Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading His description of the incident in the Jullianwallah Bagh was only a little less lurid than that of Mr. MONTAGU.

as acknowledged

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

later than; following

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

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

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

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

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

plural of “arab” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading Now they have got there, with a mandate from the Supreme Council, and have come into collision with the Arabs.

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

From this reading As we are the friends of both parties the situation is a little awkward.

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

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

causing inconvenience

From this reading As we are the friends of both parties the situation is a little awkward.

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From this reading His description of the incident in the Jullianwallah Bagh was only a little less lurid than that of Mr. MONTAGU.

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

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading For as long as I can remember the French have been _partant pour la Syrie_.

(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together

From this reading Now they have got there, with a mandate from the Supreme Council, and have come into collision with the Arabs.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Now they have got there, with a mandate from the Supreme Council, and have come into collision with the Arabs.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

obvious to the eye or mind

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading Now they have got there, with a mandate from the Supreme Council, and have come into collision with the Arabs.

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading His description of the incident in the Jullianwallah Bagh was only a little less lurid than that of Mr. MONTAGU.

freedom to act or judge on one's own

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For as long as I can remember the French have been _partant pour la Syrie_.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading For as long as I can remember the French have been _partant pour la Syrie_.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading As we are the friends of both parties the situation is a little awkward.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Now they have got there, with a mandate from the Supreme Council, and have come into collision with the Arabs.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Now they have got there, with a mandate from the Supreme Council, and have come into collision with the Arabs.

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

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

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

From this reading His description of the incident in the Jullianwallah Bagh was only a little less lurid than that of Mr. MONTAGU.

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From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

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

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

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

From this reading His description of the incident in the Jullianwallah Bagh was only a little less lurid than that of Mr. MONTAGU.

a single distinct event

From this reading His description of the incident in the Jullianwallah Bagh was only a little less lurid than that of Mr. MONTAGU.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Now they have got there, with a mandate from the Supreme Council, and have come into collision with the Arabs.

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

From this reading As we are the friends of both parties the situation is a little awkward.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

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From this reading His description of the incident in the Jullianwallah Bagh was only a little less lurid than that of Mr. MONTAGU.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading For as long as I can remember the French have been _partant pour la Syrie_.

tolerant or lenient

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading His description of the incident in the Jullianwallah Bagh was only a little less lurid than that of Mr. MONTAGU.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His description of the incident in the Jullianwallah Bagh was only a little less lurid than that of Mr. MONTAGU.

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 For as long as I can remember the French have been _partant pour la Syrie_.

horrible in fierceness or savagery

From this reading His description of the incident in the Jullianwallah Bagh was only a little less lurid than that of Mr. MONTAGU.

a document giving an official instruction or command

From this reading Now they have got there, with a mandate from the Supreme Council, and have come into collision with the Arabs.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)

From this reading His description of the incident in the Jullianwallah Bagh was only a little less lurid than that of Mr. MONTAGU.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

a form of address for a man

From this reading His description of the incident in the Jullianwallah Bagh was only a little less lurid than that of Mr. MONTAGU.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now they have got there, with a mandate from the Supreme Council, and have come into collision with the Arabs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His description of the incident in the Jullianwallah Bagh was only a little less lurid than that of Mr. MONTAGU.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

and nothing more

From this reading His description of the incident in the Jullianwallah Bagh was only a little less lurid than that of Mr. MONTAGU.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

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From this reading For as long as I can remember the French have been _partant pour la Syrie_.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading As we are the friends of both parties the situation is a little awkward.

plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

cause to run

From this reading For as long as I can remember the French have been _partant pour la Syrie_.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

To recall to mind.

From this reading For as long as I can remember the French have been _partant pour la Syrie_.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading As we are the friends of both parties the situation is a little awkward.

the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

final or last in your life or progress

From this reading Now they have got there, with a mandate from the Supreme Council, and have come into collision with the Arabs.

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From this reading For as long as I can remember the French have been _partant pour la Syrie_.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His description of the incident in the Jullianwallah Bagh was only a little less lurid than that of Mr. MONTAGU.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His description of the incident in the Jullianwallah Bagh was only a little less lurid than that of Mr. MONTAGU.

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

From this reading His description of the incident in the Jullianwallah Bagh was only a little less lurid than that of Mr. MONTAGU.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Now they have got there, with a mandate from the Supreme Council, and have come into collision with the Arabs.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now they have got there, with a mandate from the Supreme Council, and have come into collision with the Arabs.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

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

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

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

From this reading His description of the incident in the Jullianwallah Bagh was only a little less lurid than that of Mr. MONTAGU.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As we are the friends of both parties the situation is a little awkward.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

which person or people

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now they have got there, with a mandate from the Supreme Council, and have come into collision with the Arabs.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.

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

From this reading The Peers would, I think, have liked a little more explanation of how an officer who admittedly exhibited, both before and after this painful affair, "discretion, sobriety and resolution," should be regarded as having on this one day committed "a tragic error of judgment upon the most conspicuous stage," and may have wondered whether, if the stage had been less conspicuous, the critics would have been more lenient.