used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Geoffrey Keith and Another What a thing it is to be young and enthusiastic!
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Geoffrey Keith and Another What a thing it is to be young and enthusiastic!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Geoffrey Keith and Another What a thing it is to be young and enthusiastic!
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not, let us explain, that this young man did not, and could not, realize the gravity of the position--of the terrible conflict which, at that moment, was bursting forth in Europe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Geoffrey Keith and Another What a thing it is to be young and enthusiastic!
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Nor had the gossip of brother officers in clubs and in messes failed to reach his ears.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Not, let us explain, that this young man did not, and could not, realize the gravity of the position--of the terrible conflict which, at that moment, was bursting forth in Europe.
cabledverbUS /ˈkeɪbəld/
past form of “cable” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Nor had the gossip of brother officers in clubs and in messes failed to reach his ears.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Not, let us explain, that this young man did not, and could not, realize the gravity of the position--of the terrible conflict which, at that moment, was bursting forth in Europe.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not, let us explain, that this young man did not, and could not, realize the gravity of the position--of the terrible conflict which, at that moment, was bursting forth in Europe.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not, let us explain, that this young man did not, and could not, realize the gravity of the position--of the terrible conflict which, at that moment, was bursting forth in Europe.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
duncenoun
a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Nor had the gossip of brother officers in clubs and in messes failed to reach his ears.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Geoffrey Keith and Another What a thing it is to be young and enthusiastic!
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Not, let us explain, that this young man did not, and could not, realize the gravity of the position--of the terrible conflict which, at that moment, was bursting forth in Europe.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Not, let us explain, that this young man did not, and could not, realize the gravity of the position--of the terrible conflict which, at that moment, was bursting forth in Europe.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Nor had the gossip of brother officers in clubs and in messes failed to reach his ears.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Not, let us explain, that this young man did not, and could not, realize the gravity of the position--of the terrible conflict which, at that moment, was bursting forth in Europe.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
set up or found
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
Geoffrey
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From this reading Geoffrey Keith and Another What a thing it is to be young and enthusiastic!
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Nor had the gossip of brother officers in clubs and in messes failed to reach his ears.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Not, let us explain, that this young man did not, and could not, realize the gravity of the position--of the terrible conflict which, at that moment, was bursting forth in Europe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor had the gossip of brother officers in clubs and in messes failed to reach his ears.
Hohenzollernnoun
a German noble family that ruled Brandenburg and Prussia
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
a message received and understood
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Geoffrey Keith and Another What a thing it is to be young and enthusiastic!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Geoffrey Keith and Another What a thing it is to be young and enthusiastic!
Keith
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From this reading Geoffrey Keith and Another What a thing it is to be young and enthusiastic!
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Not, let us explain, that this young man did not, and could not, realize the gravity of the position--of the terrible conflict which, at that moment, was bursting forth in Europe.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Not, let us explain, that this young man did not, and could not, realize the gravity of the position--of the terrible conflict which, at that moment, was bursting forth in Europe.
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 was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
come together
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
messesnounUS /ˈmesɪz/
plural of “mess” — a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading Nor had the gossip of brother officers in clubs and in messes failed to reach his ears.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
mobilizingverbUS /ˈmoʊbəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “mobilize” — make ready for action or use
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
a particular point in time
From this reading Not, let us explain, that this young man did not, and could not, realize the gravity of the position--of the terrible conflict which, at that moment, was bursting forth in Europe.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor had the gossip of brother officers in clubs and in messes failed to reach his ears.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not, let us explain, that this young man did not, and could not, realize the gravity of the position--of the terrible conflict which, at that moment, was bursting forth in Europe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Nor had the gossip of brother officers in clubs and in messes failed to reach his ears.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Not, let us explain, that this young man did not, and could not, realize the gravity of the position--of the terrible conflict which, at that moment, was bursting forth in Europe.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Nor had the gossip of brother officers in clubs and in messes failed to reach his ears.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Not, let us explain, that this young man did not, and could not, realize the gravity of the position--of the terrible conflict which, at that moment, was bursting forth in Europe.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
cut with a saw
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
possessing sweep
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Not, let us explain, that this young man did not, and could not, realize the gravity of the position--of the terrible conflict which, at that moment, was bursting forth in Europe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not, let us explain, that this young man did not, and could not, realize the gravity of the position--of the terrible conflict which, at that moment, was bursting forth in Europe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
a special situation
From this reading Geoffrey Keith and Another What a thing it is to be young and enthusiastic!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not, let us explain, that this young man did not, and could not, realize the gravity of the position--of the terrible conflict which, at that moment, was bursting forth in Europe.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Geoffrey Keith and Another What a thing it is to be young and enthusiastic!
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
a shaky motion
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not, let us explain, that this young man did not, and could not, realize the gravity of the position--of the terrible conflict which, at that moment, was bursting forth in Europe.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not, let us explain, that this young man did not, and could not, realize the gravity of the position--of the terrible conflict which, at that moment, was bursting forth in Europe.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Geoffrey Keith and Another What a thing it is to be young and enthusiastic!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The very news which, cabled far and wide, set the world almost trembling; which gave information of vast armies hurriedly mobilizing and rushing to meet one another in deadly combat; and which saw families divided, husbands and fathers and brothers torn from those they cared for, found Geoffrey Keith in the very highest of spirits.
a late time of life
From this reading He was not such a dunce that he had not learned of the might of Germany, of the military spirit which, for forty years or more, had swept from end to end of that country, and of the dark Hohenzollern cloud which had hung over the fair lands of Europe for many years past.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Geoffrey Keith and Another What a thing it is to be young and enthusiastic!
