used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Christmas leave for the first class was an innovation, which only those on first conduct grade might hope to enjoy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That there was the ghost of a chance of any member of the lower classes coming in for such a rare treat not even the most sanguine dreamed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
Bancroft
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From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
capitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/
plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Christmas leave for the first class was an innovation, which only those on first conduct grade might hope to enjoy.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading That there was the ghost of a chance of any member of the lower classes coming in for such a rare treat not even the most sanguine dreamed.
concertedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrtəd/
involving the joint activity of two or more
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading That there was the ghost of a chance of any member of the lower classes coming in for such a rare treat not even the most sanguine dreamed.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
one or the other of two
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Christmas leave for the first class was an innovation, which only those on first conduct grade might hope to enjoy.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
divisible by two
From this reading That there was the ghost of a chance of any member of the lower classes coming in for such a rare treat not even the most sanguine dreamed.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Christmas leave for the first class was an innovation, which only those on first conduct grade might hope to enjoy.
five-thirty
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From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
yet to be or coming
From this reading But the outcome lies in the near future.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading That there was the ghost of a chance of any member of the lower classes coming in for such a rare treat not even the most sanguine dreamed.
the act of giving
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Christmas leave for the first class was an innovation, which only those on first conduct grade might hope to enjoy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
innovationnounUS /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
From this reading Christmas leave for the first class was an innovation, which only those on first conduct grade might hope to enjoy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
italicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/
plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
go away from a place
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading But the outcome lies in the near future.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading That there was the ghost of a chance of any member of the lower classes coming in for such a rare treat not even the most sanguine dreamed.
occurring by chance
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading That there was the ghost of a chance of any member of the lower classes coming in for such a rare treat not even the most sanguine dreamed.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Christmas leave for the first class was an innovation, which only those on first conduct grade might hope to enjoy.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
used to form the superlative
From this reading That there was the ghost of a chance of any member of the lower classes coming in for such a rare treat not even the most sanguine dreamed.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading But the outcome lies in the near future.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That there was the ghost of a chance of any member of the lower classes coming in for such a rare treat not even the most sanguine dreamed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That there was the ghost of a chance of any member of the lower classes coming in for such a rare treat not even the most sanguine dreamed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Christmas leave for the first class was an innovation, which only those on first conduct grade might hope to enjoy.
and nothing more
From this reading Christmas leave for the first class was an innovation, which only those on first conduct grade might hope to enjoy.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading But the outcome lies in the near future.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading That there was the ghost of a chance of any member of the lower classes coming in for such a rare treat not even the most sanguine dreamed.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
SEVERNDALE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That there was the ghost of a chance of any member of the lower classes coming in for such a rare treat not even the most sanguine dreamed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That there was the ghost of a chance of any member of the lower classes coming in for such a rare treat not even the most sanguine dreamed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That there was the ghost of a chance of any member of the lower classes coming in for such a rare treat not even the most sanguine dreamed.
a special situation
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
interact in a certain way
From this reading That there was the ghost of a chance of any member of the lower classes coming in for such a rare treat not even the most sanguine dreamed.
twelve-thirty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Christmas leave for the first class was an innovation, which only those on first conduct grade might hope to enjoy.
at the time that
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Christmas leave for the first class was an innovation, which only those on first conduct grade might hope to enjoy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading _But_, and that BUT was written in italics and capitals, when Captain Stewart made up his mind to do a certain thing it required considerable force of will, stress of circumstances, and concerted opposition to divert him.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SEVERNDALE By a lucky chance Christmas this year fell upon Monday, thus giving the midshipmen either liberty, or leave, according to their classes, or conduct grade, from Saturday at twelve-thirty to Monday at five-thirty, when those enjoying the latter rare privilege had to report for duty in Bancroft Hall.
