Chapter I

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

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

speak to

From this reading Under these circumstances I find myself once again writing to the familiar address, and signing myself, as of yore, with the old name, and the ancient head-quarters.

anew

From this reading Under these circumstances I find myself once again writing to the familiar address, and signing myself, as of yore, with the old name, and the ancient head-quarters.

(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 I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Under these circumstances I find myself once again writing to the familiar address, and signing myself, as of yore, with the old name, and the ancient head-quarters.

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

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

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

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

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

From this reading Under these circumstances I find myself once again writing to the familiar address, and signing myself, as of yore, with the old name, and the ancient head-quarters.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

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From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Under these circumstances I find myself once again writing to the familiar address, and signing myself, as of yore, with the old name, and the ancient head-quarters.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

tending to bring about; being partly responsible for

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

the specified day of the month

From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth

From this reading "PAINLESS DENTISTRY."

give a description of

From this reading It is unnecessary to describe a place so well known to all lovers of the picturesque.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Under these circumstances I find myself once again writing to the familiar address, and signing myself, as of yore, with the old name, and the ancient head-quarters.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Under these circumstances I find myself once again writing to the familiar address, and signing myself, as of yore, with the old name, and the ancient head-quarters.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Under these circumstances I find myself once again writing to the familiar address, and signing myself, as of yore, with the old name, and the ancient head-quarters.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

the act of retaining something

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

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

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

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

From this reading It is unnecessary to describe a place so well known to all lovers of the picturesque.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is unnecessary to describe a place so well known to all lovers of the picturesque.

decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It is unnecessary to describe a place so well known to all lovers of the picturesque.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading It is unnecessary to describe a place so well known to all lovers of the picturesque.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Under these circumstances I find myself once again writing to the familiar address, and signing myself, as of yore, with the old name, and the ancient head-quarters.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Under these circumstances I find myself once again writing to the familiar address, and signing myself, as of yore, with the old name, and the ancient head-quarters.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Under these circumstances I find myself once again writing to the familiar address, and signing myself, as of yore, with the old name, and the ancient head-quarters.

on one occasion

From this reading Under these circumstances I find myself once again writing to the familiar address, and signing myself, as of yore, with the old name, and the ancient head-quarters.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

requiring little hard work or exertion

From this reading "PAINLESS DENTISTRY."

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

having patronage or clients

From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading It is unnecessary to describe a place so well known to all lovers of the picturesque.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It is unnecessary to describe a place so well known to all lovers of the picturesque.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

in the recent past

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

language expressed by visible hand gestures

From this reading Under these circumstances I find myself once again writing to the familiar address, and signing myself, as of yore, with the old name, and the ancient head-quarters.

term of address for a man

From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is unnecessary to describe a place so well known to all lovers of the picturesque.

in a special manner

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

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

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Under these circumstances I find myself once again writing to the familiar address, and signing myself, as of yore, with the old name, and the ancient head-quarters.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

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

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I must confess that although I date this communication from Pump-Handle Court, I am, as a matter of fact, staying at Callerherring, a health resort greatly patronised by all patients of that eminent doctor Sir PETER TWITWILLOW.

not joined or linked together

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under these circumstances I find myself once again writing to the familiar address, and signing myself, as of yore, with the old name, and the ancient head-quarters.

not necessary

From this reading It is unnecessary to describe a place so well known to all lovers of the picturesque.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It is unnecessary to describe a place so well known to all lovers of the picturesque.

at the time that

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

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

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading (_A Story for the Long Vacation._) Although professional engagements (not wholly unconnected with the holding of high judicial office in the Tropics) have recently prevented me from contributing to the paper which specially represents Bench and Bar, I have never lost sight of the fact that when I have a duty to perform, the pages of _Punch_ are open to me.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Under these circumstances I find myself once again writing to the familiar address, and signing myself, as of yore, with the old name, and the ancient head-quarters.

time long past

From this reading Under these circumstances I find myself once again writing to the familiar address, and signing myself, as of yore, with the old name, and the ancient head-quarters.