Chapter VII

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

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

the state of being absent

From this reading We regretted the absence of Miss Muriel; if she had been with us our party could have been reckoned complete.

anew

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

(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 We all went slightly off our heads that evening at Gloucester Place.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

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

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

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

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

given to or characterized by argument

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We all went slightly off our heads that evening at Gloucester Place.

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

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We regretted the absence of Miss Muriel; if she had been with us our party could have been reckoned complete.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

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

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

rid of obstructions

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading We regretted the absence of Miss Muriel; if she had been with us our party could have been reckoned complete.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading We regretted the absence of Miss Muriel; if she had been with us our party could have been reckoned complete.

dearly loved

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

attracting or delighting

From this reading The recommending word of the superintendent's wife and his own engaging manner had to be thanked for the swift promotion.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading We all went slightly off our heads that evening at Gloucester Place.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries

From this reading We all went slightly off our heads that evening at Gloucester Place.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

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

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

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

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading We all went slightly off our heads that evening at Gloucester Place.

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

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

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

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading We regretted the absence of Miss Muriel; if she had been with us our party could have been reckoned complete.

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

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

a boy or man

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

an industrial city in northern France near the Belgian border; was the medieval capital of Flanders

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The recommending word of the superintendent's wife and his own engaging manner had to be thanked for the swift promotion.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

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

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

an understanding of something that is not correct

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading We regretted the absence of Miss Muriel; if she had been with us our party could have been reckoned complete.

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From this reading We regretted the absence of Miss Muriel; if she had been with us our party could have been reckoned complete.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

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

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading We all went slightly off our heads that evening at Gloucester Place.

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

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We all went slightly off our heads that evening at Gloucester Place.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The recommending word of the superintendent's wife and his own engaging manner had to be thanked for the swift promotion.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading We regretted the absence of Miss Muriel; if she had been with us our party could have been reckoned complete.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading We all went slightly off our heads that evening at Gloucester Place.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading The recommending word of the superintendent's wife and his own engaging manner had to be thanked for the swift promotion.

past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading We regretted the absence of Miss Muriel; if she had been with us our party could have been reckoned complete.

-ing form of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading The recommending word of the superintendent's wife and his own engaging manner had to be thanked for the swift promotion.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading We regretted the absence of Miss Muriel; if she had been with us our party could have been reckoned complete.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

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

From this reading We regretted the absence of Miss Muriel; if she had been with us our party could have been reckoned complete.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading We all went slightly off our heads that evening at Gloucester Place.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

not in physical motion

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

possessive form of “superintendent” — a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading The recommending word of the superintendent's wife and his own engaging manner had to be thanked for the swift promotion.

an inscription written above something else

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

moving very fast

From this reading The recommending word of the superintendent's wife and his own engaging manner had to be thanked for the swift promotion.

express in words

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading The recommending word of the superintendent's wife and his own engaging manner had to be thanked for the swift promotion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We all went slightly off our heads that evening at Gloucester Place.

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

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

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

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

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

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

up to a particular time

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

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

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We all went slightly off our heads that evening at Gloucester Place.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading We all went slightly off our heads that evening at Gloucester Place.

at the time that

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

in or at the place that

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The recommending word of the superintendent's wife and his own engaging manner had to be thanked for the swift promotion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We regretted the absence of Miss Muriel; if she had been with us our party could have been reckoned complete.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The recommending word of the superintendent's wife and his own engaging manner had to be thanked for the swift promotion.

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

From this reading Master Edward, when he came home, was still so greatly excited that he omitted, for an hour, to tell us that he was about to be transferred to the head offices at London Bridge, where his hours would be fixed and regular, and escape effected from hot tempered and argumentative passengers.

people who are wounded

From this reading At first, there was a misapprehension on my side to be removed: I had forgotten that Lille was in the hands of the Germans, although the superscription of the card ought to have made this obvious; explanations made it clear to me now that Master John was a wounded prisoner, and that we should probably not see the dear lad again until the war finished.