derek Mayne left Fairplains.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading "A MYSTERY ABOUT MAYNE----" More than two years had elapsed since Derek Mayne left Fairplains.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Teddy had volunteered the news, that Nancy was now living in London, with her father's sister; but of this information, Mayne vouchsafed no notice, and correspondence, save for the bi-annual cheque, had completely lapsed.

not any; not one

From this reading Teddy had volunteered the news, that Nancy was now living in London, with her father's sister; but of this information, Mayne vouchsafed no notice, and correspondence, save for the bi-annual cheque, had completely lapsed.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Teddy had volunteered the news, that Nancy was now living in London, with her father's sister; but of this information, Mayne vouchsafed no notice, and correspondence, save for the bi-annual cheque, had completely lapsed.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Teddy had volunteered the news, that Nancy was now living in London, with her father's sister; but of this information, Mayne vouchsafed no notice, and correspondence, save for the bi-annual cheque, had completely lapsed.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

and nothing more

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

plural of “parade” — a ceremonial procession including people marching

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

past form of “persist” — continue to exist

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

with speed

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

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

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

except for; apart from

From this reading Teddy had volunteered the news, that Nancy was now living in London, with her father's sister; but of this information, Mayne vouchsafed no notice, and correspondence, save for the bi-annual cheque, had completely lapsed.

the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "A MYSTERY ABOUT MAYNE----" More than two years had elapsed since Derek Mayne left Fairplains.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Teddy had volunteered the news, that Nancy was now living in London, with her father's sister; but of this information, Mayne vouchsafed no notice, and correspondence, save for the bi-annual cheque, had completely lapsed.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

the environmental condition

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "A MYSTERY ABOUT MAYNE----" More than two years had elapsed since Derek Mayne left Fairplains.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

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

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

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

From this reading Teddy had volunteered the news, that Nancy was now living in London, with her father's sister; but of this information, Mayne vouchsafed no notice, and correspondence, save for the bi-annual cheque, had completely lapsed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

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

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

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

From this reading "A MYSTERY ABOUT MAYNE----" More than two years had elapsed since Derek Mayne left Fairplains.

still full

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily

From this reading Teddy had volunteered the news, that Nancy was now living in London, with her father's sister; but of this information, Mayne vouchsafed no notice, and correspondence, save for the bi-annual cheque, had completely lapsed.

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From this reading Teddy had volunteered the news, that Nancy was now living in London, with her father's sister; but of this information, Mayne vouchsafed no notice, and correspondence, save for the bi-annual cheque, had completely lapsed.

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

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

at the time that

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

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

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

a Caucasian

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Almost immediately afterwards, his regiment had been removed from Cananore, to the distant cantonment of Bareilly,--a station which instead of lying on the damp seaboard of the Malabar Coast, was situated in the heart of a sugar cane district, with the white Himalayas glimmering on its horizon.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Here, in hard work, and strenuous play, parades, manœuvres, inspections, cricket, polo, and fishing in the Sardar, time passed only too rapidly; thanks to new surroundings, new friends, and incessant occupation, the memory of Nancy became a little blurred.

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

From this reading Mayne recalled her existence, when he dispatched his half-yearly cheque to Teddy Dawson; for although his friend had assured him, that the money would lie untouched, nevertheless he persisted in lodging the amount at Grindlays.

a late time of life

From this reading "A MYSTERY ABOUT MAYNE----" More than two years had elapsed since Derek Mayne left Fairplains.