Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading In the meantime a succession of events had contributed to enhance the influence of Cromwell in the parliament, and his position and power in the army.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

anew

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

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

From this reading LADY AND BISHOP.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading In the meantime a succession of events had contributed to enhance the influence of Cromwell in the parliament, and his position and power in the army.

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

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Richard continued to ride Bishop, which became at length famous for courage, as he had become at once for ugliness.

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

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Richard continued to ride Bishop, which became at length famous for courage, as he had become at once for ugliness.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Richard continued to ride Bishop, which became at length famous for courage, as he had become at once for ugliness.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading LADY AND BISHOP.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Richard continued to ride Bishop, which became at length famous for courage, as he had become at once for ugliness.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading In the meantime a succession of events had contributed to enhance the influence of Cromwell in the parliament, and his position and power in the army.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Richard continued to ride Bishop, which became at length famous for courage, as he had become at once for ugliness.

English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)

From this reading In the meantime a succession of events had contributed to enhance the influence of Cromwell in the parliament, and his position and power in the army.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

increase

From this reading In the meantime a succession of events had contributed to enhance the influence of Cromwell in the parliament, and his position and power in the army.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading In the meantime a succession of events had contributed to enhance the influence of Cromwell in the parliament, and his position and power in the army.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Richard continued to ride Bishop, which became at length famous for courage, as he had become at once for ugliness.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

the quality of being suitable

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

by good fortune

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

set up or found

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

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

From this reading In the meantime a succession of events had contributed to enhance the influence of Cromwell in the parliament, and his position and power in the army.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

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From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

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

From this reading In the meantime a succession of events had contributed to enhance the influence of Cromwell in the parliament, and his position and power in the army.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

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

From this reading In the meantime a succession of events had contributed to enhance the influence of Cromwell in the parliament, and his position and power in the army.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading In the meantime a succession of events had contributed to enhance the influence of Cromwell in the parliament, and his position and power in the army.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading LADY AND BISHOP.

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

go away from a place

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Richard continued to ride Bishop, which became at length famous for courage, as he had become at once for ugliness.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

plural of “mare” — female equine animal

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In the meantime a succession of events had contributed to enhance the influence of Cromwell in the parliament, and his position and power in the army.

the force of workers available

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

freedom from vanity or conceit

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

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

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

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

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the meantime a succession of events had contributed to enhance the influence of Cromwell in the parliament, and his position and power in the army.

on one occasion

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading In the meantime a succession of events had contributed to enhance the influence of Cromwell in the parliament, and his position and power in the army.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading In the meantime a succession of events had contributed to enhance the influence of Cromwell in the parliament, and his position and power in the army.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading In the meantime a succession of events had contributed to enhance the influence of Cromwell in the parliament, and his position and power in the army.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

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From this reading Richard continued to ride Bishop, which became at length famous for courage, as he had become at once for ugliness.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Richard continued to ride Bishop, which became at length famous for courage, as he had become at once for ugliness.

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From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

a male human offspring

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading In the meantime a succession of events had contributed to enhance the influence of Cromwell in the parliament, and his position and power in the army.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

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

From this reading In the meantime a succession of events had contributed to enhance the influence of Cromwell in the parliament, and his position and power in the army.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

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

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

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

From this reading In the meantime a succession of events had contributed to enhance the influence of Cromwell in the parliament, and his position and power in the army.

in the direction of

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

a group of soldiers

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Richard continued to ride Bishop, which became at length famous for courage, as he had become at once for ugliness.

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

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

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

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

at the time that

From this reading Fortunately they found that he had developed friendly feelings towards one of the mares of the troop, never lashing out when she happened to be behind him; so they gave her that place, and were freed from much anxiety.

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

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.

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

From this reading He was now, therefore, more able to put in places of trust such men as came nearest his own way of thinking, and amongst the rest Roger Heywood, whom, once brought into the active service for which modesty had made him doubt his own fitness, he would not allow to leave it again, but made colonel of one of his favourite regiments of horse, with his son as major.