Chapter IX

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

From this reading At first the colonel had thought of sending a deputation of three lieutenants to George to convey to him the expression of his comrades' confidence and to apologise for their unjust suspicions.

an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer

From this reading He had discussed at length with his adjutant as to whether George was not entitled to some substantial compensation, but the latter had not taken his view.

matters of personal concern

From this reading He therefore explained to them the Willberg affairs as far as he was justified in doing so, and assured them that George had behaved splendidly--indeed, many of them might take an example from him.

later than; following

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

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

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

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

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

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

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

From this reading At first the colonel had thought of sending a deputation of three lieutenants to George to convey to him the expression of his comrades' confidence and to apologise for their unjust suspicions.

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

From this reading He therefore explained to them the Willberg affairs as far as he was justified in doing so, and assured them that George had behaved splendidly--indeed, many of them might take an example from him.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading He therefore explained to them the Willberg affairs as far as he was justified in doing so, and assured them that George had behaved splendidly--indeed, many of them might take an example from him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first the colonel had thought of sending a deputation of three lieutenants to George to convey to him the expression of his comrades' confidence and to apologise for their unjust suspicions.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

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

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading He therefore explained to them the Willberg affairs as far as he was justified in doing so, and assured them that George had behaved splendidly--indeed, many of them might take an example from him.

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had discussed at length with his adjutant as to whether George was not entitled to some substantial compensation, but the latter had not taken his view.

plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading At first the colonel had thought of sending a deputation of three lieutenants to George to convey to him the expression of his comrades' confidence and to apologise for their unjust suspicions.

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

From this reading He had discussed at length with his adjutant as to whether George was not entitled to some substantial compensation, but the latter had not taken his view.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading At first the colonel had thought of sending a deputation of three lieutenants to George to convey to him the expression of his comrades' confidence and to apologise for their unjust suspicions.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading At first the colonel had thought of sending a deputation of three lieutenants to George to convey to him the expression of his comrades' confidence and to apologise for their unjust suspicions.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading At first the colonel had thought of sending a deputation of three lieutenants to George to convey to him the expression of his comrades' confidence and to apologise for their unjust suspicions.

a group of representatives or delegates

From this reading At first the colonel had thought of sending a deputation of three lieutenants to George to convey to him the expression of his comrades' confidence and to apologise for their unjust suspicions.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading He had discussed at length with his adjutant as to whether George was not entitled to some substantial compensation, but the latter had not taken his view.

a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading He therefore explained to them the Willberg affairs as far as he was justified in doing so, and assured them that George had behaved splendidly--indeed, many of them might take an example from him.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading He had discussed at length with his adjutant as to whether George was not entitled to some substantial compensation, but the latter had not taken his view.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading He therefore explained to them the Willberg affairs as far as he was justified in doing so, and assured them that George had behaved splendidly--indeed, many of them might take an example from him.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He therefore explained to them the Willberg affairs as far as he was justified in doing so, and assured them that George had behaved splendidly--indeed, many of them might take an example from him.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading At first the colonel had thought of sending a deputation of three lieutenants to George to convey to him the expression of his comrades' confidence and to apologise for their unjust suspicions.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He therefore explained to them the Willberg affairs as far as he was justified in doing so, and assured them that George had behaved splendidly--indeed, many of them might take an example from him.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first the colonel had thought of sending a deputation of three lieutenants to George to convey to him the expression of his comrades' confidence and to apologise for their unjust suspicions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At first the colonel had thought of sending a deputation of three lieutenants to George to convey to him the expression of his comrades' confidence and to apologise for their unjust suspicions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He therefore explained to them the Willberg affairs as far as he was justified in doing so, and assured them that George had behaved splendidly--indeed, many of them might take an example from him.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading He therefore explained to them the Willberg affairs as far as he was justified in doing so, and assured them that George had behaved splendidly--indeed, many of them might take an example from him.

the act of departing

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

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

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

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

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

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

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

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

From this reading He therefore explained to them the Willberg affairs as far as he was justified in doing so, and assured them that George had behaved splendidly--indeed, many of them might take an example from him.

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

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

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

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He therefore explained to them the Willberg affairs as far as he was justified in doing so, and assured them that George had behaved splendidly--indeed, many of them might take an example from him.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading He therefore explained to them the Willberg affairs as far as he was justified in doing so, and assured them that George had behaved splendidly--indeed, many of them might take an example from him.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading He had discussed at length with his adjutant as to whether George was not entitled to some substantial compensation, but the latter had not taken his view.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading He had discussed at length with his adjutant as to whether George was not entitled to some substantial compensation, but the latter had not taken his view.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

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

From this reading He therefore explained to them the Willberg affairs as far as he was justified in doing so, and assured them that George had behaved splendidly--indeed, many of them might take an example from him.

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

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He therefore explained to them the Willberg affairs as far as he was justified in doing so, and assured them that George had behaved splendidly--indeed, many of them might take an example from him.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

not any; not one

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

plural of “scandal” — disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading At first the colonel had thought of sending a deputation of three lieutenants to George to convey to him the expression of his comrades' confidence and to apologise for their unjust suspicions.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He therefore explained to them the Willberg affairs as far as he was justified in doing so, and assured them that George had behaved splendidly--indeed, many of them might take an example from him.

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

From this reading He had discussed at length with his adjutant as to whether George was not entitled to some substantial compensation, but the latter had not taken his view.

extremely well

From this reading He therefore explained to them the Willberg affairs as far as he was justified in doing so, and assured them that George had behaved splendidly--indeed, many of them might take an example from him.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading He had discussed at length with his adjutant as to whether George was not entitled to some substantial compensation, but the latter had not taken his view.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading At first the colonel had thought of sending a deputation of three lieutenants to George to convey to him the expression of his comrades' confidence and to apologise for their unjust suspicions.

carry out

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He had discussed at length with his adjutant as to whether George was not entitled to some substantial compensation, but the latter had not taken his view.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

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

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He therefore explained to them the Willberg affairs as far as he was justified in doing so, and assured them that George had behaved splendidly--indeed, many of them might take an example from him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He therefore explained to them the Willberg affairs as far as he was justified in doing so, and assured them that George had behaved splendidly--indeed, many of them might take an example from him.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading At first the colonel had thought of sending a deputation of three lieutenants to George to convey to him the expression of his comrades' confidence and to apologise for their unjust suspicions.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading At first the colonel had thought of sending a deputation of three lieutenants to George to convey to him the expression of his comrades' confidence and to apologise for their unjust suspicions.

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

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

impossible to avoid or evade

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading At first the colonel had thought of sending a deputation of three lieutenants to George to convey to him the expression of his comrades' confidence and to apologise for their unjust suspicions.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading He had discussed at length with his adjutant as to whether George was not entitled to some substantial compensation, but the latter had not taken his view.

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

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He had discussed at length with his adjutant as to whether George was not entitled to some substantial compensation, but the latter had not taken his view.

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

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

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From this reading He therefore explained to them the Willberg affairs as far as he was justified in doing so, and assured them that George had behaved splendidly--indeed, many of them might take an example from him.

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From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE HUMILIATION OF THE "GOLDEN BUTTERFLIES" AN officers' meeting had been summoned, which all the officers of the regiment had been commanded to attend, with the single exception of Lieutenant Winkler, and the colonel's behaviour to his lieutenants had been by no means gentle.

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

From this reading In his present excited state of mind, and with the fear of possible dismissal after all, he was going to take good care that there should be no further scandals among his officers, and one would certainly be unavoidable if their behaviour to Lieutenant Winkler was not altered.