used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
(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 Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One was from an old friend and schoolfellow, Tom Rattleton, a good deal my senior, and whom I had not seen or heard of for four or five years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading It ran thus:— MY DEAR FRANK, It was by the merest chance that I heard from a Captain Marpeet, who has been staying here, in his way up, of your arrival in India.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It ran thus:— MY DEAR FRANK, It was by the merest chance that I heard from a Captain Marpeet, who has been staying here, in his way up, of your arrival in India.
cannot
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From this reading How I missed seeing your “well-known” name in the papers or General Orders I really cannot imagine.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It ran thus:— MY DEAR FRANK, It was by the merest chance that I heard from a Captain Marpeet, who has been staying here, in his way up, of your arrival in India.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It ran thus:— MY DEAR FRANK, It was by the merest chance that I heard from a Captain Marpeet, who has been staying here, in his way up, of your arrival in India.
class-mate
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From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
without doubt or question
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading One was from an old friend and schoolfellow, Tom Rattleton, a good deal my senior, and whom I had not seen or heard of for four or five years.
dearly loved
From this reading It ran thus:— MY DEAR FRANK, It was by the merest chance that I heard from a Captain Marpeet, who has been staying here, in his way up, of your arrival in India.
the act of departing
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading One was from an old friend and schoolfellow, Tom Rattleton, a good deal my senior, and whom I had not seen or heard of for four or five years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One was from an old friend and schoolfellow, Tom Rattleton, a good deal my senior, and whom I had not seen or heard of for four or five years.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading One was from an old friend and schoolfellow, Tom Rattleton, a good deal my senior, and whom I had not seen or heard of for four or five years.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading It ran thus:— MY DEAR FRANK, It was by the merest chance that I heard from a Captain Marpeet, who has been staying here, in his way up, of your arrival in India.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One was from an old friend and schoolfellow, Tom Rattleton, a good deal my senior, and whom I had not seen or heard of for four or five years.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading How I missed seeing your “well-known” name in the papers or General Orders I really cannot imagine.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading One was from an old friend and schoolfellow, Tom Rattleton, a good deal my senior, and whom I had not seen or heard of for four or five years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading One was from an old friend and schoolfellow, Tom Rattleton, a good deal my senior, and whom I had not seen or heard of for four or five years.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It ran thus:— MY DEAR FRANK, It was by the merest chance that I heard from a Captain Marpeet, who has been staying here, in his way up, of your arrival in India.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It ran thus:— MY DEAR FRANK, It was by the merest chance that I heard from a Captain Marpeet, who has been staying here, in his way up, of your arrival in India.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
How
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From this reading How I missed seeing your “well-known” name in the papers or General Orders I really cannot imagine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading How I missed seeing your “well-known” name in the papers or General Orders I really cannot imagine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading It ran thus:— MY DEAR FRANK, It was by the merest chance that I heard from a Captain Marpeet, who has been staying here, in his way up, of your arrival in India.
indigonounUS /ˈɪndəɡoʊ/
a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It ran thus:— MY DEAR FRANK, It was by the merest chance that I heard from a Captain Marpeet, who has been staying here, in his way up, of your arrival in India.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
Marpeet
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From this reading It ran thus:— MY DEAR FRANK, It was by the merest chance that I heard from a Captain Marpeet, who has been staying here, in his way up, of your arrival in India.
merestadjectiveUS /ˈmerəst/
superlative of “mere” — being nothing more than specified
From this reading It ran thus:— MY DEAR FRANK, It was by the merest chance that I heard from a Captain Marpeet, who has been staying here, in his way up, of your arrival in India.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading How I missed seeing your “well-known” name in the papers or General Orders I really cannot imagine.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading How I missed seeing your “well-known” name in the papers or General Orders I really cannot imagine.
nenounUS /niː/
a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One was from an old friend and schoolfellow, Tom Rattleton, a good deal my senior, and whom I had not seen or heard of for four or five years.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading One was from an old friend and schoolfellow, Tom Rattleton, a good deal my senior, and whom I had not seen or heard of for four or five years.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was from an old friend and schoolfellow, Tom Rattleton, a good deal my senior, and whom I had not seen or heard of for four or five years.
and nothing more
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading How I missed seeing your “well-known” name in the papers or General Orders I really cannot imagine.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading How I missed seeing your “well-known” name in the papers or General Orders I really cannot imagine.
an amount of time
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
planternounUS /ˈplæntər/
the owner or manager of a plantation
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
plusnounUS /plʌs/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It ran thus:— MY DEAR FRANK, It was by the merest chance that I heard from a Captain Marpeet, who has been staying here, in his way up, of your arrival in India.
Rattleton
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From this reading One was from an old friend and schoolfellow, Tom Rattleton, a good deal my senior, and whom I had not seen or heard of for four or five years.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading How I missed seeing your “well-known” name in the papers or General Orders I really cannot imagine.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
schoolfellownoun
an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading One was from an old friend and schoolfellow, Tom Rattleton, a good deal my senior, and whom I had not seen or heard of for four or five years.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading How I missed seeing your “well-known” name in the papers or General Orders I really cannot imagine.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading One was from an old friend and schoolfellow, Tom Rattleton, a good deal my senior, and whom I had not seen or heard of for four or five years.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It ran thus:— MY DEAR FRANK, It was by the merest chance that I heard from a Captain Marpeet, who has been staying here, in his way up, of your arrival in India.
express in words
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It ran thus:— MY DEAR FRANK, It was by the merest chance that I heard from a Captain Marpeet, who has been staying here, in his way up, of your arrival in India.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It ran thus:— MY DEAR FRANK, It was by the merest chance that I heard from a Captain Marpeet, who has been staying here, in his way up, of your arrival in India.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
male cat
From this reading One was from an old friend and schoolfellow, Tom Rattleton, a good deal my senior, and whom I had not seen or heard of for four or five years.
tuitionnounUS /tjuːˈɪʃən/
a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
ultraadjectiveUS /ˈʌltrə/
(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It ran thus:— MY DEAR FRANK, It was by the merest chance that I heard from a Captain Marpeet, who has been staying here, in his way up, of your arrival in India.
someone who visits
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One was from an old friend and schoolfellow, Tom Rattleton, a good deal my senior, and whom I had not seen or heard of for four or five years.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It ran thus:— MY DEAR FRANK, It was by the merest chance that I heard from a Captain Marpeet, who has been staying here, in his way up, of your arrival in India.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading How I missed seeing your “well-known” name in the papers or General Orders I really cannot imagine.
at the time that
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
which person or people
From this reading It ran thus:— MY DEAR FRANK, It was by the merest chance that I heard from a Captain Marpeet, who has been staying here, in his way up, of your arrival in India.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One was from an old friend and schoolfellow, Tom Rattleton, a good deal my senior, and whom I had not seen or heard of for four or five years.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had now been about twelve days a visitor with my hospitable friend, the indigo planter—a period, as the reader has seen, fertile in events—when I began to think of returning, and a letter or two which I received served to hasten my departure.
a late time of life
From this reading One was from an old friend and schoolfellow, Tom Rattleton, a good deal my senior, and whom I had not seen or heard of for four or five years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Marpeet says, you only want a little more of his tuition to become a _ne plus ultra_—in short, I must not tell half the handsome things he has said of you; but in all I could not fail to recognize, clearly and distinctly, my old class-mate and companion of the third form.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It ran thus:— MY DEAR FRANK, It was by the merest chance that I heard from a Captain Marpeet, who has been staying here, in his way up, of your arrival in India.
