Chapter XXI

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

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

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

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

in addition

From this reading But it was also an opportunity for much self-sacrificing generosity and the sharing of little with those who had less.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

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

From this reading But it was also an opportunity for much self-sacrificing generosity and the sharing of little with those who had less.

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

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

for the reason that

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

the two together, not just one

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

inflected form of “brim” — be completely full

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was also an opportunity for much self-sacrificing generosity and the sharing of little with those who had less.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

plural of “destination” — the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

past form of “eliminate” — terminate, end, or take out

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But it was also an opportunity for much self-sacrificing generosity and the sharing of little with those who had less.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading But it was also an opportunity for much self-sacrificing generosity and the sharing of little with those who had less.

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

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

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

From this reading But it was also an opportunity for much self-sacrificing generosity and the sharing of little with those who had less.

a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It was a time of mutual help all round.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

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From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

not getting adequate food

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

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From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

belonging to a thing by its very nature

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it was also an opportunity for much self-sacrificing generosity and the sharing of little with those who had less.

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From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading But it was also an opportunity for much self-sacrificing generosity and the sharing of little with those who had less.

having abundant light or illumination

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

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

From this reading But it was also an opportunity for much self-sacrificing generosity and the sharing of little with those who had less.

engage in

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

come together

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading It was a time of mutual help all round.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading But it was also an opportunity for much self-sacrificing generosity and the sharing of little with those who had less.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

-ing form of “pinch” — squeeze tightly between the fingers

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

plural of “remembrance” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

plural of “remittance” — a payment of money sent to a person in another place

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

plural of “restriction” — a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading It was a time of mutual help all round.

willing to deprive yourself

From this reading But it was also an opportunity for much self-sacrificing generosity and the sharing of little with those who had less.

plural of “sender” — someone who transmits a message

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

using or enjoying something jointly with others

From this reading But it was also an opportunity for much self-sacrificing generosity and the sharing of little with those who had less.

plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

a state of acute pain

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

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

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But it was also an opportunity for much self-sacrificing generosity and the sharing of little with those who had less.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

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

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

precisely as stated

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

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

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

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

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

at the time that

From this reading For the Government allowance of twelve shillings a month did not go far, when firing and lighting were added to the already heavy burden of food and clothing; and the means of outside increment, few at best, were almost eliminated by the absurd restrictions of the law.

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

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.

which person or people

From this reading But it was also an opportunity for much self-sacrificing generosity and the sharing of little with those who had less.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading HOW THEIR CUP BRIMMED FULL Winter was always a bitter time at Kara, a time of much hardship and suffering to the ill-found and ill-fed prisoners, and to the members of the Free Command a time of pinching struggle to make both ends meet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But it was also an opportunity for much self-sacrificing generosity and the sharing of little with those who had less.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Of course there were occasional remittances from home, some of which reached their destinations, and were valued at many times their intrinsic worth because of the remembrances they brought; but many of which never arrived at all and wasted themselves on objects very different from those intended by the senders.