Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading All manner of innocent people were dragged into the vortex of its activities, and blameless lives were disturbed and terrorised.

further or added

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

anew

From this reading It woke up suddenly with a touch of nightmare, and it got fearfully busy for a few weeks before going to sleep again.

(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 All manner of innocent people were dragged into the vortex of its activities, and blameless lives were disturbed and terrorised.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

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

From this reading It woke up suddenly with a touch of nightmare, and it got fearfully busy for a few weeks before going to sleep again.

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

From this reading This particular enthusiasm involved even such placid and contented souls as the Chaplain-General, the Principal Chaplain, their entire staffs and a great many of their rank and file.

-ing form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It woke up suddenly with a touch of nightmare, and it got fearfully busy for a few weeks before going to sleep again.

plural of “billet” — a short personal letter

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

free of guilt; not subject to blame

From this reading All manner of innocent people were dragged into the vortex of its activities, and blameless lives were disturbed and terrorised.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading It woke up suddenly with a touch of nightmare, and it got fearfully busy for a few weeks before going to sleep again.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

a clergyman ministering to some institution

From this reading This particular enthusiasm involved even such placid and contented souls as the Chaplain-General, the Principal Chaplain, their entire staffs and a great many of their rank and file.

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

From this reading This particular enthusiasm involved even such placid and contented souls as the Chaplain-General, the Principal Chaplain, their entire staffs and a great many of their rank and file.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading This particular enthusiasm involved even such placid and contented souls as the Chaplain-General, the Principal Chaplain, their entire staffs and a great many of their rank and file.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

having the place or position changed

From this reading All manner of innocent people were dragged into the vortex of its activities, and blameless lives were disturbed and terrorised.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading All manner of innocent people were dragged into the vortex of its activities, and blameless lives were disturbed and terrorised.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading This particular enthusiasm involved even such placid and contented souls as the Chaplain-General, the Principal Chaplain, their entire staffs and a great many of their rank and file.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading This particular enthusiasm involved even such placid and contented souls as the Chaplain-General, the Principal Chaplain, their entire staffs and a great many of their rank and file.

divisible by two

From this reading This particular enthusiasm involved even such placid and contented souls as the Chaplain-General, the Principal Chaplain, their entire staffs and a great many of their rank and file.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

in fear

From this reading It woke up suddenly with a touch of nightmare, and it got fearfully busy for a few weeks before going to sleep again.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading This particular enthusiasm involved even such placid and contented souls as the Chaplain-General, the Principal Chaplain, their entire staffs and a great many of their rank and file.

past form of “flicker” — move back and forth very rapidly

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It woke up suddenly with a touch of nightmare, and it got fearfully busy for a few weeks before going to sleep again.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

the act of departing

From this reading It woke up suddenly with a touch of nightmare, and it got fearfully busy for a few weeks before going to sleep again.

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

From this reading It woke up suddenly with a touch of nightmare, and it got fearfully busy for a few weeks before going to sleep again.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading This particular enthusiasm involved even such placid and contented souls as the Chaplain-General, the Principal Chaplain, their entire staffs and a great many of their rank and file.

an established custom

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

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

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

having high principles

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

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

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading All manner of innocent people were dragged into the vortex of its activities, and blameless lives were disturbed and terrorised.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading This particular enthusiasm involved even such placid and contented souls as the Chaplain-General, the Principal Chaplain, their entire staffs and a great many of their rank and file.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

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

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading All manner of innocent people were dragged into the vortex of its activities, and blameless lives were disturbed and terrorised.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading All manner of innocent people were dragged into the vortex of its activities, and blameless lives were disturbed and terrorised.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading This particular enthusiasm involved even such placid and contented souls as the Chaplain-General, the Principal Chaplain, their entire staffs and a great many of their rank and file.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

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

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

A terrifying or distressing dream.

From this reading It woke up suddenly with a touch of nightmare, and it got fearfully busy for a few weeks before going to sleep again.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading This particular enthusiasm involved even such placid and contented souls as the Chaplain-General, the Principal Chaplain, their entire staffs and a great many of their rank and file.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading All manner of innocent people were dragged into the vortex of its activities, and blameless lives were disturbed and terrorised.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading This particular enthusiasm involved even such placid and contented souls as the Chaplain-General, the Principal Chaplain, their entire staffs and a great many of their rank and file.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading This particular enthusiasm involved even such placid and contented souls as the Chaplain-General, the Principal Chaplain, their entire staffs and a great many of their rank and file.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading This particular enthusiasm involved even such placid and contented souls as the Chaplain-General, the Principal Chaplain, their entire staffs and a great many of their rank and file.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading It woke up suddenly with a touch of nightmare, and it got fearfully busy for a few weeks before going to sleep again.

in the near future

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading This particular enthusiasm involved even such placid and contented souls as the Chaplain-General, the Principal Chaplain, their entire staffs and a great many of their rank and file.

plural of “spasm” — a painful and involuntary muscular contraction

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

plural of “staff” — personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading This particular enthusiasm involved even such placid and contented souls as the Chaplain-General, the Principal Chaplain, their entire staffs and a great many of their rank and file.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading This particular enthusiasm involved even such placid and contented souls as the Chaplain-General, the Principal Chaplain, their entire staffs and a great many of their rank and file.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading It woke up suddenly with a touch of nightmare, and it got fearfully busy for a few weeks before going to sleep again.

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

From this reading All manner of innocent people were dragged into the vortex of its activities, and blameless lives were disturbed and terrorised.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

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

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This particular enthusiasm involved even such placid and contented souls as the Chaplain-General, the Principal Chaplain, their entire staffs and a great many of their rank and file.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It created a new department, acquired many additional offices for the B.E.F., dragged from their comfortable billets a certain number of high-principled base officers, and then (by the mercy of Providence) flickered out almost as soon as the said officers bad made themselves a little more comfortable than before in their new posts.

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

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

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

From this reading This particular enthusiasm involved even such placid and contented souls as the Chaplain-General, the Principal Chaplain, their entire staffs and a great many of their rank and file.

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

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading It woke up suddenly with a touch of nightmare, and it got fearfully busy for a few weeks before going to sleep again.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It woke up suddenly with a touch of nightmare, and it got fearfully busy for a few weeks before going to sleep again.

the shape of something rotating rapidly

From this reading All manner of innocent people were dragged into the vortex of its activities, and blameless lives were disturbed and terrorised.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

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

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A few weeks later the War Office--if it was the War Office, but one gets into the habit of attributing these things to the War Office--had one of its regular spasms.

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

From this reading All manner of innocent people were dragged into the vortex of its activities, and blameless lives were disturbed and terrorised.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It woke up suddenly with a touch of nightmare, and it got fearfully busy for a few weeks before going to sleep again.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading It woke up suddenly with a touch of nightmare, and it got fearfully busy for a few weeks before going to sleep again.