used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a year afterwards Major-General Sir John Keane succeeded General Conran, and he retained me still in the appointment.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading This gave me additional work, and considerable increase of pay.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading About a year afterwards Major-General Sir John Keane succeeded General Conran, and he retained me still in the appointment.
(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 Here, in justice to myself, I must notice that I often told him so, but all to no purpose, for he was always obstinate, and would have his own way.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Here, in justice to myself, I must notice that I often told him so, but all to no purpose, for he was always obstinate, and would have his own way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
subject to appointment
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading About a year afterwards Major-General Sir John Keane succeeded General Conran, and he retained me still in the appointment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he was a most uncertain man, my work was trebled, for he never hesitated to bring officers and men to court-martial, even for the most trifling offences.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
AwfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
billetnounUS /ˈbɪlət/
a short personal letter
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As he was a most uncertain man, my work was trebled, for he never hesitated to bring officers and men to court-martial, even for the most trifling offences.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here, in justice to myself, I must notice that I often told him so, but all to no purpose, for he was always obstinate, and would have his own way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
CONRAN
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From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This gave me additional work, and considerable increase of pay.
court-martialnounUS /ˈkɔːrtmɑːrʃəl/
a military court to try members of the armed services who are accused of serious breaches of martial law
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
divisible by two
From this reading As he was a most uncertain man, my work was trebled, for he never hesitated to bring officers and men to court-martial, even for the most trifling offences.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As he was a most uncertain man, my work was trebled, for he never hesitated to bring officers and men to court-martial, even for the most trifling offences.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This gave me additional work, and considerable increase of pay.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Here, in justice to myself, I must notice that I often told him so, but all to no purpose, for he was always obstinate, and would have his own way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading About a year afterwards Major-General Sir John Keane succeeded General Conran, and he retained me still in the appointment.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, in justice to myself, I must notice that I often told him so, but all to no purpose, for he was always obstinate, and would have his own way.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading As he was a most uncertain man, my work was trebled, for he never hesitated to bring officers and men to court-martial, even for the most trifling offences.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here, in justice to myself, I must notice that I often told him so, but all to no purpose, for he was always obstinate, and would have his own way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here, in justice to myself, I must notice that I often told him so, but all to no purpose, for he was always obstinate, and would have his own way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading This gave me additional work, and considerable increase of pay.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
JAMAICAnounUS /dʒəˈmeɪkə/
a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
judge-advocate
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From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Here, in justice to myself, I must notice that I often told him so, but all to no purpose, for he was always obstinate, and would have his own way.
Keane
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From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
MAJOR-GENERALnoun
a general officer ranking above a brigadier general and below a lieutenant general
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As he was a most uncertain man, my work was trebled, for he never hesitated to bring officers and men to court-martial, even for the most trifling offences.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
the force of workers available
From this reading As he was a most uncertain man, my work was trebled, for he never hesitated to bring officers and men to court-martial, even for the most trifling offences.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As he was a most uncertain man, my work was trebled, for he never hesitated to bring officers and men to court-martial, even for the most trifling offences.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Here, in justice to myself, I must notice that I often told him so, but all to no purpose, for he was always obstinate, and would have his own way.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As he was a most uncertain man, my work was trebled, for he never hesitated to bring officers and men to court-martial, even for the most trifling offences.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Here, in justice to myself, I must notice that I often told him so, but all to no purpose, for he was always obstinate, and would have his own way.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As he was a most uncertain man, my work was trebled, for he never hesitated to bring officers and men to court-martial, even for the most trifling offences.
not any; not one
From this reading Here, in justice to myself, I must notice that I often told him so, but all to no purpose, for he was always obstinate, and would have his own way.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Here, in justice to myself, I must notice that I often told him so, but all to no purpose, for he was always obstinate, and would have his own way.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading Here, in justice to myself, I must notice that I often told him so, but all to no purpose, for he was always obstinate, and would have his own way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
offences
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From this reading As he was a most uncertain man, my work was trebled, for he never hesitated to bring officers and men to court-martial, even for the most trifling offences.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading As he was a most uncertain man, my work was trebled, for he never hesitated to bring officers and men to court-martial, even for the most trifling offences.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Here, in justice to myself, I must notice that I often told him so, but all to no purpose, for he was always obstinate, and would have his own way.
on one occasion
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Here, in justice to myself, I must notice that I often told him so, but all to no purpose, for he was always obstinate, and would have his own way.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading This gave me additional work, and considerable increase of pay.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Here, in justice to myself, I must notice that I often told him so, but all to no purpose, for he was always obstinate, and would have his own way.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading About a year afterwards Major-General Sir John Keane succeeded General Conran, and he retained me still in the appointment.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
term of address for a man
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Here, in justice to myself, I must notice that I often told him so, but all to no purpose, for he was always obstinate, and would have his own way.
not in physical motion
From this reading About a year afterwards Major-General Sir John Keane succeeded General Conran, and he retained me still in the appointment.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading About a year afterwards Major-General Sir John Keane succeeded General Conran, and he retained me still in the appointment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Here, in justice to myself, I must notice that I often told him so, but all to no purpose, for he was always obstinate, and would have his own way.
Tonge
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From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
trebledverbUS /ˈtrebəld/
past form of “treble” — sing treble
From this reading As he was a most uncertain man, my work was trebled, for he never hesitated to bring officers and men to court-martial, even for the most trifling offences.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading As he was a most uncertain man, my work was trebled, for he never hesitated to bring officers and men to court-martial, even for the most trifling offences.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading As he was a most uncertain man, my work was trebled, for he never hesitated to bring officers and men to court-martial, even for the most trifling offences.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he was a most uncertain man, my work was trebled, for he never hesitated to bring officers and men to court-martial, even for the most trifling offences.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Here, in justice to myself, I must notice that I often told him so, but all to no purpose, for he was always obstinate, and would have his own way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This gave me additional work, and considerable increase of pay.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Here, in justice to myself, I must notice that I often told him so, but all to no purpose, for he was always obstinate, and would have his own way.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading About a year afterwards Major-General Sir John Keane succeeded General Conran, and he retained me still in the appointment.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading LIFE IN JAMAICA Appointed deputy judge-advocate—Sir John Keane—An interesting court-martial—Sent with a small detachment to Port Maria—Awful outbreak of yellow fever MAJOR-GENERAL HENRY CONRAN commanded in Jamaica at this time, and the billet of deputy judge-advocate being vacant by the death of Captain Tonge, the general, knowing that I had formerly held this position, at once appointed me to the office.
