used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
adjutantnounUS /ˈædʒətənt/
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
equally
From this reading Cecil had boasted of the strength given to him by Mary's visit; yet, when the crash came, his strength and spirit alike gave way.
(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 'My good name and my commission were all I possessed in the world, and I have lost both!' exclaimed Cecil to Fotheringhame, who grasped his hand impetuously; 'what will life be, henceforth, for me?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading Cecil had boasted of the strength given to him by Mary's visit; yet, when the crash came, his strength and spirit alike gave way.
the two together, not just one
From this reading 'My good name and my commission were all I possessed in the world, and I have lost both!' exclaimed Cecil to Fotheringhame, who grasped his hand impetuously; 'what will life be, henceforth, for me?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cecil had boasted of the strength given to him by Mary's visit; yet, when the crash came, his strength and spirit alike gave way.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Cecil had boasted of the strength given to him by Mary's visit; yet, when the crash came, his strength and spirit alike gave way.
Cecil
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From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
commiserationnoun
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading 'My good name and my commission were all I possessed in the world, and I have lost both!' exclaimed Cecil to Fotheringhame, who grasped his hand impetuously; 'what will life be, henceforth, for me?
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading Cecil had boasted of the strength given to him by Mary's visit; yet, when the crash came, his strength and spirit alike gave way.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
delusionnounUS /dɪˈluːʒən/
(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading 'My good name and my commission were all I possessed in the world, and I have lost both!' exclaimed Cecil to Fotheringhame, who grasped his hand impetuously; 'what will life be, henceforth, for me?
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
FalconernounUS /ˈfælkənər/
a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
Fotheringhame
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From this reading 'My good name and my commission were all I possessed in the world, and I have lost both!' exclaimed Cecil to Fotheringhame, who grasped his hand impetuously; 'what will life be, henceforth, for me?
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Cecil had boasted of the strength given to him by Mary's visit; yet, when the crash came, his strength and spirit alike gave way.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
usually; as a rule
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Cecil had boasted of the strength given to him by Mary's visit; yet, when the crash came, his strength and spirit alike gave way.
destroyed or killed
From this reading GONE!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading 'My good name and my commission were all I possessed in the world, and I have lost both!' exclaimed Cecil to Fotheringhame, who grasped his hand impetuously; 'what will life be, henceforth, for me?
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading 'My good name and my commission were all I possessed in the world, and I have lost both!' exclaimed Cecil to Fotheringhame, who grasped his hand impetuously; 'what will life be, henceforth, for me?
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading 'My good name and my commission were all I possessed in the world, and I have lost both!' exclaimed Cecil to Fotheringhame, who grasped his hand impetuously; 'what will life be, henceforth, for me?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading 'My good name and my commission were all I possessed in the world, and I have lost both!' exclaimed Cecil to Fotheringhame, who grasped his hand impetuously; 'what will life be, henceforth, for me?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'My good name and my commission were all I possessed in the world, and I have lost both!' exclaimed Cecil to Fotheringhame, who grasped his hand impetuously; 'what will life be, henceforth, for me?
impetuouslyadverb
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading 'My good name and my commission were all I possessed in the world, and I have lost both!' exclaimed Cecil to Fotheringhame, who grasped his hand impetuously; 'what will life be, henceforth, for me?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading 'My good name and my commission were all I possessed in the world, and I have lost both!' exclaimed Cecil to Fotheringhame, who grasped his hand impetuously; 'what will life be, henceforth, for me?
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading 'My good name and my commission were all I possessed in the world, and I have lost both!' exclaimed Cecil to Fotheringhame, who grasped his hand impetuously; 'what will life be, henceforth, for me?
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Cecil had boasted of the strength given to him by Mary's visit; yet, when the crash came, his strength and spirit alike gave way.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'My good name and my commission were all I possessed in the world, and I have lost both!' exclaimed Cecil to Fotheringhame, who grasped his hand impetuously; 'what will life be, henceforth, for me?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'My good name and my commission were all I possessed in the world, and I have lost both!' exclaimed Cecil to Fotheringhame, who grasped his hand impetuously; 'what will life be, henceforth, for me?
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading 'My good name and my commission were all I possessed in the world, and I have lost both!' exclaimed Cecil to Fotheringhame, who grasped his hand impetuously; 'what will life be, henceforth, for me?
not any; not one
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading 'My good name and my commission were all I possessed in the world, and I have lost both!' exclaimed Cecil to Fotheringhame, who grasped his hand impetuously; 'what will life be, henceforth, for me?
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
in the near future
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
specificallyadverbUS /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
in distinction from others
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Cecil had boasted of the strength given to him by Mary's visit; yet, when the crash came, his strength and spirit alike gave way.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Cecil had boasted of the strength given to him by Mary's visit; yet, when the crash came, his strength and spirit alike gave way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
thereanent
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From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
up to a particular time
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Cecil had boasted of the strength given to him by Mary's visit; yet, when the crash came, his strength and spirit alike gave way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Cecil had boasted of the strength given to him by Mary's visit; yet, when the crash came, his strength and spirit alike gave way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is said that 'there is nothing so difficult to believe as a certainty, till we have lived long enough to feel that it is a certainty, and not a delusion;' but Cecil Falconer soon realised the fact of his ruin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'My good name and my commission were all I possessed in the world, and I have lost both!' exclaimed Cecil to Fotheringhame, who grasped his hand impetuously; 'what will life be, henceforth, for me?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'My good name and my commission were all I possessed in the world, and I have lost both!' exclaimed Cecil to Fotheringhame, who grasped his hand impetuously; 'what will life be, henceforth, for me?
at the time that
From this reading Cecil had boasted of the strength given to him by Mary's visit; yet, when the crash came, his strength and spirit alike gave way.
which person or people
From this reading 'My good name and my commission were all I possessed in the world, and I have lost both!' exclaimed Cecil to Fotheringhame, who grasped his hand impetuously; 'what will life be, henceforth, for me?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'My good name and my commission were all I possessed in the world, and I have lost both!' exclaimed Cecil to Fotheringhame, who grasped his hand impetuously; 'what will life be, henceforth, for me?
in the company of; together with
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading 'My good name and my commission were all I possessed in the world, and I have lost both!' exclaimed Cecil to Fotheringhame, who grasped his hand impetuously; 'what will life be, henceforth, for me?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading With much genuine commiseration of manner and great kindness of tone, the adjutant had acquainted him that he had been dismissed generally--not specifically--and that her Majesty had no further occasion for his services, and that the general order, thereanent, would be out in a day or two!
but in spite of that
From this reading Cecil had boasted of the strength given to him by Mary's visit; yet, when the crash came, his strength and spirit alike gave way.
